Dec 01, 2023

Kearney Police Department Announces Additional Arrests in Connection with September Felony Child Abuse Case

Posted Dec 01, 2023 1:00 AM

Kearney Police Department

Kearney Police and Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office Investigators recently obtained and served additional arrest warrants related to the September 15, 2023 Felony Child Abuse case. On November 8, 2023, 54-year-old - Clint Ellingson of Kearney, was arrested on an arrest warrant for Accessory to a Felony, a class IIIA felony.

Additionally, on October 27th, 2023, Investigators arrested 57-year-old - Eric Nesiba, of Kearney on an arrest warrant for Aiding and Abetting, a  class II felony. Both of these arrests are related to the harboring of Jacob Ellingson. 

The Kearney Police Department continues to work in partnership with the Buffalo County Attorney’s Office in this ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Kearney Police Department (308) 237-2104, Buffalo County Crimestoppers (308) 237-3424, or through the See It Say It Send It App.