In an effort to reduce pedestrian accidents, the Reno Police Department conducted a pedestrian safety operation Thursday, targeting both drivers and pedestrians. Police gave 71 citations, arrested six people and gave 68 warnings. They targeted areas that had concentrations of pedestrian-related accidents, including school zones Thursday afternoon and early evening.… MORE
Storey County Sheriff Found to Have Violated The Civil Rights of a Former Deputy
Storey County Sheriff Gerald Antinoro has been found to have violated the civil rights of former sheriff’s deputy Melanie Keener, a former deputy who will receive a quarter of a million dollar settlement, in a case against the sheriff. Keener accused Antinoro of sexual harassment for text messages and explicit conversations between the two on…… MORE
Man Wanted in Three States Arrested in Douglas County
Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies found a disabled motorcycle on State Route 88 near Centerville Lane. They then made contact with the rider, as 29-year-old Jesse Martinez. The motorcyle had been reported stolen in Reno this week. It was also determined Martinez was in possession of stolen property, from a residence in the 1000 block of…… MORE
Fourth Suspect in a Series of Robberies at UNR Arrested
The fourth suspect in a series of robberies in 2018, that targeted five young men near the University of Nevada is in custody. Reno Police say the three adults arrested in the Oct. 6, 2018, robberies are gang members. Five men were targeted near UNR when the suspects beat them, held them at gunpoint and…… MORE
Body Found in Carson City Identified by The Washoe County Coroner
The man whose body was found by a hiker near the Carson Tahoe Hospital Tuesday, has been identified by the Washoe County Coroner as 74 year old James Tickner, of Carson City. Tickner was reporting missing December 3rd, by his roommate. He was last seen November 30, near his home on Pine Lane. The cause…… MORE
Strippers Suing City of Reno for Millions
The strippers put out of work by Reno’s ban on those under 21 at local strip clubs are suing the city. The eight dancers, all over 18 but under 21 say the ban will cost them each $50,000 to $100,000 in lost earnings. The suit argues the city violated the law when it passed the…… MORE
NHP Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Boomtown
The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on westbound I-80 at Boomtown. It happened just before 8:30 last night. Troopers blocked off one lane on westbound I-80 during the investigation. The driver was arrested for suspicion of driving under in the influence. The name of the victim…… MORE
Three Men Sentenced on Drug Trafficking Charges
Three men involved in drug trafficking were sentenced yesterday in Washoe District Court. 25-year-old Tyler Winters, and 25-year-old Lucas Cueller, were sentenced to more than ten years in prison for multiple charges which include trafficking and possession on illegal firearms. 21-year-old Alex Donovan, was only sentenced to five years probation for lack of criminal history…… MORE
Jill Biden Coming to Nevada This Weekend
Friday and Saturday, former “Second Lady” Jill Biden will travel to Nevada to hear from supporters and volunteers and meet with women voters. Friday Mrs. Biden will travel to Reno to tour the Veterans Guest House with Nevada Lt. Governor Kate Marshall. Afterwards, she will attend a Women for Biden community event. Saturday, she’ll head…… MORE
Sparks Police Warning Residents of Dispatch Scam
During the last several weeks the Sparks Police Department has several calls from citizens, advising they had been contacted by Sparks Police Dispatch and informed their family member had been involved in an injury accident. The phone number used to place this phone call appears to be associated to the Sparks Police Dispatch. This is…… MORE
