Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #:	1300127
Date Issued:	Dec 19, 2013 - 10:05am
Sheriff's Detectives Make Arrest for Sexual Assault and Lewdness with a Child under the Age of 14
CASE #:	WC13-7395
WHEN:	Arrested on December 15, 2013
WHERE:	Crimes occurred in an undisclosed residence in Washoe County
SUSPECTS:	John R. Strong
CONTACT:	Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517

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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division arrested John R. Strong, age 63, of Reno on Sunday, December 15, 2013 on four counts of Sexual Assault on a Child Under 14 and four counts of Lewdness with a Child Under 14.

These incidents involved a single female victim who was known to the suspect. The incidents occurred over the past eight years at an undisclosed residence in Washoe County.

This is still an ongoing investigation and 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.