Sex charges dropped

Charges of attempted rape and first- degree sexual abuse against Garth M. Nelson of Camp Sherman were dropped in Jefferson County for lack of sufficient evidence, according to court records in Madras.

Nelson was arrested October 1 at his home after authorities received an early morning report that a woman was being held there against her will.

Nelson still faces possible prosecution on three charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The county grand jury is expected to hear those charges Thursday, October 19. If the grand jury hands down an indictment, Nelson is to appear for arraignment in circuit court at 1 p.m. October 23.

He was released from jail after posting $2,000 bond on the firearm possession charge.