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Man with felony conviction found with shotgun during DUI stop in Grand Island

By Brian Neben Jan 3, 2025 | 8:58 AM

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GRAND ISLAND — A man with a felony conviction was found to be in possession of a shotgun during a traffic stop on New Year’s Day in Grand Island.

According to the Grand Island Police Department, at 4:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to N. Webb Road for a possible intoxicated person.

Officers contacted a man later identified as Travis Reitan in a vehicle in the area.

During a driving under the influence investigation, officers located a shotgun in plain view in the vehicle.

A record check revealed that Reitan has a felony conviction in Nebraska and was previously convicted of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

Reitan was arrested for possession of firearm by a prohibited person – subsequent charge.