GI Police Report

News media report for: 09/28/2026
All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media
requests, please contact the Grand Island City Clerk’s office. All individuals arrested, cited or referred are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Offense: Drugs Incident # L26092942
Person Involved: Richard Davidson, Grand Island, 62 years old
Date and Time Reported: 9/25/26 @ 22:36
Location of Incident: White Ave & Blake St
Brief Narrative: On September 25, 2026, an officer with the Grand Island Police Department conducted a traffic stop near the area of White Ave. and Blake St. Richard Davidson was subsequently arrested on felony charges.
28-1206(3)(a) - Possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person/ Class III Felony
28-416(2) - Possession of a Controlled Substance - Schedule IV Drug/ Class IIIA Felony
28-416(3) - Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine/Class IV Felony
71-2478 - Possession of a legend drug without prescription/ Class III Misdemeanor

Offense: Theft Incident # L26092918
Victim: 64 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 9/25/26 @ 16:27
Location of Incident: Stolley Park Rd
Brief Narrative: On 09/25/2026, officer responded to 111 Public Safety Dr. in reference to a theft.
Theft-unlawful taking $1,500-4,999 [28-511(B)]CL FIV

Offense: Sex Offense Incident # L26092890
Victim: 16 year old female
Date and Time Reported: 9/25/26 @ 10:35
Location of Incident: Within City Limits
Brief Narrative: On 9-25-26 at 1035, an assault was reported. Case is open and active
Sexual Assault of a child [28-319.01(b)] IB FO

Offense: Burglary Incident # L26093032
Victim: 53 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 9/27/26 @ 00:50
Location of Incident: 4th St E
Brief Narrative: On 9/27/2026 Officers responded to 4th St E in reference to a burglary. Case is open & active.
28-507 Burglary Class FO II

Offense: PI Accident Incident # L26093011
Victim: 8 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 9/26/26 @ 21:01
Location of Incident: Walnut St N
Brief Narrative: On 9/26/2026, Officers responded to a reported personal injury accident within city limits of Grand Island.

Offense: Weapons Offense Incident # L26093009
Victim: 14 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 9/26/26 @ 20:50
Location of Incident: 3rd St W
Brief Narrative: On 09/26/2026 at approximately 2050 hours Officers responded to the area of W 3rd St, reference a report of individuals with a handgun. Case is open and active.

Offense: Sexual Assault Incident # L26092987
Victim: 4 year old female
Date and Time Reported: 9/26/26 @ 15:30
Location of Incident: Within City Limits
Brief Narrative: On 9-26-26 at 1530, an assault was reported at Regional Hospital.
Sexual Assault of a Child [28-319.01(1)(A). FO

Offense: Drugs Incident # L26093106
Person Involved: Paul Eckstrom, Lincoln, NE, 44 years old; Misty Cestarich, Grand Island, NE 49 years old.
Date and Time Reported: 9/28/26 @ 01:18
Location of Incident: Allen Dr
Brief Narrative: On September 28, 2026, officers with the Grand Island Police Department contacted a suspicious vehicle in the Home Depot parking lot located at Allen Dr, Grand Island, Nebraska. Paul Eckstrom and Misty Cestarich were contacted and subsequently arrested on felony charges.
Paul Eckstrom - Arrested
28-416(1)(A) - Possession with intent to distribute/ Class 3 Felony
28-441 - Possession of drug paraphernalia - Infraction
Misty Cestarich - Arrested
28-416(1)(A) - Possession with intent to distribute/ Class 3 Felony
28-922 - Tampering with physical evidence/ Class 4 Felony