Alliance police officer injured in suspicious barricade incident – ​​KCSR/KBPY

An Alliance police officer sustained injuries Sunday while responding to a disturbance call.

Officials said officers were dispatched to 416 Errebo Place around 11:10 a.m. for a disturbance. When they arrived, 37-year-old Gregory L. Buethe was screaming and cursing and refused to speak to officers. The suspect's mother told police that Mr. Buethe had stopped taking his medication and had a history of mental illness. Today, he broke a window in the home and attacked his mother by throwing a table at her, causing a knee injury.

Officers attempted to question Mr. Buethe, but despite efforts to de-escalate the situation, he became increasingly agitated and violent toward officers. Mr. Buethe picked up a large piece of wood and threw it at Sergeant David LaDuke, resulting in a broken leg. At this point, officers deployed a taser to bring the suspect under control. The taser had minimal effect and the suspect retreated into the house.

Additional officers were called to the scene and surrounded the home. After interviewing the suspect's mother and brother, it was determined that there were no weapons in the home and there was no reason to believe the suspect was armed. After sufficient personnel were on scene, officers entered the home and arrested the suspect. Although no additional force was used in the arrest of the suspect, Sergeant Tim Peterson was assaulted during the arrest when the suspect struck him in the groin area.

The suspect was taken to the Box Butte County Jail and faces several charges including assault on his mother and the officers and resisting arrest. Sergeant LaDuke was taken to Box Butte General Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries. The suspect's mother was also taken to Box Butte County General Hospital for her injuries.

Special thanks to the Box Butte County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska State Patrol, Scottsbluff County Sheriff's Office and Alliance Fire Department for their assistance.

Courtesy of KNEB