Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #:	2000005
Date Issued:	Jan 09, 2020 - 9:54am
Washoe County man arrested on multiple charges of Sexual Assault and Lewdness with a Child
CONTACT:	Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517

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Detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Crimes Against Children unit arrested Patrick Ian Brymer, age 26, of Washoe County on Wednesday on nine counts of Sexual Assault of a Child under 14; seven counts of Lewdness on a Child under 14; two counts of Using a Child to Produce Pornography, one count of Possession of Child Pornography, and one count of Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child under 14.

The charges are related to incidents involving two female victims that occurred from 2017 to 2020 at an undisclosed location in Washoe County. The victims are known to the suspect.

This is an ongoing investigation, anyone who may have information related to this investigation 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.