York Man Arrested For Sexual Assault

(YORK, Neb.) – A report of a missing juvenile turned into an investigation of sexual assault.

On August 4, 2025 at approximately 4:44 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a report of a missing juvenile in the area of York Mobile Plaza. The juvenile’s father reported that the juvenile left the residence sometime during the night unbeknownst to either parent. Deputies began to look for the juvenile and a short time later the juvenile’s father called back to report the juvenile had returned home after being dropped off by an adult male.

Investigation into the incident revealed that the juvenile had snuck out of the house to meet with the adult male. Deputies were able to determine that the juvenile and adult male had been involved in a sexual relationship for the past two years. Additionally, deputies executed a search warrant at the adult male’s residence which uncovered evidence of a sexual assault.

The adult male in this case was identified as Carlos Mendez Mechen (25) of York, NE. Carlos was arrested and lodged at York County Corrections for the following charges:

• Sexual Assault of a Child, 1st Degree
• Child Abuse
• Debauching a Minor
• Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor

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Friday April 17 2026 - Scanner News - Panhandle Scanner News

Early yesterday morning a vehicle accident, which was a semi-versus car accident, occurred on Highway 92. Scanner traffic indicated no major injuries. Around 6:40 pm on Wednesday, Scottsbluff Fire was dispatched to an apartment complex with smoke showing on West 19th Street in Scottsbluff. Crews actively searched for the cause and several hours into the incident, fire started showing from underneath and apartments floor from the basement in a void space that was only accessible from a small tunnel in the basement. Crews were able to extinguish the fire and very little property damage occurred. Thirteen residents were displaced for the night. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. In Alliance, the Box Butte County Sheriff's Office arrested Marilyn D. Wilcox in connection to an investigation into sexual assault of a minor. On Wednesday, the Scottsbluff Police Department received a call from the Omaha Police Department requesting assistance in serving for arrest warrants on a suspect. Omaha Police advised they had an active warrant for Benjamin Jordan Peterson, 43. They suspected he was staying at a hotel in Scottsbluff. Officers located the suspect vehicle at a hotel and made contact. Peterson was taken into custody and transported to the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center without incident. The warrants were for sexual assault on a child less than 12 years of age, sexual assault on a child first degree, sexual assault on a child third degree, and incest under 18 years of age. Sometimes it's hard to say it, but we must remind everyone that all suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

God Is Still In Control (5 Fear Fighting Truths) - Elevate Your Day with Andi and Brian Hale

As I wait for my flight I watch the parade of people. Disgruntled teenagers with caps pulled down over their eyes trailing behind determined parents. Bright-eyed couples holding hands with the honeymoon sun still on their faces. A group of grey-headed ladies in pink matching t-shirts laughing and exchanging stories while they sip coffee. I wonder about all of them. Where have they come from? Where are they going? What are their fears? I realize all over again in that moment God knows the answers. He sees every detail of our lives. He’s been with us in every step we’ve ever taken. This reassures me because no human knows what’s ahead. There are certain to be blessings and moments of happiness. There will also be hard days and tears shed. Some parts of our lives will stay much the same and others, like it or not, will inevitably change. We want to know we’re safe. We’re loved. We’re going to be okay. That’s what gives us the courage to pick up our bag and go. I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. – Psalms 121:1-8 Psalm 121:8 says, “The Lord will protect your coming and going both now and forever.” This is mysterious to me because difficult things happen, people get sick and life doesn’t always work out the way I planned. But even if I don’t understand them fully, these words offer hope. Because it means whatever may transpire God is still taking caring of me. Three hundred and sixty thousand people will arrive on this earth today. Some will depart. The other seven billion of us will go about our business—catching flights, rocking babies, showing up for work, and eating birthday cake. And God will watch over it all. Every coming and going. Every beginning and end. Every dream come true and heartbreak. He has done this for all of history. He is doing so today. He will continue to do so every day of your life. This is what’s true about your future, no matter what fear tries to tell you: God will be there. You will be loved. Nothing will be too much for you and Jesus to overcome together. You may not know exactly what’s ahead of you but you can be absolutely certain of Who is with you. You are not a random passenger, nameless and unknown in the crowd of humanity. And the One who travels with you isn’t afraid of your tears, overwhelmed by your struggles or hesitant about entering into your happiness and celebrations. We are beloved children of the God who breathed life into our lungs and who numbers every hair on our heads. So let’s go boldly into the next moment with the holy confidence that all things are possible and, in the end, all will be made right. —- Thank you for joining us for this 5-day plan! For more resources and a free gift of 12 Fear-Fighting, Faith-Building Scripture Cards, go to HolleyGerth.com/YouVersion.