A 25-year-old Reno man was found guilty of three felony counts of lewdness with a child under the age of 14, Lyon County Assistant District Attorney Stephen Rye said.
The four-day trial in the Third Judicial District Court in Yerington concluded with the verdict on Friday, June 21. The case was prosecuted by Rye and Damian Sinnott, deputy district attorney for Lyon County.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Fernley Patrol Division and Detective Division, made the arrest and handled the investigation in the case. The crimes occurred in July 2012.
“This case is an example of how the District Attorney and his staff take crimes against children seriously, and those who physically or sexually abuse children will be prosecuted vigorously,” said Rye.
Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 19, 2013 at the District Court in Yerington.