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- Sheriff's Detectives arrest Washoe County man on charges of Sexual Assault and Lewdness with a Child under the Age of 14
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1700016 |
| Date Issued: | Mar 10, 2017 - 10:13am |
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Sheriff's Detectives arrest Washoe County man on charges of Sexual Assault and Lewdness with a Child under the Age of 14 |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives arrested Jim Chen, age 53, of Washoe County this week on one count of Sexual Assault with a Child Under 14 and multiple counts of Lewdness with a Child Under 14.
The charges are related to incidents that involved one female victim and occurred between 2000 and 2010 at an undisclosed residence in Washoe County. The victim was known to the suspect.
Chen was arrested on Thursday, March 9, 2017 following a joint investigation by detectives from the Sheriff's Office Crimes Against Children and All Threats All Crimes (ATAC) units. Chen is being held in the Washoe County Detention Facility without bail.
This is an ongoing investigation although Detectives do not believe there are additional victims at this time. Anyone who may have 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.