NEBRASKA CITY- As another new year approaches in River Country, outstanding arrest warrants are still a topic of discussion. 

In 2020, local officials reported more than 3,400 active arrest warrants. As 2022 arrives, Nebraska officials are currently reporting more than 3,100 active arrest warrants throughout River Country. 

With an estimated 40,000 Nebraska residents in River Country, approximately seven percent of those individuals have active arrest warrants. Here are the estimated total warrants by county:

  • Cass- 1,046
  • Johnson- 54
  • Nemaha- 410
  • Otoe- 1,425
  • Richardson- 218

Topping this year's list of River Country's most wanted is an Emporia, Kan., couple accused of burglary of a Burr residence in November of 2020, where 39 firearms and ammunition were stolen.

They were later arrested at an Emporia hotel room, where authorities found guns, ammunition and three small bags of heroin. Also discovered were several birth certificates, Social Security cards and vehicle titles.

Mariel Martin, also known as Mariel Ascencio, is awaiting sentencing in Kansas on a heroin possession charge. 

Wyatt Everly was sentenced nearly five years in prison for possession of heroin with intent to distribute and stolen property.

https://rivercountry.newschannelnebraska.com/story/43113326/pair-suspected-of-firearms-burglary-in-burr

Also making the list is 43-year-old Christy Flaata of Devils Lake, N.D., on charges of possession of illegal drugs. The Richardson County charges carry a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison under Nebraska's habitual criminal enhancement.

An arrest warrant was issued in July after Flaata failed to appear for her preliminary hearing. Earlier, Flaata explained to the court she couldn't attend a court hearing because it conflicted with an appointment with her medical marijuana doctor. 

http://sandhillsexpress.com/state-news/scheitel-files-drug-chargeswith-mandatory-prison-time-ncnidstory43970617/

 

 

Travis Kirkendall, whose last known address was in Falls City, has numerous allegations against him, including a drive through a city park while fleeing arrest in August of 2018.

He was also named in an investigation of a jailhouse plot to intimidate the chief of police by setting off an explosive at a relative’s store in Falls City. He has never been charged in that case.

Kirkendall also appeared on the most wanted list in 2021.

https://rivercountry.newschannelnebraska.com/story/43136800/river-countrys-most-wanted-2021