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- Escaped inmate receives additional charges following Sheriff's Office investigation
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1600016 |
| Date Issued: | Mar 08, 2016 - 2:55pm |
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Escaped inmate receives additional charges following Sheriff's Office investigation |
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| CONTACT: | Deputy Jeff McCaskill Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-328-6370 Cell 775-771-8252 |
A Washoe County Detention Facility inmate now faces additional felony and misdemeanor charges following a Sheriff's Office investigation into his escape from the custody of Reno Police Department detectives on Friday afternoon.
Javier Angel Saldana is accused of stealing a Reno Police Department detective's vehicle at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2016. According to the investigation, Saldana, who was being held on misdemeanor charges at the time, was in the custody of the RPD detective and had access to his vehicle when the theft occurred.
The RPD vehicle was recovered intact later Friday afternoon. Saldana was taken back into custody at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
The Sheriff's Office was asked to conduct a criminal investigation into the actions of Saldana. The investigation determined there was probable cause to additionally charge Saldana with Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, a felony, Escape by a Non-felony Prisoner, a gross misdemeanor, and a misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Property.
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.