Arrest follows yearlong investigation, court filings say
The Grand Island Police Department arrested 35-year-old Daniel Ray Contreras of Tucson after an arrest warrant was issued Aug. 10 in Hall County Court, according to a news release posted by the City of Grand Island on Aug. 13. Contreras is charged with a total of 64 felony counts, including human trafficking of a minor, use of an electronic device to commit sexual assault, depiction of sexually explicit conduct and enticement by electronic communication device.
The department said its investigation began in June 2025 and was led by Investigator Cayla Larkins. An affidavit supporting the arrest warrant and three search warrants filed in Hall County Court contain detailed descriptions of alleged sexual activity that police said are not appropriate to publish in full.
"An arrest warrant for Contreras was issued Aug. 10 in Hall County Court," the city release stated.
Charges, alleged timeline and court documents
According to court filings summarized by the Grand Island Police Department, the charges break down as follows:
- 6 counts of felony human trafficking of a minor
- 33 counts of felony use of an electronic device to commit sexual assault
- 3 counts of felony depiction of sexually explicit conduct
- 22 counts of felony enticement by electronic communication device
The filings allege Contreras believed he was communicating with a girl who was 14 years old, then 15. The six human trafficking counts reference specific alleged incidents on June 6, 2025; Nov. 3, 2025; Nov. 4, 2025; March 20, 2026; May 21, 2026; and May 26, 2026. The 33 counts for use of an electronic device to commit sexual assault and the 22 enticement counts are alleged to have occurred from June 2, 2025, continuing through June 9, 2026. The three depiction charges are listed on June 23 and 24, 2025.
| Charge | Number of Counts | Alleged Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Human trafficking of a minor | 6 | June 6, 2025 – May 26, 2026 (specific dates listed) |
| Use of electronic device to commit sexual assault | 33 | June 2, 2025 – June 9, 2026 |
| Depiction of sexually explicit conduct | 3 | June 23–24, 2025 |
| Enticement by electronic communication device | 22 | June 2, 2025 – June 9, 2026 |
Documents filed in Hall County Court
The Grand Island news release and court records list several documents filed Aug. 10 in Hall County Court related to the case:
- An Aug. 10 complaint, 25 pages long, listing the 64 felony charges
- An Aug. 10 affidavit supporting the arrest warrant, 33 pages long
- The Aug. 10 arrest warrant signed by Hall County Judge Bryan McQuay
- At least one July 14 search warrant, also referenced in the filings
The police department said the affidavit and search warrants contain explicit allegations and timeline details that were compiled as part of the investigation. The city release gave the time of its post as 4:54 p.m. Aug. 13.
Local repercussions and next steps
Contreras’ arrest in Grand Island brings an Arizona resident into a Nebraska criminal proceeding. The case will proceed through Hall County Court, where the complaints, affidavit and search warrants have been filed. The Grand Island Police Department led the investigation, and further details will be determined as court proceedings unfold.
At this stage, the charges remain allegations. No convictions have been reported. Authorities have not released additional information about potential victims beyond the ages referenced in the court documents, nor have they publicly discussed whether any other jurisdictions are involved in the investigation.
For Tucson residents, the case underscores how alleged criminal conduct by local residents can involve law enforcement across state lines and raises questions about online enticement and the protection of minors. Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact the Grand Island Police Department, which is the lead agency listed in the public release.
