Josh Bullock was last seen early in the month of December 2011. He was reported missing by friends in Colorado. He had told them he was on his way there. Josh is from the Alliance, Nebraska area. His pick up truck was found abandoned in a field in rural Dawes County near Chadron, Nebraska.

I will attempt to get a photo up as soon as possible, but one can be found by Googleing his name.

If you have any information about Josh, please contact your local law enforcement or call the Dawes County Crime Stoppers number ---  308-432-0519

You can also call the Dawes County Sheriff's Office at --  308-432-3025

Or the Nebraska State Patrol at 308-432-6131 - Ask for Invs. Drinkwalter.

More information will be made available shortly ---  Sheriff Karl J. Dailey

The Chadron Police Department is asking for information on multiple false fire alarms that have been received from the High Rise Dorm on the Chadron State College campus in the last two weeks of October of 2011. The investigation shows that unknown person or persons have pulled the fire alarms by the emergency exits. The False reporting of a fire is a Class I misdemeanor.

 

Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact the Chadron Police Department at (308)432-0510 or Crimestoppers at (308)432-0519.  Calls can be anonymous and a reward may be offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest(s) of the responsible individual(s).

 

On Monday, November 14, 2011, the Chadron Police Department responded to a burglary at Pizza Hut located at 500 West Third Street Chadron Nebraska.  Sometime during the night, unknown person(s) gained entry into Pizza Hut and took a safe containing an undisclosed amount of money.  The stolen safe was black with a round push button dial on it with a silver crank handle.  The safe is about the size of a shoebox and is still missing at this time. We would like to ask that anyone that comes across a safe matching this description to call the police department immediately.        

 

Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact the Chadron Police Department at (308)432-0510 or Crimestoppers at (308)432-0519.  Calls can be anonymous and a reward may be offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest(s) of the responsible individual(s).

On Sunday September 25, 2011 at approximately 3:23pm Chadron Police were advised of a possible theft from Helens Restaurant.  An employee was alerted by a customer that a man had reached into the cash drawer of the business and may have made off with some cash.  At this time the Chadron Police are looking into a theft of an undiclosed amount of cash.  The man suspected in this crime is a white male, 20-30's, 510 height, slim build, buzz cut hair beleived to be brown or blonde, wearing black sungalsses with a black frame, wearing a purple T shirt with no writing on it, and wearing two rope chain necklaces, and no facial hair. The subject was driving a newer white modle suv, no plates, gray trim on the bottom, possible gray accents on the top, no front license plate. Last known direction of travel was west bound on Highway 20.  Anyone having information regarding the crime may contact the Chadron Police Department or Dawes County Crime Stoppers at 432-0510 or 432-0519.  You may remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.  Ofc. Linegar/Sgt. Wallage

Sometime on the night of Friday night and Saturday September 10, 2011 a generator was taken from a residence on the 500 block of Ann Street.  Anyone having information involving the theft of the generator may contact the Chadron Police Department or Dawes County Crimestoppers.  Anonymous tips leading to the arrest and/or conviction of those involved may be eligible for a cash reward.  Sgt. Wallage

W/M/6’ 1” 180 BRO/BRO

AGE: 42

Tattoos: Right bicep-“Harley Davidson” banner and Tribal; Left bicep-cross with banner.

Vehicle: 1990, silver, Mazda -- Nebraska Plate

Last known address: Lincoln Court , Scottsbluff.

Be aware that the following email was received by someone working up in South Dakota.  It is likely to be in circulation in the area.  If anyone receives this type of email do not respond to it.  You may contact your local law enforcement agency for any questions.  There is a viewable link below of the email received.  Further information on the "pay up or die" scam may be obtained from http://www.scamorama/killer.html Sergeant J. Wallage

LINK - Death Threats Email

 

SCAMMERS have no shame and don't care who they hurt. With that in mind, a new twist has been added to their schemes..... RELAY FOR LIFE is a communications system designed to allow people who can not speak or hear to contact others by phone for personal and business reasons. It is done through a third party interpreter. THE BAD GUYS are using this system so there is no direct contact between them and their victims and to add some sympathetic legitimacy to their scam. You receive a call from Relay For Life and the scammer will attempt any one of a dozen scams.  So Please Be Aware---- RELAY FOR LIFE is a legitimate organization, the bad guys are just abusing it. If you feel that you have been scammed through Relay for Life, please contact them and let them know.... Remember - Be Smart-Be Careful-Be Safe.... Sheriff Karl Dailey

Well, Just so ya don't feel all alone, even Sheriff's Offices get scam stuff in their e-mail !!!  I got one today saying that an item I posted on July 1st had been returned as undeliverable and if I wanted to check on it through the Post Office Tracking System, I just needed to "click on the link" --- Well, it seemed a bit odd to me so I went to the Post Office in person and guess what ???  There was nothing there !!!  Surprise, surprise !! When I checked the "header" of the incoming e-mail, the "return path" had nothing to do with the Post Office... I'm 99% sure it was a phishing e-mail and 100% sure it was a scam........So, if you get one of these or something similar, check it out before you "click on the link" !!!   BE CAREFUL - BE SAFE- BE SMART !!      Sheriff Karl Dailey

Northern Financial Services (supposedly out of Albany, NY) contacts you with a LOAN OFFER that seems very easy to obtain and with very few restrictions. Well, folks - it is TOO EASY - IT's A SCAM !!!!  The loan offer will be for, lets just say, $60,000.00. The interest rate (fixed of course) is 9% -- A bit high, maybe ???  The payments are $482.79 a month for 30 years. OK, could be do-able---  Ready, now here it comes..... all they need is your personal information and for you to send them $3,896.20 (USD of course) for some kind of insurance payment. The real kicker is they want you to send it by "Western Union" !!!  I never would have guessed that one !!!!  They make it look so very official and real, but it's total hokum !!  If you need a loan, there are tons of reputable lenders out there who will be glad to work with you !!!  Always check it out !!  WHEN IN DOUBT-- CHECK IT OUT and be safe  ----- Sheriff Karl J. Dailey

I get calls about these folks every now and again. I may have written about them before, but one more time won't hurt a thing !!   CMS (Credit Management Services) is one of those businesses that provide a "legal" service, but tend to walk the "legal" line in many instances. I had a call that CMS had contacted a person about a "Past Due Bill" - The bill had been paid and the debt was several years old. On the face of it, it appears that CMS was trying to pull a fast one and "Bully" these folks into "re-paying" and old and paid bill. I was told that the CMS staff were threatening, rude, impolite and down right nasty. Well folks, you do not have to put up with that. If they contact you, get all the information from them you can and give them "As Little information About You" as you can. Then, CHECK IT OUT !!!!  Do not take their word for anything !!   Check out the bill. Check out the company that claims you owe them. Check everything you can...... Then if you owe the money, try to work with the company you owe the money to. Get receipts for everything you can and get as much in writing as you can.   Then, if you need to, contact an attorney and let them deal with CMS.... Be Smart - Be Aware and Be Careful !!!    Sheriff Karl Dailey

During the second week of July 2009 and second week of August 2009, persons entered a number of unlocked vehicles and a garage around the Chadron area.  As a result, the contents were rummaged through and items of a minor monitary value were taken.  In the course of the investigation, money was usually the target as well as other property items.  The amounts taken were in so far as insignificant amounts of miscellaneous change.  The Chadron Police Department would like to remind residents to please secure their vehicles if possible.  Anyone observing any suspicious behavior in that of persons entering or attempting to gain entry to vehicles or buildings is asked to please contact the Chadron Police Department 432-0510 or the Dawes County Crimestoppers 432-0519.  Persons furnishing Information leading to the arrest and conviction may be eligible for a reward.  Sgt. J. Wallage

Well folks, It's Spring time and the "Nasty Eggs" are hatching !!   The scammers don't care who you are or what your monetary status is. They will stick you and suck you dry, if you let them. They have no shame or conscience and will use any ploy to separate you from your money and good name.   One of the schemes I hear about is  ---- you get a phone call from a person claiming to be from some Law Enforcement Organization. They say they are collecting funds for kids, ballistic vests, surviving spouses and kids or any one of a hundred other reasons. You tell them that you would like their information so that local LE can check on them or you ask them to mail you their information. They will try to discourage you from doing these things and if you press them, they will get angry at you and / or just hang up.    Remember....  When In Doubt, Check It Out !!!!    Sheriff Karl Dailey

IF YOU ARE TIRED OF GETTING ALL THOSE CREDIT CARD AD'S IN THE MAIL - AND YOU WANT TO REDUCE THE RISK OF IDENTITY THEFT, YOU CAN NOW CALL  ---  1-888-567-8688  ---  AND OPT OUT OF GETTING THE MAIL AD'S. IT IS GOOD FOR 5 YEARS, MUCH LIKE THE PHONE "DO NOT CALL" LIST.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, YOU CAN ALSO GO TO ---  www.ftc.gov/privacy/protect.shtm  ---    Sheriff Karl Dailey

There is a new link on this site that will help you find out if a check you received is connected to a fraud or scam. If you suspect that the check you received may be counterfeit, click on the link Fake Check .org  - In The Link Section of This Site.

A very useful tool is available to ANYONE who has been a victim of "Internet Crime" or has received an E-Mail that is an attempt to commit a fraud. That tool is a website called the "Internet Crime Complaint Center." Through this site, a person can report a crime or an attempted fraud. The website address is  ----  www.ic3.gov  ---- There is also a ton of information available through the site and it is fairly simple to navigate. I hope that many of you will visit the site and take advantage of the information offered. -- Sheriff K. Dailey

The Chadron Police Department is seeking assistance in solving several graffiti crimes occurring after September 1, 2011.  Police have investigated at least 6 "taggings" by which persons spray paint objects, vehicles or buildings.  The items which have been painted have been that of gang style tags.  Photographs have been attached along with this post.  Our hope is that someone may recognize the writing, just like a signature and put a name to that handwriting.  Anyone having knowledge of those involved in committing these crimes may call the Chadron Police Department or Dawes County Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.  Cash rewards have been paid out in the past for crimes successfully solved.  Sgt. J. Wallage

The Chadron Police Department and Dawes County Sheriffs cooperatively investigated and arrested Darrin Little Whiteman age 19 of Colorado for all the incidents of graffiti.  He is pending court and being housed at the Dawes County Jail.

AS A DIRECT RESULT OF CRIME STOPPERS, THIS CASE WAS CLEARD, PROPERTY RECOVERED AND PROSECUTIONS ARE PENDING. THANKS TO THOSE WHO CALLED AND THANK YOU CRIME STOPPERS - SHERIFF K. DAILEY

 

During the late evening hours of June 23, 2011 and the early morning hours of June 24, 2011 persons unknown entered a building North East of Chadron on Davenport Road. There was considerable damge done to the door and Records were taken. Windows were broken out of a camper trailer and a door was broken on a second camper trailer. Two vehicles were involved in this incident. One was a passenger car with a unique tire tread pattern and the second was a pickup type vehicle with an "agressive" tire tread.

During the late evening hours of August 2, 2011 and the early morning hours of August 3, 2011 persons unknown entered the building on Davenport Road a second time. This time an air compressor and magazines were taken and the door was heavily damaged a second time. This time there appears to have been a single vehicle involved. It is believed to be the same pickup type vehicle as the first incident with the same type of "aggressive" tire tread.

The Dawes County Sheriff's Office is asking for your assistance in solving this crime. I you have any information, Please contact Deputy Jeff Johns at 308-432-3025 or you can call the Dawes County Crime Stoppers number at 308-432-0519. You may remain anonymous and could earn up to a $1,000.00 reward. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated  ----  Sheriff Karl J. Dailey

Sometime Between May 5th and May 8, 2009 unknown persons took a White 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid bearing Nebraska license plate 69B809.  The vehicle was parked in the alley on the residential side of the 900 Block of Chadron Avenue with the keys left inside.  Anyone with information leading to the recovery of the vehicle or person(s) involved is urged to contact Crimestoppers at 308-432-0519.  Individuals calling Crimestoppers can remain anonymous.  Sgt. J. Wallage  (UPDATE) on Monday July 13, 2009 The Chadron Police Department learned that a subject was apprehended while driving the stolen vehicle in Florida.  (More Details to Follow) Sgt. J. Wallage