The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an incident that occurred at Union Falls on Ovett-Moselle Road on Sunday.

Responding JCSD deputies found a man under the Union Falls bridge who had apparently been assaulted with his hands and feet tightly bound.

The adult male victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Deputies were dispatched just after 4:00pm following a 911 call.

JCSD investigators have been following up on leads in this case and are seeking information from any  individual(s) with knowledge of this incident. Please contact JCSD Investigator Sgt. J.D. Carter at 601-425-3147 or Jones County Crime Stoppers at 601-428-STOP (7867) with pertinent information.