Sidney man arraigned, pleads guilty to child abuse

A 26-year-old Sidney man pleaded guilty to a charge of child abuse – a class IIIA felony – on Monday.

Devon Holder, 26, who was arrested in late March, initially faced an additional charge of attempted possession of child pornography. Through a plea deal, that was dismissed in exchange for a guilty plea to the child abuse charge.

Holder's case was first called in Cheyenne County Court on Monday morning; however, he waived the preliminary hearing. His case was then sent to Cheyenne County District Court.

The accused made his guilty plea during an arraignment in front of District Court Judge Der...