Sheriff’s Department Investigating Home Invasion & Severe Beating Of Rural Joy Senior

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department investigating a home invasion in rural Joy that resulted in the severe beating of a senior citizen. The incident was reported Monday afternoon says Sheriff Dave Staley.

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers numbers are 582-3500 or toll free at 800-582-2762. The victim has been identified as 83 year old Fred Rooth.