A blood-covered man burst into a Blair business claiming he “forked” his parents, marking the most alarming moment in Washington County’s police logs. From stranded motorists to field fires, here’s what kept deputies busy in rural Nebraska.
Friday, December 20 Washington County deputies provided assistance across the region, starting with routine building checks in Fort Calhoun past midnight. A significant traffic stop occurred on Highway 133 when deputies arrested Lorenzo Cruz Zurita for driving under revocation. Earlier that day, officers investigated a two-vehicle accident at Industrial Park Drive and Grant Street, while also helping a transient reach the Dodge County line.
Saturday, December 21 The day began with an emergency response to a possible structure fire at 14600 County Road 40, where deputies assisted Kennard Volunteer Fire and Rescue and Bennington Volunteer Fire Department. All occupants safely evacuated. Later, law enforcement successfully de-escalated a concerning situation when a man walked into a Blair business with blood on himself, claiming he had “forked” his parents. The incident was resolved as a mental health crisis rather than a criminal matter. Deputies also handled a unique traffic situation on County Road 34 and Crest Ridge Loop, where two individuals with revoked licenses were found sleeping in a turn lane.
Sunday, December 22 A vehicle ended up in a ditch along County Road P51, resulting in a citation for a suspended license. Deputies removed a barrel from Highway 31 and County Road 36. The day’s most significant incident occurred when authorities responded to a large field fire at 11800 County Road 28, which was successfully contained.
Monday, December 23 The early morning hours were marked by medical assistance in Fort Calhoun, where deputies supported Fort Calhoun Volunteer Fire and Rescue with an emergency call, alongside routine overnight business checks in both Fort Calhoun and Arlington.Copy
NOTABLE ARRESTS:
- Cruz Zurita, Lorenzo | Driving Under Revocation | Hwy 133/CR 36 | 11:34 PM 12/20
SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS:
- Possible structure fire, all occupants evacuated | 14600 Co Rd 40 | 4:07 AM 12/21
- Blood-covered male claiming he “forked” parents | Blair | 12:37 PM 12/21
- Large field fire | 11800 CR 28 | 1:34 PM 12/22
- Two revoked drivers found sleeping in turn lane | CR 34 & Crest Ridge LP | 2:36 PM 12/21
- Fraud report | Lakeland | 8:36 AM 12/21
