Monday, December 23 Deputies began their holiday week with routine business checks in Fort Calhoun and Arlington. When morning arrived, a vehicle needed assistance at 7600 CR 38, followed by concerns about semi traffic between CR P26 and P35. At 9:19 AM, a traffic stop led to Amy Fernau’s arrest for driving under suspension. The afternoon heat rose not from the sun but from a tractor fire at 21200 CR 26, requiring both Arlington and Kennard firefighters to respond. The day wound down with dispatchers fielding calls about phone threats and concerning Facebook posts, before a car struck a deer on Highway 75.
Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve’s quiet pre-dawn patrols gave way to a serious incident at 6:45 AM – a single-vehicle crash on CR 34 that sent its driver to the hospital. Deputies cited the driver for using a handheld device. Later, they directed traffic for Reach Church’s Christmas service, ensuring worshippers’ safe passage. A medical alert in Fort Calhoun rounded out the evening.
Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day began at 1:08 AM when deputies clocked a vehicle at 115/70 on Highway 133, leading to Hayden Anderson’s arrest for DUI, Zero Tolerance violation, reckless driving, and minor in possession. An hour later, David Navarette’s suspicious vehicle stop revealed outstanding warrants from Omaha and Sarpy County. The afternoon brought a fully involved structure fire to 2500 Tea Party Lane – all residents escaped safely. While handling that emergency, deputies spotted another: a personal injury accident at Highway 133 and CR P38. In Arlington, deputies traced illegally dumped trash to its source through discarded mail, securing a cleanup commitment. By nightfall, contractors had secured the burned house on Tea Party Lane.
Thursday, December 26 A vehicle fire summoned Blair police and firefighters to Dollar General before sunrise. The day’s most unusual call came at 8:39 PM – a DoorDash driver’s failed exit strategy left their vehicle precariously perched on a Timber Creek Road retaining wall, requiring Wakefield Towing’s expertise.
Friday, December 27 The week’s final arrest came at 1:12 AM when Milton Tobilla-Ortiz landed in jail for driving under suspension. Deputies maintained their vigil at Tea Party Lane’s fire scene, finding all secure in the pre-dawn hours.
ARRESTS:
- Anderson, Hayden | DUI, Zero Tolerance, Reckless Driving, MIP | Hwy 133 | 1:08 AM 12/25
- Fernau, Amy | DUS | CR 15/CR 32 | 9:19 AM 12/23
- Navarette, David | Warrants (OPD/Sarpy), DUS | 1000 S Hwy 30 | 2:10 AM 12/25
- Tobilla-Ortiz, Milton | DUS | Hwy 75/CR P43 | 1:12 AM 12/27
MAJOR INCIDENTS:
- Tractor fire | 21200 CR 26 | 3:55 PM 12/23
- Personal injury accident, driver cited for handheld device | 12500 CR 34 | 6:45 AM 12/24
- Structure fire | 2500 Tea Party Ln | 3:50 PM 12/25
- Personal injury accident | Hwy 133 & CR P38 | 4:08 PM 12/25
- Vehicle fire | Dollar General | 5:04 AM 12/26
- DoorDash vehicle on retaining wall | 7200 Timber Creek Road | 8:39 PM 12/26
