The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving some recent vandalism to Ogallala Schools.                       

During the weekend of June 14^th unknown subject caused damage to Prairie View School.  Two windows were broken with paintballs causing over $200 damage.

Then on two different nights’s unknown subjects climbed onto the roof of the Ogallala Middle School.  Once on the roof the vandals threw rocks and damaged exterior lights causing over $100 damage.  The Ogallala Police department wants to encourage citizens to report any suspicious activity at area schools.   

 The Keith County Sheriff’s Department needs your help in solving a recent Burglary near the lake.                     

            During the night of May 19^th unknown subjects gained entry to Kingsley Lodge.  Once inside the business the suspects stole money and cigarettes.   The value of the items stolen was over $300.00.

The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving a recent act of Vandalism.                      

            During the night of May 19^th unknown subjects gained entry to the Middle School.  These Vandals broke a window and damaged a screen.  Once inside the vandals discharged a fire extinguisher then poured honey and powder on the floors.  A lot of lot of time and effort was wasted by the janitor to clean up the building before school started.  The cost to repair the damages and cleaning materials was over $200.00. 

In the month of March 2008 vandals continue to plague our community with graffiti.  Unknown persons spray painted several new tags on St. Pauls School and several residential properties.  Several subjects had previously been charged in graffiti cases in the Ogallala area, but these appear to be new tags.  If anyone knows who is responsible for this graffiti, please contact crime stoppers. 

The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving several new cases of Vandalism to a local business.                  

            In the month of February 2008 vandals struck several local businesses.  Unknown persons spray painted several new tags on the high school, west 5^th school, viaduct, river bridge, storage units and Pamida just to name a few.  The cost to clean up this damage is well over $1,000.  The most common words used was THUG, CRIPS, KONVICT, BOOB, FSU and 187.  Several subjects had previously been charged in graffiti cases in the Ogallala area, but these appear to be new tags.  If anyone knows who uses this name or has any information about graffiti, please contact crime stoppers. 

The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving another case of Vandalism to a local business.                  

            In the month of January 2008 vandals struck Safeway again.  Unknown persons spray painted the tag PERIL in large letters.  Several subjects had previously been charged in graffiti case in the Ogallala area, but this is a new tag.  If anyone knows who uses this name please contact crime stoppers. 

The Keith County Sheriff’s Officer needs your help in solving a recent Criminal Mischief to several mail boxes in the county.         

            On Saturday, February 2^nd 2008 at about 1130 unknown suspect shot three mail boxes with shot guns.  This occurred in the area of Road East 20 and Road O, south of Paxton near the county line.  Deputies did locate tire tracks and need your help locating the persons responsible for this crime.  Cost to replace the mail boxes was over $150. 

In the month of October 2007 vandals struck Schmidt Motors two times.  On October 10 unknown persons broke the windows out of a Ford Expedition, a Dodge Dynasty, a Dodge Ram and a Jeep Grand Wagoneer.  Suspects also stole the stereo and a tire from the jeep.  Then on Oct. 31^st an officer received another report for a window being broken out of a Ford Explorer.  The total loss for both incidents was over $3,500.00 for the business.  Included is pic of the type of rim stolen 

            KEITH COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this or any other crime.  All you need to do is call KEITH COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS at (308) 284-4600 and give us the information.

On November 21^st deputies were called to 1000 mile road west 40 reference damage to a vehicle.  A 1996 Dodge Stratus had broke down and was left overnight by the owner.  When he returned he found that unknown suspects had intentionally damaged the windshield and body panels.  Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $1,500.00. 

            KEITH COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this or any other crime. 

            All you need to do is call KEITH COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS at (308) 284-4600 and give us the information or submit your tips online.  We don’t need your name and you will remain completely anonymous.