Former Neligh resident appears in court on sexual assault charge

Thomas A. Warnke, 21, of Beatrice, formerly of Neligh, appeared in Antelope County Court, Jan. 15, for arraignment on one count of sexual assault-without consent-first degree, a Class II felony; and one count of attempt of a Class II felony, a Class II felony.

The case stems from a Nov. 24 incident investigated by Neligh Police Department. Officer Aubrey Miller took a statement from a 15-year-old female who alleged she was sexually assaulted by Warnke at his Neligh residence.

According to the probable cause affidavit filed by Miller, the victim said the defendant rubbed her breast and kissed h...