GI Police Report

FELONY REPORT
News media report for: 01/20/2026
All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please contact Grand Island Communications Manager Spencer Schubert.
All individuals that are arrested, cited or referred are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Offense: Felony Warrant Incident # L26011568
Person Involved: 16 yr old male
Date and Time of Incident: 1/16/26 11:25 am
Location of Incident: N Custer Ave
Brief Narrative: A search warrant was served at 523 N Custer Ave. A juvenile offender was
arrested for the charges listed below.
Possession of a Controlled Substance w/ intent to Distribute (Marijuana) 28-416(1)(a), IIA FO
Possession of a Controlled Substance w/ intent to Distribute (Psilocybin Mushrooms) 28-416(1)(a),IIA FO
Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to Distribute (Marijuana) 28-416(1)(a), IIA FO
Possession of Drug Monies 28-416(17), IV FO
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony 28-1205(2)(c), II FO
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a prohibited Juvenile Offender - 1st 28-1204.05, IV FO

Offense: Theft Incident # L26011573
Victim: 77 yr old female
Date and Time of Incident: 11/25/25 – 1/14/26
Location of Incident: Sagewood Ave
Brief Narrative: On 1/16/2026, officers were dispatched to the area of Sagewood Ave., for a report of a theft. The victim had advised that multiple pieces of jewelry had been taken from a secured safe inside of her room. Case is open
Theft-Unlawful Taking $1,500-$4,999 28-511(B), IV FO

Offense: Felony Shoplifting Incident # L26011747
Victim: Grand Island Business
Person Involved: Margaret A Baker
Date and Time of Incident: 1/18/26 1:30 am
Location of Incident: E Highway 30
Brief Narrative: On 01/18/2026, Officers responded to a shoplifting call. The investigation found that $40.97 worth of merchandise was taken. Officers contacted and arrested the suspect for the charges listed below.
Theft-shoplifting $0-500/3rd/subs- 28-511(G) - IV FO

Offense: Traffic Stop/Drugs Incident # L26011651
Person Involved: Mark A Thompson
Date and Time of Incident: 1/17/26 10:5 am
Location of Incident: W 18th St & N Huston Ave
Brief Narrative: Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for failure to signal. The driver was arrested for the charges listed below.
Fail to signal 60-6,161, INF
Obstructing police officer 28-906, I MO
Resisting arrest-2nd/subs 28-904, IIIA FO
Possession controlled substance 28-416, IV FO

Offense: Burglary Incident # L26011699
Victim: 54 yr old male
Date and Time of Incident: 1/17/26 12:00 am
Location of Incident: Kruse Ave
Brief Narrative: On 01/17/2026, Officers responded to a report of a burglary and theft that occurred inside the city limits of Grand Island, NE between 01/16/2026 and 01/17/2026. Case is open.
Burglary 28-507, FO II

Offense: Criminal Mischief Incident # L26011763
Victim: Grand Island Business
Person Involved: Tristan J Bush
Date and Time of Incident: 1/18/26 5:00 am
Location of Incident: N Eddy St
Brief Narrative: A criminal mischief was reported to a gaming machine at a local Grand Island business on North Eddy St. The suspect was identified and arrested for the charges listed below.
Criminal Mischief $5,000+, 28-519, IV FO

Offense: Theft/Criminal Mischief Incident # L26011766
Victim: Grand Island Business
Person Involved: Tristan J Bush
Date and Time of Incident: 1/18/26 9:42 am
Location of Incident: N Webb Rd
Brief Narrative: A suspect damaged a gaming machine at a local Grand Island business on N Webb Rd, then stole a cash box containing money. The suspect was later identified and arrested on the charges listed below.
Criminal Mischief 28-519, I MO
Theft $1,500-$5,000 28-511, IV FO
Possession burglar's tools 28-508, IV FO

Offense: Drugs Incident # L26011786
Person Involved: Tristan J Bush
Date and Time of Incident: 1/18/26 12:04 pm
Location of Incident: Saint Patrick Ave
Brief Narrative: Officers arrested a male while conducting following investigations of related thefts.
Possession methamphetamine 28g-139g, 28-416, IC FO
Possession marijuana 1 oz <1 lb 28-416, III MO

Offense: Assault Incident # L26011885
Victim: 50 yr old male
Person Involved: 14 yr old male
Date and Time of Incident: 1/19/26 5:55 pm
Location of Incident: Lakeview Circle
Brief Narrative: On 01/19/2026 at approximately 1800 hours, Officers responded to Lakeview Cir. regarding a juvenile problem. Officers’ investigation revealed criminal offenses and one juvenile was taken into custody.
Terroristic threats(x2) 28-311.01, F3
Use deadly weapon to commit a felony (x2) 28-1205(1)(B), F2
Assault-cause bodily injury to person 28-310(1)(A), M1

Offense: Traffic Stop Incident # L26011854
Person Involved: David Matias-Garcia
Date and Time of Incident: 1/19/26 11:35 am
Location of Incident: W 11th St & N Broadwell Ave
Brief Narrative: The offender was arrested while in the back seat of a vehicle that was stopped for speeding. The offender had a Lincoln County Warrant and concealed a loaded firearm in the crotch of his pants. 
Possession of Deadly Weapon by Fugitive from Justice 28-1206, III FO
Lincoln County Warrant CR24-1742 I MO. 

Offense: Sexual Assault Incident # L26011858
Victim: 17 yr old female
Date and Time of Incident: 2024-2025
Location of Incident: Inside Grand Island City Limits
Brief Narrative: It was reported that female subject may have been sexually assaulted in Grand Island back in 2024. Case under investigation.
Sexual assault/forcible-subsequent 28-319(3)(A) II FO