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Sparks Police Investigating an Attempted Kidnapping

The Sparks Police Department is searching for a suspect involved in an alleged kidnapping. Officers responded to the area of Peppergrass Drive and Vista Boulevard just before 5 p.m. yesterday on a report of an attempted kidnapping of a 12-year-old. Investigators say the suspect is described as an older man wearing a black mask and…MORE

Man Survives After Being Hit And Dragged by Truck

Reno Police say a pedestrian hung on to a truck’s bumper for about 200 feet to keep from being more seriously injured after getting hit yesterday. The pedestrian was crossing Wrondel Way just north of Grove Street in the crosswalk when he was hit by a pickup truck. Police say the man held on to…MORE

Teen Rescued After Being Buried in The Snow

A 14-year-old boy is safe after being buried in snow for hours.  The Truckee Fire Protection District said it happened Wednesday evening, near Serene Lakes. Officials said the boy was playing in a snow cave near his home when snow slid off the roof of a shed and buried him. The family called police after…MORE

Have You Seen These Home Depot Thieves?

Carson City Sheriff’s Office, and law enforcement in Reno and Sparks, are on the hunt for two men who’ve been ripping off Home Depots in Northern Nevada for the last week.MORE

One Person Killed in Shooting on South Virginia Street in Reno

One person is dead after a shooting last night near South Virginia Street just south of Plumb Lane. The Reno Police Department reported all people involved in the incident have been detained, and there is no threat to the public. The shooting happened about 8:45 p.m. Robbery/homicide detectives were called in to lead the investigation.…MORE

Sparks Man Arrested on Car Theft And Lewdness Charges

A Sparks man is accused of car theft, and improperly touching a minor. 27 year old Jaime Lopez Zecena is accused of getting into a car at a local Denny’s while a girl slept inside and driving away with her January 17th. The girl was asleep while her friend was inside picking up food. She…MORE