29 JAN 2025 · In Omaha, Nebraska, several incidents were reported over the previous week:
- **January 25, 2025**: Near 108th and Harrison Streets, an officer-involved shooting occurred after a pursuit. A trooper attempted to stop a Jeep Commander for speeding on Interstate 80 near 96th Street. The driver, identified as Timothy Sorensen, 42, of Bellevue, refused to stop, leading to a chase. The vehicle was later determined to be stolen. Sorensen was arrested and lodged in Douglas County Jail for various charges including flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, and motor vehicle theft. No injuries were reported.
- **January 23, 2025**: In rural Lamar, Chase County, two individuals were arrested as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Investigators served a search warrant at a residence, and both occupants, who had active warrants, were taken into custody.
- **January 23, 2025**: In Scottsbluff, a man was arrested after a multi-county pursuit involving a stolen Chevrolet Impala. The driver refused to yield during a traffic stop and was apprehended after a chase.
- **January 21, 2025**: In Scottsbluff, two minors were apprehended following a pursuit involving a stolen Mercury Mariner. The driver accelerated and fled on residential streets before being taken into custody.
- **January 7, 2025**: In Arlington, a shooting incident involving deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office occurred during a traffic stop. The driver was arrested for driving under suspension.
- **January 7, 2025**: An Illinois man was arrested after a pursuit in central Nebraska. The driver of a BMW SUV refused to yield during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Kearney and was apprehended after a chase.
Significant trends or patterns include an increase in pursuits and officer-involved shootings, as well as ongoing concerns with juvenile crime and excessive speeding.
For tips or to report suspicious activity, contact the Omaha Police Department or use the U-Tip service for incidents on the University of Nebraska Omaha campus. Emergency contact information includes calling 911 or Public Safety at 402.554.2911 for emergencies on the UNO campus.