(Reno, NV) — A man has been convicted of kidnapping, battery and sexual assault after an incident in Washoe County. Thirty-three-year-old George Claros was found guilty on multiple charges on Tuesday. In November of 2021, he picked up a 52-year-old woman on Fourth Street, beat her, then sexually assaulted her multiple times. The victim went…… MORE
Man Who Tried to Stab Another Driver in Road Rage Incident Convicted
(Reno, NV) — A man accused of trying to stab another driver during a road rage incident in Reno has been convicted of assault with a deadly weapon. Sixty-two-year-old James Sperow was found guilty on Thursday, following a confrontation with a 24-year-old man who was hauling a trailer. Witness testimony and dashcam footage shows Sperow…… MORE
Reno Considering Live Entertainment Zoning Changes
(Reno, NV) — Reno officials are considering changes to the live entertainment zoning code. A meeting, scheduled for this coming Tuesday, will discuss potential code changes regarding noise limits. Reno has discrepancies when it comes to noise regulations. Some existing bars and nightclubs have unrestricted live entertainment without noise limits, while newer businesses must follow…… MORE
Southwest Flight Lands Safely in Reno After Laptop Battery Fire
(Reno, NV) — There are no reports of injuries after a laptop battery caught fire aboard a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The plane, which took off in Las Vegas, landed safely late Wednesday night. There were no other incidents and all passengers safely exited the plane.… MORE
Father and Son Charged With Harboring Illegal Immigrants
(Reno, NV) — A father and son from Reno are facing charges on suspicion of harboring illegal immigrants. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against 43-year-old Carlos Recinos-Valdez and his son, 20-year-old Kevin Recinos-Ruano. They are accused of harboring undocumented immigrants for financial gain between July of 2021 and last week. The…… MORE
1 Dead After Shooting at Nugget Casino
(Sparks, NV) — One person is dead after a shooting at the Nugget Casino in Sparks. A 35-year-old man was shot in the lobby just before five o’clock Sunday morning. He died at a hospital. A 19-year-old man was also shot and transported to a hospital by private vehicle. Police believe both men shot each…… MORE
Washoe Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam
(Reno, NV) — The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about another phone scam. People pretending to be from the Sheriff’s Office are calling residents and demanding money. They claim it’s for reasons like warrants, fines and missed jury duty. The WCSO says it will never ask people for money over the phone.…… MORE
Plans to Transform Harrah’s in Downtown Reno Into Multi-Use Development
(Reno, NV) — A new proposal calls for transforming the former Harrah’s Casino in Downtown Reno into a multi-use development. It will be called “Revival” and include apartment units, hotel rooms and retail spaces. The building will be getting a ground-level outdoor plaza featuring restaurants, shops and grocery stores. Two towers will house 282 market-rate…… MORE
Reno Fire Department Warning of Scam
(Reno, NV) — The Reno Fire Department is warning residents of a new scam. Someone is calling people and claiming to be from the “Washoe Firefighters Association,” which does not actually exist. The person is asking people for money. The Reno Fire Department says it never calls people asking for monetary donations or payment. Anyone…… MORE
Convicted Sex Trafficker From Reno, Who Fled to Las Vegas, is Sentenced
(Reno, NV) — A convicted sex trafficker from Reno has been sentenced to life in prison. Reginald Ellis will be eligible for parole after 15 years behind bars. Last September, Ellis was convicted of two counts of sex trafficking of a minor and one count of child abuse. But, he fled to Las Vegas before…… MORE
