Fenton “Wade” Jones, a registered sex offender, was arrested Saturday night, August 31, by the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) on multiple new sexual offense charges following an investigation triggered by information indicating that Jones was attempting to groom an underage girl.
Jones had been communicating with a 14-year-old girl, allegedly attempting to lure her into a romantic and potentially sexual relationship. He had arranged to meet the girl in Crescent Valley, a plan halted by local authorities.
Deputies arrested Jones while parked at a local business, where he admitted to communicating with the underage girl. Jones is currently at the White Pine County Detention Center.
The charges against him include Luring a Child with the Use of Computer Technology, Attempting to Use or Permit a Minor to Produce Pornography and Possession of Visual Pornography of a Person Under the Age of 16.
Given Jones’s familiarity with the underage girl and his willingness to engage with her despite knowing her age, the ECSO is seeking additional potential victims. Authorities ask anyone who may have had contact with Jones or believes someone they know could be a victim to come forward.
Information can be provided anonymously through the ESCO App or by email at seek@eurekacountynv.gov. The investigation remains ongoing, and those with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office at (775) 237-5330.
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