Deputies Assaulted In Reynolds

An alleged assault on Jefferson County deputies Saturday night led to three arrests.On January 27, 2024 at approximately 10:49 p.m., Jefferson County Dispatch received a 911 call in reference to a disturbance that involved neighbors on Crawford Street in Reynolds and the use of a firearm was allegedly threatened. At approximately 10:58 p.m., three deputies arrived at one of the houses and made contact with the residents of that household. According to the Sheriff’s Office, “Deputies attempted to speak with the individuals at the residence about the disturbance that took place with a neighbor. The parties involved were belligerent and acting very aggressive toward the deputies as they were attempting to investigate the disturbance.” During the investigation, deputies attempted to detain two male individuals in the house and a struggle ensued with the two individuals. Deputies reported that, while attempting to handcuff a male in the house, a third male in the residence became involved and came up behind the deputies. The male approached the deputies from behind and allegedly assaulted both deputies’ multiple times.After a brief struggle with the individual, all three males from the residence were taken into custody and transported to the Jefferson County Jail. Timothy Moody, age 22, was booked on two counts of assault on a police officer, as well as obstructing a police officer, and resisting arrest.Gary Keller, age 31, was booked in for terroristic threats, false reporting, and obstructing a police officer.Michael Wayne Leonard, age 33, was booked in for false reporting, obstructing a police officer, and 2nd degree trespassing.Leonard has a prior criminal record. He is registered with the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry. He was convicted on August 23, 2012, of attempted first degree sexual assault.

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