WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — A Waynesboro man is in custody after allegedly trying to sexually assault a juvenile two months ago.

On October 16th, Captain Benjamin Lemons says the Waynesboro Police Department began an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a 7-year-old victim in the 300-block of North Commerce Avenue. 

As a result, Gary Royer Junior was arrested five days later on a felony charge of Attempted Aggravated Sexual Battery.

The 58-year-old Royer is being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail and is scheduled to appear in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on December 7th.