A 62-year-old Douglas County woman has been sentenced for exploitation of an older person, a category “B” felony. Second Judicial District Court Judge James Todd Russell sentenced Vicky Jo Adams to up to eight years in prison, and ordered her to pay full restitution in an amount just over $264,000. According to the criminal complaint,…… MORE
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Shots Fired on Kuenzli Street in Reno
The Reno Police Department says they are investigating a shots fired report near 755 Kuenzli Street. Shell casings were found on scene last night. Reno Police said they are talking with people in the surrounding area for information, but they have no known victims or a description of any suspects.… MORE
Center For Search & Investigations Joins Search For Missing Teen
The Center for Search & Investigations has joined the search for a Carson City runaway who was 16 when he disappeared, but would now be 18, and he hasn’t been reported seen since. CFSI lists him in the “Not Found Yet” file. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office initially issued a notice to watch for Andrew…… MORE
Northern Nevadans Head to California For a Chance to Win Mega Millions
The Mega Millions jackpot is now the largest lottery in history, with $1.6 billion dollars if you match all five numbers and the Mega ball. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino cashed out her bank account and caught up with others in line at Gold Ranch Casino.… MORE
Nevada Department of Wildlife Looking For Elk Poacher
The Nevada Department of Wildlife needs the public’s help to find the poacher who shot an elk in eastern Nevada sometime between October 5th and 6th.… MORE
Lane Closures on Eastbound I-80 This Week
The Nevada Department of Transportation is working on a section of eastbound I-80 Tuesday through Thursday between USA Parkway and Wadsworth, with single lane closures planned during construction. NDOT’s Meg Ragonese says the guardrails need some attention. The work is scheduled between 7am and 3:30pm, and you’re asked to give yourself some extra travel time,…… MORE
Suspect Arrested in Robbery Near Reno High School
Reno Police are investigating a robbery at a restaurant near Reno High School. Police say, 32-year-old Carlos Olivarria walked into a Chinese restaurant at the Village shopping center and pulled out a gun and demanded money. He left with an undisclosed amount of cash. Shortly after, the man was found at the Truckee River near…… MORE
Reno Police Release Zombie Crawl Arrest Report
The Zombie Crawl in downtown Reno Saturday resulted in four felony arrests, 30 misdemeanor arrests and six citations. On Saturday, there was one felony arrest each for robbery, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a controlled substance and marijuana possession. There were five arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol, eight for having arrest…… MORE
NHP Investigating Fatal Crash on I-580
The Nevada Highway Patrol reports at least one person was killed in a crash on I-580 Sunday night. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, multiple vehicles were involved in the crash just after 7:30pm. All southbound lanes of 580 were closed following the crash, but are now back open.… MORE
Suspect in Child Abuse Case Surrenders to Police
A suspect in an ongoing child abuse and domestic violence investigation has turned himself in. 39-year-old Nicholas Lightfoot has since been released and is back home with his family. Law enforcement spent the weekend looking for Lightfoot after a warrant was issued for felony child abuse and misdemeanor domestic battery. Lightfoot’s lawyers say they will…… MORE
