OPD investigates assault and robbery

OPD said they are investigating an assault and robbery that happened Wednesday night. 

July 13, 2023Updated: July 13, 2023
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb.-- OPD said they are investigating an assault and robbery that happened Wednesday night. 

Officials said they responded to a cutting called at Levi Carter Park around 9:45 p.m. 

According to officials, officers spoke with the victim, a 65-year-old man, who said he was near the boat docks in the park when he got into an argument with the suspects. 

OPD said the suspects were identified as 39-year-old, Jessica Sanchez, and an 18-year-old male. 
 
The victim told OPD that the argument escalated to a physical altercation with one of the suspects cutting the victim with a knife. Both suspects then got into the victim's car and drove off.

OPD said the suspects were involved in a hit-and-run and then crashed near 5307 Lindbergh Drive. 
 
Officers said they located Sanchez in the area and later located the other suspect at his residence.

OPD said the 18-year-old was booked for robbery and 3rd-degree assault, and Sanchez was booked for theft by receiving. 
 
OFD medics took the victim to the Nebraska Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.  

 

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