Belle Fourche man pleads not guilty to kidnapping ex-girlfriend

BELLE FOURCHE (AP) — A 32-year-old Belle Fourche man has pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and assaulting his ex-girlfriend.

According to media reports, Steven Allen McKean pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree kidnapping, aggravated assault, simple assault, first-degree burglary and intentional damage to property during a Thursday arraignment.

According to an affidavit filed in the case, McKean allegedly entered the home of his ex-girlfriend without her permission and threatened to kill her if she didn't leave with him. McKean reportedly took the woman to Orman Dam before returning to her home, where he was arrested.

McKean is being held at Meade County Jail. His bond is set at $25,000. The next hearing in the case is set for July 12.

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