RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Washoe County jury has convicted a man of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl.

41-year-old Javier Castellanos-Bacilio was found guilty of three counts of lewdness with a child under the age of 14, and one count of sexual assault against a child under 14.

In September of 2023, the victim disclosed to a school counselor that Bacilio sexually abused her once during the previous school year, and three times over a recent weekend.

“This conviction marks an important step toward justice for a courageous young survivor,” said DA Chris Hicks. “We commend her strength in coming forward and the thorough work of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. The presence of facility dog Kace highlights the care taken to support the victim through a difficult process. As sentencing appro

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