Criminal Mischief (Vandalism) / 7 counts

DATE & TIME: 08-02-2021 @ 14:41

LOCATION: Odell, Nebraska

OFFENSE: Criminal Mischief (Vandalism) / 7 counts

CASE #: 2021-3149

A business owner in Odell contacted an off-duty deputy in that town and informed him that seven vehicles parked at that business had the tires slashed or punctured. The deputy then contacted a Gage County investigator about the incident.

An on-duty road patrol deputy was assigned to investigate the case and collected evidence at the scene. A juvenile suspect was identified and the investigator and deputy contacted his parents and had the juvenile come to the Gage County Sheriff’s Office in Beatrice where he was issued a criminal citation for seven counts of criminal mischief.

The estimate to repair the damaged tires is between $1,000.00 and $1,400.00.

Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903

Deputy M. Hager #9038

Sergeant T. Hanson #90310