Crime in Omaha

[almighty_tuna]

[Louie]

He'll really make any stretch he can to |expletive| on california or new york. So |expletive| annoying and repetitive.

[nativeomahan]

Sad to hear the news that former U.S. Senator Martha McSally was criminally assaulted while jogging from the Bob Kerry bridge to the Council Bluffs riverfront trail in Hanafan Park earlier this week. Fortunately surveillance cams captured the image of the perpetrator and he was arrested a couple of days later. He’s apparently a homeless man with mental issues. The story made the national news. Fortunately so did the fact that the guy had been arrested. McSally was effusive in her praise of both the Omaha and Council Bluffs police departments for quickly working to apprehend the guy.
McSally is a former Air Force fighter pilot and was a previous sexual assault victim during her time in the military. Due to her grit and physical conditioning she was able to fight off the guy. Others might not have been so fortunate.

[Renovator2559]

Sad to hear the news that former U.S. Senator Martha McSally was criminally assaulted while jogging from the Bob Kerry bridge to the Council Bluffs riverfront trail in Hanafan Park earlier this week. Fortunately surveillance cams captured the image of the perpetrator and he was arrested a couple of days later. He’s apparently a homeless man with mental issues. The story made the national news. Fortunately so did the fact that the guy had been arrested. McSally was effusive in her praise of both the Omaha and Council Bluffs police departments for quickly working to apprehend the guy.
McSally is a former Air Force fighter pilot and was a previous sexual assault victim during her time in the military. Due to her grit and physical conditioning she was able to fight off the guy. Others might not have been so fortunate.

This sounds like a trauma she had to deal with again, especially being a victim in the past. Can't believe she was a former Arizona Senator and she was assaulted on her visit here.

https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/a ... ha-mcsally

On a side note, It looks like KC is also taking precautions by having armed police in stores.

[Greg S]

Alleged rape at Westside High School:


https://www.wowt.com/2023/12/05/omaha-p ... gh-school/

[thenewguy]

good God. Try the kid as an adult, along with the other boy.

[Dundeemaha]

Why even have separate courts if a 14 year old is going to be tried as an adult?

This crime is horrible and heinous. Still, generally we've agreed as a society that children do not have the same executive function as adults. Because of this they are less culpable than adults. If our juvenile justice system is failing to rehabilitate kids while protecting society we should fix our justice system because there will always be another round of kids to commit crimes.

[Greg S]

I think there was some talk recently on crime in the Capital District. Stabbing there on December 10/11:


https://www.ketv.com/amp/article/securi ... a/46084569

[PotatoeEatsFish]

I think there was some talk recently on crime in the Capital District. Stabbing there on December 10/11:


https://www.ketv.com/amp/article/securi ... a/46084569

Does anyone know why the Capitol District is a hotbed for violent crime? I know it’s a bar area but so are other areas of Omaha and they don’t have as constant shootings/stabbings. One of my friends was going to apply to be a security guard at the Capitol District and I persuaded him not to.

[Cermak]

I think there was some talk recently on crime in the Capital District. Stabbing there on December 10/11:


https://www.ketv.com/amp/article/securi ... a/46084569

Does anyone know why the Capitol District is a hotbed for violent crime? I know it’s a bar area but so are other areas of Omaha and they don’t have as constant shootings/stabbings. One of my friends was going to apply to be a security guard at the Capitol District and I persuaded him not to.

Good question, it does seem to get in the news from time to time for fights and other violence.

[Greg S]

Sad to hear the news that former U.S. Senator Martha McSally was criminally assaulted while jogging from the Bob Kerry bridge to the Council Bluffs riverfront trail in Hanafan Park earlier this week. Fortunately surveillance cams captured the image of the perpetrator and he was arrested a couple of days later. He’s apparently a homeless man with mental issues. The story made the national news. Fortunately so did the fact that the guy had been arrested. McSally was effusive in her praise of both the Omaha and Council Bluffs police departments for quickly working to apprehend the guy.
McSally is a former Air Force fighter pilot and was a previous sexual assault victim during her time in the military. Due to her grit and physical conditioning she was able to fight off the guy. Others might not have been so fortunate.

This sounds like a trauma she had to deal with again, especially being a victim in the past. Can't believe she was a former Arizona Senator and she was assaulted on her visit here.

https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/a ... ha-mcsally

On a side note, It looks like KC is also taking precautions by having armed police in stores.

For your side note, Omaha is right with KC on this. Baker's at 132nd and Maple had this in place for a while (since they had the issue with carjacking in their parking lot). Hy Vee has done this for a while too.

[Renovator2559]

Omaha only had 28 murders this past year and Omaha police boasts a homicide clear rate of 100% for the first time.

https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-poli ... 2/46298784

[Cermak]

Omaha only had 28 murders this past year and Omaha police boasts a homicide clear rate of 100% for the first time.

https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-poli ... 2/46298784

That is good news, especially considering the Police department is short staffed.

[Renovator2559]

I think the deserved raises for the Omaha police are also motivating.
Funding, rather than defund the police is working...

[Athomsfere]

I think the deserved raises for the Omaha police are also motivating.
Funding, rather than defund the police is working...

Fundamental misunderstanding of that entire movement helps no one.

[Busguy2010]

I just want to say the number of homicides probably isn't correlated with police presence or non-presence. It's an eb and flow.

However, maybe I'm playing devils advocate in this new society, but police LARGELY are not the problem. Yeah I get it, nobody likes the police. Nobody wants to deal with em, but if you're dealing with em, ya likely done f*ked up some how.

They may be here to serve and protect, but also to keep society in check. Like any hall monitor, security guard, Walmart greeter. We need these positions or everyone will go wild and do whatever they want.

[Athomsfere]

I just want to say the number of homicides probably isn't correlated with police presence or non-presence. It's an eb and flow.

However, maybe I'm playing devils advocate in this new society, but police LARGELY are not the problem. Yeah I get it, nobody likes the police. Nobody wants to deal with em, but if you're dealing with em, ya likely done f*ked up some how.

They may be here to serve and protect, but also to keep society in check. Like any hall monitor, security guard, Walmart greeter. We need these positions or everyone will go wild and do whatever they want.

You basically nailed it.

Omaha had an amazing year, apparently. I don't know if it was a fluke, or to stay. This puts us in line with some major cities that are safer than most of our peers.

[Greg S]

Another Westside High student involved in major crime. The city's first homicide of 2024, at the Casey's on 72nd, has been connected to a 16 year old student from Westside.

https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-cour ... the-latest

[Cermak]

Another Westside High student involved in major crime. The city's first homicide of 2024, at the Casey's on 72nd, has been connected to a 16 year old student from Westside.

https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-cour ... the-latest

Pathetic. Heard about it on the news, didn’t know about the Westside connection.

[Erik]

I just want to say the number of homicides probably isn't correlated with police presence or non-presence. It's an eb and flow.

However, maybe I'm playing devils advocate in this new society, but police LARGELY are not the problem. Yeah I get it, nobody likes the police. Nobody wants to deal with em, but if you're dealing with em, ya likely done f*ked up some how.

They may be here to serve and protect, but also to keep society in check. Like any hall monitor, security guard, Walmart greeter. We need these positions or everyone will go wild and do whatever they want.

You basically nailed it.

Omaha had an amazing year, apparently. I don't know if it was a fluke, or to stay. This puts us in line with some major cities that are safer than most of our peers.

Omaha has been a part of the lower crime trend. The Anomaly was a spike a few years ago.

We are right back at trend.

[Greg S]

Shooting/homicide overnight in the Old Market:

https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-cour ... -top-story

[Coyote]

Shooting/homicide overnight in the Old Market:

https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-cour ... -top-story

One dead in Old Market shooting



One person is dead after a shooting near 13th and Howard on Monday morning

[Greg S]

Large youth disturbance, 11th and Farnam:

[Brad]

Large youth disturbance, 11th and Farnam:

And a really bad wreck on North Freeway/480 about the same time.

[Greg S]

Large youth disturbance, 11th and Farnam:

And a really bad wreck on North Freeway/480 about the same time.

Yeah saw pics of that, looked awful.

[Renovator2559]

Large youth disturbance, 11th and Farnam:

And a really bad wreck on North Freeway/480 about the same time.

Yeah saw pics of that, looked awful.

I couldn't find any pictures of the instigators, how did they look like?

[almighty_tuna]

Large youth disturbance, 11th and Farnam:

And a really bad wreck on North Freeway/480 about the same time.

Yeah saw pics of that, looked awful.

I couldn't find any pictures of the instigators, how did they look like?

All had two legs, most had two arms. Height was varied between 4'3" and 6'4". One had a peg leg, and I believe there was a potbelly pig involved that ran off when the fuzz showed up.

gtfo with this profiling nonsense.

[Greg S]

Issues with youths cropping up at Leahy Mall again:

From the weekend:

Omaha Police Officers Association

·
Last weekend, our officers had to use pepper-balls to break up several large fights involving unaccompanied minors at Gene Leahy Park, right in the heart of downtown Omaha. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured due to the quick response of our officers and security.
To all the parents out there, please keep a close eye on your kids and avoid leaving them at the park without supervision. As the weather gets nicer, we fear this problem will only worsen.
To the businesses, residents, and visitors of the Old Market, we have your back. Everyone should be able to enjoy this Omaha amenity without the fear of becoming a victim of crime.
Our police resources are already spread thin and are constantly being diverted to address fights at the park. Our juvenile laws prevent us from detaining minors for "minor" offenses, which threatens the peace and safety of our community.
What are your thoughts? How can we address this issue together? Should entertainment districts in Omaha have a curfew for unaccompanied minors? We want to know your ideas.

[Greg S]

And from last night:

Last night, we reported on a series of fights at Gene Leahy Mall involving groups of unaccompanied juveniles. Less than two hours after our initial post, another fight at the park broke out involving around 50 minors. During this melee, a Good Samaritan was attacked and assaulted. A 13-year-old was “arrested” for assault and providing false information, then immediatley released on the spot to a guardian.
Just a few hours later, the same young individual was caught after a car chase in a stolen vehicle. Two teenagers attempted to flee on foot, but were apprehended following a brief pursuit. Once again, the 13-year-old was detained and subsequently released into the custody of his guardian.
Two victims within hours of each other involving a 13 year old suspect.
We must address the issue of repeat juvenile offenses that currently face little to no consequences. We need change. Call your state senator, county commissioners, city council members, and demand action!

[NEDodger]

If something is going to derail the positive momentum of these parks, it’s this |expletive|. Hopefully this gets blunted before summer.

[Busguy2010]

In February was on a walk on a Sunday night about 9pm, walking by those jungle gym things by the luminarium and a group of young adults or juveniles, idk, I couldn't see them, were saying things like keep walking, and other things. I wasn't listening because I knew they were just a bunch of young dorks. I wasn't intimidated, I just continued along my walk, but still, thats just unnecessary. I don't know who these kids think they are, and I don't know how to fix it other than ignore them. Someone must be out there entertaining them or there'd be no reason for them to attempt territorial intimidation tactics.

[OmahaRedWing]

Yeah this type of thing can not be allowed to continue. The more reports of things like this (and people seeing it when downtown) the more it will keep the people from visiting the park.

[Greg S]

Didn't realize it was 150 youths estimated to be involved in the issues/fight Saturday. And I thought the 50 youths in the one during the week was significant:

https://www.3newsnow.com/central-omaha/ ... leahy-mall

[almighty_tuna]

[Big E]

I think.

I get.

The point.

[almighty_tuna]

Trying to find a larger meme for the youts in the back.

[Renovator2559]

Didn't realize it was 150 youths estimated to be involved in the issues/fight Saturday. And I thought the 50 youths in the one during the week was significant:

https://www.3newsnow.com/central-omaha/ ... leahy-mall

Its no wonder when I went to the park on the previous Saturday, there were police around the park with flashing lights and yet the park was packed with people. I sensed that something was up.

Juvenile delinquents and their families; must be held accountable for disturbing the peace of others. I wonder what motivated these juveniles to behave as if they were in a jungle?

[Greg S]

Didn't realize it was 150 youths estimated to be involved in the issues/fight Saturday. And I thought the 50 youths in the one during the week was significant:

https://www.3newsnow.com/central-omaha/ ... leahy-mall

Its no wonder when I went to the park on the previous Saturday, there were police around the park with flashing lights and yet the park was packed with people. I sensed that something was up.

Juvenile delinquents and their families; must be held accountable for disturbing the peace of others. I wonder what motivated these juveniles to behave as if they were in a jungle?

Sarpy County got into the action over the weekend:

[Greg S]

And on the Facebook posts on it they reported that more than one gun was recovered.

[Renovator2559]

Sarpy County got into the action over the weekend:

They also mentioned that several of them were gang members, possesed drugs, marijuana, alcohol and fire arms.

This is from the Sheriff's Office:

"None of the individuals encountered during this incident were residents of Sarpy County, and many had known gang affiliations," the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.


Tells me everything I need to know.

Now the HOAs are possibly moving towards banning short term rentals like Airbnb.