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Sheriff’s department makes arrest in sexual assault investigation

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WOLCOTT — On December 12, the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department (LCSD) Special Investigation Unit received a report from the Vermont Department of Children and Families regarding an alleged sexual assault involving Michael Mason, age 28, of Wolcott.

A coordinated investigation between LCSD deputies and Department of Children and Families investigators led to the arrest of Mason on charges of one count of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Minor. The victim involved in this case is under the age of 19. Following his arrest, Mason was lodged at the Northeast Correctional Facility and held without bail. On December 15, Mason was be arraigned in Lamoille County Superior Court. he Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department will continue to work closely with partner agencies as the investigation proceeds. No further information will be released at this time.

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