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New Details Revealed In What Lead To Nikko Jenkins' Arrest
The bench trial began Monday for the man accused of providing the shotgun and two bullets that Nikko Jenkins used to, allegedly, murder four people. Two of the witnesses called to testify revealed how police were able to connect the dots that led to Nikko's arrest.
Anthony Wells, Nikko Jenkins' cousin, is charged with felon in possession of a handgun.
In court Monday, Nikko's former girlfriend, Sherry Floyd took the stand. She testified that she was at the Travelodge with Nikko, his mother, and sister when "Tone" aka Anthony Wells gave Nikko the gun. The gun was presented as evidence and Floyd confirmed it was the gun she saw Wells give Nikko.
Floyd testified another woman arrived at the hotel and got into a fight with Erika Jenkins. Floyd said she told the group she was leaving because she was afraid the noise would lead to someone calling police. Erika Jenkins allegedly gave Floyd the gun to take, in case the police did show up.
Floyd said she waited at the Burger King for some time, until Nikko and Erica called and asked her to pick them up. She testified that she got them from the Travelodge and took them to Motel 6 on July 31st. She testified that she got angry when Nikko's "other women" kept showing up, so she left the hotel on August 1, 2013.
Floyd testified that she is no longer dating Nikko and that she is terrified of his family. She alleges that Nikko had her followed and his sisters called and threatened her repeatedly. That's when she decided to go to Omaha police on August 28, 2013.
Omaha Police Detective Michael Dose testified Monday that Nikko was already a "person of interest" when Floyd came forward, but her story tied together Nikko with the murders. Detective Dose said he went to Travelodge and security video there corroborated Floyd's story.
Nikko was arrested on August 29 for making terroristic threats. His mother and sister allegedly started calling and threatening Floyd again, so she went back to police and gave them information about "Tone." At that point, police got an arrest affidavit for Nikko's mother and sister, as well as, Anthony Wells.
Wells' attorney cross-examined Floyd, asking whether it was true she was the one who bought the gun. She allegedly admitted telling Nikko she would get him a gun while he was in prison. Floyd responded that was just talk and that she didn't plan to follow through.
Wells shouted out several times during Floyd's testimony, saying "you lying" and "liar." The judge ordered Wells to calm down.
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