O'Neill Police Department

09/10/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 09/10/2026

The O’Neill Police Department issued 18 Warnings and Citations during the Drive Sober Get Pulled Over Campaign

From August 21st through September 7th 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the O’Neill Police Department worked together to deter drunk driving and prevent tragedies during the Labor Day holiday weekend. With the O’Neill Police Department issuing 18 warnings and citations.

For more information on impaired driving, visit NHTSA.gov/DrunkDriving.

09/08/2026

A small white dog was found in the area of 1404 N 9th Street. Contact the O'Neill Police Department at 402-336-1313.

08/19/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 08/19/2026

Let’s Work Together to End Drunk Driving!

From August 21st through September 7th 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the O’Neill Police Department will be working to deter drunk driving and prevent tragedies during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The message is clear: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

If a driver intends to drink during a Labor Day festivity, he or she should plan ahead for a safe ride home by securing a designated driver. They shouldn’t wait until after drinking to plan how to get somewhere. Impairment clouds a person’s judgment and endangers others on the road.

If a driver finds they are unable to drive, they should give their keys to a sober driver so that person can get them home safely. When a friend has been drinking and is considering driving, friends should be proactive — take away the keys and help them get a sober ride home. If anyone spots a drunk driver, contact local law enforcement.

For more information on impaired driving, visit NHTSA.gov/DrunkDriving.

08/14/2026

Press Release

August 14, 2026

On the morning of August 13, 2026, during the mid 10:00 hour, the O’Neill Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of East Donegal Street in O’Neill, Nebraska, which involved an individual being stabbed. The O’Neill Police Department, Holt County Sheriff’s Office, and the Nebraska State Patrol responded to the scene. Three individuals were transported by O’Neill Ambulance to Avera St. Anthony’s hospital for treatment. As a result of the initial investigation, Jose A. Trejo Jr., age 21 of O’Neill, Nebraska, was arrested for 3rd Degree Assault and transported to the Holt County Jail in O’Neill, and Ava Mackey, age 18 of Oklahoma, was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault and transported to the Antelope County Jail in Neligh, Nebraska.

Matthew Otte
Chief of Police

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08/11/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 08/11/2026

The O’Neill Police Department Issued 21 Citations and Warnings and Made a DUI Arrest during the Speeding Slows You Down Campaign

The O’Neill Police Department issued 21 citations and warnings along with making a DUI Arrest during the Speeding Slows You Down high-visibility enforcement campaign which took place July 27th through August 9th.

Speeding-related fatalities affect communities nationwide every year. In 2024, there were 11,288 speed-related traffic fatalities, accounting for 29% of all traffic fatalities. Young drivers have a higher chance of being involved in speeding-related crashes.

Drivers in O’Neill should be especially aware of this campaign and their speed. Local roads are where most of our speeding-related crashes occur.

For more information on speeding, visit NHTSA.gov/Speeding.

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07/23/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 07/23/2026

NHTSA Reminds Drivers:
Obeying Speed Limits Is the Law, Lives Depend on It

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the O’Neill Police Department reminds drivers that speeding has legal consequences. As part of the Speeding Slows You Down high-visibility enforcement campaign from July 27th through August 9th, drivers will see more law enforcement on the roads.

Speeding-related fatalities affect communities nationwide every year. In 2024, there were 11,288 speed-related traffic fatalities, accounting for 29% of all traffic fatalities. Young drivers have a higher chance of being involved in speeding-related crashes.

Speed limits are in place to keep all road users safe. Every mile per hour over the limit increases the risk of a crash and the severity of injuries. Violating the speed limit and driving too fast for road conditions endangers everyone on the road.

Drivers in O’Neill should be especially aware of this campaign and their speed. Local roads are where most of our speeding-related crashes occur.

For more information on speeding, visit NHTSA.gov/Speeding.

07/14/2026

July 14, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

The O’Neill Police Department would like to let residents know it is against City Ordninace (6-401) to blow the grass clippings from your yard into the streets. It shall be unlawful to throw or sweep into the streets, alleys, parks, or other public grounds any dirt, paper, nails, pieces of glass, refuse, waste or rubbish of an kind. The grass clippings also plug the screens on the City Street Department’s street sweeper, which causes unnecessary breakdowns and delays.

The O’Neill Police Department has received multiple concerns regarding this matter and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation.


Matthew Otte
Chief of Police

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06/08/2026

This brown and white Pit Bull was found over the weekend in the area of N 2nd Street and E John Street. Please contact the O'Neill Police Department at 402-336-1313.

06/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06-02-2026

Successful National Click It or Ticket Effort:
The O’Neill Police Department Made a DUI Arrest and Wrote 31 Citations and Warnings.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration raised awareness of seat belt safety during the Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement campaign, held May 15th through May 31st. The O’Neill Police Department increased enforcement and wrote a total of 31 citations and warnings and made a DUI arrest during the enforcement period.
The national seat belt use rate in 2024 was 91.2%. The Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign is focusing on the remaining 8.8% who still don’t buckle up. Thousands of lives could be saved each year if every person was properly restrained on the road.
For more information on the Click It or Ticket seat belt high-visibility enforcement campaign, please visit NHTSA.gov/ClickIt.

Wear your seat belt every time—no matter how uncomfortable it feels or how far you're going. Because there's no such thing as a good excuse for not buckling up.

05/20/2026

***OWNER FOUND***

A female terrier mix wearing a teal collar was found in the area of Dover and Archer Streets. Please contact the O'Neill Police Department at 402-336-1313.