Witness tampering added to charges against Erks Daily Sun staff reports Aug 7, 2026 Aug 7, 2026 Updated Aug 21, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A charge of witness tampering has been added to the charges against Timothy Erks, who is accused in the June 2025 death of a 5-year-old boy. kAmtC<D[ ba[ @7 {:36CEJ 925 366? 492C865 :? v286 r@F?EJ s:DEC:4E r@FCE H:E9 :?E6?E:@?2= 49:=5 23FD6 C6DF=E:?8 :? 562E9[ :?E6?E:@?2= 49:=5 23FD6 C6DF=E:?8 :? D6C:@FD 3@5:=J :?;FCJ[ :?E6?E:@?2= 49:=5 23FD6 ?@E C6DF=E:?8 :? D6C:@FD 3@5:=J :?;FCJ 2?5 72=D6 :>AC:D@?>6?E DE6>>:?8 7C@> E96 562E9 @7 u6=:I #6J?2]k^AmkAm!C@D64FE@CD C6BF6DE65 255:?8 H:E?6DD E2>A6C:?8 2E 9:D 2CC2:8?>6?E :? yF=J] x? E96:C C6BF6DE[ E96J D2:5 tC<D EC:65 :? |2C49 E@ :?5F46 2 H:E?6DD @C :?7@C>2?E :? E96 42D6 E@ E6DE:7J 72=D6=Jj H:E99@=5 E6DE:>@?J[ :?7@C>2E:@? @C :E6>Dj 6=F56 =682= 677@CED E@ @3E2:? E9@D6 E6DE:>@?:6D[ :?7@C>2E:@? @C :E6>Dj @C 2G@:5 2?J AC@4665:?8D @C :?G6DE:82E:@?D E@ H9:49 E96J 925 366? =682==J DF>>@?65] k^Am People are also reading… Former Husker brings ‘dream big’ mentality to Pender volleyball Omaha priest John Pietramale remains hospitalized after weekend accident Noah Wyle named People's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive Nebraska troopers shoot, kill homicide suspect after pursuit near David City Go Find It! Nebraska OPPD president resigns from utility for 'wonderful opportunity' Nebraska moves up the latest USA TODAY Sports football 1-138 re-rank No tricks, no treats: Halloween party at Denton castle called off Which school has the best mascot? Vote for your favorite Nebraska quarterback commit Trae Taylor struggles in loss How to watch Nebraska basketball vs. Kansas State: Time, TV channel Railyard security guard charged after alleged assault following Nebraska-Oregon game Former Nebraska football coach leads UCF over No. 2 BYU Man dies after being struck by two vehicles near Fremont College football Fraud Alert: BYU guilty, but what about Indiana, UCLA? kAmx? 2 4@FCE 5@4F>6?E :DDF65 uC:52J[ v286 r@F?EJ s:DEC:4E yF586 #:4< $49C6:?6C 28C665[ DE2E:?8 E92E E96 DE2E6 925 AC6D6?E65 6?@F89 6G:56?46 2?5 E92E E96C6 H2D AC@323=6 42FD6 E92E H:E?6DD E2>A6C:?8 925 @44FCC65] k^AmkAmp== @7 E96 492C86D 2C6 76=@?:6D] x7 7@F?5 8F:=EJ @7 E96 :?E6?E:@?2= 49:=5 23FD6 C6DF=E:?8 :? 562E9 492C86[ tC<D H@F=5 7246 2 D6?E6?46 @7 a_ J62CD E@ =:76 :? AC:D@?] k^AmkAmtC<D 92D 2 EC:2= 52E6 @7 ~4E] ae[ H:E9 2 AC6=:>:?2CJ 962C:?8 D4965F=65 7@C $6AE] ag] w6’D 36:?8 96=5 @? 2 S`_ >:==:@?[ `_T 3@?5[ H:E9 S` >:==:@? C6BF:C65 E@ D64FC6 9:D C6=62D6]k^Am kAmw62E96C !6E6CD@? @7 {:36CEJ[ u6=:IVD >@E96C[ 7246D 76=@?J 492C86D @7 4@>>:EE:?8 :?E6?E:@?2= 49:=5 23FD6 C6DF=E:?8 :? 562E9 2?5 :?E6?E:@?2= 49:=5 23FD6 42FD:?8 :?;FCJ] $96 2=D@ 7246D EH@ >:D56>62?@C 492C86D @7 72:=:?8 E@ C6A@CE 49:=5 23FD6 2?5 @?6 @7 4@>>:EE:?8 49:=5 23FD6 ?68=:86?E=J H:E9@FE :?;FCJ]k^Am kAm!6E6CD@? 92D 2 AC6EC:2= 962C:?8 D4965F=65 7@C pF8] `h]k^Am 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story State asks to add witness tampering charge against Erks in child abuse death case Timothy Erks pleaded not guilty to five felony charges, including intentional child abuse resulting in death, which is punishable by 20 years … Trial date set for Erks in child abuse death case Erks, 31, of Liberty will have an October trial date for charges stemming from the death of Felix Reyna in June 2025. Hearing continued for Liberty mom charged in son's death With defendant Heather Peterson in court Wednesday for the hearing, defense attorney Lee Timan told District Court Judge Rick Schreiner they w… Charges amended against Liberty man, woman in child abuse death cases Timothy Erks and Heather Peterson had some of their charges amended in their cases related to the death of 5-year-old Felix Reyna, Peterson's … Another judge to preside over hearing in Erks' case In a order issued Thursday afternoon, Gage County District Court Judge Rick Schreiner said that another judge would hear an evidentiary hearin… Judge overrules Erks' effort to remove witness tampering charge Judge Julie D. Smith said the evidence supported probable cause that Timothy Erks tried to commit witness tampering related to charges against… Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video North Star advances to state volleyball tournament for 3rd consecutive season Highlights: Lincoln Southwest volleyball wins district title, advances to state Highlights: Lincoln Southwest volleyball wins district title, advances to state Eppley Airfield set to open new gates during renovations Eppley Airfield set to open new gates during renovations Lincoln Christian volleyball celebrates subdistrict championship at Bishop Neumann Lincoln Christian volleyball celebrates subdistrict championship at Bishop Neumann
State asks to add witness tampering charge against Erks in child abuse death case Timothy Erks pleaded not guilty to five felony charges, including intentional child abuse resulting in death, which is punishable by 20 years …
Trial date set for Erks in child abuse death case Erks, 31, of Liberty will have an October trial date for charges stemming from the death of Felix Reyna in June 2025.Â
Hearing continued for Liberty mom charged in son's death With defendant Heather Peterson in court Wednesday for the hearing, defense attorney Lee Timan told District Court Judge Rick Schreiner they w…
Charges amended against Liberty man, woman in child abuse death cases Timothy Erks and Heather Peterson had some of their charges amended in their cases related to the death of 5-year-old Felix Reyna, Peterson's …
Another judge to preside over hearing in Erks' case In a order issued Thursday afternoon, Gage County District Court Judge Rick Schreiner said that another judge would hear an evidentiary hearin…
Judge overrules Erks' effort to remove witness tampering charge Judge Julie D. Smith said the evidence supported probable cause that Timothy Erks tried to commit witness tampering related to charges against…
