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Reno Police Operation Results in Seven Arrested, Four Rooms Condemned at Reno Motel
Multiple people were arrested Thursday in a follow-up multi-regional law enforcement agency operation. According to a statement released by the Reno Police Department, multiple wanted people were found at the Vagabond Inn. The operation led to four additional rooms being condemned, seven citations issued, and seven arrests including two felony...
Suspect barricaded in Reno motel room after woman stabbed
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A man who is wanted for stabbing a woman early Wednesday morning has barricaded himself in a Reno motel room prompting a standoff with police. Officers with the Reno Police Department found a woman at the Gateway Inn suffering from multiple stab wounds during the morning hours of July 17.
$500 Reward Offered for Information About Grand Larceny Suspect
Secret Witness is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of a grand larceny suspect. According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Cecilia Garcia allegedly befriended and exploited an 86-year-old Carson City man and stole his truck. The truck was found on Monday, July 15 near...
Crews on Scene of Fire Near Lear Boulevard
--- Original Story, 2:30 p.m.:. The Reno Fire Department is on scene of a fire near Lear Boulevard. The fire is about one half of an acre and is fully contained. No buildings were involved, and no injuries have been reported, but some power poles were charred. According to NV...
San Francisco Man Arrested for Armed Carjacking in Colma, Stolen Reno PD Firearm Recovered
A carjacking incident in Colma led to the arrest of a San Francisco resident last night. According to the Colma Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Serra Center parking lot at about 7:45 PM following the report of a carjacking involving a firearm. The victim reported to officers on site that a male suspect had brandished a weapon and forcibly taken their vehicle.
RPD looking for suspect who stole car from dealership
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Police Department is looking for a suspect in connection with a June burglary at a Reno car dealership. RPD says that after midnight on June 1, they responded to an activated alarm at a car dealership in the 1100 block of Kietzke Lane. The alarm company told police a suspect had been identified inside the dealer.
Elderly Reno man charged with murder in Palomino Valley shooting
An elderly Reno man is behind bars on murder charges after a recent shooting in Palomino Valley. Jimmy Lellan Shores, 81, was arrested on July 9 after deputies with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office responded to the 5000 block of Microwave Drive on the report of a shooting. Deputies arrived...
Reno Police Warning People of Stolen Packages
Reno Police say they are seeing an uptick in packages being stolen off of people's porches this summer. As Prime Day continues, they're asking people to stay extra cautious with their mail during this time. With prime day usually being a big holiday for online shoppers, that of course leads...
Sparks man arrested for allegedly stealing truck in South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California (KOLO) - A Sparks man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a truck in South Lake Tahoe. Officers with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department received reports a truck had been stolen out of Sparks on Wednesday. Then, at around 8:10 p.m., officers spotted the truck...
Gas leak from car crash prompts evacuations at Reno mobile home park
A gas line was struck at the Reno MHC mobile home park this afternoon, leading to evacuations and a road closure. According to the Reno Fire Department, a car crash resulted in damage to a gas line, prompting the immediate evacuation of adjacent homes as a precautionary measure. Residents in the remaining part of the park were instructed to shelter in place.
Reno Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Duplex Near Midtown
Firefighters with the Reno Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire outside a duplex near midtown Thursday night. The fire broke out on South Arlington Avenue just after 9 p.m. When firefighters arrived they found smoke and fire on the back side of the building, a spokesperson for the Reno Fire...
Q&A with Chief: Reno Police See Record Number of Calls for Service in 2023
The Reno Police Department reported over 72,000 calls for service in 2023, a record number according to the annual report the department released on Thursday. Police Chief Kathryn Nance sat down with journalists to dive into the data and answer questions about safety in the Biggest Little City, following the report's release.
Yearly RPD report shows more than 8,000 arrests in 2023
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - An annual report from the Reno Police Department shows the department conducted more than 8,000 arrests in 2023. They also responded to 2,971 accidents, including 13 fatal accidents involving pedestrians. RPD says many of these accidents could have been prevented with the proper use of crosswalks.
Reno Fire Department Seeks Public's Help Preventing Wildfires
Among the biggest fire threats are fireworks, which are illegal in the area. The Reno Fire Department says it has been really busy lately working to take out wildfires in the area and it doesn't help that we have more heat on the way. Since we are in the middle of wildfire season, the fire chief says they could really use the public's help.
Firefighters Knock Down Garage Fire in Sun Valley
Fire crews are investigating an early afternoon garage fire in Sun Valley. Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue responded to the fire on Peach Court right before 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Fire crews say the fire didn't spread to the home. They say no injuries were reported.
Fire Near Reed High School Quickly Extinguished
Firefighters responded to a fire near Reed High School on Wednesday night. It broke out around 8:30 p.m. Our crew on scene says the fire seemed to involve a storage unit near the parking lot of the school. Five engines from the Sparks Fire Department quickly put out the fire.
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