GI Police Report
News media report for: 09/08/2026
All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please contact the City of Grand Island Clerk’s office.All individuals arrested, cited or referred are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Offense: Drugs Incident # L26090423
Person Involved: Britney Sandmeier, Grand Island, 36 yrs old; Nathan Fowler, Homeless, 32 yrs old
Date and Time Reported: 9/4/26 @ 09:47
Location of Incident: E Division St
Brief Narrative: Britney Sandmeier and Nathan Fowler were contacted at a local residence as they both had active and confirmed Hall County Arrest Warrants. A bag of white crystalline substance was found to be in Nathan's possession.
Arrested: Britney Sandmeier
Hall County Arrest Warrant FTA: CR26-2274
1-3. (3 Counts) Possession of Controlled Substance, Distribution 28-416 IV FO
4-5. (2 Counts) Possession of Controlled Substance 28-416 IV FO
6. (1 Count) Possession of Paraphernalia, 28-441 INF
Arrested: Nathan Fowler
1. Possession of Controlled Substance 28-416 IV FO
Hall County Arrest Warrant FTA: CI16-1067
2. Contempt of Court 25-2,121
Offense: Theft Incident # L26090512
Victim: 26 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 9/4/26 @ 19:15
Location of Incident: W 4th St
Brief Narrative: On 09/04/26, officers responded to 111 Public Safety Dr in reference to a theft. Officers contacted an adult male victim who advised $2,000-$5,000 was stolen from his store.
Case is open for investigation.
Theft-Unlawful Taking $1,500-$4,999 28-511(B) IVFO
Offense: Drugs Incident # L26090654
Person Involved: Jason Morehead, homeless, 43 years old
Date and Time Reported: 9/5/26 @ 18:28
Location of Incident: Broadwell Ave N
Brief Narrative: On 09/05/2026 at approximately 1826 hours, officers and EMS responded to a male sleeping in his vehicle. Jason Morehead was arrested for Possess Controlled Substance, Possess Marijuana < 1oz and Possess Drug Paraphernalia.
Possess Controlled Substance [28-416(3)] IV FO
Possess Marijuana <1 oz [28-416(14)(A)] INF
Possess Drug Paraphernalia [28-441] INF
Offense: Drugs Incident # L26090710
Person Involved: Arturo Navarrete Navarrete Jr, Lexington, NE 24 years old
Date and Time Reported: 9/6/26 @ 02:11
Location of Incident: 2nd St W
Brief Narrative: On 09/06/26, officers responded to the area in reference to a suspicious male. A
traffic stop on the vehicle was conducted. The driver identified as Arturo Navarrete Jr was
contacted. A DUI Investigation was conducted. Arturo was subsequently placed under arrest and
booked into the Hall County Department of Corrections.
Fail to signal before 100 feet 60-6,161(2) INF
Possess Controlled Substance 28-416(3) IVFO
DUI-.08 breath-2nd Offense 60-6,196(1)(C)2 MW
Offense: Vehicle Theft & Criminal Mischief Incident # L26090590
Victim: 39 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 9/5/26 @ 08:01
Location of Incident: 5th St W
Brief Narrative: On 9/5/2026 officers responded to a call reference to a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was later located and returned to owner.
Theft by unlawful taking $5,000+ 28-511 FO II
Criminal Mischief $1500 to $4999 28-519 MO I
Offense: Explosive Incident # L26090729
Victim: 46 year old female, 24 year old male, 46 year old male
Person Involved: John Boersen Jr, Grand Island, 45 years old
Date and Time Reported: 9/6/26 @ 08:47
Location of Incident: N Wheeler
Brief Narrative: On 09/06/2026, a report of explosives occurred at 411 Wheeler Ave. One party
was arrested.
Stalking 28-311.03 III FO
Criminal Mischief-$5k+ 28-519(4) IV FO
Use explosive to damage prop 28-1223(2) II FO
Use explosive to damage prop 28-1223(2) II FO
Use explosive to commit felony-1st off. 28-1222(2) II FO
Use explosive to commit felony-1st off. 28-1222(2) II FO
Criminal Mischief-$501-$1499 28-519(6) II MO
Disturbing the peace & quiet 28-1322 III MO
Terroristic threats 28-311.01 III FO
Offense: Sexual Assault Incident # L26090763
Victim: 14 year old male, 11 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 9/6/26 @ 00:00
Location of Incident: Within City Limits
Brief Narrative: On 09/06/2026, an officer took a report of a child sexual assault occurring in Grand Island.
Sexual assault/child-3rd degree [28-320.01(3)] III FO
Offense: Vehicle Theft Incident # L26090826
Victim: 50 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 9/7/26 @ 10:00
Location of Incident: Piper St
Brief Narrative: On 09/07/2026 at 1000 hours, Officers responded to a call in reference to a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, it was determined the vehicle was located in Adams County. Case is open and active.
Theft-unlawful taking $5,000+-28-511(A)-Class II FO