It’s that special time in spring, when the bears start waking up from hibernation. Already we’ve seen a few people-bear encounters. They are usually worse for the bear, but you should take some “bear smart” precautions right away. Placer County Sheriff’s Sergeant Dave Hunt also advises locking doors in your car and home, windows as…… MORE
Lawyers For Wilbur Martinez-Guzman Asking For Dismissal
Lawyers for Wilbur Martinez-Guzman, the illegal immigrant accused of killing four people in Northern Nevada, have filed a motion to dismiss the case. The defense claims there’s insufficient evidence. They also question whether it’s appropriate for a Washoe County grand jury to indict someone for crimes that took place in another county. Martinez-Guzman has pleaded…… MORE
Burning Season Coming to an End
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District will end the permitted spring burn season effective Monday, May 6. Sunday, May 5 will be the last day for permitted burning, if weather allows and until further notice. Citizens who burn after the close of the permitted burn season may be subjected to fines. Fire Chief Charles Moore says…… MORE
Suspect Arrested in Wells Avenue Homicide
Reno Police investigators identified 38-year-old Jesus Valenzuela as a suspect in a weekend murder case, and have arrested him. Saturday, just before 1:30 p.m. police they found a 45-year-old man down under the Wells Avenue overpass. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victims name has not yet been released; nor has information about…… MORE
Officer-Involved Shooting in Sparks Under Investigation
A Sparks Police officer shot a man last night after responding to a home on a domestic battery call. Around 7:00 p.m. Sparks Police officers responded to Abbay Way and 4th Street. According to police, the officer-involved shooting happened after the man came out of the house. It was not immediately clear what led to…… MORE
Reno Crews Knock Down House Fire, Barbecue May be to Blame
A barbecue may be to blame for sparking a house fire on Big Bend Lane and Bryce Canyon Lane, according to the Reno Fire Department. Fire crews say the fire broke out just before midnight Sunday. They say it caused extensive damage to the back of the home and has left two adults and one…… MORE
Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Illegal Street Racing
Saturday night, officers from Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department, Nevada Highway Patrol, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and University of Nevada Police Department took part in a regional Street Racing Operation. Washoe County Sheriff’s RAVEN helicopter assisted. 113 citations were issued for various traffic related offenses. There was also one felony warrant arrest and one…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating After Body Found Under Wells Avenue Overpass
Reno Police Officers responded to a report of a body under the Wells overpass Saturday. Reno PD found a 45 year old male victim at about 1:30pm. He was unresponsive and pronounced dead on scene. The Reno Police Department Robbery/Homicide Investigators are now handling the case. Witnesses are being interviewed and the investigation is ongoing.…… MORE
Get Free Law Advice This Week
Law Day is May 1st, and legal-aid groups across the state are offering free legal advice through this week.… MORE
Nevada Police Officers Memorial Run Will Arrive in Carson City This Week
The Nevada Police Officers Memorial Run hit the starting block in Las Vegas last week, and is heading towards Carson City right now. Carson CIty Sheriff Kenny Furlong talks about who picks up the baton with the names of the fallen when they get to the Capitol. If you’d like to welcome the runners, they’re…… MORE
