IMPERIAL, Neb. (April 12, 2025) — A man was arrested Friday night following a reported armed assault in rural Chase County, authorities said.
The Chase County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 9 p.m. on April 11 reporting an ongoing domestic incident involving a firearm. The caller said a man was attempting to force a woman into a gold Jeep Cherokee without license plates at gunpoint.
Chase County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Justin Mueller was the first to arrive on the scene and performed a felony stop on the vehicle as it was attempting to leave. The driver, identified as Christopher Weiss of Imperial, was detained without incident.
Deputies Rob Rusk and Rob Browning arrived shortly afterward and spoke with additional witnesses. The investigation revealed that Weiss had allegedly brandished a firearm, made threats, physically assaulted the female victim, and attempted to force her into his vehicle.
Weiss was arrested and booked into the Chase County Jail on multiple charges, including domestic assault, terroristic threats, use of a firearm to commit a felony, and first-degree false imprisonment.
He is being held on a $500,000 bond, 10% cash, and remains in custody.
The case remains under investigation.