Police are searching for an armed man who robbed two women at a home in Sparks. It happened Monday night May 15th, around 11 p.m. in the 900 block of Ashwood Circle near Baring and Sparks Boulevard. The women, ages 49 and 74, say they answered the door and the man pushed his way inside.…… MORE
Suspect in Traner Pool Vandalism Case Identified by Police
The Reno Police Department says Gonzolo Escobar has been identified as the lead suspect in the March 16th Traner Pool vandalism case. A secret Witness tip helped break the case. A second suspect was sought, but that person was questioned, and RPD says they weren’t involved in the theft. Several felony charges are facing Escobar,…… MORE
Governor Brian Sandoval Signs High School CPR Bill
Governor Brian Sandoval has signed Assembly Bill 85 . It requires all Nevada students to receive instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of an a defibrillator before graduating from high school. The American Heart Association says sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death, with nearly 326,200 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year in…… MORE
Bill That Would Allow Victims to Break a Rental Lease Passes Unanimously
The State Senate passed a bill allowing victims of sexual assault, stalking or harassment to break their rental leases. AB- 247 prohibits a landlord from penalizing victims for breaking a lease if they have police reports or documents to prove it. Current state laws offer similar protection to domestic violence victims. The bill passed unanimously…… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigating Credit Card Fraud Ring
Secret Witness is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects wanted in connection with credit card fraud at multiple businesses in Carson City. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting information on the ring of individuals who are using stolen credit cards in both Carson City and Douglas…… MORE
Stuff a Bus Program For Seniors in Need Begins This Week
The City of Reno, Washoe County and the RTC are partnering again for the Stuff a Bus program to support local seniors in need. The donation drive begins Thursday, May 18th. The organizations are asking for NEW, unused items for seniors in the community. Things like, jackets, sweatshirts and pants, fans and auto off electric…… MORE
Reward Offered in Northeast Reno Shooting
Secret Witness has offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the shooter of a man wounded in northeast Reno Friday afternoon. The man was shot just before 5pm near Ninth and Spokane streets, in the area of the Washoe County complex, and he was found in the area of…… MORE
Teen Injured in Pedestrian Versus Vehicle Crash
A 16-year-old was injured after being hit by a van driver early Monday morning. It happened just before 7 a.m. on Papa Bear Court near Aquamarine Drive in Cold Springs. Truckee Meadows Fire says the teen was walking in the middle of the street in a cul-de-sac when he was hit by the driver and…… MORE
Shots Fired During Domestic Dispute, Suspect Being Sought
Police are searching for a man who they say fired a gun during a domestic situation just before 3 o’clock this morning. According to police the man pulled out the gun, fired a few shots inside the home, then left in a vehicle. He then crashed at Sutro Street and Haddock Drive and fled the…… MORE
Hearings on Laxalt Gaming Board Controversy Set For Wednesday
Chairs Maggie Carlton and Joyce Woodhouse are announcing a joint Assembly Ways and Means and Senate Finance committee hearing on AB-513. That’s the bill that would allow the Gaming Control Board to hire it’s own legal council, separate from the state Attorney General’s Office. The statement they released reads in part: “Attorney General Adam Laxalt’s…… MORE
