The Elko Police Department has released details about an arrest made after a man was found to have allegedly assaulted a minor.
On Sunday, March 16, the Elko Police Department was called to Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital on a report of a possible victim of sexual assault.
Detectives with the Elko Police Department took over the investigation, and found that the juvenile in the hospital had suffered their injuries recently.
Based on an examination, along with statements from the mother and father of the child, a suspect was identified.
After obtaining a search warrant, 50-year old Mauricio Urbano De La Luz was arrested on March 20.
De La Luz has been charged with one count of sexual assault with great bodily injury.
If you'd like to get in contact with the Elko Police Department, you can call them at (775) 777-7310.
