LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A charter school assistant principal has been arrested on multiple sex crimes charges, and police believe there may be additional victims.
On Monday, 42-year-old Pernell Graham was arrested by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
His charges include:
• 6 counts of sexual assault with a child under 16 years old
• 1 count of sexual assault
• 1 count of first-degree kidnapping
• 1 count of child abuse/neglect, with substantial bodily or mental harm
• 2 counts of a school employee engaging in a sexual act with a pupil
In a statement to Channel 13, detectives said they believe there may be additional victims due to Graham’s involvement with youth.
Anyone who may have been a victim of Graham or has information about this crime is urged to contact the Sexual Assault Detail at 702-828-3421. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385- 5555, or at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
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