Morrill County Sheriff's Office (Nebraska)
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The Morrill County Sheriff's Office is a county level police agency operating in Morrill County
, Nebraska. The sheriff in 2010 is John D. Edens, an elected official. In 2008 the office employed four officers and five civilians.
awarded then sheriff, Johyn D. Edens, the 2009 Humane Law Enforcement Award for his investigation of the ill treatment of 200 mustangs on an animal sanctuary. The owner of the Three Strikes Ranch, Jason Meduna, was sentenced to two consecutive 20-60 month terms, by Judge Leo Dobrovolny in Morril County Courthouse, Bridgewater.
After two recounts, Morrill County Clerk, Kathy Brandt offered the candidates the choice to "either cut a card or have their names pulled out of a hat", cards were selected and the election board shuffled the deck seven times before spreading the cards on the table for a simultaneous draw. Brandt said "Cardenas and Petersen both drew at the same time. Milo, drew a nine of hearts and Petersen drew a six of spades."
Thus Cardenas went forward to the final ballot, scheduled for November 2010, with no other registered candidates.
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Crime in 2004
Morrill County, Nebraska
-History:Morrill County was formed in 1908 "carved out of Cheyenne County". It was named after Charles Henry Morrill, a president of the Lincoln Land Company.-Demographics:...
, Nebraska. The sheriff in 2010 is John D. Edens, an elected official. In 2008 the office employed four officers and five civilians.
Humane Society award
In 2009 the Humane Society of the United StatesHumane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States , based in Washington, D.C., is the largest animal advocacy organization in the world. In 2009, HSUS reported assets of over US$160 million....
awarded then sheriff, Johyn D. Edens, the 2009 Humane Law Enforcement Award for his investigation of the ill treatment of 200 mustangs on an animal sanctuary. The owner of the Three Strikes Ranch, Jason Meduna, was sentenced to two consecutive 20-60 month terms, by Judge Leo Dobrovolny in Morril County Courthouse, Bridgewater.
Random sheriff
According to the Journal Star the two republican candidates in the 13 May 2010 Republican primary, Milo Cardenas and Travis Petersen, polled 379 votes each (there being no Democratic candidate), and the decision was due to be made between then by a game of chance such as a coin flip, subject only to a recount.After two recounts, Morrill County Clerk, Kathy Brandt offered the candidates the choice to "either cut a card or have their names pulled out of a hat", cards were selected and the election board shuffled the deck seven times before spreading the cards on the table for a simultaneous draw. Brandt said "Cardenas and Petersen both drew at the same time. Milo, drew a nine of hearts and Petersen drew a six of spades."
Thus Cardenas went forward to the final ballot, scheduled for November 2010, with no other registered candidates.
911 service
In 2009 Morril Country applied for funds of $169,580 capital and $24,604 for five years support from the Enhanced Wireless 911 Fund (ENHANCE 911) administered by the state of Nebraska to provide wireless enhanced 911 services. The application was approved by the Nebraska Public Service CommissionNebraska Public Service Commission
The Nebraska Public Service Commission regulates railroads, household goods and passenger carriers, telephone companies, grain warehouses and construction of manufactured housing ....
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Responsibilities
"It is the duty of the sheriff to serve, execute and return writs or other legal process issued by a lawful authority. The sheriff shall prepare and file an annual inventory statement of county personal property in his or her custody. The sheriff has charge and custody of the jail and its prisoners, except in counties where a county board of corrections exists and has duties over the jail. It is the duty of the sheriff to keep the peace, apprehend criminals and perform other duties as peace officer. The sheriff may appoint deputies but such deputies may not be the county treasurer, clerk, register of deeds or surveyor."Crime figures
Crime in 2005- Murders: 0
- Rapes: 0
- Robberies: 0
- Assaults: 1
- Burglaries: 5
- Thefts: 12
- Auto thefts: 1
Crime in 2004
- Murders: 0
- Rapes: 0
- Robberies: 0
- Assaults: 1
- Burglaries: 3
- Thefts: 17
- Auto thefts: 2