State births
BRODERS -- To Jason and Kenzie (Holsten) Broders of Raymond, twins born April 16 at Lincoln LGH East. Grandparents include Susan Holsten of Grand Island, Kent Holsten of Hastings and Karen and Frank Broders of Pierce. Great grandparents include Sherlie Holsten of Hastings, Don and Bev Eggan of Bloomfield and Lucille Broders of Yankton, S.D.
Police/Sheriff
Anyone with information about any crime in the state may call the Grand Island-Hall County Crime Stoppers, 381-8822. Crime Stoppers guarantees that callers will remain anonymous.
A reward of up to $1,000 will be paid after law enforcement agencies have determined the seriousness of the crime and the usefulness of the information.
Inmate custody status can be obtained by calling the VINE hotline at (877) NE 4 VINE. Information is available 24 hours a day.
If you see a crime happening, call the Grand Island-Hall County Emergency Center -- 911.
Grand Island Police
The following felonies were reported:
-- Robert Sorensen, 312 W. 17th St., reported a burglary at 202 N. Custer Ave. A concession stand was burglarized.
-- Bartz Floral, 2224 S. Locust St., reported a burglary there.
Hall County Sheriff
Law enforcement arrested four people on warrants in four cases. No felonies were reported.
For more information visit www.hallcountyne.gov and click on the sheriff link.
Hall County Jail
The Hall County Jail has 147 inmates, booked in 14 people and released eight people.
Court report
Hall County District Court
-- Justin W. Stevens, 26, McCook, pleaded no contest to distribution of methamphetamine for an April 20, 2007, incident. His sentencing is scheduled for June 26.
-- James A. Thomas, 37, 714 W. Second St. No. 12, was sentenced to 12 to 13 months in prison for tampering with physical evidence for a Feb. 19, 2007, incident. A charge of possession of methamphetamine was dismissed for the same incident.
-- Jesse LeBlount, 35, 321 W. Fonner Park Road No. 2, was sentenced to three to four years in prison for sexual assault on a child for a March 19, 2007, incident.
Hall County Court
-- James M. Rivera, 34, 1508 N. Broadwell Ave., was charged with failure to appear for an April 17 incident.
-- Heather A. Arnett, 34, 2604 Chanticleer St. Apt. E, was charged with aiding and abetting criminal impersonation for an Oct. 19, 2005, incident.
-- Frank R. Rivera Sr., 89, 621 N. Pine St., had a charge of sexual assault on a child dismissed for a Jan. 27 incident.
Driving under the influence
Dion R. Watt, 22, 520 E. 13th St., $500, seven days in jail, one year no driving; Timmy J. Spilinek, 28, 116 E. Eighth St., $400, six months probation, 60 days no driving; Randy M. Metcalf, 54, Wood River, $400, seven days in jail, one year no driving; Gabino Rosales, 26, 311 S. Lincoln Apt. A7, $400, one year probation, 60 days no driving.
Divorces
Michael P. Chandler, 53, of Grand Island, from Ana M. Chandler, age and address unknown.
Amanda M. Holmes, 31, of Grand Island, from Chad A. Holmes, 34, of Grand Island.
Jesus R. Ruiz, 41, of Grand Island, from Paula Ruiz, 42, of Grand Island.
Gladis del Milagro Menjivar, 43, of Grand Island, from Humberto Velasquez Rodriguez, age and address unknown.
Thomas H. Rehder Jr., 31, of Grand Island, from Megan N. Rehder, 25, of Grand Island.
Robert A. Broecker, 45, of Grand Island, from Brenda L. Broecker, 47, of Grand Island.
Carol A. Fredrick, 65, of Cairo, from Robert D. Fredrick, 73, of Grand Island.
Theda J. Lee, 57, of Grand Island, from Robert E. Lee, 50, of Grand Island.
Megan L. Melgoza, 22, of Grand Island, from Daniel J. Melgoza, 25, of Des Moines, Iowa.
Michelle M. Perry, 32, of Grand Island, from Brandon M. Perry, 32, of North Platte.
Kelli J. Lepler-Sarabia, 30, of Grand Island, from David Sarabia, 37, address unknown.
Paula M. Schmit, 34, of Grand Island, from Christopher D. Schmit, 34, of Chapman.
Angela A. Wright, 37, of Culbertson, from Quinton H. Wright, 41, of Culbertson.
Eric R. Martinez, 29, of Grand Island, from Angela S. Martinez, 28, of Grand Island.


