Photo: Marshall County Sheriff's Office
(Marshalltown, IA) -- A Marshalltown man is facing charges after his father was found severely beaten. Police say 47-year-old Scott Swartz is accused of beating his 78-year old father Saturday, January 7th, sending him to the hospital.
Swartz is charged with Attempted Murder and Domestic Abuse Assault as well as Felon In Possession of a Weapon and Possession of Methamphetamine.
Swartz remains in the Marshall County Jail.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Marshalltown Police Department at 641.754.5725. The Marshalltown Police Department was assisted during this incident by the Marshalltown Fire Department, Unity Point Ambulance Service and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.