A high-speed pursuit on Highway 133, multiple cases of loose livestock, and ongoing tensions at a property on County Road P38 marked an eventful week for Washington County Sheriff’s deputies, who also maintained their regular duties of school patrols and business checks throughout Arlington and Fort Calhoun.
Day-by-Day Activity
Monday, February 3: Deputies responded to an early morning disturbance in Fort Calhoun and investigated a suspicious incident where a resident was awakened by noises from their garage, finding a door mysteriously open. Later that morning, Bruce Camenzind was cited for trespassing at a property on County Road 37. The day also saw deputies handling a rescue call requiring Blair Rescue transport and investigating criminal mischief on Moon River Lane.
Tuesday, February 4: The day’s routine was interrupted by a significant pursuit when deputies attempted to stop a white Ford Taurus without plates on Highway 133 near County Road P30. The chase continued into Omaha, where officers lost sight of the vehicle near 36th Street and Oak Ridge Road. Deputies also mediated a verbal disturbance in Fort Calhoun and handled a property damage accident near Cydney Lane.
Wednesday, February 5: Animal welfare concerns were addressed when deputies investigated a reported case of neglect at a property on County Road 16, finding all animals properly cared for with adequate food, water, shelter, and current vaccinations. The evening brought reports of vandalism to six mailboxes along Bridgeview Drive and County Road P35, with deputies contacting all affected owners. A loose bull near Highway 75 was successfully returned to its property.
Thursday, February 6: The day began with an early morning arrest when deputies apprehended Verinique Moss on Sarpy and Washington County warrants during a traffic stop. Deputies later monitored two separate civil standbys at a property on County Road P38, where Bruce Camenzind and Glen Dien were reported as confrontational toward both the property owner and law enforcement. The afternoon saw deputies responding to multiple reports of loose horses in the Old Oak Lane area.
Friday, February 7: Deputies conducted their regular early morning business checks in both Fort Calhoun and Arlington, examining 30 establishments in total before the report period ended.
Citations
- Bruce Camenzind, 66 – Cited for trespassing on County Road 37 (Feb. 3).
Arrests
- Verinique Moss, 34 – Arrested on Sarpy and Washington County warrants, plus Driving Under Suspension (Feb. 6).
Notable Events
- High-speed pursuit: Deputies pursued a white Ford Taurus from Highway 133 into Omaha before losing sight of it near 36th Street and Oak Ridge Road (Feb. 4).
- Mailbox vandalism: Six mailboxes were damaged along Bridgeview Drive and County Road P35 (Feb. 5).
- Confrontational civil standby: Bruce Camenzind and Glen Dien engaged in a tense encounter with law enforcement and a property owner (Feb. 6).
- Loose livestock incidents: A bull was recovered near Highway 75, and multiple horses were secured in the Old Oak Lane area (Feb. 5-6).
- Suspicious garage incident: A resident on County Road P21 reported their garage door mysteriously open after hearing a loud noise (Feb. 3).
Washington County deputies remain committed to keeping the community safe, handling everything from high-speed chases to missing farm animals. Stay tuned for more updates next week!
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