Another Suspected Reno Rioter Arrested

After three arrests of accused looters and vandals, Reno Police made a fourth arrest Wednesday. Wesley Compton was arrested for theft and felony destruction of property. He allegedly threw ricks at police officers during the riots of May 30th. Another suspect is still being sought.MORE

Right-Wing Extremists Arrested During Vegas Protests

Three men with ties to anti government right-wing extremists have been arrested on terrorism charges in what investigators believe was a conspiracy to spark violence during recent protests in Las Vegas.  Prosecutors say the Nevada men face conspiracy charges stemming from a plan that began in conjunction with “Re-open Nevada” protests. They say the men…MORE

Public Comment Focused on Policing at The Reno City Council Meeting

The street protests were about the death of George Floyd, but Reno Police and Sparks Police found themselves on the wrong side of public comment at the Reno City Council Meeting. Speakers called for independent review boards to look into the use of force. Some speakers urged the council to direct funds away from police,…MORE

Suspected Las Vegas Shooter Arrested, Officer in Critical Condition

An officer was shot in Las Vegas during rioting Monday night near the Circus Circus on Las Vegas Blvd. Witnesses say shortly before midnight the officer was assisting with a group of rioters who were throwing rocks and bottles at officers. A gunshot was fired from across the street and struck Metro Officer Shay Mikalonis.…MORE

Local Youth Coach Arrested on Lewdness Charges

Detectives with the Sparks Police Department have arrested a local youth sports coach on multiple lewdness counts. On May 21st, 2020 Sparks Detectives arrested Robert Trevino for multiple counts of lewdness with a child under 14. Trevino has coached multiple youth sports teams in the area. In November 2019, Sparks Police began investigating reports of…MORE

Reno Police Investigating Shooting at 2nd & Ralston

Reno Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that was reported around 12:30pm.  Officers responded to the area of Ralston and 2nd Streets. Two people were taken to a local hospital with non life threatening gun shot wounds. Reno Police say they are looking for a man and a woman seen leaving the scene. Apparently the…MORE

Historic Flag Stolen From Reno City Hall Returned

The historic flag from the USS Reno has been recovered. The flag had been missing since Saturday, when rioters broke into City Hall and smashed the display case that housed the flag, and a model replica of the USS Reno. City officials say it looks like the flag was taken to protect it and was…MORE

Three Suspected Rioters Arrested by Reno Police

Three suspected rioters are being charged with throwing rocks at the Reno police station and parked police cars, tagging the station with anti-police graffiti, and removing and burning the American flag on Saturday. A group of rioters also forced their way into Reno City Hall and set fires and looted. The Northern Nevada Regional Intelligence…MORE