Deputies with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, late Wednesday night, responded to a reported assault in progress, in Hamburg. Authorities said Thursday, that upon their arrival, the victim advised that 25-year old Christian Hoefling, of Nebraska City, Nebraska, who had been staying at the residence, assaulted him, threatened him with a knife, and then left the scene prior to law enforcement arrival. Hoefling was located walking in Hamburg and taken into custody without incident.

Christian Hoefling (Photo courtesy Fremont County S/O

He was charged with Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon, and Theft 5th. Hoefling was being held at the Fremont County Jail on $2,000 cash bond.