The Washoe County Sheriff’s office is currently investigating a crime spree that occurred this weekend in Cold Springs. In the early morning hours Sunday,Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies responded to a residence on Crystal Canyon Court. Deputies met with a homeowner who reported that the tires on all 5 of his vehicles had been slashed. As…… MORE
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Fatal Truckee Crash Caused By DUI
Truckee Police say speeding and drinking were apparently involved in a crash that killed a man last month. On May 8th, Truckee Police responding to a crash on Old Highway 40 found the driver of one of the vehicles, 36 year old Patrick Smiley, dead. His passenger sustained major injuries and was flown to Renown…… MORE
Reno Fire Responds to Chemical Leak
Reno Fire Department responded around 2:00 this morning to a leaking container at the Garlock Printing warehouse on Woodland Avenue near Mayberry Drive. According to officials, three employees were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. They are currently under observation. After a brief survey of the building, there was no detection of residual chemicals.…… MORE
Watch For Gold Van, Possible Child Abductors
Police are warning that a child abduction case in Idaho, has three children in imminent danger. Police are looking for Jason “Travis” Simon, and Sarah Van Ocker Dunn, who may have left the state with two children belonging to Van-Ocker Dunn and Jess Dunn. Kolo 8 is reporting they were seen in Arcada, Ca on…… MORE
Reno Arch Goes Dark For Orlando Victims
The Reno Arch was dark last night in honor of the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting. Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve said in a statement. “This act of terrorism will only strengthen our efforts to continue to support those in the LGBTQ community. ” Mayor Schieve and other public agencies also attended a vigil last…… MORE
SPD Captures Man Who Escaped Custody
Sparks Police report on Monday am that they have captured a man who escaped their custody while in handcuffs just after 1 am Sunday morning in the area of Rock and Oddie Blvd. David Money was arrested during an investigation and was last seen going south on Rock Boulevard. He was wearing a white shirt and light blue…… MORE
Deadly Domestic Violence In Carson City
A domestic dispute between two male roommates in Carson City, leaves one dead. Officers had responded to the 3000 block of Melanie Lane twice the same day and were aware that the two were having verbal arguments. Deputies thought things had settled but later 53 year old Rex Warren called to say his friend was…… MORE
Brushfire Stopped Quickly In North Reno
Reno fire crews stopped a brush fire in a field near the SPCA on Spectrum Boulevard in north Reno. It burned on Red Peak toward broadcast towers, but was stopped in that direction before flames got that far. There is no word yet on a cause. No homes or other buildings were in danger from…… MORE
Las Vegas Raiders? ESPN Says Yes
ESPN is reporting the Southern Nevada Tourism and Infrastructure Committee will meet on June 23rd, and is expected to recommend the $1.4 billion stadium for the Raiders and UNLV over an expansion to the convention center. That recommendation will go to the governor and would be the next major milestone in the Raiders pursuit of…… MORE
Richie West Stays in Washoe Jail
A judge has decided that an alleged prescription drug ring suspect will stay in Washoe County Jail, and not be moved to Pahrump. Richard West’s attorney David Houston, argued that he would be unable to assist in his legal defense should he be moved away from Reno. Houston also continues to argue in favor…… MORE
