Four charged in Reno murder and Carson City robbery spree
By the Reno Police Department After a comprehensive investigation by detectives from the Reno Police Dept. in conjunction with detectives from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, all four defendants have...
View ArticleBill to allow DNA testing after certain arrests clears Assembly
By Cy Ryan CARSON CITY – A bill that would permit DNA testing of a person arrested for a felony or a misdemeanor sexual offense has passed the Assembly 31-11. Law enforcement lined up to support the...
View ArticleMan jailed for waving machete in dispute over Jeep
A Carson City man faces a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly swinging a machete in a dispute with his brother and another man over a vehicle.Jesus Guardron-Patino was jailed...
View ArticleCarson City man jailed, admits to shooting at vehicle after rock thrown
A Carson City man was arrested and faces a felony firearms charge related to an incident Saturday night in which a vehicle was shot at, with one bullet lodging into a funeral home. Gregory John Lara,...
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Brianna’s Law Passes Assembly in Vote of 29-9
Jeri Chadwell, Nevada Media Alliance SB243, commonly referred to as “Brianna’s Law,” passed the Assembly today in a vote of 29-9.The bill would mandate the collection of DNA samples from individuals...
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Carson City men face multiple drug charges after meth and pills found
Two Carson City men, one who is reportedly a former police officer, face drug charges after methamphetamine and pills were discovered late Thursday night. John Logan Christopher, 29, faces felony...
View ArticleMoms of murdered daughters push for DNA testing bill
Ray Hagar, Reno Gazette-Journal Two women will be in the Nevada Legislature today, pressing lawmakers to pass “Brianna’s Law,” which would allow authorize police to take DNA samples for felony...
View ArticleGovernor Sandoval signs Brianna's Law
Chris Ciarlo, KTVN After years of fighting for a bill that will require DNA testing after somebody is arrested for a felony, Brianna Denison's family finally got their wish Wednesday.Read the rest of...
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Crime Log: woman transferred to Carson City jail on numerous felony allegations
by T. Costa Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals for felony allegations:Charity Michael Rife, 35, a Sparks woman, was transferred to the Carson City Detention Facility...
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Carson City deputies arrest two men attempting to steal copper wire
Two Utah men were apprehended early Sunday morning after deputies witnessed them breaking into the NV Energy storage yard near the 800 block of East Long Street, allegedly to steal copper...
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Crime Log: Carson City deputies arrest man on domestic battery allegations
by T. Costa Carson City Sheriff's deputies have arrested Christopher Michael Schumacher, 30, a man of unknown origin, as of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. Schumacher was arrested based on felony allegations of...
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Carson City man faces sexual assault charge
A Carson City man faces a felony sexual assault charge after allegedly raping a woman in a stairwell near a Carson City tavern early Sunday morning.Rodrigo Romero, 20, was arrested Tuesday and is being...
View ArticleCarson City authorities make drug, battery arrests
A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested for domestic battery second offense on Tuesday, July 9, 4:58 p.m. Officers responded to the residence after dispatch received a call of a domestic battery....
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Suspected drunk driver sprayed, Tased and arrested
A man accused of felony third offense DUI fought with officers who used pepper spray and a Taser to bring the suspect under control.Arthur R. Porter, 21, of Reno, was arrested Monday at 8:47 a.m. in...
View ArticleCarson City man hawks sister's wedding ring, buys smokes
Carson City authorities arrested an unemployed man who admitted to stealing his sister's wedding ring, pawning it at a shop and then used some of the money to buy cigarettes. Gregory Lee Snelson, 30,...
View ArticleMen sentenced for felony poaching, hefty fines to be paid
By the Nevada Department of Wildlife Two Reno men pled guilty to killing two bull elk without a valid tag at the 4th Judicial District Court for Elko County stemming from an incident that occurred in...
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Crime Log: Man arrested in Carson City for cocaine
by T. Costa Carson City Sheriff's deputies made the following felony or gross misdemeanor arrests over Memorial Day Weekend:Joaquin Paul Gabriel Jr., 29, an electrician from San Jose, Calif., at 10:30...
View ArticleCrime Log: Carson City man arrested after allegedly attempting to strangle...
by T. Costa Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals for felony allegations over the weekend:Kenneth H. Barksdale, 50, a Carson City resident, at around 4:30 p.m. Saturday....
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Douglas County fugitive found at Carson City motel
UPDATE: From the Douglas County Sheriff's Office: Fleeing felon Victor Mora Jr. was captured Wednesday night, at the Carson City Inn Motel in Carson City. Mora Jr. was captured by Douglas County...
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Dayton man faces attempted murder charge after police chase that injured deputy
A Dayton man who led Carson City authorities on a chase through city residential streets faces multiple charges including attempted murder on a police officer.John Michael Foster, 46, is being held in...
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