GERING, Neb.-- A western Nebraska man has been accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl last summer.

44-year-old Mario Blanco, of Gering, Nebraska was arrested Monday afternoon on felony charges. 

Mario Blanco was arrested Monday afternoon on a warrant charging him with 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child, which is a Class 1B felony.

Court records say Blanco allegedly sexually assaulted the girl last summer, and during a forensic interview, the girl recounted what had happened between her and Blanco.

The timeline and information that was given during the interview were confirmed by her mother.

A warrant was issued for Blanco in late August and was served at a residence in Scottsbluff Monday.

Bond has been set at $200,000, and Blanco is being charged with 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child, which is a Class 1B felony.