A 37-year-old Bennington man was arrested Tuesday, September 15, following the execution of a search warrant by the Bennington Police Department.
Jacob Lordemann faces charges of assault by strangulation, false imprisonment, second-degree sexual assault without consent, first-degree domestic assault resulting in serious bodily injury, terroristic threats, possession of a controlled substance, child abuse and kidnapping.
During the search, officers removed illegal narcotics, prescription medication and 93 firearms from the residence, according to the Bennington Police Department.
The children living in the home were removed and placed with relatives while the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services conducts an investigation.
Police said the case remains under investigation and additional charges may be filed. The department is not releasing further information at this time due to the early stage of the investigation.
Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public related to the case.
Anyone experiencing domestic violence can contact local law enforcement by calling 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). The Women’s Center for Advancement in Omaha can also be reached at 402-345-6555.
