Local Educator Arrested And Accused Of Sex Crimes Against Child

Courtesy of Washoe County Sheriff's Office

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office says a local educator was arrested and accused of sex crimes against a child.

Officials said 73-year-old James "Bob" Stapp of Reno has been investigated by detectives since February.

Stapp is charged with three counts of lewdness with a child under 14 and the victim was known to him.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Washoe County Sheriff's Office at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. You will remain anonymous.