Audits

Richard Lespade – Elko County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In 2022, Deputy Richard Lespade was charged with multiple counts, including sexual assault and battery with intent to commit sexual assault. In August 2022, he was acquitted of two charges, while the jury reached no decision on two other related counts, leading to a mistrial on those charges. As of August 2022, he remained on paid administrative leave pending further decisions.

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