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Suspects in Chadron Abduction Still at Large

Posted on June 25, 2013

The suspects remain at large in the Saturday afternoon child custody abduction of a year old Chadron girl who was recovered unharmed by authorities in South Dakota.

Chadron Police Chief Tim Lordino says one of the suspects is Aimy Dixon, the aunt of 13-month old Mystery Brings Plenty, while the other is Jesse Morrison, whom Lordino says has a significant criminal history, primarily for assault.

Lordino says it is likely charges will be filed today against the couple after additional review of the circumstances surrounding the case.

Lordino says Dixon and her sister, the girl’s mother, were involved in a custody dispute last year, with Dixon saying she was awarded custody by the Oglala Sioux Tribe.

Lordino says Dixon was told in April that she would need to file for custody through the state.

The girl’s mother told officers Saturday she’d had no contact with Dixon since then until late that morning, when Dixon and Morrison allegedly pulled off a window screen at the mother’s home, allowing another child to crawl in and unlock a screen door to let them in.

Lordino says Dixon and Morrison then allegedly assaulted the mother and another adult before leaving with Mystery Brings Plenty. After a brief investigation, his department contacted the Nebraska State Patrol which quickly determined the case met the requirements for an Amber Alert and issued one.

Because the victims knew their assailants, Lordino says one of the first places officers went was Dixon’s residence…where they found the car that had been used to take the girl from her mothers. Dixon’s car was gone, so its description was added to the Amber Alert.

A Fall River County, SD, sheriff’s deputy later spotted and stopped the car, finding the toddler inside along with 2 other adults but not Dixon or Morrison. Neither adult was arrested, and Lordino says that’s because Dixon had called his office during the Amber Alert and said that while she wouldn’t bring the girl back, she would have someone else do it.

His understanding is that a tribal judge had called and spoken with the people transporting the toddler and told them to bring her to Pine Ridge, and that they were headed there when stopped by the deputy. Brings Plenty was placed in the custody of the OST equivalent of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Lordino says the Amber Alert did exactly what it was meant to do: let law enforcement and the public know that a child abduction had occurred and give then a description of the vehicle believed involved.

“We had a lot of personnel and the Alert went out over the radio and cell phones, so we received a lot of tip information as we moved through the afternoon.

Lordino credits the public input and the cooperation between the various law enforcement agencies with helping bring the incident to a safe and swift conclusion.

Former Kearney Man Gets Jail, Probation for Attempted Arson

Posted on June 25, 2013June 25, 2013

A former Kearney man will serve 90 days in jail for attempted first-degree arson.

According to court records, Bradley Gladwell spread gasoline throughout his home in January of 2013, and intended to burn his home down while his two roommates were inside the dwelling. Fortunately, he never carried out his plan.

In addition to the jail sentence, Gladwell was also sentenced to four years probation and must complete outpatient counseling.

Gladwell now resides in Omaha.

Boost or Bust? Ethanol Debates Heat Up

Posted on June 25, 2013

(AP) — It’s a dilemma for drivers.

Do they choose a gasoline that’s cheaper and cleaner even if, as opponents say, it could damage older cars and motorcycles?

That’s the peril and promise of a high-ethanol blend of gasoline known as E15. The fuel contains 15 percent ethanol, well above the current 10 percent norm sold at most U.S. gas stations.

The oil industry’s chief lobbying group has asked the Supreme Court to block sales of E15, saying the high-ethanol blend could leave millions of drivers with broken down vehicles and high repair bills. The ethanol industry calls that a scare tactic and notes that no documented cases of engine damage have been caused by ethanol.

The court could decide as soon as Monday whether to hear the case.

Sec. of State John Gale Kicks Off Re-Election Tour Today

Posted on June 25, 2013June 25, 2013

Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale is kicking off a four-city tour as part of his 2014 re-election bid.

Gale is holding announcement events Tuesday in Lincoln, Grand Island and North Platte, and Wednesday in Scottsbluff.

Gale, a Republican, has served as Nebraska’s Secretary of State since 2000, when he was appointed by then-Gov. Mike Johanns. He was elected to three additional terms.

The 72-year-old Gale practiced law in North Platte for 29 years before he was appointed to office. He also worked as a legislative assistant to former U.S. Sen. Roman Hruska of Nebraska, and as an assistant U.S. attorney in Omaha and Lincoln.

He and his wife, Carol, have three children.

North Platte Weather June 25

Posted on June 25, 2013

Today: Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Omaha Man Sentenced in Child Prostitution Case

Posted on June 24, 2013

An Omaha man was sentenced to prison in Buffalo County District Court for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.

Buffalo County District Court Judge John Icenogle sentenced Alex Rahe to two to 12 years in prison for felony first-degree sexual assault of a child.

Prosecutors say Rahe sexually assaulted the girl in April of 2012, after her mother prostituted the girl and her seven-year-old sister to Rahe and six other men.

The mother is serving 92 to 120 years in prison for the crime.

Court records indicate that three of the men, Brian McCarthy of Lincoln, Shad Chandler of Lincoln and Logan Roepke of McCook have already been sentenced.

Zachary Schmidt of North Platte is awaiting sentencing in the case. The case of Donald Grafe of Monroe is still pending.

Rahe will be eligible for parole in one year and will have to register as a sex offender.

NPPD Crime Log (6/21-6/24)

Posted on June 24, 2013June 24, 2013

COURTESY OF THE NORTH PLATTE POLICE DEPARTMENT

06/21/2013