GI Police Report

News media report for: 10/20/2026
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: Drugs Incident # L26102020
Person Involved: Carlos Martinez, Hastings, NE 39 years old
Date and Time Reported: 10/20/26 @ 00:36
Location of Incident: Capital Ave / Northwest Ave
Brief Narrative: On 10/20/2026, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Capital Ave & Northwest Ave. The driver was arrested.
Possession of a Controlled Substance; 28-416 (3) / F IV
Drug Paraphernalia; 28-441 / INF
Improper Vehicle Lighting; 60-6,219 / M III

Offense: Sexual Assault Incident # L26101999
Victim: 74 year old female
Date and Time Reported: 10/19/26 @ 17:53
Location of Incident: Within City Limits
Brief Narrative: On 10/ 19/2026 officer responded to a call for services to receive a report of a sexual assault. Case is open and active.
Sexual Assault-1st Degree - 28-319(1)

Offense:  Theft by Deception Incident # L26102012
Victim: 49 yr old female, 76 yr old female, 39 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 10/19/26 @ 21:02
Location of Incident: Plum St S
Brief Narrative: On October 19, 2026, officers with the Grand Island Police Department responded to a call reference a fraud.
Theft by extortion - 28-513/ Class IV Felony