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NP Man Charged with Felonies After Ramming Vehicle

Nathen Wheeler
Nathen Wheeler

A 19-year-old North Platte is facing felony charges after he allegedly rammed a vehicle during an argument.

According to Officer Rodney Brown, North Platte Police responded to the area of 16th and Custer at around 9:40 p.m. on April 19th.

It was reported that a red Firebird had rammed into a Nissan occupied by three juveniles at Cody Park during a verbal argument.

The 17-year-old male driver of the Nissan alleged that the Firebird nearly struck him before colliding with the Nissan and fleeing.

Officers identified the driver of the Firebird as Nathen Wheeler.

On April 28, Wheeler was located and questioned about the incident.  Following further investigation, officers determined that there was probable cause to arrest Wheeler for felony attempted 1st degree assault and felony criminal mischief.

He was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and jailed.

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