Dodge County sheriff pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charge

Federal prosecutors said Weitzel made 84 unauthorized transfers between the organization's bank accounts and his personal bank accounts from April 2018 through February 2022

July 6, 2026Updated: July 6, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Dodge County sheriff pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charge

Dodge County Sheriff Dustin WeitzelDodge County Sheriff's Office

Regional

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The Log Road Fire burning near Crawford and Harrison is now 100% contained after scorching more than 1,526 acres, according to Watch Duty.

Volunteers step up as the Log Road Fire continues burning near Crawford

Firefighters are making progress on a wildfire burning northwest of Crawford, with officials reporting the Log Road Fire is now 15% contained after scorching more than 1,500 acres.

State

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Dodge County sheriff pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charge

Regional

Former Valentine chamber director found guilty, sentenced for disturbing the peace

Federal judge partially blocks Nebraska transmission line project

Log Road Fire near Crawford fully contained

Volunteers step up as the Log Road Fire continues burning near Crawford

State

Emergency landing near Barada

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Dodge County sheriff pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charge

Former Valentine chamber director found guilty, sentenced for disturbing the peace

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Ag & Outdoor

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