GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A 39-year-old was arrested in connection with multiple burglary investigations in Grand Island.

The Grand Island Police Department arrested Tristan J. Bush, 39 after two burglaries reported early Sunday at different wash houses and laundromats in Grand Island.

Police said the first incident happened on Jan. 18, at 4:41 a.m., when a gaming machine was damaged beyond operation during an attempted break-in.

Then, at 5:50 a.m., a gaming machine was damaged beyond operation and the cash box was forcibly opened, with cash stolen.

During the investigation, officers located the vehicle believed to be involved with the incidents. Bush was observed entering the vehicle and found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and a large amount of cash.

After a search warrant was obtained for the vehicle, officers found additional drug paraphernalia, burglary tools and items labeled with Advantage Car Care.

These findings were also connected to a prior burglary on December 25, 2025 at around 5 a.m where several items and cash were stolen from Advantage Car Care.

Another search warrant took place at Bush’s home, where officers found additional burglary tools, drug paraphernalia, stolen property from Advantage Car Care and U.S. mail connected to a burglary at the U.S. Post Office.

On Jan. 8 at around 8 a.m. the U.S. Post Office on North Webb Road reported a burglary where property inside the building was damaged and U.S. mail was stolen.

Bush was arrested on multiple charges including burglary, possession of burglary tools, criminal mischief, theft, possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.

The police department said they will continue to review the case for additional related incidents and are working to return the recovered property to the owners.