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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2010
Sun Valley Man Arrested for Child Abuse
WHEN: June 12, 2010 at approximately 11PM
WHERE: 100 Block of Heritage Drive, Sparks (Sun Valley), Nevada
SUSPECT/S: Craig Jennings, 48, (Bkg #10-10870), Sparks Resident
CHARGES: 1 count of Child Abuse and 1 count of Domestic Battery, Bail $50,000.00.
CONTACT: PIO Deputy J. Armando Avina
911 Parr Blvd Reno, NV 89512
Office 328-6370, Cell 771-8252, After Hours Pager 861-7208
www.washoesheriff.com
Washoe County Deputies responded to a call on Heritage Drive in Sun Valley on a report of a child abuse.
On June 12, 2010 at approximately 11PM, deputies arrived on scene and located the four year old female victim. Deputies observed several visible injuries to the child. The suspect, Craig Jennings, is the father of the victim.
Craig Jennings had fled the scene but was later located at a residence in Sparks, where he was taken into custody.
The victim was examined and treated for her injuries and is in good condition.
Craig Jennings was booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility for Child Abuse and Domestic Battery. His bail was set at $50,000.00.
Public Information Officer: J. Armando Avina |