The Regional Gang Unit made a major drug bust. Detectives say convicted felon Adnan Ramerez was reportedly attempting to sell Xanax pills and was in possession of several firearms at his home. Following an investigation and search of Ramerez’s home, investigators discovered 4 lbs of fentanyl pills, 3 lbs of xanax pills, 8 lbs of…… MORE
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Police Investigating Shooting in Sparks
One person was transported to the hospital after a drive-by shooting in Sparks on Monday. The shooting happened in the parking lot of 790 North McCarran Blvd, around noon. The Sparks Police Department first responded to the report of a shooting in the area of Howard Drive and Prater Way. The victim is already out…… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating Fatal Shooting
Sparks Police are investigating after a fatal shooting Sunday night near El Rancho Drive and Capurro Way. The shooting was first reported just after 9 p.m. When officers arrived they found a victim with a gunshot wound and began life saving efforts. The victim was transported to the hospital where they died. No information has…… MORE
Man Shot by Reno Police Also a Person of Interest in Virginia Missing Persons Case
A man shot by police Sunday in downtown Reno is also the person of interest in the disappearance of a Virginia man. Marcus Lee Lewis has been charged with resisting a public officer with a dangerous weapon. Around 6:00 am Sunday Reno Police were called to North Virginia and East 5th Street for a welfare…… MORE
Missing Teen Found Dead in Gold Run
A missing 16-year-old was found dead in Gold Run area Thursday. Dante de la Torre was found in a remote wooded area near the Gold Run rest stop. According to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, there was no indication the death was due to foul play. They say the coroner’s office will do a full…… MORE
Reno City Council Approves Purchase of New Hazmat Equipment
The Reno City Council just approved the purchase of new hazmat equipment for the triad team.… MORE
Washoe County Reporting An Increase in RSV Cases
The Washoe County Health District’s warning the public about an uptick in RSV cases.… MORE
Sparks Announcing First Conviction Under Newly Enacted Ordinance
The City of Sparks has its first conviction of a man, under the newly enacted “Domestic battery in the presence of a child,” ordinance. Everett Trahey was convicted on one count of domestic battery in the presence of a child and one count of domestic battery, 1st offense. October 22nd, Sparks Police were dispatched for…… MORE
New Sparks Fire Chief Forced to Resign Days After Getting The Job
Sparks is looking for a fire chief, just days after they hired one. Mark Lawson was named chief at the end of last month, but is now out. The city learned that serious criminal charges are pending against Mark Lawson. City Manager Neil Krutz released a video to Sparks Fire Department Employees Monday. No word…… MORE
Sparks Police Leading Investigation Into Officer-Involved Shooting in Reno
The investigation continues into an officer involved shooting Sunday outside of the Silver Legacy in Reno. The suspect, who police say was armed with a knife, is in the hospital. His condition has not been released. The original call to Reno Police came in around 6 a.m. and was about a man who may be…… MORE
