GI Police Report

FELONY REPORT
News media report for: 03/23/2026
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 # L26031927
Person Involved: Juan D Nila, Grand Island
Date and Time Reported: 3/20/26 9:58 pm
Location of Incident: N. Darr Ave
Brief Narrative: On 03/20/2026, at approximately 22:26 hours, Officers responded to a residence on N. Darr Ave N for a report of a Wanted Person. Upon arriving, Juan Nila was contacted and identified by his Nebraska ID card. Juan had an active and confirmed Federal Warrant. Juan was arrested and transported to Hall County Corrections and booked in without incident.
Federal Supervised Release Violation - Arrest Warrant 8:18CR00240

Offense: Counterfeit Currency Incident # L26031832
Victim: Grand Island Business
Date and Time Reported: 3/20/26 7:46 am
Location of Incident: N. Walnut St
Brief Narrative: Victim reported a customer to have attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 bill to pay for merchandise from the store. The case is still under investigation.
Criminal Attempt (Forgery, 1st Degree 28-602 III FO), 28-201 IV FO

Offense: Burglary Incident # L26031862
Victim: 41 yr old male, Grand Island
Date and Time Reported: 3/20/26 2:01 pm
Location of Incident: Wainwright St
Brief Narrative: Officers responded to a residence on Wainwright St in reference to burglary. Case
is under investigation.
Burglary 28-507 II FO

Offense: DUI/Drugs Incident # L26031955
Person Involved: Alyshia M. Peterson, Sutton
Date and Time Reported: 3/21/26 10:28 am
Location of Incident: W. Old Potash Hwy
Brief Narrative: Alyshia Peterson was contacted as the driver of a vehicle as it was parked in the parking lot of Pump and Pantry. Alyshia's vehicle was running with the key in the ignition.
Alyshia's movements were sluggish and her eyes were bloodshot. Alyshia showed impairment during SFSTs and provided a PBT sample of pass. Alicia was taken to LEC where a DRE performed an evaluation and determined Alyshia to not be safe to operate a motor vehicle. A white crystal like substance was found in Alyshia's possession, which was later determined to be Methamphetamine. Also in Alyshia's possession there were counterfeit dollar bills which were intended to be used in making purchases.
DUI (Drugs), 2nd Offense 60-6,196 W MO
Possession of Controlled Substance 28-416 IV FO
Possession of Forged Instrument 28-604 III MO

Offense: Drugs Incident # L26032016
Person Involved: Kimberly A Sperling, Grand Island
Date and Time Reported: 3/21/26 11:36 pm
Location of Incident: W. 5th St
Brief Narrative: Kimberly Ann Sperling was contacted at a residence on W. 5th St and was
subsequently placed under arrest for the charges listed below.
Possess Controlled Substance 28-416(3) IV FO
Possess Drug Paraphernalia 28-441 INF
Open Container 60-6,211.08 INF