Reckless Pursuits and Repeat DUI Offenses in Omaha: A Week in Review

During the past week in Omaha, Nebraska, police responded to several notable incidents involving vehicle pursuits and suspected DUI offenses. On Friday evening, near the intersection of Q Street and 156th Street in west Omaha, a trooper observed a vehicle—a Mazda CX9—traveling at over 100 miles per hour without headlights in a 45 mile per hour zone. The alleged driver, identified as a 16-year-old female, failed to yield when police attempted a traffic stop and fled into a nearby neighborhood before returning to Q Street. The pursuit concluded with a crash, and the suspect was taken into custody. This case is classified as an arrest following a pursuit and crash involving a juvenile suspect. Police have not requested public assistance in locating additional suspects, and the case remains under further investigation.

In a separate incident on Wednesday night, a trooper observed a Dodge Dakota failing to maintain its lane while traveling northbound on Highway 75 near downtown Omaha. The alleged driver did not stop when signaled and accelerated, reaching speeds up to 95 miles per hour. The brief pursuit lasted approximately two miles before the suspect vehicle slowed and stopped. The adult driver was arrested at the scene and charged with driving under the influence, marking the individual’s fourth DUI offense. The arrest concluded the incident, and no other suspects are sought at this time.

These events represent the most significant publicly reported criminal incidents in Omaha for the previous week. No major violent crimes, robberies, or property-related offenses were listed in the available police reports for this period. No suspect descriptions have been released requesting public assistance.

There were no discernible trends suggesting an increase in specific crime types within city neighborhoods based on the available incident logs. However, law enforcement continues to monitor reckless driving and impaired operation of vehicles as persistent public safety concerns.

Anyone with information related to these incidents or other criminal activities is encouraged to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Omaha Police Department’s website or by calling 911 in the event of an emergency.