UPDATE - MARCH 7:

A Sparks man found guilty of battery by strangulation received a sentence of up to 48 months in prison, but he must serve at least 19 months.

ORIGINAL STORY - JANUARY 16: 

A jury has convicted a Sparks man of strangling another man, after a two-day trial. 

The Washoe County District Attorney's Office says Brock Rogers attacked a man at Deer Park in June 2024. The jury convicted him of battery by strangulation.

The DA's office says while the victim was on hold with police, he started recording as Rogers got closer and tried to hit him again. Prosecutors say the victim ducked, and Rogers wrapped his arms around the victim's neck, but as the victim tried to escape, Rogers bit him twice on the back. The DA's office says Rogers then then applied more pressure to the victim’s neck to the point he was not able to breathe and was close to losing consciousness. Eventually, prosecutors say Rogers released the victim and left the park.

Sentencing is set for March 6th.

(Washoe County District Attorney's Office contributed to this report.)