
A North Platte man is facing a slew of charges after he allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend and her mother.
According to Officer Rodney Brown, North Platte Police responded to the report of an assault in the 100 block of East 8th at around 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22.
Upon arrival, a 34-year-old female alleged that her ex-boyfriend, 32-year-old Eugene Grenier, had forced his way into her residence and shoved both her and her 56-year-old mother to the ground. She alleged that Grenier then struck her in the head several times with his shoe.
Following the assault, the victim stated that Grenier destroyed several items in the house including a television, Blue-Ray player and various personal decorative items. The damage to the property is estimated to be around $1,100.
Brown said two children, ages 10 and 13, were present during the altercation and witnessed the violence.
Grenier turned himself in to police and was charged with burglary (Class III felony), 2nd degree domestic assault (Class IIIA felony), two counts of child abuse (Class IIA felony), criminal mischief (Class I felony) and 3rd degree assault (Class I Misdemeanor).
Grenier was jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center.