Sparks Police are investigating after a fatal shooting Sunday night near El Rancho Drive and Capurro Way. The shooting was first reported just after 9 p.m. When officers arrived they found a victim with a gunshot wound and began life saving efforts. The victim was transported to the hospital where they died. No information has…… MORE
Man Shot by Reno Police Also a Person of Interest in Virginia Missing Persons Case
A man shot by police Sunday in downtown Reno is also the person of interest in the disappearance of a Virginia man. Marcus Lee Lewis has been charged with resisting a public officer with a dangerous weapon. Around 6:00 am Sunday Reno Police were called to North Virginia and East 5th Street for a welfare…… MORE
Missing Teen Found Dead in Gold Run
A missing 16-year-old was found dead in Gold Run area Thursday. Dante de la Torre was found in a remote wooded area near the Gold Run rest stop. According to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, there was no indication the death was due to foul play. They say the coroner’s office will do a full…… MORE
Reno City Council Approves Purchase of New Hazmat Equipment
The Reno City Council just approved the purchase of new hazmat equipment for the triad team.… MORE
Washoe County Reporting An Increase in RSV Cases
The Washoe County Health District’s warning the public about an uptick in RSV cases.… MORE
Sparks Announcing First Conviction Under Newly Enacted Ordinance
The City of Sparks has its first conviction of a man, under the newly enacted “Domestic battery in the presence of a child,” ordinance. Everett Trahey was convicted on one count of domestic battery in the presence of a child and one count of domestic battery, 1st offense. October 22nd, Sparks Police were dispatched for…… MORE
New Sparks Fire Chief Forced to Resign Days After Getting The Job
Sparks is looking for a fire chief, just days after they hired one. Mark Lawson was named chief at the end of last month, but is now out. The city learned that serious criminal charges are pending against Mark Lawson. City Manager Neil Krutz released a video to Sparks Fire Department Employees Monday. No word…… MORE
Sparks Police Leading Investigation Into Officer-Involved Shooting in Reno
The investigation continues into an officer involved shooting Sunday outside of the Silver Legacy in Reno. The suspect, who police say was armed with a knife, is in the hospital. His condition has not been released. The original call to Reno Police came in around 6 a.m. and was about a man who may be…… MORE
UPDATE: Missing Woman Found Safe
UPDATE: 13:48 Fri 25 Nov 2022 The Reno Police Department has advised that the subject of a missing person search has been found. 56-year-old Sandra Hendrix was last seen late on Wed Nov 23rd, but has since been located and is safe. The Reno Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing…… MORE
Reward Offered in Theft of Statues From Rancho San Rafael Park
Secret Witness is offering a $750 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects responsible for stealing two sheep statues from Rancho San Rafael Park. The theft occurred on November 1st. The fiber glass sheep models are valued at approximately $2,000. SecretWitness.com… MORE
