A 28-year-old North Platte man is facing felony charges after authorities say he forcibly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl.

On October 21, investigators with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were informed of the possible sexual assault of a juvenile female.

Investigators met with the girl at Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center and conducted an interview.

At the conclusion of the interview, it was determined that the girl had been forcibly sexually assaulted by Brian Piel.

Investigators located Piel and placed him under arrest.

He was jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center and charged with felony first-degree sexual assault (forcible rape).

Piel’s bond has been set at ten percent of $250,000.