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OMAHA, Neb. (KETV) — Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine told KETV that charges will be refiled against the 18- and 19-year-old accused of kidnapping two children. Read the Full Article >>

“This week, I was honored to join other community leaders to raise awareness about the devastating impact of sex trafficking and the importance of collaboration, prevention, and a justice system that never loses sight of the people we serve. As the Douglas County Attorney and a Project Harmony Board Member, I can attest to some of the most important work …

Don Kleine is proudly endorsed by Douglas County law enforcement and first responders! Omaha Police Officers Association Douglas County Sheriff Lodge 2 Douglas County Corrections Officers Lodge 8 Nebraska State Patrol Troop A State of Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police National Latino Peace Officers Association – Omaha Chapter Ralston Police Lodge 21 Professional Association of Omaha Local 385 Douglas County …

OMAHA, Neb. — A judge sentenced a Utah man in a child sexual assault case. In March, Marcus Stewart pleaded guilty to first-degree sexual assault of a child after meeting a minor online and then traveling to Omaha where he sexually assaulted the child. On Tuesday, Stewart was sentenced to 40 to 45 years behind bars. “This sentence reflects the …

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine filed for re-election Wednesday. Kleine, a republican, is a 19-year veteran county attorney. He is seeking a sixth term. “From the beginning, my mission as County Attorney has been to do what is right, deliver justice for victims and their families, and keep Douglas County residents safe from dangerous crime,” Kleine …

OMAHA, Neb. (KETV) — The man found not responsible for killing a Creighton baseball administrator by reason of insanity was sentenced to prison for a separate charge. Ladell Thornton will serve 47 to 50 years for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. He received credit for 1,424 days served. Thornton, who pleaded no contest to the charge in …

OMAHA — The Omaha area’s top prosecutor wants another go. Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine’s campaign announced his bid for a sixth term Wednesday. Kleine, a former Democrat who switched to the GOP in 2020, had told local legal and political audiences in recent months of his intention to run again… Read the Full Article >>

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine is running for re-election. Kleine has served in the office since 2007, winning re-election most recently against Dave Pantos in 2022 after earning about 57% of the votes. “Every day I fight to protect Douglas County, uphold the law and Constitution, and take violent criminals off of our streets. Together, we have put …

Omaha, NE – Today, Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine announced his campaign for re-election to County Attorney. Kleine has served as County Attorney since 2006. “Every day I fight to protect Douglas County, uphold the law and Constitution, and take violent criminals off of our streets,” said Kleine. “Together, we have put dangerous criminals behind bars and made Douglas County safe. …

OMAHA, Neb. — The Douglas County attorney spoke with KETV NewsWatch 7 about the fiery crash that killed two people on Interstate 480… Read the Full Article >>