GI Police Report

News media report for: 01/26/2026
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: DUI Incident # L26012346
Person Involved: Darren Lee Hendrickson, Grand Island
Date and Time of Incident: 1/24/26 11:23 pm
Location of Incident: 3000 block W 2nd Street
Brief Narrative: On 01/24/2025, Officers responded to the 3000 Block of W 2nd ST regarding an accident. Officers’ investigation determined Darren Hendrickson was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, driving under suspension. Darren resisted Officers while being arrested and refused a chemical breath test.
DUI-alcohol-4th offense 60-6,196(1)(A)A4 F3
Resist arrest-1st offense 28-904(3)(A) M1
Drive under susp/before reinstated-state 60-4,108(2) M3
Refuse to submit to test-4th offense 60-6,197-4TH

Offense: Theft Incident # L26012312
Victim: 25 yr old male, Hastings
Date and Time of Incident: 11/18/25 - 1/24/26
Location of Incident: E. Capital Ave
Brief Narrative: On 1/24/2026, officers responded to a theft call for service on East Capital Ave. Case is still under investigation.
Theft-unlawful taking $1,500-4,999- 28-511(B)- IV Felony

Offense: Attempted Burglary Incident # L26012355
Victim: 36 yr old male & female, Grand Island
Date and Time of Incident: 1/25/26 7:40 am
Location of Incident: N. Locust St
Brief Narrative: On 1-25-2026 at around 7:37 am, police responded to the listed above location reference a burglary that has taken place. Contact was made with the victim who advised someone entered her unlocked residence and left.
Attempted Burglary- 28-507 Class II A FO