GI Police Report

News media report for: 09/16/2026
All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media
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: Drugs Incident # L26091755
Person Involved: Danielle Papst, Grand Island, 41 years old
Date and Time Reported: 9/15/26 @ 12:10
Location of Incident: 4th St W & Ruby Ave
Brief Narrative: On 9/15/2026 officers contacted a female at 4th St and Ruby Ave. Danielle Papst was placed under arrest and booked into Hall County.
Possession of Controlled Substance 28-416 FO IV
Unlawful Acts (drugs) 28-417 MO III

Offense: Sexual Assault Incident # L26091747
Victim: 16 year old female
Date and Time Reported: 9/15/26 @ 10:47
Location of Incident: Within City Limits
Brief Narrative: On 9-15-2026 at around 10:47 am, officer responded to a location reference a sexual assault. Case is open and active.
Sexual Assault 1st 28-319 Class II FO 

Offense: Sexual Assault Incident # L26091819
Victim: 1 year old female
Person Involved:
Date and Time Reported: 9/15/26 @ 19:46
Location of Incident: Within City Limits
Brief Narrative: On 09/16/2026 Officers were dispatched to a call for service within the city limits of Grand Island. Case is Open.
Sexual Assault of a Child-1st Degree/Sub 28-319.01S IB Fel
Incest - under 18 years of age 28-703-F2A IIA Fel 

Offense: Vehicle Theft Incident # L26091809
Victim: 20 year old male
Person Involved:
Date and Time Reported: 09/15/26 @ 18:48
Location of Incident: Bellwood Dr
Brief Narrative: On 09/15/2026, officers responded to the area of Bellwood Dr reference a vehicle theft. Case is open and active.
Theft-unlawful taking $5,000+ [28-511(A)] FO II

Offense: Burglary Incident # L26091730
Victim: 65 year old male
Person Involved:
Date and Time Reported: 9/15/26 @ 05:24
Location of Incident: 17th St E
Brief Narrative: Officers responded to a residence reference a burglary report. A window to the attached garage was broken and a shed was entered where items were taken.
Burglary 28-507 III FO. 

Offense: Threatening Incident # L26091814
Victim: 70 year old female
Person Involved:
Date and Time Reported: 9/15/26 @ 10:22
Location of Incident: 14th St E
Brief Narrative: On 09/15/26, officers responded to the 200 Block of E 14th St in reference to a threatening. An adult female victim was contacted.
Terroristic Threats 28-311.01 IIIAFO