NewsLocal News

Actions

Nebraska Department of Corrections employee arrested for alleged sexual assault

Arrest
Posted

LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — The Nebraska State Patrol has arrested an employee of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) following an investigation into a reported sexual assault of a co-worker.

Here's what we know from authorities

According to NSP, the investigation began when investigators received a report from NDCS. The reported assault allegedly occurred at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution in October 2022.

On Monday, 33-year-old James Cherry was arrested at his home in Humboldt for first-degree sexual assault and third-degree sexual assault. Cherry has been lodged in Johnson County Jail.

Download our apps today for all of our latest coverage.

Get the latest news and weather delivered straight to your inbox.