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Subject: | Results of “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign 2026 |
| Date: | 09/08/2026 |
| Location: | Madison County |
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The Madison County Sheriff’s Office recently participated in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high-visibility enforcement campaign, which ran from August 21 through September 7, 2026. During the campaign, deputies worked grant-funded overtime focused on detecting and removing impaired drivers from Madison County roadways. The enforcement effort resulted in: 72 citations issued 332 total vehicle contacts 31 verbal warnings and 229 written warnings The selective overtime enforcement was made possible through a mini-grant awarded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office (NDOT-HSO). “Our goal is simple — keep impaired drivers off the road and make Madison County safer for everyone,” said Sheriff Todd Volk. “These high-visibility efforts send a clear message that driving under the influence will not be tolerated.” The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is a national initiative supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and coordinated in Nebraska by the NDOT Highway Safety Office. The campaign encourages drivers to plan ahead for a safe ride home if they plan to drink. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that the safest choice is always a designated sober driver, rideshare, or other alternative transportation. |
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| Approve and send Last updated 09/08/2026 at 13:28 by Todd Volk 907 | |
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over August 2026 (edit)
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Subject: | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over August 2026 (edit) |
| Date: | 08/19/2026 |
| Location: | Madison County |
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Let’s Work Together to End Drunk Driving! Madison County, Nebraska — From August 21 through September 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be working alongside the Madison County Sheriff’s Office to deter drunk driving and prevent tragedies during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The message is clear: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. During the 2024 Labor Day holiday (6 p.m. August 30 – 5:59 a.m. September 3), there were 505 traffic crash fatalities nationwide. Of these 505 fatalities, 34% (170) involved a drunk driver. Seventy-seven percent of the impaired drivers killed had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .15 or higher. Among drivers between the ages of 18 and 34 who were killed in crashes over the Labor Day holiday in 2024, 40% of those drivers were drunk, with BACs of .08 or higher.
“We want our community members to understand that it’s our first priority to keep people safe, so we’re asking everyone to plan ahead if they know they’ll be out drinking,” said Sheriff Todd Volk. “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is an awareness effort to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal and it kills. Let’s make this a partnership between law enforcement and drivers: Help us protect the community and put an end to this dangerous behavior.” If a driver intends to drink during a Labor Day festivity, he or she should plan ahead for a safe ride home by securing a designated driver or calling a taxi or rideshare. They shouldn’t wait until after drinking to plan how to get somewhere. Impairment clouds a person’s judgment and endangers others on the road. If a driver finds they are unable to drive, they should give their keys to a sober driver so that person can get them home safely. When a friend has been drinking and is considering driving, friends should be proactive — take away the keys and help them get a sober ride home. If anyone spots a drunk driver, contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on impaired driving, visit NHTSA.gov/DrunkDriving. ###
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| Approve and send Last updated 08/19/2026 at 13:34 by Todd Volk 907 | |
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Arrests made in sign theft investigation
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Subject: | Arrests made in sign theft investigation |
| Date: | 08/14/2026 |
| Location: | Madison County |
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August 14, 2026 On August 13, 2026 at approximately 10:00 PM, arrest were made of two individual’s whom are being charged with the felony theft and criminal mischief of Madison County and State of Nebraska road signs. The amount of damage and replacement costs are over $4,000.00 at this time. The final amount is yet to be determined. These arrests came after a concern citizen reported information to the Sheriff’s Office. Wyatt Wegener (24) of rural Madison County. Colten Melcher (18) of Rural Madison County. Both have been arrested and charged with the following: Theft for Unlawful Taking or Disposition –Felony (28-511) Criminal Mischief – Misdemeanor (60-6,130) Signs, Markers, Devices, or Notices; Prohibited Acts (60-6,130) This is still an on-going investigation and more arrests may be made. We appreciate the public’s concern and assistance in these arrests. The damaged signs are still being replaced; it is believed that all of the “STOP” and “YIELD” signs have been fixed. If anyone knows that a sign used to exist in a rural area of Madison County and it is gone or damaged please send an email with the information to: signs@madisoncountyne.gov Sheriff Todd Volk |
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| Approve and send Last updated 08/14/2026 at 08:34 by Todd Volk 907 | |
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Rural Sign Vandalism
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Subject: | Rural Sign Vandalism |
| Date: | 08/13/2026 |
| Location: | Rural Madison County |
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August 13, 2026 The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on vandalism/theft of numerous County road signs, that were reported on Monday August 10, 2026. The crimes occurred in a large area; from 830th Road then North to 835th Road, from 540th Avenue East to 546th Avenue (Hwy 121). The suspect/s ran over signs and also used a cutting torch to remove the signs and poles, from bridge/culvert markers, Intersection, Yield and Stop signs. Anyone with any knowledge about these crimes. Please contact Deputy Howard at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at 402-454-2110. Sheriff Todd Volk
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| Approve and send Last updated 08/13/2026 at 13:29 by Todd Volk 907 | |
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Irrigation Issues on Roadways
Edit Approve Subject: Irrigation Issues on Roadways Date: 07/14/2026 Location: Madison County July 14, 2026 The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is reminding owner/operators of agricultural irrigation systems to be mindful and stay legal and have the “end-guns” not be on/active … Continue reading →