NORFOLK, Neb. -- Two people from North Carolina were arrested after an alleged assault in northeast Nebraska.

On Monday afternoon at approximately 4:34 p.m. deputies with the Platte County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Highway 81/Highway 91 junction regarding a 911 call that pinged in that area. The caller was unable to clearly describe their emergency when a second party got on the phone before abruptly hanging up, Platte County Sheriff Ed Wemhoff said.

While deputies were searching the area, dispatch received a second call from the caller, who indicated they had been assaulted and were able to advise their location. Deputies responded to the Midway Motel in Humphrey, where they spoke with the victim.

The initial investigation revealed that the suspects had fled the area in a vehicle. Area agencies were requested to watch for the suspect vehicle. At approximately 5:17 p.m. Monday, the vehicle was observed by a Madison County deputy near Norfolk, who with the assistance of other agencies stopped the suspect vehicle.

The suspects, who were identified as 28-year-old Montereo Adams and 25-year-old Moesha Boyd, both from Charlotte, N.C., were detained and transported back to Platte County for further investigation and interviews.

Both Adams and Boyd were placed under arrest and housed at the Platte County Detention Facility on the charge of third-degree Assault.

Both Adams and Boyd had posted a $1,000 bond and have been released from custody. Their next court appearance has been set for June 29, 2022, at 8:30 AM in Platte County Court.

The Platte County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the Norfolk Police Department, and the Nebraska State Patrol.