A North Platte woman has been charged with a felony after she allegedly threatened an assault victim.

On February 15, at around 8:20 p.m., an officer with the North Platte Police Department responded to the 1000 block of North Cottonwood Avenue on the report of an assault.

The officer met with an adult male who alleged that he had been assaulted earlier by Michael Torres.

The victim claimed that there was an argument over the phone between him and Torres, which led to Torres showing up, tackling the man and punching him.  Police say the victim had injuries consistent with the allegations.

Torres was later contacted and cited for 3rd-degree assault.

On February 20, the victim again met with police to report that he was receiving text messages from Emily Lunkwitz.  According to Investigator John Deal, Lunkwitz has a child with the victim and is dating Torres.

It was reported that the texts encouraged the victim to drop the assault charges against Torres and said, if he didn’t, Lunkwitz would not allow him to see his child.

The officer met with Lunkwitz and was able to verify that she had sent the text messages.

Lunkwitz was placed under arrest and charged with felony witness tampering.

She was jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center.