Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1400010
Date Issued: Feb 07, 2014 - 4:32pm

Sheriff's detectives arrest Sparks man on multiple charges of Statutory Seduction

CASE #: WC13-4000
WHEN: Arrested on February 7, 2014, crimes occurred between April 1 and May 31, 2010
VICTIM/S: One female victim under the age of 16
SUSPECTS: Michael Arthur Parrish, age 23, of Sparks (photo below)
CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division arrested Michael Arthur Parrish, age 23, of Sparks today on five charges of Statutory Sexual Seduction and one charge of Open and Gross Lewdness.

These incidents took place between April 1, 2010 and May 31, 2010 and involved a single female victim under the age of 16 who was known to Parrish.

This is an ongoing investigation and Detectives believe there may be additional victims. Detectives say Parrish has used several aliases including, "Michael Stacey" and "Ryan Last."

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.

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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.

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