Pre-Trial Release Under Fire | Omaha News

Sheriff Aaron Hanson is demanding overhaul of Douglas County’s pre-trial release system after Martin Anderson Junior—released on a $500K bond—was arrested multiple times for new offenses while on supervision. Hanson argues deputies need more authority to monitor high-risk offenders, but Corrections Director Michael Myers counters that the current program works: 98% of those released haven’t been re-arrested, 99% avoided violence, and it saves $8-9M annually. Myers says the system is effective and open to improvement, while Hanson pushes state lawmakers to act to protect public safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2304f864528abcaf