Omaha

Omaha Convenience Store Owner Dodges Prison Time After Drug-Related Charges

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OMAHA, Neb. — The owner of a local convenience store has been placed on probation following a plea related to the sale of illegal drugs. Yaser Shohatee, who owns Goodies Convenience Store located near 90th and Maple, received a 24-month probation sentence after pleading no contest to attempted possession with intent to distribute earlier this year. The case came to light after a police investigation that led to a search warrant executed last year at Shohatee’s store. During the operation, officers discovered a variety of illegal substances, including THC products, fentanyl pills, and mushroom bars. … Read more

ICE Raids in Omaha Shine Light on Lengthy and Complex Pathways to U.S. Citizenship

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LINCOLN, Neb. — Following a recent raid by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Glenn Valley Foods facility in Omaha, discussions about immigration and citizenship have resurfaced with renewed urgency. Community members are grappling with anxiety about immigration enforcement, highlighting ongoing concerns within vulnerable populations. Allison Heimes, an immigration attorney with Brown Immigration Law Firm, explained that navigating the citizenship process in the U.S. is far from straightforward. She emphasized that the country’s immigration laws have remained largely unchanged for 40 years, resulting in outdated regulations that are challenging for many immigrants to … Read more

Omaha Jury Acquits Man in High-Profile Smoke Shop Shooting Case

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OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha jury has acquitted a man accused of a shooting at a local smoke shop that left another man critically injured. The incident, which occurred at the 402 Smoke Shop located near 108th and Emmet streets several months ago, involved two individuals who entered a dispute leading to the shooting. Traveion Green, who faced charges of first-degree assault and the use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, was found not guilty on all accounts. The case drew significant attention due to the sudden and violent nature of the altercation … Read more

Omaha Officials Warn of a New Jury Duty Scam Demanding Money or Gift Cards

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OMAHA, Neb. — Residents of the Omaha metro are being targeted by a sophisticated scam operation, with perpetrators posing as county officials to unlawfully solicit money and gift cards. The Douglas County Clerk of the District Court has issued a public warning regarding these fraudulent activities. Scammers have been contacting locals, falsely claiming they have missed jury duty and must pay a fine to avoid further legal consequences. They often demand payment through untraceable methods like gift cards, exploiting the fear and uncertainty of recipients to press their advantage. Authorities stress that no legitimate county … Read more