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- Sheriff's Office arrests Washoe County man on charges of Sexual Assault and Lewdness with a Child
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1600093 |
| Date Issued: | Nov 03, 2016 - 3:54pm |
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Sheriff's Office arrests Washoe County man on charges of Sexual Assault and Lewdness with a Child |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office arrested Brijesh Patel, age 42, of Washoe County on Thursday, November 3, 2016 on one count of Sexual Assault with a Child under the age of 14 and two counts of Lewdness with a Child under the age of 14.
The charges are related to incidents that occurred on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at an undisclosed residence in Washoe County. The juvenile male victim was known to the suspect.
Patel is being held without bail in the Washoe County Detention Facility.
At this time, there is nothing to indicate that there are additional victims however this is an ongoing investigation. 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.