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North Platte Man Accused In Stabbing Death Makes Plea Deal

Nathaniel Polanco

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) – A North Platte man accused of stabbing another man to death has made a plea deal with prosecutors.

On Tuesday, 25-year-old Nathaniel Polanco pleaded guilty to a felony count of attempted assault. In exchange, prosecutors reduced the charge from manslaughter and dropped a weapons charge. His sentencing is scheduled for May 21.

Police say Polanco fatally stabbed 24-year-old Michael Fernau on Oct. 22. Fernau was stabbed at his house and died at a hospital. Police say the two men had been arguing and that Polanco “just snapped.”

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