Nebraska woman accused of assaulting deputy after refusing to extinguish fire

Investigators said the deputy contacted the resident, who refused to extinguish the fire and then assaulted the deputy.

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STUDENTS AND ADDS THE EMPLOYEES ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE. THE CASS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS A WOMAN ASSAULTED A DEPUTY AFTER SHE REFUSED TO PUT OUT A FIRE IN HER BACKYARD, ACCORDING TO OFFICIALS. THAT DEPUTY RESPONDED TO A HOME IN EAGLE. THIS WAS THURSDAY NIGHT FOR A REPORT OF A FIRE IN THE YARD. THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS THE

Woman accused of assaulting deputy after refusing to extinguish fire, Cass County Sheriff says

Updated: 4:27 PM CDT Mar 13, 2026

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A woman is accused of assaulting a deputy after she refused to extinguish a fire in her backyard, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office said.A deputy responded to a residence in Eagle, Nebraska, on Thursday night for a report of a fire in a backyard, officials said.Investigators said the deputy contacted the resident, who refused to extinguish the fire and then assaulted the deputy.Medical personnel responded to the scene and evaluated the woman and the deputy for injuries, authorities said. Both declined medical treatment.The woman was taken to a local hospital and placed into Emergency Protective Custody for concerns that she “may have been experiencing a crisis,” the Cass County Sheriff’s Office said. Officials said charges are pending.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

CASS COUNTY, Neb. —

A woman is accused of assaulting a deputy after she refused to extinguish a fire in her backyard, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office said.

A deputy responded to a residence in Eagle, Nebraska, on Thursday night for a report of a fire in a backyard, officials said.

Investigators said the deputy contacted the resident, who refused to extinguish the fire and then assaulted the deputy.

Medical personnel responded to the scene and evaluated the woman and the deputy for injuries, authorities said. Both declined medical treatment.

The woman was taken to a local hospital and placed into Emergency Protective Custody for concerns that she “may have been experiencing a crisis,” the Cass County Sheriff’s Office said.

Officials said charges are pending.

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