Gresham Man Sentenced to Probation in Child Abuse, Weapons Case

Charles Overgaard pleaded no contest to charges after deputies found weapons, drugs, and evidence of child neglect in his home.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Charles Overgaard, 55, of Gresham, Nebraska, was sentenced to probation after pleading no contest to charges of child abuse, possession of a controlled substance, and other offenses. The charges stemmed from a March 2025 incident where deputies executed a search warrant at Overgaard's home and found numerous weapons, drugs, and evidence of child neglect involving two young children.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about child welfare and the presence of weapons and drugs in homes with young children. It also raises questions about the criminal justice system's approach to balancing punishment and rehabilitation for offenders in cases involving both child abuse and illegal weapons.

The details

In late March 2025, deputies with the York County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant on Overgaard's Gresham home and found numerous deadly weapons, including five swords, three axes, two machetes, and 13 long-bladed knives. They also discovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Two young children, ages 2 and 4, were removed from the home, with evidence of neglect including a child barricaded in the living room, dirty diapers, bed bug bites, and unsecured cleaning supplies.

  • In late March 2025, deputies executed a search warrant on Overgaard's home.
  • On February 23, 2026, Overgaard was sentenced to probation.

The players

Charles Overgaard

A 55-year-old Gresham, Nebraska resident who was sentenced to probation after pleading no contest to charges of child abuse, possession of a controlled substance, and other offenses.

Corina Black

A 48-year-old Gresham resident who was arrested along with Overgaard during the search of the home.

Nicolas Sendgraff

A 32-year-old Omaha resident who was also arrested during the search of the Gresham home.

York County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that executed the search warrant and made the arrests.

Sgt. Taylor Samek

A sergeant with the York County Sheriff's Office who provided details about the investigation and arrests.

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What they’re saying

“An investigation into the family involved uncovered evidence of child abuse and neglect.”

— Sgt. Taylor Samek, Sergeant, York County Sheriff's Office (justmelaniew.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Overgaard to remain out on probation or order him to serve jail time.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex challenges of balancing rehabilitation and accountability in cases involving both child welfare issues and illegal weapons possession. It underscores the need for comprehensive approaches to address the root causes of such incidents and protect vulnerable children.