Man found performing lewd acts while high on meth sentenced to prison | Select
STANTON — A Norfolk man might be jailed for at the very least the following 14 months on account of a sequence of crimes he dedicated in southern Stanton County final spring.
Jeffrey Olsufka Jr., 38, was sentenced Monday by District Judge James Kube to 30 months in prison for possession of methamphetamine, a 3rd offense, drunk driving and resisting arrest. Olsufka, who has to serve 15 months of his sentence earlier than he might be launched, has already served 28 days in prison.
The seed for Olsufka’s jail sentence was planted on March 22 when the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a suspicious car that had pulled onto a mud street in southern Stanton County.
Approaching the operating car, Sheriff Mike Unger noticed Olsufka carry out a lewd act on himself with an grownup toy within the driver’s seat. The sheriff additionally noticed different intercourse paraphernalia in entrance of the car, he mentioned.
During contact with Olsufka, Unger seen unlawful medicine and contraband, so Olsufka was faraway from the car.
According to an affidavit, Olsufka refused to cooperate with Unger and obtained again into his car. The Norfolk man did not obey orders to get out of his automotive or present his palms, and on one event he reached for the again seat.
Fearing for his security, Unger then drew his firearm and pointed it at Olsufka. But Olsufka continued to refuse to get out of his car and put the automotive in gear to drive off.
The automotive was disabled by a shot by Unger to the left entrance tire to stop a car pursuit involving Olsufka, who was underneath the affect of meth and marijuana.
Olsufka was once more faraway from the car and positioned on the bottom, Unger mentioned. At this level, he supplied bodily resistance and commenced operating away from the sheriff. After operating a brief distance in chilly, snowy climate while carrying solely a T-shirt and underwear, Olsufka adopted orders from Unger to cease operating, which ultimately led to his apprehension.
Stanton County Attorney Bert Lammli referred to as the March 22 incident “a pretty dangerous situation for both parties.”
Olsufka’s legal professional, Brad Ewalt, requested Kube to put Olsufka on probation. Olsufka had beforehand attended the drug court docket program for Wayne County expenses, Ewalt mentioned, and was positioned on probation for convictions in a 3rd county so he may proceed with the drug court docket.
The Drugs Court, also called the Problem-Solving Court, permits some defendants charged with nonviolent offenses to bear intensive monitoring and remedy for about 18 months. Successful completion of this system will end result within the dismissal of legal expenses.
The pre-conviction investigation report confirmed that Olsufka had been sanctioned a number of instances through the drug court docket. But Ewalt mentioned these sanctions utilized to minor rule violations, not failed drug checks or unlawful actions that escalated to the purpose the place it was decided Olsufka needs to be banned from this system.
Olsufka had been sober for about 9 months prior to his sentencing, Ewalt mentioned, and he had been dwelling in a remedy facility to assist him proceed his journey of sobriety.
“Things seem to be on the right track for him at the moment, Your Honor,” Ewalt mentioned.
Olsufka advised Kube he was constructing a basis for sobriety and help within the Norfolk space and wished to be allowed to proceed with the drug court docket.
“I sincerely apologize to the court for my actions and conduct in this incident,” he mentioned. “I started making bad decisions two years ago and have been in quite a bit of trouble ever since. … I’m really trying to learn my lesson from this.”
Kube advised Olsufka that while he was involved concerning the penalties Olsufka obtained from the drug court docket, the decide was not sentencing him primarily based on whether or not he met the drug court docket’s expectations.
Instead, Kube mentioned he was condemning Olsfuka over the “worrisome” details in his case.
First, Olsufka’s DUI cost had been dismissed for a fourth DUI offense.
“They obviously not only have a problem with alcohol, they also have a problem with drinking and driving,” Kube mentioned. “That’s worrying.”
Second, Olsufka put Unger in a scenario the place the sheriff had to draw his gun.
“(Unger) was concerned for his own safety. Maybe he didn’t have a reason, maybe you didn’t mean to hurt him, or maybe you didn’t mean to pull a gun,” Kube said, “but he doesn’t know that. Law enforcement officers are out there to protect us all. There is nothing worse for a police officer than being on patrol and addressing a situation that is rapidly getting to the point where he has to draw his gun.
“That would scare me. And not just because you might have to use it, but because your own life is at risk.”
And to make matters worse, Kube said Olsufka ran away from Unger.
Olsufka’s sentence includes a year in prison for a drunk driving conviction, an additional year for meth possession, and 6 months for resisting arrest, serving consecutively on each count.
He was also fined $1,000 and had his driver’s license suspended for 15 years.
Others appeared on the following charges, which were being investigated by the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office:
Theft by unlawful takeaway ($1,500 to $4,999) – two counts
— Seth A. Gatewood, 29, Reception and Treatment Center, had filed a motion to have his sentence continued.
Possession of methamphetamine, no-show
– Keriann K. Denney, 31, of Antelope County Jail, pleaded guilty to both counts.
possession of methamphetamine
– Rhona S. Dufek, 55, Saunders County Jail, pleaded guilty.
First-degree sexual assault, use of a deadly weapon to commit a crime, burglary, theft by wrongful takeaway ($5,000 or more), terrorist threats, first-degree false imprisonment
– Gabriel D. Safty, 17, of Antelope County Jail, scheduled a motion hearing.
Driving during the revocation, false report, violation of the silencer system
– Joshua L. Johnson, 39, of West Point, pleaded not guilty to any charges.
Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person
– Terry A. Schulz, 53, Howells, had a motion to continue his indictment.
Delivery of marijuana – three counts
– Richard C. Brachle, 26, Randolph, had filed a motion to continue his preliminary trial.
Delivery of cocaine – two counts
– Saulo Casillas, 33, 2304 N. Eastwood St., Lot A6, pleaded guilty to both counts.
Possession of cocaine, possession of LSD, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid registration, speeding, violating parental controls
– Kelsey L. Gray, 29, of Omaha, had filed a motion to continue her pretrial.
Theft by wrongful consumption ($1,500 to $4,999), possession of methamphetamine, second degree trespassing, possession of drug paraphernalia
– Zachary H. Price, 36, 2018 Highway 35, had a movement to proceed his pretrial.