Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Nevada Police Conduct Sexual Assault Investigation

Rilynn N Schmidt
Nevada Police have concluded an investigation in regards to a Sexual Assault that was reported on Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Nevada Police investigators conducted several interviews, which included interviews involving a juvenile victim. During the investigation information was developed, indicating that the use of illegal drugs, Violation of Protection order and a Sexual Assault occurred.

Electronic devices have been seized and are being processed by the Cyber Crimes Division.

Officers contacted the Vernon County Prosecuting Attorney, and applied for a search warrant to the Vernon County Associate Court for the electronics.

Officers took the suspect into custody December 6 2016, at a local business within the City of Nevada.

The suspect was identified and charged through the Vernon County Circuit Courts as follows:

Rilynn N Schmidt, age 22 of Nevada Mo.
  • Statutory Rape 2nd C Felony
  • Keeping or Maintaining Public Nuisance C Felony
  • Violation of Child Protection Order A Misd




Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.


For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at 417- 448 – 5100.


To report criminal activities call 911 or us the Tip Hotline 417- 448 - 5117. Any and all information will be kept confidential.


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