A woman has been arrested in connection with a fire that started late last night (SUN) at a vacant home on Kohlepp Avenue & Plumas Street. When firefighters arrived, they found the vacant home on fire, threatening nearby houses. They also say they found a person running in and out of the house, and got…… MORE
Murder Arrest After House Fire in Fernley
Crews responding to a home fire found the body of a dead woman Saturday morning in Fernley. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38-year-old Roger Lee Borud, the woman’s boyfriend, on charges of open murder, first degree arson, burglary, home invasion and probation violation on Sunday. The fire in the bedroom of the home was…… MORE
Two Men Arrested in Casino Robbery in Minden
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects in the robbery of a Minden casino. One of the suspects allegedly shot a deputy’s patrol vehicle. Both 43-year-old Andrew Toomey and 33-year-old Chase Henderson were arrested on a charge of robbery with a deadly weapon. Henderson is also charged with attempted murder and battery on a…… MORE
Wildfire in Palomino Valley Burns Two Acres
Fire crews with the Bureau of Land Management and Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue put out a two acre wildfire in Palomino Valley Sunday. There was no damage to structures and there were no injuries. According to Truckee Meadows Fire, dry and hot conditions have increased the risk of wildfires. They’re again reminding people to…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Hit & Run on Peckham Lane
Reno Police are searching for a hit & run driver after a motorcyclist was injured on Peckham Lane Near Kietzke. The crash happened around 9pm Thursday night, and the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with injuries described as non-life threatening. Police have not released a description of the vehicle.… MORE
Washoe County Man Found Guilty of Sexual Assault of a Child
A 40-year-old man faces a Sept. 18 sentencing, after a Washoe District Court jury found him guilty of molesting a child as young as 5 years old. The jury found Brandon Christopher Smith guilty of three counts of sexual assault on a child younger than 14 and one count of lewdness with a child younger…… MORE
Fire Burning at The Carson City Landfill
Crews are on scene of a fire in the Carson City landfill east of Carson City. According to fire officials, the fire is burning in construction debris that is difficult to reach. Carson City’s landfill will be closed Thursday due to the fire. Officials say the fire is not a threat to the surrounding area,…… MORE
Douglas County Opens Cooling Centers
Triple digit temperatures are expected across northern Nevada soon. Due to the anticipated heat wave, Douglas County is advising its residents to be cautious and check up on relatives and neighbors who are heat vulnerable. They are inviting residents to cool off at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center on Waterloo Lane and at…… MORE
Two Men Found Dead in a Motel in Reno Identified
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the two men found dead in a room at Motel 6 on Wells Avenue in Reno on Monday. 35 year old Victor Cervantes, of Sparks, and 24 year old Jesus Perez-Jimenez, of Reno, were pronounced dead on scene. The cause and manner of death for both…… MORE
Reno Man Wanted For Murder Arrested
A Reno man wanted for murder has been arrested after a manhunt. 30 year old Mark Forcum was arrested around 6 o’clock last night. He faces charges of open murder with a deadly weapon and child abuse-neglect with a deadly weapon. Forcum is suspected of killing his wife, Ashley Forcum, at a home on Tybo…… MORE
