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- Washoe County Sheriff's Detectives arrest Reno man on charges of Sexual Assault with a Child
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1500018 |
| Date Issued: | Feb 05, 2015 - 2:51pm |
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Washoe County Sheriff's Detectives arrest Reno man on charges of Sexual Assault with a Child |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives arrested Gerhart Maijala, age 80 of Reno, on two counts of Sexual Assault against a Child Under 14 and two counts of Lewdness with a Child Under 14.
The incidents took place between August and October of 2014 at an undisclosed residence in Washoe County and involved a single female victim who was known to the suspect.
Maijala is currently being held in the Washoe County Detention Facility without bail.
This is 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.
Photo: Gerhart Maijala
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.