On August 2nd, an investigator from the North Platte Police Department and an Investigator from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services responded to a report of a sexual assault on a female juvenile.
The victim told investigators that suspect 58-year-old Edward Leza inappropriately touched her while he was staying at her home.
After investigation there was probable cause to arrest Leza for Sexual Assault 3rd Degree (IIIA Felony). At the time Leza was incarcerated in the Omaha Correctional Center thus an arrest warrant was issued. On September 22nd, Leza was transferred to the Lincoln County Detention Center where he’s currently jailed for Sexual Assault 3rd Degree.
(North Platte, Neb.)- A 27-year old Maine man is jailed in Lincoln County, after troopers arrested him for driving with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .453, nearly six times the legal limit.
Just before 5:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, Communication Specialists with Troop D- North Platte received several calls from motorists alerting them to a white Toyota Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), traveling eastbound on Interstate 80. The callers indicated the vehicle was all over the roadway and driving at erratic speeds.
A short time later, Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) troopers stopped a vehicle matching the description on eastbound I-80, three miles west of the Brady Interchange. The driver, Andrew R. Wiggin, 27, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, and Driving Under Suspension (DUS). Wiggin was lodged in the Lincoln County Jail.
The nearly three week search for missing North Platte man Larry Sack, depending on autopsy results, has ended.
A body of a man was found near 8pm Thursday by a fisherman according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office who called law enforcement. The body was retrieved from the south end of the inlet by the Sutherland dive team when they responded to the call.
The body is missing a leg. On Sep. 13th, and human foot and leg were found in the water around the inlet. It was determined by an anthropologist that the leg was severed from its body via boat propeller.
The body is being sent to Gibbon to undergo an autopsy for identification purposes. Testing was canceled for tissue sample of the leg that had been sent to Omaha.
This morning eager iPhone users began to gather at the Verizon Wireless store located at 901 South Dewey Street. The highly anticipated iPhone 5 goes on sale today and stores open at 8am.
Lines began to form around 7:00 Friday morning and more are expected as stores open.
The iPhone 5 features a new 4-inch screen, newly designed headphones as well as location of headphone socket, increased sound quality of phone speakers, better face-time camera quality as well as 4G capability.
National Gymnastics Day is Saturday September 22nd, how do you plan to celebrate? Starz School of Gymnastics of North Platte will be at the Platte River Mall for the global event “Turn The World Upside Down” to help raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Turn the World Upside Down refers to the hour everyone in participation turns upside down on a mat. Last year the upside down method was handstands, this year anything goes, such as handstand, handspring, cartwheel, somersaults or anything you can do safely. If you’re not the best at gymnastics worry not! Certified gymnastic instructors will be there to supervise and assure safety!
Gyms from all over the world participate in Turn the World Upside Down, at 12 Noon when everyone is upside down, a photo will be taken and uploaded to USA Gymnastics Facebook page.
Children ages 2-18 are invited to show off tumbling skills, a tumbling pass on the 24’ mat requires a minimum of $5 donation to the Children’s Miracle Network.
Miss Douglas County and third runner-up to Miss Nebraska Meghan Thalken will be there to host the event, sign autographs and help out the participants!
The event starts at 11am and ends at 3pm
Miss Thalken had a word with North Platte Post for an interview where she discusses her title of third runner-up Miss Nebraska, a little about herself and explains Turn the World Upside Down.
The Cub Scouts are looking for new new members to join the pack! Families are encouraged to sign up their boys in 1st to 5th grade.
Families of a new registering Cub Scouts may visit the North Platte Area Children’s Museum for free on Saturday September 22.
For more information on Cub Scouts and registration details call 308-534-4898
The man responsible for the death of inmate Michael Grandon received life in prison Thursday.
Michael Grandon of North Platte began serving his sentence to life-in-prison March of 2008 for the murder deaths of Tiara and Lori Solie in May of 2007. Grandon was charged with one count of first-degree murder as well as one count of aiding and abetting first-degree murder.
While serving his life sentence, Grandon was killed by inmate Mohamed Abdulkadir at the Nebraska State Penitentiary.
Abdulkadir, who was serving a 25-year sentence after being convicted of a second degree murder in 2009, was sentenced life in prison Thursday at Landcaster County Court.
Abdulkadir was convicted in June of 2011 for the killing of Grandon.
On Monday August 6th, many unsuspecting residents and business of North Platte woke up to either their vehicles window or shop window vandalized.
The 20-year-old accused vandal Justin Belsky was taken into custody August 6th after he was stopped by an officer from the North Platte Police Department.
Belsky was scheduled for his arraignment in Lincoln County Court. Belsky’s attorney P. Stephen Potter filed a request for a preliminary hearing that was approved for October 12th at 9:30AM in Lincoln County Court.
Belsky is charged with three class 4 felony counts of Criminal Mischief (value over $1,500), and Aiding & Abetting Criminal Mischief a class 4 felony. The max penalty for each felony is 5 years prison and a $10,000 fine each.
Belsky is also charged with five misdemeanor counts of Criminal Mischief (value under$1,500 & Over $500)
