A North Platte man has been accused of sexually assaulting a young relative.

On January 28, the North Platte Police Department received an intake from the Department of Health and Human Services, in regards to an 11-year-old who alleged that they were inappropriately touched by a 22-year-old relative, Christopher Meyer.

According to Investigator John Deal, the child was interviewed at the Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center. The child disclosed that Meyer had touched her genitals while they were at a residence in the 2800 block of West 5th Street.

Investigators made contact with Meyer and conducted an interview with him as well.

At the conclusion of the investigation, it was determined that there was probable cause to arrest Meyer and charge him with 3rd-degree sexual assault of a child.

Meyer was arrested and jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center.