RENO -- The Washoe County Sheriff's Office reports that three other victims have come forward to report allegations of sexual contact with Carl “Wayne” Smith, a 65-year-old Reno resident.

One of the three female juvenile victims was only 15-year-old at the time she met Smith. 

Last Tuesday, Detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Crimes versus Children Unit arrested Smith after an investigation into allegations made by two juvenile females that Smith had touched them inappropriately. Detectives established that Smith, who was known to the female juvenile victims as “Wayne”, would contact children under the age of 16, without the parents consent or knowledge, in order to engage in sexual activity. Smith allegedly provided trips and gifts for underage girls in exchange for his sexual gratification. Detectives further learned that Smith purported to be the uncle to one of the girls if ever questioned by the other parents as to his identity.

Last Thursday, Sheriff's Detectives charged Smith with three additional counts of Luring a Child as well as three additional counts of Open and Gross Lewdness.  As a result of the other offenses, Smith remains in the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility with a revised bail set at $97,500. 

Sheriff's Detectives believe Smith may have victimized other juvenile females that live in the area. The Sheriff’s Crimes versus Children Unit seeks information on anyone who may have been victimized by Smith. These persons, parents or acquaintances are urged to contact Detective Liles immediately at 775-328-3327.  Victim Advocate services will be made available upon request.

Anyone having information relating to this crime or the suspect(s) should contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office at (775) 328-3320, Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword - SW.