Omaha police cite Terence 'Bud' Crawford with reckless driving; Chief orders review of traffic stop
Omaha police confirmed that Terence “Bud” Crawford was pulled over and cited for reckless driving early Sunday morning.Omaha celebrated Crawford's boxing championship with a parade on Saturday.A police statement said officers noticed a car driving recklessly at about 1:30 a.m. near 12th Street and Capitol Ave. in downtown Omaha. While speaking with the driver, later identified as Crawford, a statement said an officer noticed a gun on the driver’s side floorboard, then ordered all occupants out at gunpoint.A member of Crawford’s security team also had a firearm, police said. Officers confirmed all four people in the car are legally permitted to carry firearms.Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. requested an internal affairs investigation, he told KETV. Police Chief Todd Schmaderer authorized the internal affairs investigation, police said. The mayor's full statement is below.Police said a supervisor and lieutenant responded to the scene after a request from Crawford.Video purported to be from the stop has been posted to social media. KETV Newswatch 7 has been unable to view the video to confirm that it is from the traffic stop.The investigation is ongoing.Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. full statement"I learned Omaha police pulled over Terence “Bud” Crawford on a traffic stop downtown early this morning. After learning of this, I spoke personally to Bud Crawford. I acknowledge the seriousness of what occurred and how trust between law enforcement and our community is important and shows the need to be continuously vigilant about building relationships.Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer has pledged an internal investigation, which I support and want to be full and thorough. We will gather all the facts and transparent with the public about our findings.Understand that my heart dropped in learning of this end to an otherwise wonderful day and evening celebrating our city’s world boxing champion. We held a great parade and great event at Heartland of America park. The evening birthday party at Steelhouse, which I and members of my team attended, was a showing of joy and pride. Omaha needs to remember this important day as a good one while we seek answers to how it ended.Meanwhile, we must ensure that every resident, no matter who they are, feels safe and respected in Omaha."NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
