Merrill man faces Sexual Assault charge stemming from December incident

Nicholas M. Hebert, 26 of Merrill, was charged August 17 with Felony-1st Degree Sexual Assault-Sexual Contact with person under the age of 13.
According to court records, Hebert was involved in an incident in the Town of Merrill in December of last year, during which he reportedly made unwanted sexual contact with an eleven-year old victim. According to court records, Hebert had attempted other unwanted contact a few months prior.
The incident was reported to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office via the Antigo Police Department on May 30th of this year and was immediately investigated.