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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2010
Suspect Arrested for Felony Child Abuse
WHERE: 10000 Block of Silver Knolls Blvd. – Reno, Nevada
SUSPECT: Melissa Kay Buschette, 31, Bk #10-13820, Reno Resident
CONTACT: Sergeant Greg Herrera
911 Parr Blvd Reno, NV 89512
Office 328-3332
www.washoesheriff.com
On March 25, 2010, Washoe County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Petral Court in Reno (Cold Springs area) on report of an assault and battery of a 3 year old female with multiple bruises on her body. Deputies learned that the child had suffered the injuries while in the care of her father and his fiancée, who reside on the 10000 block of Silver Knolls Blvd.
Upon the completion of the investigation, the suspect, a 31 year old Reno resident, Melissa Buschette, surrendered to Detectives without incident on Tuesday, July 27th. Buschette was arrested for Felony Child Abuse and her bail was set at $3500.
Detectives are requesting that anyone with additional information contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office at 328-3332 or Secret Witness at 322-4900.
Public Information Officer: J. Armando Avina |