$500,000 Bail Set for Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Elderly Waterville Woman

Mark Halle, 32 of Waterville is accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman in Waterville earlier this month. Today (Feb. 17) the judge, in his case, set bail at $500,000. The state had requested that he be held without bail. The bail has a condition that Halle does not contact the victim or be near her residence.

Halle allegedly broke into the home of the 73-year old and beat her and sexually assaulted her. All at gunpoint. He is facing charges, including gross sexual assault.

The accused will be back in court in May.