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Assault against Investigators

08/31/2020

          On August 31st, 2020, Sheriff Tim Roberson reports that there was an assault on 3 of his Investigators off of Huffman Lane in Omaha.

          Sheriff Roberson reports 3 of his Investigators was attempting to serve a search warrant on a property off of Huffman Lane. Investigators observed a blue Chevrolet truck driving toward them in a reckless manner. When the vehicle came closer to the investigators the driver, 29 year old James Moppin accelerated toward the Investigators in what appeared to be an attempt to run them over. Moppin was ordered out of the vehicle at gun point in which Moppin complied.

          Moppin was arrested for Aggravated Assault x3 and transported to the Boone County Sheriff's Office. Moppin is currently being held on a $10,000 bond.

         Sheriff Roberson reports neither Investigator was hurt in the incident.