Grand Island man waives preliminary hearing in child sex assault case

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- A Grand Island man will be in district court next month for his arraignment on a child sexual assault charge.

According to court documents, 19-year-old Ryan Beck waived his preliminary hearing in Hall County Court on Wednesday, with a judge then moving the case to district court for an August 15 arraignment.

Grand Island Police officers said they found Beck driving with an 11-year-old passenger in the area of Ashley Park at approximately 11:30 p.m. on June 27.

Officers said the girl then told them that Beck had made sexual contact with her.