GI Police Report

News media report for: 2/18/25
All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports, please contact Capt. Dean Elliott.

Offense: Traffic Stop-Drugs
Victim: Incident #: L25021392
Offender: Chance Billington
Date and Time of Incident: 2/15/25 12:32 am
Location of Incident: W 1st & N Harrison St
Brief Narrative: Chance Billington was contacted as the driver of a vehicle that was observed driving near the area of 1st Street and Harrison with expired registration. During contact, Billington was exhibiting signs of impairment. Billington participated in standard field sobriety tests which he showed significant impairment. A drug recognition expert evaluation was completed which showed that Billington was under the influence of a controlled substance, and it was unsafe for him to operate a motor vehicle. During a search of his vehicle, drug paraphernalia was located. During a search of his person, three separate controlled substances were located on his person to include alprazolam, morphine, and oxycodone. Billington was arrested and booked into the Hall County Department of Corrections. 
No Registration 60-362 CL INF
Poss. Drug Paraphernalia 28-441 CL INF
DUI- Drugs 60-6,196 CL W MIS
Poss Cont. Substance (Alprazolam) 28-419 (3) CL IV FEL
Poss Cont. Substance (Morphine) 28-419 (3) CL IV FEL
Poss Cont. Substance (Oxycodone) 28-419 (3) CL IV FEL

Offense: Traffic Stop- Drugs
Victim: Incident #: L25021360
Offender: Maikel Migliori Perez
Date and Time of Incident: 2/14/25 10:22 pm
Location of Incident: E Koenig St & S Sycamore St
Brief Narrative: I observed a vehicle southbound on Sycamore St with a cracked front windshield,which appeared to have an in-transit which was folded over and not visible. After getting behind the vehicle, I could not read the rear in-transit due to the vehicle's rear window tint. I initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Maikel Migliori Perez. Maikel provided a Nebraska ID Card.  After conducting a records check, I found Maikel does not have a valid driver's license. Maikel was found to be in possession of 48g of Methamphetamine, 14.7g of Marijuana, multiple THC vape devices, a large amount of coin size zip-lock bags (packaging), a digital scale, $950 cash, 5 pills of Tramadol, and drug paraphernalia. Maikel did not have a drug tax stamp for the drugs he possessed.
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) w/ intent to Distribute [28-416]
Class IIA FO
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Tramadol) [28-416] Class IV FO
No Operator's License [60-484] Class III MO
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [28-441] Infraction
Possession of Marijuana < 1oz [28-416] Infraction
Possession of Money during Drug Transaction [28-416(17)] Class IV FO
Drug Tax Stamp Violation [77-4309] Class IV FO 

Offense: Traffic Stop- Drugs
Victim: Incident #: L25021458
Offender: Christian Mendoza Bautista
Date and Time of Incident: 2/16/25 1:05 am
Location of Incident: Grand Island Ave & Cottage St
Brief Narrative: On 02/16/2025, A black Hyundai Elantra failed to signal within 100 feet when turning southbound on Grand Island Ave from Cottage. A traffic stop was conducted on Grand Island Ave and Cottage. The driver was identified by his Nebraska Driver’s license as Christian Mendoza Bautista. Christian had slurred speech and the odor of alcohol emitting from his person.  During SFST's Christian showed indicators of impairment. Christian provided a failing PBT sample. During a search of Christian's vehicle, a baggy of cocaine was located under the driver seat. A records check revealed Christian has 3 prior DUI convictions within the last 15 years. Christian was arrested and booked into HCDC for the offenses listed below.
DUI (4th) 60-6,196 III FO
Poss. controlled substance 28-416 IV FO
Fail signal within 100 feet 60-6,161 INF

Offense: Felony Flight to Avoid
Victim: Incident #: L25021377
Date and Time of Incident: 2/14/25 11:37 pm
Location of Incident: N Jefferson St & W North Front St
Brief Narrative: A vehicle was witnessed by officers driving onto private property. Officers initiated a traffic stop and the person operating the motor vehicle fled to avoid arrest, using the motor vehicle.
Operate motor vehicle/avoid arrest-felony. 28-905(3) IV F

Offense: Assault
Victim: 36 yr old female Incident #: L25021465
Offender: Rodelaisy Alayon Via
Date and Time of Incident: 2/16/25 3:19 am
Location of Incident: 859 Allen Dr, Candlewood Inn & Suites Brief Narrative: Adult female reported being assaulted and held against her will by her ex-boyfriend. 
False Imprisonment 1st Deg [28-314] Class IIIA FO
Domestic Assault 3rd Deg [28-323] Class I MO

Offense: Theft of Motor Vehicle
Victim: Fernanado Ramirez-Acuna Incident #: L25021423
Date and Time of Incident: 2/15/25 6:47 pm
Location of Incident: 809 S Elm St
Brief Narrative: On 02/15/2025 around 1847 hours Officers responded to 609 Elm St S in reference to a theft of a vehicle. Upon arrival Officers made contact with the reporting party who advised his friend had taken his vehicle without his permission and left in an unknown direction.
28-511(A) Theft of Unlawful Taking $5,000+ Class FO II

Offense: Felony Flight to Avoid
Victim: Incident #: L25021429
Date and Time of Incident: 2/15/25 10:25 pm
Location of Incident: 18TH ST E & SYCAMORE ST N
Brief Narrative: On 02/16/2025, during a traffic stop on 18th and Sycamore, a tan or silver Buick fled from officers. The vehicle ran a stop sign and almost hit another vehicle on wheeler. This case is active and open. Flight to avoid 28-905 IV FO

Offense: Disturbance-Terroristic Threats
Victim: Marco Ramos Vicente Incident #: L25021512
Offender: Leonardo Rivas, Timothy Rivas, Ildefonzo Munoz Diaz, Jose Munoz Diaz
Date and Time of Incident: 2/17/25 12:38 am
Location of Incident: 106 W 4th St, EL TABARES BAR AND GRILL
Brief Narrative: On 02/17/2025 at approximately 0038 hours, Officers responded to the area of 4th and Pine St. for multiple reports of a disturbance. Officers arrived and placed 3 males identified as Leonardo Rivas, Ildefonzo Munoz Diaz, and Jose Luis Munos-Diaz. While being detained Jose would pull away from officers. It was also reported by a victim that Jose had assaulted them inside the bar. When he being detained, Ildefonzo would pull away from officers and refuse commands. While being detained Leonardo would pull away from officers, and refuse commands given by officers. While being searched, Officers found a small bag of a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine. While on scene, Officers observed video camera footage showed an adult male later identified as Timothy Rivas holding and pointing a gun at an adult male causing the male to be in fear. Timothy was located on scene and placed under arrest. A records check was conducted and found that Timothy was a convicted felon. While searching Timothy's person, Officers found marijuana less than one ounce.

Arrested - Leonardo Rivas
Assault-cause bodily injury to person - 28-310(1)(A) - MO I
Resist arrest-2nd/subsequent offense - 28-904(3)(B) - FO III
Obstruct a peace officer - 28-906 - MO I|

Arrested - Timothy Rivas
Terroristic threats - 28-311.01 - FO III
Use of a firearm to commit a felony - 28-1205(1)(C) - FO I
Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person - 28-1206(3)(B)-1D - FO I
Possess marijuana 1 oz or less-2nd off - 28-416(13)(B) - MO IV

Arrested - Ildefonzo Munoz Diaz
Obstruct a peace officer - 28-906 - MO I
Resist arrest-1st offense - 28-904(3)(A) - MO I
Arrested -Jose Munoz Diaz
Assault-cause bodily injury to person - 28-310(1)(A) - MO I
Obstruct a peace officer - 28-906 - MO I
Possess controlled substance - 28-416(3) - FO IV

Offense: Domestic Assault
Victim: 31 yr old female Incident #: L25021466
Date and Time of Incident: 2/16/25 5:27 am
Location of Incident: 2323 Bellwood Dr
Brief Narrative: On 02-16-2025 at approximately 05:27 hours a domestic disturbance was dispatched to 2323 Bellwood Dr. where the victim reports the father of her child had pushed her down by her throat and squeezed her neck. The victim advised it caused her pain and restricted her breathing. There were two children present and witnessed the assault. The suspect fled the area prior to arrival. The case is still under investigation.
Assault by Strangulation or suffocation [28-310.01(1) III FO
Domestic Assault-3rd Cause Bodily Injury [28-323(1)(A)] I MO
Negligent Child Abuse [28-707(3)] I MO X2

Offense: Felony Flight to Avoid
Victim: Incident #: L25021507
Date and Time of Incident: 2/17/25 12:05 am
Location of Incident: N Broadwell Ave & W North Front St
Brief Narrative: On 0217/2025 I Officer Derr attempted a traffic stop on a black Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle fled from Officers and disregarded a stop light. Case is still under investigation. 
Willful reckless driving-1st offense 60-6,214 III Mis
Operate motor vehicle/avoid arrest-flny. 28-905(3) IV F
Speeding 16-20 MPH Municipal 60-6186C2 INF

Offense: Fraud
Victim: 33 yr old male Incident #: L25021517
Date and Time of Incident: 2/17/25 5:26 am
Location of Incident: 1021 Starwood Ave
Brief Narrative: Victim reported sending female via cash app over $14,000 since December 9th, 2024 for various expenses. When the victim drove to Kansas City to pick the female up, he determined this was a scam. A male suspect then sent him messages advising that he had the female hostage and needed to send more money. Theft by Deception 28-512 IIA FO