Omaha Court Sentences Man for Accessory to Robbery
Pablo Flores receives a two-year prison sentence following a downgraded charge related to a 2026 killing.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Crime — General
An Omaha court sentenced 21-year-old Pablo Flores to two years in prison for accessory to robbery in connection with the May 2026 death of Joseph Baha. Flores had originally faced an accessory to first-degree murder charge.
Why it matters
The sentencing marks a shift in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the death of 18-year-old Joseph Baha. Multiple other suspects, including Dheal Duany, continue to face pending charges in the same case.
Pablo Flores received a two-year sentence after his charge was downgraded from accessory to murder. Several other defendants, including those charged with first-degree murder and robbery, remain involved in the ongoing legal process.
The players
Pablo Flores
He is a 21-year-old defendant who pleaded to an accessory to robbery charge.
Joseph Baha
He was the 18-year-old victim who died from apparent gunshot wounds.
Dheal Duany
He is a 21-year-old defendant facing a first-degree murder charge.
Juan Garcia-Martinez
He is a 23-year-old defendant currently facing a robbery charge.
Carl Peak
He is a 14-year-old defendant charged as an adult with robbery and a weapons violation.
The details
Officers discovered Joseph Baha in the driver's seat of a Toyota Camry near N 48th and Seward streets with apparent gunshot wounds. While Flores has been sentenced, others remain in the court system, including 21-year-old Dheal Duany and 23-year-old Juan Garcia-Martinez.
Timeline
May 13, 2026: Joseph Baha died near N 48th and Seward streets.
July 2026: Pablo Flores was initially charged with accessory to murder.
August 2026: Dheal Duany was arrested following a traffic stop.
October 26, 2026: Dheal Duany entered a plea in court.
October 30, 2026: Dheal Duany is scheduled for a court appearance.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard procedural path for multi-defendant cases handled within the Douglas County criminal justice system. Courts in this jurisdiction regularly manage complex trials where secondary participants receive adjusted sentencing based on modified plea agreements.
Residents in the area near N 48th and Seward streets should remain aware that the legal proceedings involving multiple suspects remain active. The ongoing court dates reflect the intensive investigative efforts by local agencies to resolve this case.
The takeaway
The sentencing of Flores highlights how charges can be adjusted as legal proceedings progress in complex criminal cases. Readers should note that multiple hearings are scheduled through November, indicating that the broader investigation continues.
What happens next
Dheal Duany is scheduled for a court appearance on October 30, 2026. Juan Garcia-Martinez has a court date set for November 9, 2026, followed by a juvenile court transfer hearing for Carl Peak on November 11, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local legal updates, visit the Omaha Crime — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KETV.
