In a shocking turn of events, the Valley County Sheriff Casey Hurlburt of small-town Nebraska has been charged with filing a fraudulent auto insurance claim. According to the complaint filed against him, Hurlburt claimed that a car accident occurred in October 2022 and filed the claim with State Farm Insurance. However, upon investigation, it was revealed that the accident actually took place in March 2022, a month before he purchased the insurance policy.
The Nebraska Attorney General’s office took months to investigate Hurlburt and has now charged him with felony fraudulent insurance acts. The value of the claim filed by the 46-year-old sheriff is estimated to be between $1,500 and $5,000.
Despite the serious charges, Hurlburt has been released from custody. However, it is unclear whether he has posted bail as there are no records available. His initial court appearance is scheduled for October 25, and it remains to be seen if he has retained an attorney.
Ord, the town where Hurlburt served as sheriff, is a small community located in the middle of Nebraska, around 185 miles west of Omaha. With a population of approximately 4,000 people, Valley County is now left stunned by the arrest of their local law enforcement officer.
This incident has raised concerns about the integrity of small-town law enforcement and the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions. As the case unfolds, the people of Valley County are anxiously awaiting justice to be served.
