Posted: Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
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.
Posted: Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
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
Posted: Friday, July 23rd, 2010
In the early morning hours of July 22, 2010 a Green 2006 Honda TRX500FE6 was stolen from Edge Power Sports. The four wheeler appeared to be rode out away from the property in an unknown direction of travel. The four wheeler belongs to a private party and was in at the store for maintenance when it was taken. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts or disposition of the four wheeler, your help is greatly appreciated. The model taken can be seen in this post and is not an actual representation due to depreciation and other wear. On August 2, 2010 Officer Sanders received information and assistance from the Pine Ridge Police Department which led to the recovery of the ATV in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Anyone wanting to furnish information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the theft may call the Dawes County Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous at 308-432-0519. Officer Sanders. Chadron Police Department
Posted: Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
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