Police arrest Chase County school employee on child abuse, sexual assault charges

Authorities in southwest Nebraska arrested a school employee on charges of child abuse and sexual assault.

August 29, 2023Updated: August 29, 2023

By News Channel Nebraska

Police arrest Chase County school employee on child abuse, sexual assault charges

IMPERIAL - Authorities in southwest Nebraska arrested a school employee on charges of child abuse and sexual assault.

According to the Imperial Police Department, Jeremiah J. Vlasin is accused of child abuse and sexual assault by a school employee (grooming).

Details are limited. The Nebraska Attorney General's office and Nebraska State Patrol are assisting in the investigation.

Anyone with additional information regarding Vlasin is asked to call (402) 480-8473 or (308) 882-4400.

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