Spanish Springs
CRIME & SAFETY
Victims in Wednesday fatal crash on Interstate 80 near Robb Drive identified
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office has identified two people killed in a Wednesday crash on Interstate 80 near Robb Drive as Christian Alicea, 28, and Jacob Merritt, 25, of Reno. According to the medical examiner, Alicea died at the scene and Merritt was taken to Renown Regional Medical Center where he died. Both deaths were ruled accidental resulting from blunt force trauma. The Nevada State Police have released no details on the accident that occurred around 11 p.m. The RGJ will update this story as more information becomes available. This article originally appeared on Reno Gazette Journal: Victims in Wednesday fatal crash on Interstate 80 near Robb Drive identified
Fire Crews Investigate Overnight Fire Near Rattlesnake Mountain
Fire crews are investigating an overnight fire that started near Rattlesnake Mountain, burning about 14 acres. The fire started around 12:30 a.m. on Friday near Huffaker Hills. Reno Fire tells us crews will be there throughout the day to monitor any hot spots. Fire crews believe illegal fireworks may be...
Missing elderly man found safe, reunited with family in Reno
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Update as of 8:00 p.m. The search for a missing elderly man has been brought to a close. The Reno Police Department says that Mr. Boutte has been found and safely reunited with his family. ---------------------------- Original Story. Police are looking...
TMFR Crews Quickly Knock Down Fire in Spanish Springs
Fire crews quickly contained a brush fire that broke out in Spanish Springs on Thursday afternoon. Truckee Meadows Rescue & Fire posted photos of the fire to X on Friday, showing flames near the WinCo Foods store near La Posada and Pyramid Highway. TMFR ended the post, "as a reminder,...
Man Transported to Hospital After Pickup Truck Falls, Pins Man's Leg
A man was taken to the hospital after a pickup truck he was working on fell on top of one of his legs, early Thursday morning. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Kirston Street off of Kings Row just before 9:30 a.m. Authorities tell us Reno Fire crews...
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