A North Platte man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly assaulted and held his girlfriend against her will.

According to North Platte Police, officers responded to the report of an assault in the 200 block of South Bare Avenue, at around 11:29 am on December 9.

Officers met with a female victim who alleged that her boyfriend, Jeffry Sierks, had assaulted her and wouldn’t let her leave the residence.

The victim told officers that Sierks had arrived at the house and pulled her out of bed by her hair.  Police say evidence was found in the bedroom to support the allegation.

Police say Sierks then broke the victim’s cell phone so she couldn’t contact police and, when she tried to leave the residence, the victim claimed Sierks blocked the doorway and pushed her away.

Then, when the victim tried to exit through the garage of the residence, Sierks allegedly turned off the power to the residence so the overhead door could not be opened.

Eventually, the victim was able to get to a computer and contact a friend via social media.  The friend then contacted police.

Officers say when they arrived, Sierks had already left the residence and could not be located.  Officers did make contact with Sierks on the phone, but he refused to tell officers where he was or turn himself in.

On December 19, Sierks turned himself in at the Lincoln County Detention Center and was placed under arrest.

He’s been charged with domestic assault and false imprisonment.