Omaha suspect Raynard Bass charged after K-9 injury in North Omaha standoff
Omaha police arrested Raynard Bass, 40, following a six-hour armed standoff in North Omaha that began with a shoplifting report at Westroads Mall. Bass fled into a residence near 39th and Fort Streets, where he barricaded himself with a firearm. Police K-9 Kano was sent into the home and found Bass hiding in a wall; the dog was later found unresponsive and required emergency veterinary care. Bass was tased and arrested, facing multiple felony charges including animal cruelty and burglary. The resident, LaShawna Jones, reported her home was heavily damaged by tear gas and broken windows, and she is now relocating.