Owner Pleads Not Guilty to Bellevue Property Charges
Andrew Nekuda faces four misdemeanor counts tied to the condition of his Bellevue property near 36th Street and Chandler Road.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Landscaping
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Andrew Nekuda pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanor charges in Sarpy County court over the condition of his Bellevue property. The charges followed neighbor complaints about litter, debris and zoning noncompliance.
Why it matters
The case shows how Bellevue enforces property maintenance and zoning rules when neighbors raise concerns about a home's appearance and upkeep. Bellevue's assistant city attorney said voluntary compliance is the goal in the case.
Four misdemeanor counts are pending, each with a maximum penalty of $500 and six months in jail. Work on a retaining wall, grading of the yard and a new metal screen along the side of the property has been reported, but the court has not ruled on whether those changes resolve the charges.
The players
Andrew Nekuda
Owner of the Bellevue property near 36th Street and Chandler Road who pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanor charges.
Justin Wayne
Defense attorney representing Andrew Nekuda in the Sarpy County case.
The details
The charges include one count of maintaining a nuisance with litter and debris and three counts of noncompliance with zoning regulations. Neighbors Norm and Paula Calhoun and next-door neighbor Suzanne Miller raised complaints about the property in September, and the owner's attorney, Justin Wayne, says work has been done to address them.
Timeline
September: Complaints about the property lead to criminal charges.
November 5, 2026: Andrew Nekuda pleads not guilty to four misdemeanor charges.
Early December: Nekuda's next court appearance is scheduled.
Landscaping Standards
Bellevue's nuisance and zoning ordinances set the baseline for yard maintenance, grading and debris control that property owners must meet. This case shows those rules being enforced through criminal misdemeanor charges rather than only civil citations.
Homeowners in Bellevue who receive complaints about yard debris, grading or fencing should address them quickly to avoid misdemeanor charges. Keeping retaining walls, screens and yard grading in good repair helps prevent neighbor disputes and zoning violations.
The takeaway
Property upkeep rules in Bellevue can lead to criminal charges, so addressing neighbor complaints early matters. Work done on a yard and fence may still be weighed by the court as the case moves forward.
What happens next
Nekuda's next court appearance is scheduled for early December in Sarpy County court.
Further reading
For more on yard care rules, see Landscaping in the home section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wowt.
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