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Subject: | Scam Alert |
| Date: | 06/30/2026 |
| Location: | Madison County |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madison County Sheriff’s Office SCAM ALERT: Madison County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Targeting Recently Released Jail Inmates The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a scam targeting individuals who have recently been released from the Madison County Jail. The Sheriff’s Office has recently received reports from former inmates who stated they were contacted by individuals falsely claiming to be employees of the Madison County Jail or similar Law Enforcement Agency’s. During these phone calls, the scammer tells the victim that an additional payment is required to complete their release from jail or that they must pay for an ankle monitor. The caller then instructs the victim to send money using electronic payment applications such as Cash App, Venmo, or other similar payment services. These phone calls are fraudulent. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the Madison County Jail will never contact an individual after their release to request payment through Cash App, Venmo, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or any other electronic payment platform. Any legitimate court-ordered fees or other financial obligations are handled through established government procedures and will never require immediate payment over the phone through these services. Anyone who receives a call of this nature should:
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to remain vigilant and to share this information with family and friends. Public awareness is one of the most effective tools in preventing fraud and protecting potential victims. Anyone with questions or who wishes to report a similar incident may contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at (402) 454-2110. James Vrbsky Chief Deputy |
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| Approve and send Last updated 06/30/2026 at 10:19 by James Vrbsky 9071 | |
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Escaped Juvenile
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Subject: | Escaped Juvenile |
| Date: | 12/08/2025 |
| Location: | North East Nebraska Juvenile Detention Center |
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Escaped Juvenile from Detention Transport Madison County, NE – On December 8, 2025, at approximately 7:25 p.m., a male juvenile taken into custody on a probation detainer was being transported to the Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Detention Center in Madison, Nebraska. As the transporting officer escorted the juvenile toward the facility, the individual slipped one of his handcuffs and fled on foot. A perimeter was immediately established with assistance from the Norfolk Police Department, Madison Police Department, and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Madison County deployed its unmanned aerial drone equipped with thermal imaging technology, which quickly proved instrumental in the search. The drone detected a heat signature consistent with a person hiding in a field northwest of the escape point. Officers moved in on the location and successfully apprehended the juvenile without further incident. He was subsequently returned to the Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Detention Center. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that drone technology has become an increasingly valuable tool in law-enforcement operations. The use of aerial thermal imaging enhances situational awareness, reduces search times, and increases safety for both officers and the public during incidents such as suspect searches, disaster response, and missing-person cases. Captain James Vrbsky Madison County Sheriffs Office |
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| Approve and send Last updated 12/09/2025 at 10:14 by Sheriff Todd Volk 907 | |
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Emergency Landing
| Edit | Subject: | Emergency Landing |
| Date: | 08/07/2025 |
| Location: | .75 miles south of E Norfolk Ave and Agnes Dr. |
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On August 7, 2025, just before 4:00 p.m., Norfolk Dispatch received a report of a “mayday” call from an aircraft that had recently departed from Norfolk Regional Airport. The distress call was relayed to law enforcement, and it was soon confirmed that the aircraft had made an emergency landing in a bean field east of Norfolk, Nebraska. Personnel from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Norfolk Police Department, and Norfolk Fire and Rescue responded to the scene. The downed aircraft was located approximately ¾ of a mile south of the intersection of East Norfolk Avenue and Agnes Drive. The pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft, identified as Isaac Weix of Menomonie, Wisconsin, was found at the scene and reported no injuries. Mr. Weix stated that he had departed from Norfolk Regional Airport en route to Wisconsin. Upon reaching an altitude of approximately 5,500 feet, he experienced engine trouble and attempted to return to the airport. Realizing he would be unable to make it back, he turned the aircraft into the wind and executed an emergency landing in the bean field. The incident was reported appropriate aviation authorities. |
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| Approve and send Last updated 08/07/2025 at 19:56 by Chf. Dep. Jon Downey 9071 | |
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