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Graffiti arrest of three juveniles
On Thursday, April 14, at about 6:55 p.m., Reno Police responded a report of three juveniles spray-painting graffiti.
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Mortgage fraud scam arrest
The Nevada Attorney General’s office announced the arrest of a local realtor today, Christopher Brown.
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Tip line set up in Naso case
RENO — A tip line has been set up for the public to utilize in regards to pertinent information regarding Joseph Naso, a Reno resident accused of four murders. The telephone number is 888-729-8210. The 77-year-old Reno man suspected of at least four murders was arraigned in a California court Tuesday after being arrested on a probation violation at his Nevada home last year. A search of Naso’s home uncovered evidence that linked Naso to the C...
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Armed robbery arrests
Three people were arrested Tuesday for ambushing a man and robbing him.
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Health care professional sentenced for Medicaid fraud
Youngsook Kwon, age 57, has been sentenced for a misdemeanor offense of submission of false Medicaid claims.
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Alcohol checks at businesses in Sparks
On Friday and Saturday the Sparks Police Department conducted age verification compliance checks at 24 local businesses.
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Two arrested for possession of drugs, stolen firearm
Two residents were arrested Sunday when police found then carrying stolen weapons and drugs.
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Man killed on Everett Drive identified
The person killed in last week’s shooting on Everett Drive has been identified as Brandon LeBlanc, a 19-year-old resident of California.
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Arrest made for battery with a deadly weapon
Thursday at 1:47 p.m. the Reno Police Department responded to a report of two subjects fighting and a possible stabbing.
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Minor accident with extrication
A woman was pried from her car after an accident Wednesday evening. At 8:10 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to State Route 341 to a minor injury accident. The crash investigation indicates that a silver four-door Nissan crashed approximately two miles up from Highway 395. Emily Schaffer, a 28-year-old Virginia resident, had to be extricated and received minor injuries. Schaffer was transported by ground to Renown Medical...
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Businesses cited for alcohol sales violations
The latest Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Enforcing the Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL) Program event was conducted on Saturday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Two teams checked numerous businesses for license issues, alcohol awareness training cards and work permits and checked the patrons for underage drinkers possessing false identification cards. Businesses cited were: Lemmon Lounge – 9105 Lemmon Drive, Reno. Received: one civil infraction for not hav...
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Man shot, killed in confrontation
RENO — Police are investigating a shooting death that occurred Wednesday night. At 9:45 p.m., Reno police officers responded to a report of shots being fired in the 3300 block of Everett Drive. The reporting person told police he went to investigate a suspicious vehicle near his house when he was confronted with what he reported to be deadly force. The resident said he acted in self-defense discharging his weapon which, ultimately lead to a y...
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Businesses cited for alcohol sales violations
The latest Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Enforcing the Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL) Program event was conducted on Saturday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Two teams checked numerous businesses for license issues, alcohol awareness training cards and work permits and checked the patrons for underage drinkers possessing false identification cards. Businesses cited were: Lemmon Lounge – 9105 Lemmon Drive, Reno. Received: one civil infraction for not hav...
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AG: Use caution when opening phishing emails
CARSON CITY — The Office of the Nevada Attorney General is alerting consumers regarding an email leak associated with large corporation customer lists. Recently, Epsilon, a marketing firm hired by many large corporations to maintain permission-based email marketing lists, had a breach in security resulting in the disclosure of a number of consumers’ names and email addresses. According to Epsilon, no other personal information was leaked. The...
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Minor arrested for possession of firearm
RENO — At 6:30 p.m. Sunday, officers from the Regional Gang Unit were on patrol in the area of Neil Road and Moana Lane. A known gang member saw the officers and fled on foot. The suspect was detained nearby after a short foot pursuit. During the foot pursuit, the suspect removed a firearm from his waistband and then threw the weapon under a vehicle. The suspect was quickly apprehended and the firearm was recovered. The juvenile suspect was ...
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Arrest made in bank robbery
RENO — Police have made an arrest in a bank robbery that occurred Tuesday. At 2:15 p.m. the suspect entered the Bank of America located at 700 N. Virginia St., handed the teller a note demanding money and said he had a weapon. After receiving an undisclosed sum he fled from the bank. Witnesses saw the robber entering a vehicle and gave officers a description. Responding officers from Reno and Sparks police departments and the FBI located the ...
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Police looking for person who robbed salon
RENO — Police detectives are looking for clues in an armed robbery that occurred Monday in the early evening. At about 6:40 p.m., a lone suspect entered the Cost Cutters located at 3320 McCarran Blvd., pointed a handgun at the clerk and demanded money from the register. The suspect grabbed the register from behind the counter and fled the business. The suspect was seen getting into a white passenger car. The loss is an undisclosed amount of ...
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by pickup
FERNLEY — A resident died after being hit by a pickup Monday evening. At 8:56 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to an accident involving a pedestrian who was struck by a pickup truck. The incident occurred on Farm District Road just south of Cottonwood Lane in the Fernley area. Christopher H. Capps, 23, was driving his Dodge Dakota pickup west on Farm District Road when he unexpectedly saw a pedestrian walking in the same tr...
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Tip line created for missing Canadians
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced Monday afternoon a tip line has been established to help investigators in the search for a missing couple from Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, last seen March 19 in Baker City, Ore. while en route to Las Vegas. RCMP investigators obtained store security video footage from Baker City confirming that Albert Chretien, 59, and his wife, Rita, 56, made a gas purchase on March 19 at local Shell...
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Woman arrested for assault
A woman has been arrested for attacking a man with a gun during a fight.
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