Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

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PR #: 1100097
Date Issued: Sep 02, 2011 - 2:34pm

Washoe County Sheriff's Detectives announce arrest of sexual assault suspect

CASE #: WC11-6977
SUSPECTS: Sempier, Joel Ross
CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

Additional media contact: Washoe County Sheriff Detectives, (775) 328-3320

The Washoe County Sheriff's Detectives announced that sexual assault suspect Joel Ross Sempier was arrested this afternoon in Lodi, California.

Sempier, a white male adult, age 25, is accused of sexually assaulting a known acquaintance in her residence during the early morning hours of August 26th, 2011.

Washoe County Sheriff's Office detectives have an arrest warrant charging Joel Sempier with Sexual Assault and Burglary.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Washoe County Sheriff's Detectives at (775) 328-3320.

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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.

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