Traffic stop leads to drug charges

Sparks police stopped a man for an expired registration over the weekend, and ended up arresting the man on numerous drug charges. Kevin Resendiz was allegedly found to be in possession of marijuana, more than $4000 in cash, large amounts of cocaine, and several guns. He was booked on drug charges and for having an … Read more

Governor wants audit of schools

Governor Joe Lombardo has ordered an audit of the state’s public schools. He signed an Executive Order, which directs the Division of Internal Audits to review the state’s 17 public school districts and the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority.

Traffic stop leads to arrest on multiple charges

Police arrested a 30-year-old man on multiple charges after a traffic stop as part of a domestic disturbance investigation. KOLO says Sparks police found two guns and other illegal contraband. Richard Cortell Blackman IV has felony convictions for attempted murder and robbery. He’s now facing charges including two counts of illegally possessing a gun, being … Read more

Authorities looking for information in February 2022 murder

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are putting out another call for anyone who may have information regarding the February 2022 homicide of Anna Scott of Reno. On February 3, 2022, the body of Scott, 23, was located inside a burned vehicle on southbound I-580. The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Scott’s cause … Read more

Three people displaced from fires

Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out at a multi-unit housing building in Reno, on Orange Lane. 2 News says the call came in about a fire coming from one apartment on the lower level of the building, and the fire spread to the balcony of an upper apartment. The one person in the … Read more

Fire destroys U-Haul vans

The Reno Fire Department reported, fire destroyed four U-Haul box vans parked in a lot last night. KOLO says the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Man arrested after alleged shooting

A man who allegedly barricaded himself into his Fernley home after shooting a firearm in the street multiple times has been taken into custody. The Sheriff’s office says it took about five hours to take the man into custody. Authorities say a preliminary investigation shows the man was experiencing mental health issues. A shelter-in-place had … Read more

Douglas County welcomes new K-9 officer

Thanks to the generous donation of a philanthropic Douglas County family, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) welcomed a new K-9 officer, Bubba, to the team on Tuesday. Sheriff Daniel Coverley-along with donors Scott and Laure Slothower and members of the Sheriff’s Advisory Committee-attended a welcoming ceremony for Bubba at the DCSO Building in Minden. … Read more