GI Police Report

News media report for: 07/17/2026
All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please contact Grand Island Communications Manager Spencer Schubert.
All individuals arrested, cited or referred are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Offense: Shoplifting Incident # L26071810
Victim: Super Saver
Person Involved: Sharon Boutin, Hastings, NE
Date and Time Reported: 7/16/26 @ 08:18
Location of Incident: 2nd St W
Brief Narrative: Sharon Boutin was observed concealing two bags of coffee at Super Saver and making no attempt to pay for the items. Sharon was later contacted changing her clothes. She had disposed of the stolen coffee in the trash can and was subsequently arrested.
Theft-shoplifting $0-500- 28-511.01(D)- IIMO
Tamper with physical evidence- 28-922- IVFEL

Offense: Sex Offense *** UPDATE *** Incident # L26060306
Victim: 17 year old female L26071832
Person Involved: Brian Faling, Grand Island
Date and Time Reported: 6/3/26 @ 19:16
Location of Incident: Within City Limits
Brief Narrative: On 06/03/26 at 1917 hours, officers took a report of a sex offense within city limits. Case is under investigation.
Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material / Class IIA Felony / 28-1803(1)

Offense: Wanted Person Incident # L26071832
Victim: L26060306
Person Involved: Brian Faling, Grand Island
Date and Time Reported: 7/16/26 @ 10:08
Location of Incident: 1st St W
Brief Narrative: Brian Falling was arrested at the Hall County Courthouse for an active warrant. Brian was booked into Hall County Corrections.
Hall County Warrant CR26-1765 IIFO

Offense: Sexual Assault Incident # L26071913
Victim: 31 year old female
Date and Time Reported: 7/16/26 @ 22:30
Location of Incident: With City Limits
Brief Narrative: On 07/16/2026, an officer took a report of a belated sexual assault. Investigation to continue.
Sexual Assault 1st Degree [28-319(1)] II FO

Offense: Terroristic Threats Incident # L26071905
Victim: 25 year old male
Date and Time Reported: 7/16/26 @ 21:54
Location of Incident: 6th St & Madison
Brief Narrative: On 7/16/2026 an adult male reported being threatened by another male.
Terroristic Threats/ 28-311.01/ Class III FEL