Bates County News

Monday, May 4, 2026

Child Molestation Suspect Taken Into Custody in Nevada

On Thursday, April 30th, 2026 at 8:34 p.m. the Nevada Police Department was able to make contact with Jason Gayman in Nevada and take him into custody with out incident.

 Gayman has been a suspect and under investigation for suspected child molestation. After the Vernon County Sheriff's Office received information about Gayman, they were able to obtain enough probable cause and forward it to the Prosecuting Attorney. A warrant was issued and he was taken into custody. Gayman faces the following charge.

Jason Gayman

26VE-CR00263

Child Molestation- 2nd Degree- Child less than 12 years old

Bond $25,000.00 Cash only

 Sheriff Buehler says " I remain committed to assisting and working with all agencies to protect and serve our county and especially the children of this County. The ability to work with all agencies gives us the end result to get the bad guys off the street."

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.



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