News Staff A youth camp counselor is facing felony charges for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with two teenage boys. KOLO 8 reports 25-year-old Daryan Benka was arrested by Douglas County sheriff’s deputies and booked on two separate crimes of sexual conduct with children under the care, custody, control of supervision of the camp.
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned as school resource officers at Incline High School launched an investigation into suspected child exploitation based on information provided by school administrators. Thursday, they arrested 20-year-old Jake Emami for solicitation of a child for prostitution, child abuse for sexual exploitation, and statutory sexual seduction by a person under age … Read more
Washoe County School Board Trustee Jeff Church has called for an investigation after he says board leaders falsely accused him of sexually harassing two district employees. Rapid City Journal reports he was called to a meeting back in September where he was accused of sexually harassing two female district employees after the Aug. 8 school … Read more
A Washoe County High School teacher is facing more sex abuse charges after investigators say another victim came forward. News 4 reports Ryley Coker was a Hug High teacher in September when he was arrested and charged with “solicitation of a child for prostitution and abuse of a child involving sexual exploitation.” He was also … Read more
Thousands of Washoe County School District elementary and middle school students will soon qualify for a bus ride following the hiring of more than a dozen new drivers. According to the Reno Gazette Journal, starting in 2024, students will qualify for transportation if they live a mile or more from their elementary school and 2 … Read more
Dr. Kristen McNeill will serve as interim-superintendent of the Washoe County School District for the third time, after the WCSD Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to appoint her, reports News 4 . This comes after Dr. Susan Enfield unexpectedly announced her resignation last month after serving just one school year. Dr. McNeill was the WCSD … Read more
A two car crash on Plumb Lane sent three people to the hospital Wednesday morning. KOLO 8 reports it happened in the 1500 block of W. Plumb Lane. When crews arrived, they found a car that was turned upside down and on fire. Everyone who was in the car is reported to have gotten out. … Read more
Threats made to Carson High School on Monday night were unsubstantiated, police say. News 4 reports the Carson City Sheriff’s Office began receiving the first of numerous information tips from social media platforms of a violence threat to Carson High School around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The Reno City Council on Wednesday is expected to debate whether to impose a new monthly fee on property owners to fund capital improvement projects to deal with stormwater. News 4 reports staff are recommending the council approve a $9.80 per month per residential unit fee that would start in January 2025. The fee for … Read more
Sparks Police have identified the four people who were arrested during a recent retail theft sting. KOLO 8 reports 33-year-old Jonathan Still was arrested for petit larceny, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and an outstanding warrant. 63-year-old Keith Dowd and 19-year-old Maliya Boykins were arrested for petit larceny, and 20-year-old Derik … Read more