On February 1st, 2025, at approximately 0830 hours, officers were dispatched to the Rainbow Motel for a complaint of a physical disturbance. The reporting party advised that a male, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, was kicking on his door attempting to get in. Officers arrived on the scene and identified the male as George L Boyd III (I/M 04/13/1992). Boyd appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance, as he was making unusual gestures and statements, at one point claiming to be a “Federal Agent”. Officers also observed what appeared to be a marijuana blunt in the male’s hand.
Officers advised Boyd that he was going to be taken into custody, and Boyd resisted, eventually fleeing down an alley. Officers engaged in a foot pursuit to the 400 block of Toluca where an officer deployed a Bolawrap. After the deployment, the officer attempted to affect an arrest when Boyd swung at the officer with an object in his hand. Additional officers and troopers arrived on scene, and a second Bolawrap was deployed, which allowed officers to subdue Boyd. The Bolawrap is a handheld restraint tool that fires a Kevlar tether around a subjects arms or legs. This tool allows officers to manage non compliant individuals without pain or injury and reduces the need to use higher levels of force.
A search of Boyd was conducted which revealed several items including methamphetamine, marijuana paraphernalia and marijuana. Boyd was transported to the Box Butte County Jail where he is currently facing charges of:
- Disturbing the Peace
- Obstructing a Peace Officer
- Resisting Arrest
- Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Marijuana 1 oz or Less