Two deputies injured after partygoers flee large party at AirBnB rental property

June 1, 2024

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NANCE COUNTY, Neb. (KSNB) – Two deputies were injured after partygoers fled a party at an AirBnB rental property in southwestern Nance County on Friday.

Nance County Dispatch received a report of a large party taking place at an AirBnB rental property at 10:45 p.m. The reporting person said there was loud music and several minors consuming alcohol.

When Nance County Deputies arrived they found over 100 people and over 20 vehicles on the property.

According to the Nance County Sheriff’s Office, as soon as the party goers saw the deputies several of them ran away and into vehicles. Deputies attempted to make contact with and contain the partygoers, who began driving vehicles erratically attempting to flee.

The sheriff’s office said eight vehicles were driven in a reckless manner and crashed into the ditch along Valley Road near the property, or became stuck on the property itself. Two Nance County Deputies suffered minor injuries when they were struck by fleeing vehicles. Deputies were able to contact several of the partygoers who were all identified as being under 21 years of age.

It was discovered that the property was rented out by an 18-year-old on the AirBnB app. Deputies estimated the damage to the inside of the property including graffiti on the interior walls, damage to furniture and damage to the floors to be in excess of $3,000. Vehicles also damaged several headstones in a neighboring cemetery as they attempted to flee.

Deputies issued over 30 citations for Minors in Possession of Alcohol and recovered hundreds of alcoholic beverages from the property. Other charges are currently pending and under investigation.

Please be aware that recovery of the disabled and abandon vehicles was stopped due to poor visibility and concern for the safety of the recovery crew and officers on scene. Recovery efforts will resume during daylight on Saturday.

Merrick County Sheriff’s Office, Howard County Sheriff’s Office and Smith & Sons Repair LLC assisted in this case.

The Nance County Sheriff’s Office asks anyone with information about this incident to contact them at 308-536-2452.