Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #:	1300078
Date Issued:	Jul 17, 2013 - 5:31pm
Washoe County Sheriff's Detectives make an arrest for multiple counts of Sexual Assault and Lewdness with a Child Under the Age of 14
CASE #:	WC13-4313
WHEN:	Arrested on Tuesday, July 16, 2013
WHERE:	Crimes occurred at an undisclosed residence in Sun Valley
VICTIM/S:	Two female victims, both under the age of 14
SUSPECTS:	Dempsey, Henry "Hank" William
CONTACT:	Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517

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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division arrested Henry "Hank" Dempsey, age 33, of Sun Valley on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 on four counts of Sexual Assault on a Child Under the Age of 14 and four counts of Lewdness with a Child Under the Age of 14.

These assaults involved two female victims, both known to the suspect, and occurred during the past six months at an undisclosed residence in Sun Valley.

This is still an ongoing investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.