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Local Student Arrested After Possible School Threat

A student was arrested at the Doral Academy in south Reno Wednesday, after a possible school threat was made. Email’s were sent to parents and families saying a student informed administration of a possible threat towards Doral students. Administration notified the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office immediately and deputies arrived with in minutes ensuring the school…MORE

Suspect in Armed Robbery Arrested After Chase

A Sparks man was booked into the Washoe County jail after allegedly robbing a Lemmon Valley 7-Eleven early Thursday. 18-year-old Jaran Twohearts, was booked on charges of felony armed robbery and misdemeanor resisting the police. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to the robbery at 2:08 a.m. He left before they arrived, running towards Military…MORE

NV Energy Issues a Scam Alert

NV Energy has issued a ‘scam alert’ about people posing as employees who are demanding payments. In this case it isn’t a phone call or a text, they are showing up at doorsteps. They caution residents to verify the legitimacy of anyone who claims to work for NV Energy, and say they can be identified…MORE

Carson City Sheriff’s Office Looking For Runaway Teen

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a runaway teen. 17 year old Connor Leao, was last seen around 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Carson High School. He is 6′2″ tall with dirty blonde hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a blue t-shirt and blue jeans. If you have any information, please…MORE

Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigating Arson Case

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating an arson incident at a construction site on Goni Road. Investigators say sometime over the weekend, someone entered the Cinderlite gravel pit site and started a fire. According to the sheriff’s office, heavy construction equipment was tampered with, and one piece of equipment was set on fire. The…MORE

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Under Investigation

A motorcyclist was killed following a crash in North Reno Saturday night. It happened just before 9:30 on Stead Blvd. and Silver Lake Rd. Reno Police say the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved. Upon arrival, they found the motorcyclist in the street and unresponsive. He was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead…MORE

Home Invasion Suspect Now in Lassen County Jail

A suspect in an armed home invasion is now in the Lassen County Jail. 34 year old Angelo Atencio of Susanville faces several charges including Kidnapping, False Imprisonment, and Vehicle Theft. Deputies responded May 14th around 9:30 a.m. after a reported robbery. The victim told investigators that she had stepped outside early in the morning…MORE