Edit | Subject: | Impaired Driver Causes Police Pursuit on Highway 81 |
Date: | 03/03/2024 |
Location: | Madison County, NE |
On March 3, 2024 at approximately 1:17PM Norfolk Dispatch was notified there was a reckless driver Northbound from the HWY 91/ HWY 81 junction. The vehicle was a black pickup weaving between the median and shoulder of the highway. A Madison police officer was able to locate this vehicle at the intersection of Industrial Road and Hwy 81 near Madison and attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle failed to yield to the Madison P.D. unit. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office was able to intercept the fleeing vehicle in the location of 834th Rd. and HWY 81, and a second Madison County unit was able to assist in the area of 835th Rd. and HWY 81. A third Madison County unit was able to successfully deploy spikestrips flattening the fleeing vehicle’s tires in the area of Abler Soccer fields but the vehicle continued to travel toward Norfolk. Norfolk police officers deployed two more sets of spike strips before the vehicle came to rest near the area of N. Airport Road. After a high risk traffic stop the driver was safely taken into custody. The driver was identified as 63 year old Roxane Coady of Pilger. Further investigation revealed Coady was inhaling intoxicating aerosols as she was operating her vehicle. Coady was arrested for Driving under the Influence as well as multiple traffic violations. Sheriff Volk ## |
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Approve and send Last updated 03/03/2024 at 21:26 by Sheriff Todd Volk 907 | |
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Capt. Jon Downey 9073
Four-vehicle accident south of Madison Highway 81
Edit | Subject: | Four-vehicle accident south of Madison Highway 81 |
Date: | 02/05/2024 |
Location: | Madison County Highway 81 |
Shortly after 6:00am on February 5, 2024, Madison County Deputies and Nebraska State Troopers responded to a 4-vehicle accident south of Madison on Highway 81 near 826 Road. The Southbound lanes were closed from the time of the accident until just before 8:00am. A vehicle driven by Candace Stickman lost control due to icy conditions and came to a stop in the southbound lanes. The first vehicle was then struck by a vehicle driven by Amy Leonard. Two more vehicles, were unable to avoid and struck the first two vehicles. A mixture of fog, freezing rain, and icy roads contributed to the accident. Drivers involved were: Driver one- Candace Stickman 37 F Driver two-Amy Leonard 40 F Driver three- Christian Appledorn 42 M Driver four- Felix Garcia 36 M One driver was transported to Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, where they are being treated for injuries.
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Approve and send Last updated 02/05/2024 at 12:10 by Sheriff Todd Volk 907 | |
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Location: | Travel not advised 1-18-2924 |
With the drifts and the piled snow, even a little snow will blow causing reduced visibility and new drifts.
Law enforcement may, or may not, be able to reach a stranded motorist. Please, use an abundance of caution when traveling. |
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Approve and send Last updated 01/18/2024 at 18:27 by Capt. Jon Downey 9073 | |
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HIghway 81 closed at 833
Edit | Subject: | HIghway 81 closed at 833 |
Date: | 01/13/2024 |
Location: | Highway 81 and 833 Road (Enola Road) |
Updated at 8:24AM Deputies report that they have reopened Highway 81 now that snow plows have cleared the road. Travel is still NOT recommended.
1-13-2024 6:45AM Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies have closed southbound Highway 81 at 833 Road, otherwise known as the Enola Road. Deputies on scene state that the southbound lanes are blown shut and no plows are available to re-open the highway. This continues to be a dangerous storm. Please do not attempt to travel anywhere in Madison or the surrounding counties until the winds subside and the roads are re-opened. — 9073 |
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Approve and send Last updated 01/13/2024 at 08:31 by Sheriff Todd Volk 907 | |
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Lateral Transfer applications taken (Closes 1-10-2024)
The Madison County Sheriff’s Department is presently taking Lateral Transfer applications to establish an eligibility list for the position of Deputy Sheriff, which currently one open position exists. Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification is required for “Lateral Transfer”. Out of state … Continue reading →