The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Winnemucca man on multiple charges including sexual assault and lewdness against children under sixteen.
Other charges include eluding, and grand larceny of a firearm.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Investigation Division began investigating 28-year-old Brendan Foster, on April 2nd after receiving information that a man had been engaging in sexual activities with girls under the age of 16, after initiating conversations and meet ups with the girls on Snapchat.
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Further investigation revealed that Foster had used Snapchat to later threaten the girls with substantial bodily harm if they reported the sexual offenses and that he had stolen a handgun from a family member. Â
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On April 6th around 12:15 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff's Deputies stopped Foster on a traffic stop related to the investigation.
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Although he initially stopped, he ultimately fled from deputies and a pursuit resulted.
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Foster led deputies into a desert area and abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot. He was found and arrested in West Wendover following a search of the area involving multiple police agencies and other resources.
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The West Wendover Police Department made the arrest.
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Foster has been charged with Sexual Assault Against Child Under Sixteen, Lewdness with a Child Under Sixteen (By Person Over 18 Years Old), Stop required upon signal of Peace Officer (Eluding), and Grand Larceny of a firearm with a bail of $260,000.
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This investigation is still ongoing and no further details are being released at this time. Â
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The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information related to this incident or any related activities to contact them directly at (775) 623-6419.  Any information provided will be kept confidential.
