(Lincoln, Neb.) – Authorities have been notified about an inmate that is missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln. John Nereson did not show up for his work assignment Thursday morning. Instead, surveillance video at the facility showed him walking toward a nearby bus stop.

Nereson began his sentence on February 18, 2020, when he was sentenced to 8 to 12 years on multiple charges out of Scotts Bluff County. The charges include assault on an officer using a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, fifth offense driving under the influence and driving while on a revoked license.

He has a tentative release date of June 26, 2025, and a parole eligibility date of June 26, 2023.    

Nereson is a 45-year old white man, 5’ 7”, 205 lbs., with gray hair and brown eyes.  Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is asked to contact local authorities or the Nebraska State Patrol.