RPD NEWS RELEASE
On Jan. 13, Reno Police officers were made aware of a sexual assault that occurred by a known suspect.
The suspect befriended the victim while attending a local support group. On the above date the suspect went to the victim’s Reno residence where he asked for admittance. Once inside, they had an intimate encounter until the suspect grew increasingly violent. The suspect immediately left the scene and was later arrested on unrelated charges.
Upon completing the investigation, detectives determined that he was responsible for the earlier crime and the following additional charges were filed.
William, James Vance, 50, was charged with two counts of sexual assault causing substantial bodily harm and battery to commit sexual assault.
The Reno Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying any other victims in similar crimes or anyone having information relating to this crime or the suspect(s) should contact the Reno Police Department at 334-2115, Secret Witness at 322-4900, or www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword – SW.
