Bail at $100,000 for sexual assault

A 48-year-old Gardnerville Ranchos man was arrested Sunday and held on $100,000 bail, charged with sexual assault.

Charles Eugene Nielsen was arrested after Douglas County sheriff's deputies were called to his home shortly before 3 a.m.

He was accused of improperly touching the victim.

Kris Brown was appointed to represent Nielsen who is set for a hearing Wednesday in East Fork Justice Court.