Man assaulted and left in field in Vernon County

Friday, December 19, 2014

Nevada Daily Mail

The assault of a man in his 70s is being investigating by multiple agencies after the man was found in a field west of Sheldon in Vernon County.

According to a press release from the Vernon County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call Friday evening of a male subject who was found in a field and appeared to have been assaulted.

Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said Wednesday he can't give out any details at this time, but did confirm that the initial investigation by Vernon County deputies has led to the involvement of multiple agencies from other jurisdictions.

The sheriff said other than confirming the assault, he cannot comment on any other details at this time as the investigation is ongoing.

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