KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Buffalo County Court records say a 23-year-old man will be sentenced next month for lying to police about being robbed in Kearney.
The records say Quinton Phillips, of Riverdale, pleaded no contest Wednesday to misdemeanor theft and false reporting. Prosecutors had lowered the theft charge in exchange for Phillips’ pleas. His sentencing is set for Feb. 28.
Police say Phillips worked for a security company and had been assigned to make a night deposit of money from the Viaero Center after a hockey game in September. He told police he was robbed before he could make the deposit, but officers say he lied and had taken the money for himself.
Harold J. Goosey, 82 of North Platte passed away January 8, 2019 at Great Plains Health.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Memorial Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2019 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Don Goosey officiating.Inurnment at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell will follow the service.
Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
ADAMS AND SWANSON FUNERAL HOME 421 W 4TH ST. NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101 OFFICE 308.532.2044 FAX 308.532.2045
Kathryn Ann Deitz, of North Platte, passed away at home on Wednesday,
January 9, 2019, at the age of 58.
Kathryn was born in San Diego, California, on July 11, 1960, to David
Dean and Beth Ann (Freeman) Holland. She grew up in California and
Arizona and graduated from Prescott High School in 1978. Kathryn then
worked for the Yuma Daily Sun before getting married.
On May 16, 1981, Kathryn was united in marriage to Duke Charles Deitz at
Yuma, Arizona and the couple lived in Flagstaff while Duke finished
college. After he graduated they continued living in Arizona then moved
to California, Washington, Utah, Texas and New Mexico before moving to
North Platte in 2013.
While in Utah, Kathryn received her B.A. in Elementary Education and was
Valedictorian of her class from Utah Valley University. She went on to
earn her Master’s Degree from Western New Mexico University. Kathryn
was employed by North Platte Public Schools where she taught 3rd Grade
and Title 1 at Jefferson Elementary and she was a member of Calvary
Baptist Church.
She enjoyed traveling and loved the outdoors. Kathryn especially loved
her family and will be remembered as a kind, caring person who was loved
by everybody.
She leaves behind her husband, Duke, of North Platte; son, Jeffrey
(Stephanie) Deitz, and grandchildren, Angie, Ashley and Glen, of Salt
Lake City, Utah; her father, David, of Sun City, Arizona; brothers, Don
(Laura) Holland, of Youngtown, Arizona and Doug Holland, of Phoenix,
Arizona; four nieces; three nephews; as well as other family.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her mother, Beth Holland.
Cremation was chosen. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore
with Pastor Ryan Alexander officiating. Casual dress is requested. The
memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. until
services on Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is
in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to
Habitat for Humanity.
Kearney police are investigating after a local middle school received a bomb threat.
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on January 10, 2019 Officers of the Kearney Police Department were notified about a threat of a bomb at Horizon Middle School. Officers worked with Kearney Public School officials to search the school and nothing suspicious was located.
Officers also interviewed witnesses and potential suspects.
This is an ongoing investigation and includes a search warrant of the juvenile suspect’s residence.
This situation was handled quickly and professionally by Kearney Public Schools and the Kearney Police Department, following proper protocols, to ensure the safety of all students and faculty.
North Platte police continue to search for a man who is accused of stealing vehicles in North Platte and Cozad. The Department issued the following news release on January 10:
On 1-7-19 at 1111 am, an officer spoke with a victim who advised that their wallet was stolen from their vehicle in the 2100 block of West 2nd St the night before. The victim said that their credit cards have been used almost a dozen times in various locations across North Platte throughout the night before. Surveillance footage from those businesses was retrieved and 30-year-old Kim Potter was identified as the suspect.
On 1-8-19 at 743 AM, an officer responded to the 800 block of East E St in regards to a stolen vehicle. The victim reported that their silver Mitsubishi Diamante with the license plate 15BT89 was stolen sometime during the night before. Approximately two hours later, that officer observed the stolen vehicle driving around in the area of 9th and Oak St. The officer observed the vehicle abruptly pull over before a traffic stop could be initiated and the driver, later identified as Kim Potter, fled on foot. The officer lost the driver during the foot pursuit, and the driver made it back to the car and left the area. Meanwhile, the officer located another male subject, 23-year-old Dennis Teall Jr, and soon found that he had been in the car as well, hiding. Teall apparently got out of the car and tried to leave the area on foot when the officer stopped him. During a search of his person and belongings, drug paraphernalia that field tested positive for methamphetamine was located. Teall was cited for possession of stolen property and released. Charges are pending after the NSP laboratory tests the paraphernalia for drug confirmation. The stolen vehicle was later located parked behind a residence in the 600 block of East 12th St and was released back to the owner.
On 1-9-19 at 822 AM, an officer responded to the report of a vehicle stolen the night before from the area of 10th and Willow. The vehicle was a green Chevrolet S10 with the license plate 15944D. It was suspected that Potter had stolen this vehicle as well.
On 1-10-19 at 1215AM, officers with the Cozad Police Department located the pickup in Cozad and arrested the driver, 22-year-old Russell Brown. It was found that the vehicle had been delivered to Cozad by Potter. Shortly after the pickup was recovered, a tan Buick LeSabre with the license plate 18G565 was reported as stolen from Cozad.
Currently, the Buick LeSabre is the only vehicle outstanding. Kim Potter goes by several aliases including Mike Potter, Kim Hatch, Mike Hatch, and most recently Mike Wazowski. It is unknown if he came back to North Platte, stayed in Cozad or where he went. The Nebraska State Patrol and other area agencies have been notified. The NPPD wants to arrest Potter for several theft charges stemming from the vehicle thefts, the credit card usage and thefts, and charges in regards to the foot pursuit and evading our officers.
HARTINGTON, Neb. (AP) – A 28-year-old caregiver has pleaded not guilty to stealing more than $14,000 from the northeast Nebraska man she’s been helping.
Cedar County District Court records say Kayla Hansen, of Coleridge, is charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult and two related crimes. She entered written pleas Wednesday.
The records say Hansen cleaned the man’s house and drove him to medical appointments. The documents say she had access to his bank account and debit card and used them to pay her own bills and those of relatives.
The electric multi-cooker (Instant Pot) is the craze! Nebraska Extension is hosting workshops to help guide new users to making nutritious meals in 10 minutes or less. Workshop participants will be guided how to successfully operate a multi-cooker while creating quick and safe meals for your family.
Participants MUST register at least 1 week ahead of workshop by calling 308-532-2683.
Cost is $10.00 per participant and includes several food samples that will be shared throughout the workshop.
North Platte—At the Nebraska Extension Office located at 348 W State Farm Road.
Saturday, February 2 — 10:30 a.m. to NOON
Tuesday, January 22 — 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Ogallala—At the Nebraska Extension Office located at the Keith County Fairgrounds.
Wednesday, January 23 — 11:00 to 12:30 p.m. MST
Come get prepared to make nutritious balanced meals for your family in minutes. For more information contact Nebraska Extension in North Platte at 308-532-2683 baufdenkamp1@unl.edu.
WAKEFIELD, Neb. (AP) — A northeast Nebraska couple are accused of locking their children in a bedroom of their home and letting them out only to use a bathroom.
Dixon County Court documents say 54-year-old Patrick Henderson and 42-year-old Angel Henderson are charged with two counts of intentional child abuse. The records don’t list the name of an attorney who could comment for them. The children have been removed from their custody.
The documents say their son was 14 last year when he told an investigator that he and his 9-year-old sister were fed only lunch each day and allowed something to drink only when they finished their food. He said his mother would choke, kick or hit them if they managed to escape the room.
He also said they didn’t get any food if they didn’t finish their schoolwork. They were being home-schooled.
Hanna DickersonOMAHA, Neb. (AP) – An Iowa woman accused of having sex with a teenage boy staying at the Child Saving Institute shelter in Omaha has been sent to prison.
Douglas County District Court records say 24-year-old Hanna Dickerson was sentenced Tuesday to two years. She’d pleaded guilty to attempted sexual abuse of a protected person. Prosecutors lowered the charge in exchange for her plea.
The records say Dickerson lives in Neola, Iowa.
The 17-year-old boy was a ward of the state who told investigators that he and Dickerson engaged in sex several times in July and August 2017. Her job at the institute was to supervise wards of the state, sometimes overnight.
The institute specializes in adoptions, emergency foster care and family therapy.
