Tagged: gangs

Omaha
2:30 pm
Tue September 18, 2012

Omaha Mayor questions use of furlough program following weekend shooting

Credit OPD
Jermaine Lucas was on a furlough from the Community Corrections Center of Lincoln when he was shot and killed Sunday by two Omaha Police officers. Authorities say Lucas, a known gang member, was armed.

Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle says he questions whether a furlough system to help reacclimate inmates into society should be used in some cases.

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Government
8:11 am
Fri August 17, 2012

Community advocates call for investigation following gang assessment report

Three community advocates are asking the Department of Justice to look in to the findings revealed in a gang assessment report.

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