Omaha Police Officers Association

03/11/2026

See you at the polls 🇺🇸

02/11/2026

Elections have consequences. Some of them show up at your front door.

That’s why we speak up. For your families and ours.

As police officers, we see firsthand how decisions made by elected officials affect victims, children, families, and the safety of our neighborhoods.

Tomorrow is Election Day.

Over the past week, we’ve highlighted some of the judges and elected officials we believe have earned your support.

We don’t expect everyone to agree with us. And that’s okay.

Tomorrow, make your voice heard. Vote.

02/11/2026

They’ve seen some of the worst things people can do to one another. But they’ve never lost sight of the good in the community they’ve spent their lives protecting.

Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine and Sheriff Aaron Hanson.

Two fathers and grandfathers who have spent decades fighting for victims, protecting children, and making Omaha safer for our families.

When several Omaha police officers were shot less than a year ago, Don and Aaron showed up at the hospital to check on them.

They didn’t have to be there. They came because they care, not just about this community, but about the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect it.

We know these men personally. We know their character. We know their integrity. And we know how much they genuinely care about this community.

They’re good men who do what’s right, even when it isn’t popular.

Don and Aaron, our community is better because of you. We’re grateful for both of you, and we need you now more than ever. 💙

31/10/2026

Parents, which Halloween candy are we stealing from our kids tonight? 🎃

And remember, walking around with open containers of alcohol is illegal in Omaha.

Stanley cups full of “water,” however…

Stay hydrated, Omaha!

Happy Halloween! 👻

30/10/2026

$100 MILLION bond.

That’s the bond Douglas County Court Judge Sheryl Lohaus set for Eswin Mejia in March 2025.

Mejia was charged in the 2016 crash that killed 21-year-old Sarah Root in Omaha.

Police said Mejia was drag racing when he crashed into Root’s vehicle. His blood alcohol concentration was reportedly more than three times the legal limit.

Following his initial arrest in 2016, Mejia was granted a $50,000 bond. He posted $5,000 and fled the country.

Nine years later, Mejia was returned to Nebraska from Honduras to face the charges.

This time, Judge Sheryl Lohaus set his bond at $100 million, requiring $10 million for release under the 10% provision.

Judge Lohaus has served on the Douglas County Court bench since 2011. She previously served as the court’s presiding judge in 2019 and 2020.

In 2020, the Nebraska Judicial Branch recognized her leadership in keeping county court services accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic.

People often ask us which judges they should vote to retain.

This week, we’re highlighting some of the judges we believe have earned your support.

Judge Sheryl Lohaus is one of them.

Judge Lohaus has earned our support through her experience, sound judgment, and commitment to protecting our community.

✅ We encourage you to vote RETAIN for Judge Sheryl Lohaus.

29/10/2026

$2 million bond.

That’s the bond Douglas County Court Judge John Huber set for Nemias Garcia-Velasco following a deadly 2017 crash on Interstate 80 in Omaha.

According to prosecutors, Garcia-Velasco was driving approximately 100 mph with a blood alcohol level of .243, more than three times the legal limit.

He lost control of his vehicle, struck a bridge support, and the vehicle caught fire.

Silvano Torres, 58, was killed.

Judge Huber set Garcia-Velasco’s bond at $2 million.

People often ask us which judges they should vote to retain.

This week, we’re highlighting some of the judges we believe have earned your support.

Judge John Huber is one of them.

Before becoming a judge in 1998, Huber spent approximately eight years as a Douglas County prosecutor.

No judge is going to make everyone happy with every decision. What matters is their overall record, experience, and commitment to public safety.

We believe Judge Huber has earned our confidence through nearly three decades of experience, judgment, and service to Douglas County.

✅ We encourage you to vote RETAIN for Judge John Huber.

29/10/2026

No bond for a doctor accused of sexually assaulting a child.

That was the decision Douglas County Court Judge Marcela Keim upheld for Travis Tierney, a former Nebraska neurosurgeon facing child sexual assault charges.

Tierney’s attorney asked Judge Keim to reconsider, arguing that his client was a respected medical professional, wasn’t a flight risk, and would agree to GPS monitoring.

Judge Keim rejected those arguments and kept him behind bars.

Douglas County District Court Judge Marlon Polk later granted Tierney a $750,000 bond with a 10% provision, allowing him to be released after posting $75,000.

Tierney was subsequently arrested on new charges involving another minor.

People often ask us which judges they should vote to retain.

This week, we’re highlighting some of the judges we believe have earned your support.

Judge Marcela Keim is one of them.

She’s served on the bench since 2011, and she takes public safety seriously when making bond decisions.

In 2025, she received the Nebraska Supreme Court’s Distinguished Judge Award for Improvement of the Judicial System.

Judge Keim has earned our confidence through her experience, judgment, and commitment to public safety and protecting children.

✅ We encourage you to vote RETAIN for Judge Marcela Keim.

29/10/2026

Congrats to our brothers and sisters at the Milwaukee Police Association! ⚾️

28/10/2026

Held without bond.

In 2023, Imhotep Davis, a repeat violent offender, appeared before Douglas County Court Judge Craig McDermott facing seven felony charges, including second-degree murder.

Davis was accused of opening fire at a party, killing 20-year-old Karly Wood and injuring seven others.

Davis was held without bond, and Judge McDermott ordered the case to proceed to District Court.

In another case, Judge McDermott denied bond to Abdul-Aleem Arthur, who was accused of sexually assaulting four females between the ages of 13 and 26.

These are just two examples of cases involving serious criminal charges that have come before Judge McDermott.

Unlike District Court judges, County Court judges generally don’t impose lengthy felony prison sentences. They make important decisions about bond, pretrial release, and public safety.

People often ask us which judges they should vote to retain.

This week, we’re highlighting some of the judges we believe have earned your support.

Judge Craig McDermott is one of them.

He has served on the Douglas County Court bench since 2005, including two years as presiding judge.

The OPOA believes his approach to bond decisions reflects the importance of public safety and protecting victims and children.

✅ We encourage you to vote RETAIN for Judge Craig McDermott.

28/10/2026