Police: Washington County sexually assaulted Vermont youth

A Washington County man is accused of sexually assaulting a youth.

Vermont State Police began an investigation into an alleged incident that occurred on June 29. Jason Purdy, 50, of Granville, is accused of having nonconsensual sexual contact with a juvenile victim in Salisbury.

Purdy turned himself in on Dec. 18, police said. He was charged with sexual assault and issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court on Jan. 27.