Two Nevada Democrats are proposing to end the state’s seldom-used death penalty. Assemblyman James Ohrenschall and state Sen. Tick Segerblom have requested a bill that would end capital punishment, making a life sentence without the possibility of parole the state’s strongest punishment. The bill could come up for discussion when lawmakers reconvene in the spring.…… MORE
Car vs Pedestrian Accident on Ralston
A man was struck by a car Saturday while crossing Ralston Street near Third. Two pedestrians were walking together in the crosswalk but were wearing dark clothing. One of the men managed to get out of the way as the northbound car approached, but the other was hit. He suffered minor injuries to his knee.…… MORE
Police Investigate Robbery in Nugget Garage
Sparks Police are looking for the suspect responsible for an armed robbery inside the Nugget Casino parking garage last night. According to police, the victim had met the suspect online and arranged a meeting to sell him some personal property. During the transaction, the suspect pulled out a gun and robbed the victim of the…… MORE
Child Rapist Convicted
A Washoe County jury has convicted a Reno man on 39 counts of child sexual assault and lewdness. Sentencing is set for March. 45-year-old Valentin Corrales, who is being held on a $3.6 million bond, was found guilty of 12 counts of lewdness with a child under 14, 13 counts of sexual assault with a child…… MORE
Wreaths Will Be Placed Saturday in Fernley
A wreath will be placed on the grave of every service member at the Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetary in Fernley Saturday, December 17th. All have been crafted by volunteers working the the “Wreath Across America” program. Tom Draughon of the Nevada Veterans Coalition says their mission is not only to remember and honor, but also…… MORE
ACLU Looking Into Hug High Shooting
The ACLU of Nevada is looking into the officer involved shooting that occurred at Hug High School last week, and the questions it raises about the use of force. The ACLU has submitted a public records act request to the Washoe County School District to get more information about the circumstances that led to the…… MORE
Couple Wanted For Theft and Arson
Sparks Police Department is asking for help identifying a couple connected to numerous hotel room thefts and first-degree arson. December 5th and 6th, the man and woman rented a room at the Nugget. Police say the couple stole things from multiple rooms, and one guest saw them leaving a room with that guest’s belongings. When…… MORE
Lyon County Man Arrested For Murder
A Lyon County man has been arrested in the shooting death of his wife. 27 year old Dustin Cooper of Mason Valley is being held in Yerington without bail, in the death of 26 year old Johnie Shadden last March. Shadden was a postal worker who was shot while on her route. The death was…… MORE
Man Indicted For Falsifying Green Party Petition
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt has announced the indictment of 55 year old Renaldo Johnson of Las Vegas, on 15 felony charges, including six counts of Misconduct in Signing, Filing or Altering Petition; six counts of Obtaining and Using Personal Identifying Information of Another, and three counts of Perjury. Johnson falsified the signatures of individuals…… MORE
Downtown Crash Leads to DUI Arrest
A Reno woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following an accident involving a pedestrian. It happened just before 11 o’clock last night near the Morris Hotel on East 4th Street. Witnesses reported that the victim was unloading some items from her car, when another vehicle heading eastbound crashed into her.…… MORE
