The Reno Police Department is releasing new details on a number of street racing arrests from Friday. KOLO 8 reports RPD says they found the illegal street race after a call for service in the area of Energy Way and Reactor Way. 10 adults attempted to flee on foot after police arrived, and nine of … Read more
On October 9th, 2023, convicted sex offender Josh Powell-Simpson was arrested in Reno, Nevada. While on an unrelated call in the area of Mill Street and Lake Street, law enforcement officers recognized Powell-Simpson as possibly being a wanted subject. Powell-Simpson was arrested and transported to the Washoe County jail where he was also charged with … Read more
Friday morning, as part of continued efforts to locate missing 79-year-old Joyce Patrick, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Incident Management Team developed a search map for the area of her last known location and assigned air squadron planes to conduct an aerial search. While conducting an aerial canvas of the area north of Pyramid Lake, … Read more
Reno doctor Samuel Chacon is fighting to have his medical license reinstated after it was suspended over concerns of medical malpractice. News 4 reports Chacon appeared before the state medical board during a meeting on Thursday afternoon to determine if the suspension should be continued or if he should get his license reinstated.
University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval released a statement Friday in response to allegations against a university professor who is accused of misconduct. In a statement, Sandoval said, in part, “I’m aware and understand the concerns there may be regarding these allegations. Unfortunately, given there is ongoing litigation, the University cannot comment directly on … Read more
A man is under arrest, charged with hitting a child who had just gotten off a school bus Thursday afternoon in Reno. Police say 45 year old Mario Martinez was cuffed for DUI, his third offense. No word from authorities on the condition of the child.
Police have deemed a recently deadly shooting in Verdi an act of self defense. News 4 reports deputies responded to a home on the 3200 block Mario Drive at 3 a.m. on Sept. 26 on the report of a shooting. When they got on scene, they 51-year-old James Morais suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The … Read more
The City of Sparks has partnered with the Reno Housing Authority (RHA) to provide $3 million in rental assistance funding for qualifying Sparks residents. News 4 reports Sparks residents struggling to make ends meet can apply for either the Eviction Prevention or the Senior Short-Term Rental Assistance Program.
A man who allegedly engaged in a sexually charged online conversation with an undercover detective is under arrest for child exploitation. According to KOLO 8, 21 year old Dakota Vanzile allegedly asked them to participate in the production of sexually explicit films, which would be posted online for profit and sent numerous unsolicited nude photographs … Read more
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office is looking for a man found guilty of gun crimes earlier this week. KOLO 8 reports 60-year-old Jose Carrillo-Martinez did not appear during his jury trial on Tuesday, prompting police to issue a warrant on Wednesday. Carrilo-Martinez was found guilty of carrying a concealed weapon and being a felon … Read more