Two Nance County sheriff’s deputies sustained minor injuries Friday night while breaking up a large party involving juveniles and alcohol in east-central Nebraska.
The Nance County Sheriff’s Office issued over 30 tickets to minors allegedly in possession of alcohol while breaking up a part Friday night, May 31, 2024. Eight vehicles ended up crashing into the ditch along Valley Road near the property.
Deputies received a report at 10:45 p.m. of a large party taking place at a rural rental property southwest of Fullerton. The person who reported the party said there was loud music and several minors consuming alcohol at the property, according to a social media post by the Nance County Sheriff’s Office.
When deputies arrived on scene they allegedly found more than 100 people and at least 20 vehicles on the property. Several partygoers fled on foot and in vehicles when deputies arrived.
Eight vehicles ended up crashing into the ditch along Valley Road near the property, or became stuck on the property itself. Two deputies suffered minor injuries when they were struck by vehicles.
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Deputies were able to contact several of the partygoers who were all identified as being under 21 years old. It was discovered that the property was rented by an 18-year-old on the Airbnb app.
Investigators estimated damage to the inside of the property to be in excess of $3,000, including graffiti on the interior walls. Several headstones in a nearby cemetery also were damaged by vehicles as partygoers fled from the area.
Deputies issued more than 30 citations to minors for allegedly being in possession of alcohol. Hundreds of alcoholic beverages were found on the property, the Sheriff’s Office said.
The Merrick County Sheriff’s Office and the Howard County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Nance County Sheriff’s Office at 308-536-2452.
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