15-Month-Old Child Found Sitting in Ditch in Central Nebraska; Authorities Searching for Answers
ADAMS COUNTY, NEBRASKA — Law enforcement in central Nebraska is investigating a disturbing discovery after a 15-month-old child was found sitting alone in a ditch early Saturday morning in a rural area of Adams County. As of Monday, the child’s identity remains unknown.
Toddler Found by Passing Motorist
According to the Star Herald, deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched just after 8 a.m. when a passerby spotted the toddler near the 2000 block of South Marian Road. Responding deputies found the child sitting in a roadside ditch and immediately called Hastings Fire and Rescue for medical support.
Paramedics evaluated the toddler at the scene before transporting them to Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings for further care. Authorities confirmed that the child is now safe and in good condition.
Investigation Expands With Multiple Agencies
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Nebraska State Patrol, the Hastings Police Department, and the Department of Health and Human Services. Officials say they are working to identify the child and locate parents or guardians who may be connected to the case.
No identifying details — including the child’s gender, clothing, or family ties — have been released publicly. Investigators are reviewing area surveillance footage and interviewing residents in nearby rural communities for any clues.
Public Asked to Assist Law Enforcement
Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity near South Marian Road early Saturday morning to contact the Adams County Sheriff’s Office at 402-461-7181 or email weichman@adamscountyne.gov.
Officials said the case remains open and active as they work to understand how the toddler ended up alone in the ditch. “Every possible lead is being pursued,” an agency spokesperson said Sunday evening.
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