BARTON COUNTY —Police are investigating an alleged sex offense reported from a student at Great Bend Middle School.
According to a media release, the report came Wednesday morning, when the student made her report to School Resource Officer Ethan Thomas. t says there is still a long process of investigation ahead after receiving the report.
“When we receive a report like this and it involves a minor child, there is a process that takes place,” said Great Bend Police Lt. Heather Smith. “There is an interview, a process through the child advocacy center, and support and counseling.”
Police arrested 34-year-old Nicholas Schwerdtfeger of Great Bend. He was booked for an aggravated indecent liberties with a child warrant, according to the Barton County Sheriff’s report and is being held on a $1,000,000 bond.
As interviews and counseling take place, the case will be handed over to the Barton County Attorney’s Office.
“It is a long process, but is something we take very seriously because of the nature of the crime,” said Smith.