Daniel Dee

Washoe County deputies say they've arrested a man who allegedly broke into a home and then groped the homeowner while sleeping, on Monday night.

Deputies say the incident happened around 9 p.m. on west Huffaker Lane.

Deputies say the homeowner told officers they confronted the suspect, who then ran away. 

Deputies then set up a perimeter, eventually finding the man, 59-year-old Daniel Dee hiding in some nearby bushes on the property.

Dee was booked into the Washoe County Jail where he is being held on the following charges:

*Home Invasion, First Offense – Sexually Motivated

*Residential Burglary, First Offense

*Open/Gross Lewdness, First Offense

*Possess Schedule I or II Controlled Substance Less Than 14 Grams

*Use or Possess Drug Paraphernalia

*Arrest of Probationer for Violation of Condition of Probation

If you have any information that can help authorities, call or text your anonymous tip to Secret Witness at 775-322-4900. 

Refer to case number: WC24-3646.