LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Former Nebraska wrestler AJ Ferrari is wanted in Lancaster County on suspicion of assaulting a pregnant woman in May.

An arrest warrant was filed for Ferrari on Thursday. He faces three felony charges which include first-degree false imprisonment and assault by strangling a pregnant woman.

According to an arrest affidavit, a woman from California contacted police in Lincoln on May 8 just after midnight. She told officers her daughter called for help and pointed them to Ferrari’s apartment.

Police arrived at the apartment and knocked on the door. A pregnant woman came out after several minutes of knocking with no answer. Officers said the woman was visibly upset.

She told officers that Ferrari tried taking her phone away after an argument, but she wouldn’t let him take it. The arrest affidavit shows Ferrari then dragged her off a bed by her feet.

Police think Ferrari then got on top of her and strangled her, likely until she was unconscious. The woman told police that she felt as though her throat “collapsed” and that she was “breathing through a straw.”

Once regaining consciousness, police said the woman tried hiding in a closet and contacting her mother on another device. But Ferrari followed her, pushed her onto a bed and sat on her until she apologized, according to the affidavit.

She apologized in order to be released, police said. The woman then tried to leave the apartment, but police said Ferrari dragged her by the arm back inside. She found her phone and contacted her mother, yelling “help!”, prosecutors wrote.

Ferrari grabbed the phone and hung up, according to the affidavit. The woman’s mother tried calling several more times before calling police.

Authorities transported the woman to Bryan West for treatment. Officers said she sustained injuries consistent with strangulation, including bruising around her neck and other abrasions.

Last weekend, Ferrari was arrested in Lincoln County on suspicion of flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving and obstructing the police. He was cited after a trooper chased a Corvette in the North Platte area.

Lincoln County authorities told KOLN that Ferrari is out on bond. His current whereabouts are unclear.

Court records show that the woman has filed for a protection order against Ferrari. A hearing has been set for July 7 to give him an opportunity to show the court why one should not be issued.

Previously, Ferrari was booked in Lancaster County, Nebraska for an outstanding warrant in January of this year, but those charges were dismissed later that week.

Ferrari parted ways with the Huskers in April of this year.

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Renowned outdoor retailer L.L. Bean is officially making its way to North Dakota, bringing its heritage gear and apparel to the Red River Valley.

The Maine-based retail giant has signed a lease to open its first-ever North Dakota location at the West Acres Shopping Center in Fargo. According to mall officials, the new store will take over the approximately 15,000-square-foot space in the Aquarium Court formerly occupied by Forever 21, positioning it right next to Crave restaurant.

Bringing a Taste of Maine to the Midwest

The announcement has already sparked significant excitement from regional retail organizers. West Acres took to Facebook to enthusiastically share the news of the partnership with the community.

“From their iconic Duck Boots and Boat and Tote bags to clothing for men, women, and the whole family, they’re bringing it all to Fargo!” the shopping center posted.

The expansive retail footprint will feature L.L. Bean’s signature array of high-quality apparel, outerwear, and footwear designed to withstand the rugged elements—a fitting match for North Dakota’s notoriously tough winter climate.

A Strategic Multi-Year Launch Timeline

The incoming retail hub represents a major cornerstone addition for the Fargo shopping destination. West Acres Chief Operating Officer Alissa Adams noted that the addition of the iconic brand directly targets the lifestyle and outdoor needs of local and regional shoppers.

Work on the Aquarium Court space is expected to transition over the coming months. Shoppers will have to wait just a little while longer to browse the racks in person, as the store is projected to officially open its doors to the public in 2027, with specific targets aimed toward the first three months of that year.