Lincoln Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Officer Following Football Game
A 20-year-old Lincoln man, John Kane, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer after a Nebraska football game on Saturday, September 19. The incident occurred as an officer was directing traffic; Kane reportedly ignored directions to stop crossing, grabbed…
Lincoln & Hastings Kearney, NE, September 21, 2026 —
A 20-year-old man from Lincoln, identified as John Kane, was arrested following an alleged altercation with a police officer on Saturday, September 19. The incident reportedly took place shortly after a Nebraska football game as an officer was engaged in directing traffic.
According to initial reports, Kane is accused of disregarding an officer’s directions to stop crossing the road. It is alleged that Kane then grabbed the officer’s collar and resisted arrest. The officer involved sustained minor injuries as a result of the alleged assault.
During the arrest, authorities reportedly discovered that Kane was in possession of a fake identification document. He also registered a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.235. The specific circumstances and timeline of the fake ID discovery and BAC test were not detailed.
Kane is facing multiple charges stemming from the incident. These include third-degree assault on an officer, resisting arrest, obstructing a peace officer, and false reporting. The contractor’s name and specific details regarding the location of the incident beyond it being where traffic was being directed were not provided. The outcome of any legal proceedings is pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Noelle Adams on www.klkntv.com, see more information here.
