GI Police Report

News media report for: 09/29/2026
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: Sex Offense ** UPDATE ** Incident # L26092890
Victim: 16 year old female
Person Involved: Jose Luis Mendoza Tapia, Grand Island, 44 years old
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
Arrested: Jose Luis Mendoza Tapia
Sexual Assault of a child [28-319.01(b)] IB FO
Sexual Assault of a child [28-320.01] IIIA FO

Offense: Vehicle Theft Incident # L26093211
Victim: 48 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 9/29/26 @ 08:56
Location of Incident: Charles St W
Brief Narrative: On 09/29/2026 at 0856 hours officers responded to a reported vehicle theft. Contact was made with the owner of a 2003 Chevy Impala who advised someone had stolen it sometime last night. The vehicle was later located and returned to the reporting party. 

Offense: Criminal Mischief Incident # L26093231
Victim: 60 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 9/29/26 @ 11:24
Location of Incident: North Front St
Brief Narrative: On 09/29/2026, a criminal mischief was reported to have occurred at North Front St W.
Criminal Mischief-$5k+ 28-519(4) IV FO