# Sheriff’s Deputy Fired for Ignoring Warrants

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Podcast: [Lincoln News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lincoln-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568434)
Published: 2026-06-19T15:15:18+00:00
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Nebraska’s top court just sided with the sheriff’s office, upholding the firing of deputy Ryan Schmuecker for deliberately skipping two mandated arrests — a move the court called a blatant violation of duty. Instead of serving warrants in February, Schmuecker told suspects to pay fines, leading to police charges and an internal probe that confirmed policy breaches. Though Schmuecker argued the termination was too harsh and lacked due process, the courts found his refusal unjustified and the disciplinary action legally sound — sending a firm message that law enforcement can’t pick and choose when to enforce the law. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d76021d3eb155cd0

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