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Five arrests made in connection to unprovoked Sarpy County attack

Photo: Sarpy County Jail

(Sarpy County, NE) -- Five arrests are made following a Fourth of July attack on a Sarpy County family.

The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office says that several members of the same family were arrested Wednesday morning in connection with the unprovoked attack. The Sheriff's Office says on July 4th, a family was sitting outside on their driveway near 132nd and Harrison enjoying the fireworks, when they were approached by multiple suspects. Investigators say the suspects began to ignite Roman Candle fireworks and shoot them at the victims in the driveway.

Sarpy County Sheriff's Lt. James Wrigley tells KFAB Radio News, "The natural reaction is to go confront these people, and push them away, get them off their property and that's when kind of a melee happened." A physical altercation ensued with two victims suffering injuries. A 61 year old male victim suffered broken ribs, while a 35 year old male suffered serious head injuries. Wrigley says, "He was almost knocked unconscious, had an orbital fracture and some facial fractures."

Three adults were arrested on felony charges in connection to the attack: 40 year old Jeremy Brown, 37 year old Brittany King and her son 18 year old Maddix Foss. Brown and Foss were each charged with first-degree assault, while King was booked on charges of second-degree assault and use of a weapon to commit a felony. Two juveniles, ages 11 and 13, were also taken into custody. Sarpy County Sheriff Jeff Davis says one of the children is Brown's son, while the other is King's daughter. They are expected to face similar charges as the adults.

Davis said tips led them to the suspects, who were arrested at their home near 147th Street and Berry Circle after investigators staked out the house for two days. The sheriff’s office says that more charges and arrests could come as the investigation continues.


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