DEWEESE - A man who authorities say was the subject of a central Nebraska manhunt is now in custody.

Officials with the Clay County Emergency Management say 44-year-old Wesley Blessing is in custody in Hastings under the guard of a deputy.

Officials say he was found near Deweese Thursday afternoon and all law enforcement involved are safe.

Blessing had been previously wanted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office after they say he shot at a deputy near Deweese on Tuesday.

They say there is no threat to the community.

The investigation is ongoing.