On August 2nd, an investigator from the North Platte Police Department and an Investigator from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services responded to a report of a sexual assault on a female juvenile.
The victim told investigators that suspect 58-year-old Edward Leza inappropriately touched her while he was staying at her home.
After investigation there was probable cause to arrest Leza for Sexual Assault 3rd Degree (IIIA Felony). At the time Leza was incarcerated in the Omaha Correctional Center thus an arrest warrant was issued. On September 22nd, Leza was transferred to the Lincoln County Detention Center where he’s currently jailed for Sexual Assault 3rd Degree.