One Reno OB/GYN will not be practicing medicine, at least for awhile. That’s because Dr. Samuel Chacon’s license has been suspended by the state board of medical examiners. The decision came down from the board’s investigating committee, which based it’s ruling on a decision, that they say Chacon was a health and safety risk. It…… MORE
Pershing Sheriff Comments on Some Burning Man Attendees
(Reno, NV) — The Pershing County Sheriff is criticizing thousands of Burning Man attendees, many of whom left their property behind in the mud. Sheriff Jerry Allen says the frustrated and angry “burners” were “not showing compassion to their fellow man” as fights broke out in the aftermath of the rain-soaked festival. Chaos ensued when…… MORE
Sparks City Council Fires City Manager
He’s now former Sparks City Manager Neil Kruetz, this after council voted 5 to 0 to terminate Kruetz’s employment agreement with the city. Some did not mince words about how they felt about Kruetz’s leadership Tom Dunn, representing city firefighters, in front of Sparks City Council Tuesday afternoon. Councilmembers cited numerous violations of Kruetz’s employment…… MORE
Armed Robbery Under Investigation in Stead
An armed robbery at a North Valleys gas station is under investigation. It happened just after 2:00 a.m. Tuesday morning at the Chevron on Stead Boulevard. Reno Police say a suspect armed with a knife threatened a clerk, then left with cash. Nobody was hurt in the incident. Police have not released any information about…… MORE
Downtown Alleged Shooter Identified
Reno Police say he shot two and stabbed a third in Midtown. Now 38-year-old Douglas Weese is under arrest in connection with the melee, which went down Saturday morning just after 3 in the area of South Virginia and Thoma Street. The victims and the suspect apparently had some kind of interaction before the event.…… MORE
Results of Reno Police Pedestrian Safety Operation
The Reno Police Department Traffic Division conducted a Pedestrian Safety Operation from August 24th through August 31st. Five officers conducted the operation within the downtown area. Police focused their efforts on both drivers and pedestrians. Officers issued 65 traffic citations, gave 41 warnings, and made two misdemeanor arrests, including one for DUI.… MORE
Four Arrested in Reno Prostitution Sting
A prostitution sting looking to arrest “johns” in Reno led to four arrests and six citation. The Regional Human Exploitation and Trafficking team used an undercover female detective. The suspects allegedly offered her money in exchange for sex. One suspect, Jose Torres, offered money for sex and ran when detectives tried to contact him, but…… MORE
New Details Release in Officer-Involved Shooting
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is releasing new details about an officer-involved shooting on Yori Avenue. The Sheriff’s Office says around 12:30 a.m. Monday, Reno PD officers were called to the area on reports of a stabbing. When they arrived, officers found an armed suspect, at which point, an officer involved shooting occurred. The suspect…… MORE
Wanted California Man Arrested in Spanish Springs
A man with a homicide warrant out of California is in custody in Washoe County. 20 year-old Jayden Davis is suspected of a deadly shooting in West Sacramento. Detectives found Davis in the area of Full Moon Way in Spanish Springs and he was taken into custody around 2:30 p.m. on Monday. No other details…… MORE
Two People Sent to Hospital After Deer Park Stabbing
Two people were sent to the hospital after an early morning stabbing in Deer Park. Around 1:15 a.m. Monday, Sparks Police, Sparks Fire, and REMSA were dispatched to the park on reports of a stabbing. After arriving on scene, police found two victims. Both were treated on scene before being taken to a local hospital…… MORE
