Vehicle assault leads to arrest

On February 26, 2017, Nevada Police Officers were summoned to the 800 Block of South Cedar Street in reference to a disturbance in progress.

Officers arrived in the area and determined through the investigation and use of witnesses that a male subject had used his vehicle to ram several vehicles in the area of that location.

Officers were advised that the suspect had left the scene, but remained in the area and was still operating the vehicle.

Officers located the male subject and took him into custody. The suspect was identified as Dusty A. Cox, age 19, of Nevada

Cox was charged through the Vernon County Circuit Court as follows:

Assault 2nd D Felony
Property Damage E Felony

Mr. Cox is being held on $25,000.00 cash only bond at the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office.