A 26-year-old Chadron man is facing felony Child Abuse Resulting in Death charges following the passing of his 10 month old daughter.
Riley Lenhart was taken into custody Monday following an investigation by the Chadron Police Department.
On Sunday, the girl was found unresponsive when in Lenhart’s care at their home. The girl was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.
An autopsy was conducted Monday and a warrant for Lenhart’s arrest was issued and served. He is being held on a $750,000 bond, with an initial court date likely later this week.
