The Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS), Investigations Division, and the Nevada Threat Analysis Center (NTAC), working in partnership with participating law enforcement agencies, have launched a new website, “NevadaMostWanted.org” The website features profiles and photos of fugitives with active arrest warrants currently wanted by Nevada law enforcement. The Investigations Division is seeking the public’s assistance…… MORE
“FISH” Needs Help With Some Turkeys Thursday
It’s the High Five Turkey Drive, from 6 am to 6 pm in front of the Carson Nugget. Drop off a turkey or non perishable food items appropriate for Thanksgiving. Look for the FISH truck. If you can’t bring a turkey, donate ten dollars instead. Online donations can be made at “NVFish.com.” FISH stands for…… MORE
Good Samaritans Stop a Carjacking in Reno
Good Samaritans tackled a knife-wielding man who was threatening a woman at a Gas Station at the corner of North Wells Avenue and East 6th Street. Just after 5:30 yesterday, police say Joshua Etter approached a woman pumping gas and demanded her vehicle, threatening her with a large knife. A good Samaritan confronted the armed…… MORE
Who Will Become Nevada’s Next Governor?
It’s a close race for Governor in Nevada, the polls suggest it’s too close to call. Adam Laxalt continued to play the “Keep Nevada from becoming California” theme, as voters head to the polls today. He says the progressive policies of California will be in Nevada soon, without as he put it, a “Backstop of…… MORE
Stead Man Gets Life in Prison After Being Convicted of Murdering His Own Mother
Washoe County District Attorney office says a man who killed his elderly mother has received a life sentence for first degree murder. 57 year old Edward Samuel Pundyk was convicted of shooting his mother, Delphina Medeiros to death in October 2015 in Stead. Law enforcement says Pundyk was armed with an AK-47 earlier that day,…… MORE
Reno PD Gets Federal Grant From The Nevada Dept of Public Safety
The Reno Police Department just received $40,000.00 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration federal grant funds from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety to provide increased pedestrian awareness and enforcement. in the biggest little city. This grant will be used to educate the public, and enforce the pedestrian laws in the area…… MORE
Missing Woman Found in California
Carson City Sheriff’s Office detectives say they have confirmed missing woman Jillian Truesdell has been tracked to Stockton, California, and has since surrendered to the Washoe County jail on a warrant she had through Parole and Probation. She is charged with violation of probation and failure to appear after felony bail. Detectives say at least…… MORE
Fire Season Continues in Northern Nevada, Create Defensible Space
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District encourages residents to create defensible space and dispose of dry and dead vegetation, shrubs, tree branches, and other wildland fuels for free, at TMFPD’s Green Waste Collection Days this coming Saturday. Fire Chief Charles Moore says despite the beautiful and cool autumn days, conditions are dry and the wildfire…… MORE
Nevada Early Voting Numbers Released by The Secretary of State’s Office
Forty percent of Nevada’s active voters already have cast their ballots ahead of tomorrow’s general election. The Secretary of State’s Office released the final tally for two weeks of early voting on Saturday. Democrats lead the early voting with 41 percent of the total turnout statewide to 38 percent for Republicans. Independents, non-partisan and other…… MORE
Missing Hiker’s Body Found in Alpine County
The search for a missing hiker ended Saturday in Alpine County when his body was found at the base of a cliff. The search for Bradford Dozier began September 28 when he was reported missing. Officials used dozens of searchers, dogs and helicopters. The sheriff’s office said he fell about 200 feet after attempting to…… MORE
