Former Corrections Officer Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Inmate

Scottsbluff — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a former Scotts Bluff County corrections officer after an investigation into a reported incident involving an inmate.

On Thursday, investigators arrested Christopher Schlosser, 55, of Scottsbluff, for one count of sexual abuse of an inmate. The arrest occurred at Schlosser’s home. The incident occurred on October 13, 2025. Schlosser resigned his position at the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center shortly thereafter, after being placed on administrative leave, pending investigation.

The incident was reported to the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, which has worked with NSP during the investigation. The Scotts Bluff County Detention Center also assisted in this investigation. Schlosser was lodged at the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center.