Authorities investigating fatal North Bend-area shooting, crash as domestic-violence incident
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office asking any possible witnesses to reach out
NORTH BEND, Neb. (WOWT) - Authorities on Monday identified the suspect and victim in a shooting near North Bend over the weekend, asking for further help from the public as they continue the investigation.
On Saturday evening, emergency personnel transported 24-year-old Billie S. Meadows of Georgia from a crash scene near Highway 30 and County Road 5 in Dodge County to Methodist Fremont Health; and then to Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, where she died.
Meadows had been shot multiple times, according to the Dodge County Sheriff’s report.
Bryan K. Jeselink, 39, was arrested after the crash, according to an update Monday from the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office that called the incident a “domestic-violence-related incident.”
Investigators say the two had been involved in a relationship for about a year, arriving in Nebraska about two weeks ago for “work-related purposes” in Columbus.
“There was and continues to be no ongoing threat to the public,” Monday’s updated release states.
The crash was reported around 5 p.m. Saturday. Deputies are asking anyone who may have seen or heard “anything unusual” in the area at that time to contact investigators.
Those with information can submit anonymous tips by calling Dodge County Area Crimestoppers at 402-727-4002; or the sheriff’s office at 402-727-2700.
“We are working diligently to gather all facts and ensure the individual responsible is held accountable,” Sheriff Dustin Weitzel said in Monday’s release. “We appreciate the public’s patience and support as this investigation moves forward.”
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Nebraska State Patrol are assisting in the investigation. North Bend Volunteer Fire Department and the Fremont Fire Department, Nebraska Games and Parks, Fremont Police, and the Platte County Sheriff’s Office have also helped during the course of the inquiry.
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