Sparks is looking for a fire chief, just days after they hired one. Mark Lawson was named chief at the end of last month, but is now out. The city learned that serious criminal charges are pending against Mark Lawson. City Manager Neil Krutz released a video to Sparks Fire Department Employees Monday. No word…… MORE
Sparks Police Leading Investigation Into Officer-Involved Shooting in Reno
The investigation continues into an officer involved shooting Sunday outside of the Silver Legacy in Reno. The suspect, who police say was armed with a knife, is in the hospital. His condition has not been released. The original call to Reno Police came in around 6 a.m. and was about a man who may be…… MORE
UPDATE: Missing Woman Found Safe
UPDATE: 13:48 Fri 25 Nov 2022 The Reno Police Department has advised that the subject of a missing person search has been found. 56-year-old Sandra Hendrix was last seen late on Wed Nov 23rd, but has since been located and is safe. The Reno Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing…… MORE
Reward Offered in Theft of Statues From Rancho San Rafael Park
Secret Witness is offering a $750 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects responsible for stealing two sheep statues from Rancho San Rafael Park. The theft occurred on November 1st. The fiber glass sheep models are valued at approximately $2,000. SecretWitness.com… MORE
One Person Hit by Train Near Downtown Reno
Reno Police are investigating after someone was hit and killed by a train early Thursday morning near downtown. It happened around 5:15 a.m. near East Commercial Row and Sutro Street. When police arrived on scene, they found the unidentified person dead. Their name has not been released.… MORE
Spark Police Investigating Thanksgiving Burglary
The Sparks Police Department is searching for a burglary suspect. At approximately 7:00 a.m. yesterday, Sparks Police responded to the 500 block of Howard Drive on a report of a residential burglary. Police say the victim was sleeping when the suspect entered the apartment. The suspect fled when the victim confronted them, no one was…… MORE
Woman Killed in Reno Shooting Identified
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the woman who was killed on Offenhauser Drive Sunday morning. 31-year-old Priscilla Garibay, of Reno, was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Renown Regional Medical Center. The manner of death was homicide. The cause of death was a gunshot wound of the chest. 27-year-old Fabian Zeragoza-Martinez…… MORE
Nevada Supreme Court and Secretary of State Certify The Election Results
Nevada’s Supreme Court justices and the secretary of state formally certified the results of the 2022 general election on Tuesday. Overall turnout was 55% of Nevada’s 1.8 million active registered voters. 51% of the ballots were cast by mail and 49% in-person during either early voting or on Election Day.… MORE
Nevada State Police Investigating Fatal Crash Near Fallon
One person was killed after being hit by a car near Fallon last night. Nevada State Police say the crash happened on U.S. 50 near Roberson Road around 6:15. A preliminary investigation says a pickup truck struck a pedestrian who was walking in the number two travel lane on U.S. 50. Their name has not…… MORE
One Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting in South Reno
A local man is behind bars after a woman was found shot to death in south Reno Sunday morning. Around 5:15 a.m., officers responded to a report of an injured woman in the 8000 block of Offenhauser Dr. The victim was transported to Renown Medical Center where she was pronounced dead as a result of…… MORE
