Sentencing in Sexual Assault Against a Child Under 14 Case

Defendant Sentenced to Life, Eligible for Parole in 18 Years

A Reno man has been sentenced to life in prison, with the eligibility of parole after 18 years.

The case against Damian Lloyd, age 28 began in October of 2020, when Reno Police Department (RPD) officers responded to a report of an open and gross lewdness on a 10-year-old girl at Renown Hospital. The hospital staff informed RPD that the victim had been admitted due to a mental health crisis.

During the investigation, it was discovered that the child was known to Lloyd, and he had sexually assaulted her multiple times over the course of several months.

Lloyd ultimately pled guilty to one count of Lewdness with a Child Under 14 and Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child Under 14. The Honorable Judge Sigurdson presided over the sentencing and imposed consecutive sentences for the two charges.

At the sentencing, Chief Deputy District Attorney Peg Samples argued that every child should have an innocent and carefree childhood and that Lloyd robbed the victim of theirs. A relative of the victim also provided testimony about the devastating impact of the abuse on the girl and their family.

In conjunction with May as Mental Health Awareness Month, DA Hicks would like to remind everyone that if you or someone you know is in crisis, it is ok to reach out for help. You can call, text, or chat the updated 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24/7/365.