Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports Deputies were advised by the Cass County, Nebraska Sheriff’s Office, that 49-year old Scott James McCart, of Thurman, was arrested Tuesday (Aug.11), on an active Fremont County warrant.

McCart

McCart was previously arrested in connection with a domestic dispute that occurred at his residence in Thurman on Feb. 29th, 2020. At that time, McCart was arrested for Domestic Abuse while displaying a weapon, Obstructing 911 Communications, and Child Endangerment. McCart was released March 2nd, after posting $5,000 cash/surety bond.

Upon further investigation McCart was subsequently charged with Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, Child Endangerment with Bodily Injury and Assault while Displaying a Dangerous Weapon. A warrant was issued for McCart’s arrest in early March of 2020, but he was not located by law enforcement until August of 2020.

It is alleged that during a domestic dispute, McCart struck a child with his fist, causing injury and then pointed a firearm at the child. McCart is currently being held on $17,000 cash/surety bond.