Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1400126
Date Issued: Nov 25, 2014 - 12:58pm

Sheriff's Office Detectives arrest Sparks man on charges of sexual assault with a minor

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 Kenneth Robert Montano, age 66, of Sparks on Monday, November 24, 2014 on eight counts of Sexual Assault Against a Child Under the Age of 14 and one count of Lewdness with a Child Under the Age of 14.

The charges are related to incidents involving one female victim who was known to the suspect. Investigators believe the incidents occurred within the past five years at undisclosed locations in Washoe County.

This is an ongoing investigation and Detectives believe that it is possible there are additional victims. 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.

Photo: Montano, Kenneth Robert

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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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