A Sparks man has been arrested on an open murder charge in connection with the shooting of a 17-year-old boy. Aiden Palmer was also charged with burglary with the use of a deadly weapon and robbery with a deadly weapon. On Oct. 16, at around 9:30 p.m., Reno Police responded to a call about shots…… MORE
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19-Year-Old Arrested For October Murder in Reno
(Reno, NV) — Reno Police say they’ve arrested 19-year-old Aiden Palmer in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old male in a parking lot South of the Peppermill Resort. Authorities say this happened around 9:30pm on Monday October 16th when officers found the victim with a gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital but…… MORE
Sacramento Murder Suspect Arrested in Reno
A suspect in a Sacramento shooting has been arrested in Reno. 32-year-old Diamond Moore was arrested on murder charges on Monday with help from Reno Police. The case began Nov. 8 when officers with the Sacramento Police Department responded to a reports of gunshots and found two men with gunshot wounds. One of the men…… MORE
19-Year-Old Sentenced to Life in Prison
He’s 19-years-old, and going to prison for quite possibly the rest of his life. This after Isaiah Smith was convicted of killing another man at one Reno apartment complex back in September 2021. This all started when the victim made an inappropriate comment about Smith’s then-14-year-old sister Kendall Holcomb with the Washoe County DA. Smith…… MORE
Suspect Arrested in Deadly Crash
A suspect in a deadly Sparks crash has been arrested. 31-year-old Candy Godkin was killed after she was hit head on by a driver who drifted into her lane on east Greg Street. That driver, Yulisa Esparaza-Salazar has been released from the hospital and booked on charges of driving under the influence resulting in death,…… MORE
Body Found in Northwest Reno Identified
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a body recovered from a ravine in northwest Reno. The body of 33-year-old Joshua Romero was found Friday. The cause of death for Romero, who was homeless, is still under investigation. Reno Police say the death did not look suspicious.… MORE
Sun Valley Trailer Fire Was Caused by Portable Heater
A portable heater is being blamed for starting a fire that destroyed a trailer Friday morning. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection arrived just after 4:30 a.m. to a trailer on Sugar Hill Drive in Sun Valley after the heater ignited a mattress. No injuries were reported, and crews knocked the fire down before it could spread…… MORE
Two People Rescued From The Truckee River
Two people were taken to the hospital after falling into the Truckee River. It happened Thanksgiving just before 5pm. Emergency crews were called after someone reported hearing screaming in the area. Officials say two people were walking along the river when a woman fell in. The other person tried to pull her out and fell…… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Looking For Volunteers For Porch Pirate Sting Operation
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for volunteers who live in Washoe County for a sting targeting porch pirates. The plan is to catch thieves who steal packages left on porches and residential doorways. The operation will last through the holiday season. Those interested in participating can email Detective Todd Williams at [email protected] Sheriff’s…… MORE
NV Energy Releases Holiday Scam Warning
NV Energy is warning customers of energy-related scams, which they say tend to increase ahead of the holiday season. Common scams include phone calls appearing to come from NV Energy demanding payment and threatening immediate disconnection. These scammers will often use spoofing tactics to make their calls appear as though they are coming from NV…… MORE
