GI Police Report

FELONY REPORT
News media report for: 08/18/2026
All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all daily report
requests, please contact the City of Grand Island Clerk’s office

All individuals arrested, cited or referred are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Offense: Shoplifting Incident # L26082052
Victim: Walmart South
Person Involved: Luis Cardenes, Grand Island, 67 years old; Stacy Elson, Grand Island, 41 yrs old
Date and Time Reported: 8/17/26 @ 17:37
Location of Incident: Locust St S
Brief Narrative: On 08/17/2026, Officer responded to 3501 S Locust St; Walmart South, Grand Island, NE 68801 to receive a report of a shoplifting. Luis Cardenas was identified as the suspect and arrested.
Arrested- Luis Cardenes
Shoplifting 28-511.01(E)- Class IV Felony
Cited-Stacy Elson
Criminal Trespass-2nd Degree 28-521(1)- Class III MO 

Offense: Burglary Incident # L26082002
Victim: 75 year old female
Person Involved: Archie Byrd, Grand Island, 48 yr old; Angelic Oili, Grand Island, 45 year old;
Sierra Curths, Homeless, 30 years old; Chad Faubion, Homeless, 49 years old
Date and Time Reported: 8/17/26 @ 09:30
Location of Incident: N Clark St
Brief Narrative: Angelic Oili, Sierra Curths, Chad Faubion and Archie Byrd were found to be living in a vacant property without the consent of the homeowner. The individuals were using the electricity and plumbing systems of the residence, knowing that they were not paying for the services. Curths failed to comply with initial commands but would eventually exit the residence. Faubion and Byrd failed to comply with lawful orders to exit the property and were later taken into custody. A meth pipe was located on Byrd. The listed persons were subsequently arrested,  and eventually transported to Hall County Department of Corrections.
Arrested: Angelic Oili
Burglary- 28-507- IIFEL
Arrested: Sierra Curths
Burglary- 28-507- IIFEL
Obstruct a Peace Officer- 28-906- IMO
NOT ARRESTED (pending medical treatment): Chad Faubion
Burglary- 28-507- IIFEL
Obstruct a Peace Officer- 28-906- IMO
Arrested: Archie Byrd
Burglary- 28-507- IIFEL
Obstruct a Peace Officer- 28-906- IMO
Poss. Drug Paraphernalia- 28-441- INF 

Offense: Sex Offense Incident # L26082055
Victim: 12 year old female
Date and Time Reported: 8/17/26 @ 17:39
Location of Incident: Within City Limits
Brief Narrative: On 08/17/2026, officers responded to a call reference inappropriate messages that a juvenile had received. Case is open and active.
Enticement by Electronic Device [28-833] FO IV 

Offense: Theft Incident # L26082008
Victim: 27 year old female, 29 year old male 
Date and Time Reported: 8/17/26 @ 09:28
Location of Incident: 7th St W
Brief Narrative: A theft from a vehicle report was made.
Theft-unlawful taking $1,500-4,999 28-511(B) IV FO