Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Office of Public Information
400 S. Martin L. King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106
Office: 702-828-4082
Sheriff Kevin McMahill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On July 21, 2025, LVMPD was contacted regarding a nine-year-old juvenile who had been inappropriately touched by a family friend who was later identified as 74-year-old Thomas Dodd. Due to the details provided, LVMPD Sexual Assault Detectives took over the investigation.
Detectives learned that Dodd met the victim and family through a local church. On July 9, 2025, Dodd invited the victim over to his house to watch movies. While watching the movie he inappropriately touched the victim and had the victim touch his genitals.
At this time, detectives believe that Dodd may have additional victims. Anyone who believes they may be a victim of Dodd or has information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Sexual Assault & Abuse Section at 702-828-3421, or by email at SAHotlineTips@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
Dodd was arrested on July 24, 2025, and booked into the Clark County Detention Center for Lewdness with a Child Less than 14 years old (4 counts).
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