Kearney Man Arrested following High-Risk Search Warrant

KEARNEY - On February 24th around 9:00am, members of the Kearney Police Department and Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Service Unit (ESU) served a high-risk search warrant at Centennial Park Apartments, located at 1000 4th Avenue. Christopher Aron, a 39-year-old Kearney man was arrested on the following charges, Use of a Firearm to Commit a Felony, Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, Terroristic Threats, 1st Degree False Imprisonment, 3rd Degree Domestic Assault, as well as a Parole detainer. Aron was arrested without incident. Due to the nature of the charges, the arrest warrant was served by the ESU team.

We would like to thank the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office, Good Samaritan Hospital Ambulance Crew, Buffalo County Attorney’s Office, and the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department for their assistance during the execution of this search warrant.

“The safety of our community is our highest priority. The ESU team performed exceptionally, safely taking the suspect into custody while ensuring no harm came to bystanders. I am incredibly proud of the professionalism, skill, and efficiency displayed by our Emergency Services Unit.” Chief Gabe Kowalek.

Anyone with information related to criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Kearney Police Department 308-237-2104, Buffalo County Crimestoppers (308) 237-3424 or their local Law Enforcement Agency.