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Northern Nevada local news

Murder Charges Expected to be Filed Soon Against Wilbur Martinez-Guzman

Authorities investigating four recent Nevada murders say murder charges are pending against a man suspected of being in the U.S. illegally. Nineteen-year-old Wilbur Martinez-Guzman was arrested Saturday in Carson City and is being held on burglary and other charges. Authorities say they expect to file murder charges soon. Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong says federal…MORE

Reno Man Arrested on Burglary, Drug Charges in Roseville

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man wanted in connection with several burglaries in the Reno area. Special Operations detectives tracked down 35-year-old Timothy Trujillo of Reno on January 11th after a detective with the Sparks Police Department notified the Placer County Sheriff’s Office that Trujillo may be in the Roseville area. Detectives followed…MORE

Condo Fire Under Investigation in Reno

The Reno Fire Department is investigating a small condo fire that forced evacuations at a complex on Plumas Street. It happened just before 7 a.m. Monday at the Salem Plaza Condominiums. Reno Fire says no was home at the time of the fire and crews had to break the front door down. Once inside, they…MORE

Local Gunstore Owners Seeing an Uptick in Sales

Gun sales are up in Northern Nevada following the four recent murders in Gardnerville and Reno. People like Sharon (shuh-roan) Oren at Maccabee Arms are seeing a steady stream of customers through their doors, with brisk sales being reported. Oren says it’s important to find a place that can teach you how to properly handle…MORE

Sparks Police Searching For Burglary Suspects

Sparks police are looking for four suspects in relation to a burglar on January 20. Officers responded to an alarm at All Star Rents on Glendale Ave. at around 3 a.m.. During the investigation, it was determined that four individuals had forced entry into the business and stolen various tools. The estimated loss is more than…MORE

Prominent, Well Respected Couple Were Reno Murder Victims

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the identity of both victims in the La Guardia Lane homicide investigation. The victims have been identified as 81-year-old Gerald David and his wife, Sharon David, age 80. Both were involved in the Reno Rodeo Association, and Mr. David served as Association President in 2006. Next…MORE

Reno Home Invasion Investigation

Reno Police Department responded to a residence on Greenridge Drive after a resident called 911 and reported an armed man had forced entry into the residence. The suspect left the residence in a vehicle that was found near Washoe Golf course. It was learned the vehicle was stolen from South Reno earlier today. Reno Police…MORE