Northeast Nebraska man accused of sexually assaulting girl

DIXON COUNTY, Neb. (KTIV) - A man in a northeast Nebraska county is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a minor.

According to court documents filed in Dixon County, 58-year-old Bruce Malcom of Allen is charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child, contributing to the delinquency of a child and procuring alcohol to a minor.

Documents state on July 24 the Dixon County Sheriff’s Office was contacted about an incident that took place at a local residence. When a deputy got to the residence, the father of a girl claimed Malcom had inappropriately touched his daughter.

After the Dixon County Sheriff’s Office was done interviewing the girl, a warrant was issued for Malcom’s arrest. He was taken into custody on Aug. 2. As of Wednesday night, Malcom is still in custody and his bond has been set at $60,000.

Malcom’s sexual assault charge is punishable by up to three years in prison. The other two charges are simple misdemeanors. The sheriff’s office says more charges may be filed as the investigation continues.

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