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Officials Believe Body Pulled From Prosser Reservoir is Kiley Rodni

New information about a vehicle pulled out of Prosser Lake, that might explain what happened to 16 year old Kiely Rodni, who has been missing for over two weeks. The car was pulled out of Prosser Lake matches the one that was driven by Kiely Rodni. A volunteer YouTube search group says it found and…MORE

One Person Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting in Sparks

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer involved shooting in Sparks that left one person dead. Last night just before 8 o’clock, Sparks Police were called to a home on Merchant Street on a report of a domestic disturbance, involving someone who had a gun. After police arrived, a shooting broke out between…MORE

Help Reno Select The Next Chief of Police

The City of Reno is asking for the public’s help finding its next Chief of Police. Current chief Jason Soto announced he will be retiring from his position this January after more than 25 years of service. The department is asking residents to share their public safety priorities and the qualities they would like out…MORE

Bodies of Missing Yuba City Couple Found in Northern California

The couple from Yuba City who went missing after attending Hot August Nights have been found dead in Penn Valley, after someone called in a tip about finding a crashed car. According to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, the missing couple was found near Highway 20 and Poker Flats Road. 36-year-old Juan Zavala and 29-year-old…MORE

Crash North of Reno Under Investigation

A portion of Golden Valley Road north of Reno was closed after a head-on crash Wednesday afternoon. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says three people were taken to the hospital. Deputies say the crash just before 4pm yesterday involved a truck towing a trailer and an SUV. It’s not clear what caused them to crash.MORE

Have You Seen These Suspected Tool Thieves?

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public’s help finding two suspects wanted in connection with a recent tool theft. Deputies say the theft happened on July 27th at Harvey’s Casino. Authorities say the man and woman stole a black backpack full of tools from a maintenance area.MORE

Search For Suspect Leads to Code Yellow Lockdown

A suspect fleeing some sheriff’s deputies led to a code yellow lockdown at two local elementary schools Monday. Washoe County Sheriff’s Deputies were attempted to initiate a traffic stop when the motorcycle rider suddenly dropped his motorcycle near the intersection of 9th Street and Yukon Drive in Sun Valley, and fled on foot. During the…MORE

Suspect Arrested After Stealing SUV With Children Inside

A man is in custody, accused of stealing an SUV from the parking lot of a CVS on South Virginia Monday afternoon. Two children ages eight months and two years old were inside the vehicle when it was taken. The children had been left inside the idling vehicle while their mother went inside the store.…MORE

Reward Offered For Carson City Theft Suspect

Secret Witness is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of a man wanted in connection with the theft of a wallet and phone in Carson City July 28th. Anyone with information about the crime should contact Carson City Sheriffs at 775-283-7854, or call or text Secret Witness at…MORE