Norfolk man sentenced to six years for sexually assaulting a child

The conviction stems from a Stanton County investigation. Pena-Urritia also faces sex offense charges in two other Nebraska counties

July 6, 2026Updated: July 6, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Norfolk man sentenced to six years for sexually assaulting a child

Henry Pena-Urrutia, 51Stanton County Sheriff's Office

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