Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #:	1800035
Date Issued:	Mar 28, 2018 - 4:01pm
North Dakota man in custody 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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Paulo Preciado, age 60, of Bismark, North Dakota was taken into the custody of the Washoe County Detention Facility on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, on six counts of Sexual Assault with a Child Under 14, three counts of Sexual Assault with a Child Under 16, two counts of Lewdness with a Child Under 14, and one count of sexual assault following an investigation by Washoe County Sheriff's Office detectives.

The charges are related to incidents that involved one female victim and occurred between 1997 and 2004 at undisclosed locations in Washoe County. The victim was known to the suspect.

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.