A grand jury found no criminal conduct on the part of Bellevue police officers when they engaged with a man who became unresponsive and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. As a result, no criminal charges were recommended.
Bellevue police officers responded to a 911 call on August 10, 2025, upon reports of an unclothed male who was believed to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, in a caller’s backyard pool. The man, later identified as Justin Lieffers, left the caller’s residence and later came into contact with Bellevue police officers who attempted to take him into custody. After a physical struggle, Lieffers became unresponsive. Bellevue police officers rendered lifesaving measures until EMTs arrived on scene and transported Lieffers to the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha where he was later pronounced deceased.
If a person dies while being apprehended or while in the custody of law enforcement, Nebraska state law mandates that a 16-person grand jury convene to review evidence and determine whether criminal charges should be filed…