GI Police Report

News media report for: 10/08/2026
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: Sexual Assault Incident # L26100661
Victim: 9 year old female
Person Involved: Edwin Putnam, Grand Island, 70 years old
Date and Time Reported: 10/07/26 @ 08:17
Location of Incident: Within City Limits
Brief Narrative: An adult male reported to have observed an adult male to have touched the intimate areas of a 9 year old girl. Edwin Putnam was arrested for 3rd Deg Sexual Assault of a Child.
Sexual Assault, Child, 3rd Degree II FO

Offense: Sexual Assault Incident # L26100732
Victim: 36 year old female
Date and Time Reported: 10/7/26 @ 16:00
Location of Incident: Within City Limits
Brief Narrative: On 10/07/2026, a sexual assault was reported to have occurred in the City of Grand Island. Case is open and active.
Sexual Assault of a Child-1st Degree 28-319.01 I FO

Offense: Theft Incident # L26100723
Victim: 33 year old female
Person Involved:
Date and Time Reported: 10/7/26 @ 13:44
Location of Incident: Cleburn St N
Brief Narrative: Victim reported a theft from her vehicle. A cell phone and cash was stolen from
the vehicle and a couple of possible locations were checked with no success.
{28-511(B)} Theft-unlawful taking $1,500-4,999 / IV FO