LCSO arrests two on child abuse charges

Two people were arrested Friday by Lyon County Sheriff’s deputies on charges of child abuse/endangerment, according to a news release from LCSO.

Alexander Ciaccio and Kimberly Ciaccio were arrested as part of the investigation at a residence near Mound House, the release said. Both are being charged with two counts of felony child abuse/endangerment. Alexander Ciaccio also is being charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Department of Child and Family Services took custody of two juveniles who were living in the residence.

Alexander Ciaccio and Kimberly Ciaccio

 

On Friday, June 9, LCSO received the report of possible child neglect/endangerment. The reporting party said there was a juvenile in the Mound House area who would wander the neighborhood in a diaper without parental supervision, the release said. The reporting party also said it had once returned the juvenile to the residence once and observed poor living conditions.

Deputies responded to the address but did not make contact. From the exterior, deputies observed trash and feces throughout the interior, the release said. A search warrant was obtained. Upon entry, deputies observed the residence to be extremely dirty and uninhabitable.