GI Police Report

News media report for: 11/09/2026
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: Weapon Offense Incident # L26110559
Person Involved: Michael M Martinez, Grand Island 19 years old
Date and Time Reported: 11/6/26 @ 17:44
Location of Incident: Nebraska Ave
Brief Narrative: Michael Martinez was found to be in possession of two firearms. Michael is a prohibited person. Michael allowed another prohibited person access to a firearm.
Unlawful possession of a firearm by a prohibited juvenile offender
[28-1204.05] Class IV FO
Unlawful possession of a firearm by a prohibited juvenile offender
[28-1204.05] Class IV FO
Aiding and Abetting Unlawful possession of a firearm by a prohibited juvenile offender
[28-1204.05] Class IV FO

Offense: Theft Incident # L26110552
Victim: 49 year old female
Date and Time Reported: 11/6/26 @ 15:27
Location of Incident: 4th St W
Brief Narrative: On 11/06/2026 at 2159 hours, Officers received a theft report. Case is open and active.
Theft-deception $1,500-4,999-28-512(B)- Class IV FO

Offense: Drugs Incident # L26110696
Person Involved: Cesar Garcia Tomas, Philadelphia, TN 28 years old; Juan Tomas Perez, Philadelphia, TN 26 years old
Date and Time Reported: 11/8/26 @ 01:26
Location of Incident: Old Potash / Kaufman Ave
Brief Narrative: On November 8, 2026, officers conducted a traffic stop near Kaufman Ave and Old Potash. A DUI investigation and drug investigation was conducted. Cesar and Juan were arrested for alcohol and drug violations.
Cesar Garcia Tomas
DUI-alcohol (1st Offense) 60-6,196 WM
Possession of Controlled Subs 28-416 IVF
No Operator's License 60-484 IIIM
Juan Tomas Perez
Possession of Controlled Subs 28-416 IVF

Offense: Burglary Incident # L26110654
Victim: 55 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 11/7/26 @ 13:02
Location of Incident: 19th St E
Brief Narrative: On 11/07/2026 at 1302hours. Officers responded to the area of 19th and Sycamore in reference to a suspicious male. Upon arrival, it was determined a burglary took place.
Burglary-28-507- Class II FO

Offense: Shoplifting Incident # L26110670
Victim: Walmart North
Date and Time Reported: 11/7/26 @ 17:32
Location of Incident: Diers Ave N
Brief Narrative: On 11/07/2026, an officer responded to 2250 N Diers Ave to receive a shoplifting report. The investigation is active.
Theft by Shoplifting $0-$500; 28-511.01 / M II
Theft by Shoplifting $0-$500; 28-511.01 / F IV (2 convictions)

Offense: Forgery Incident # L26110644
Victim: 68 year old female
Date and Time Reported: 11/7/26 @ 11:17
Location of Incident: Old Potash Hwy
Brief Narrative: On 11/07/2026, Officer responded to 111 Public Safety Dr. in reference to a forgery. Case is open and active.
Theft-unlawful taking $0-500 [28-511(D)]CL MII
Forgery-2nd degree/$5,000 or more [28-603(2)]CL FII

Offense: Child Abuse Incident # L26110665
Date and Time Reported: 11/7/26 @ 15:39
Location of Incident: Diers Ave
Brief Narrative: On 11/07/2026, Officer contacted reporting party by phone in reference to an incident that occurred. Case is open and active.
Commit child abuse intentional/no injury [28-707(4)]CL FIII

Offense: Vehicle Theft Incident # L26110702
Victim: 64 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 11/8/26 @ 02:49
Location of Incident: Ashton Ave E
Brief Narrative: On 11/08/2026, an officer responded to a call to receive a report of a theft.
Theft by Unlawful Taking $1,500-$5,000; 28-511 / F IV

Offense:  Vehicle Theft Incident # L26110707
Victim: 24 year old female
Date and Time Reported: 11/8/26 @ 09:53
Location of Incident: Clark St S
Brief Narrative: Victim reported her vehicle was taken from her apartment complex while left unlocked with the keys inside. Case is under investigation

Offense: Vehicle Theft Incident # L26110705
Victim: 42 year old female
Date and Time Reported: 11/8/26 @ 06:48
Location of Incident: Coventry Ln
Brief Narrative: On 11/08/2026, a female reported her vehicle as stolen from the parking lot during the overnight hours. The vehicle was later recovered.
Theft by Unlawful Taking [28-511] CL IIA FEL