Late Night Stabbing Incident

(SCOTTS BLUFF COUNTY, Neb.) — Scanner traffic indicated a stabbing incident reported near the Cobblestone Hotel in Gering late Thursday evening.

Scanner traffic details were sketchy as both Gering and Scottsbluff were mentioned, including reference to the Cobblestone Hotel. It would be a lot clearer if the Comm Center had not chosen to encrypt local traffic. This definitely keeps people in the dark.

This press release should help clear things up.

PRESS RELEASE ISSUED

On 11/28/24 at approximately 8:20 p.m., Scottsbluff Police were dispatched to the 2000 block of Ave F in reference to a disturbance. 

Witnesses reported observing a male with a bleeding head injury at a residence on the west side of the street.  When Scottsbluff Police arrived on scene a male was exiting the front door of 2006 Ave F and was bleeding from the top of his head. 

A suspect was named and was reported to have fled the scene in a tan colored SUV.  Area agencies were advised of a possible suspect vehicle along with a description of the suspect. 

The involved vehicle was located at 755 M Street in Gering, NE.  The residence was secured while the investigation continued on scene in Scottsbluff.  The investigation led to the finding of residential security video of the incident and it was found that the male victim was assaulted with the handle of a large hunting knife during a physical altercation at 2006 Ave F.  The information led a search warrant being sought and granted to search the property of 755 ½ M Street. 

Codie Applegate, 34 of Scottsbluff, NE., and associated evidence were located during the execution of the search warrant.  Applegate was arrested for the charges of 2nd Degree Assault, Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony, Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Prohibited Person, Terroristic Threats, Obstruction, and Child Abuse. 

Also charged in the incident was Angela Dreher, 43 of Gering, NE., for the charges of Obstruction and Child Abuse. 

The victim was treated and released at Regional West Medical Center.  Gering Police Department, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska State Patrol, Gering Fire Department, and Regional West Ambulance Services assisted in the response.

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Here is our record of the incident…

** Possible Gering Stabbing **
UPDATE : communications moved to secure channel. Please stay out of the way and report anything to us that you see or hear.
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UPDATE : further scanner traffic indicates the suspect may be hiding in a residence. Please use caution anywhere you see emergency vehicles. There could likely be further action taken. Standby.
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Scanner traffic indicated a medical call in which the police were involved. One male patient with lacerations to his head and other injuries is being transported to RWMC. Not sure if they have the suspect in custody. Gering is asking for assistance from Scottsbluff, so stand by for clarification there.

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We will continue to update this article as new information comes in. We are expecting a press release from the police department on this, but that is not guaranteed. Stay tuned!