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Chad Peterson Sentenced for Church Burglaries | Lincoln News
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A 55-year-old man, Chad Peterson, is facing 12 to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to breaking into three churches in North Platte — First Evangelical Lutheran, the Church of Christ, and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. His crimes, targeting sacred spaces, sparked outrage and highlighted the deep offense such acts cause communities. With credit for two days already served, Peterson will begin his sentence at Nebraska State Penitentiary. The swift plea deal spared a lengthy trial but sent a clear message: desecrating places of worship won’t be tolerated. The case is now closed, leaving behind a sobering reminder of justice’s role in protecting communal sanctuaries.
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