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POLICE DEPARTMENT

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THE RENO

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Your Police, Our Community
THE RENO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Your Police, Our Community
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Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/29/2023

Thursday, December 28, 2023
1440North: Arrest - Child Neglect @1000 block Trainer Way

Catherine Medina, DOB 12/19/1980, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 23-23836


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City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/28/2023

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
0214South: Attempted Residential Burglary @500 block Brinkby Ave.

The victim was home when they heard a window break and then someone attempting to get break in through the front door. The suspect fled prior to Officers arrival and is only described as Unknown race male, mid twenties, LSW a black hooded sweatshirt, gray pants. 



Case: 23-23728


1829Central : Arrest - ADW, Knife @700 block West 5th Street

The victim and suspect are known to each other and were involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical when the suspect produced a knife and threatened the victim. Oscar Mejia, DOB 1/19/1992, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 23-23789


1918North: Arrest - Open & Gross Lewdness@1000 block North Virginia Street

Steven Collins, DOB 11/20/1986, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 23-23790


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City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/27/2023

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
1525Central : Robbery @200 block East 7th Street

The victim was approached by the suspects who suddenly began to kick and punch her and then stole her property. The suspects are only described as 1 W/M/A, and 4 B/M/A's, all wearing sweatshirts.



Case: 23-23704


Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/26/2023

Monday, December 25, 2023
0619North: Arrest - BDW (Knife) Stabbing, DOP@9000 Block Sky Vista Pkwy

Officers responded to a fight between several parties. When on scene it was discovered that there were multiple victims with multiple stab wounds. Eduardo Cortez-Garcia, DOB 6/27/1995 was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-23641


1139South: Arrest - Arson@3000 Mazzone Ave

Officers responded to a report of a subject threatening to burn down the building. Officers arrived and located the suspect. Michael Nelson, DOB 11/3/1969 was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-23646


2010Central : Arrest - ADW Knife @30 Block E 2nd Street

Officers responded to a call about a ADW. Officers spoke to the witnesses and identified and detained the suspect. Jennifer Colapietro, DOB 3/12/1979 was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-23662


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City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/22/2023

Thursday, December 21, 2023
1600South: Arrest - Child Neglect / Violation of Court Order@4000 block Jasper Lane

Laura Foresee-Harrison, DOB 5/29/1989, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-23417


1639South: Arrest - Child Neglect@700 block East Peckham Lane

Jean Mardochee, DOB 9/1/1988, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 23-23416


2319North: Shooting into a Vehicle@3000 block Clear Acre Lane

The victim had just exited her parked vehicle when she heard a gunshot. Her vehicle had been struck but there were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing. 



Case: 23-23438


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City of Reno
Reno Police Department
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/21/2023

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
0216North: BDW, Vehicle / ADW, Firearm / Child Endangerment / Displaying a Firearm@3000 block Kings Row

The victims were getting into their vehicle when they became involved in a verbal altercation with the suspect. The suspect then got into his vehicle and deliberately struck the victims vehicle with his. He then began waiving a gun and attempted to strike another vehicle that was also occupied before fleeing. The suspect has been identified but is still outstanding.  



Case: 23-23307


0341South: BDW, Stabbing @3000 block South Virginia Street

The victim and suspects were known to each other and today the victim entered the suspects room and sprayed them with Mace. As he was fleeing one of the suspects produced a knife and stabbed him several times in the back.  The victims injuries were non-life threatening. The suspect has been identified but is still outstanding. 



Case: 23-23311


2112Central: Arrest - Attempted Robbery / DOP / Vehicle Burglary@Lake & Mill Streets

The victim was sitting in his vehicle when the suspect approached and demanded his money & keys. When the victim refused the suspect started breaking the windows of his vehicle. The suspect then proceeded to break the windows of another vehicle and make entry. Perlita Cabrera, DOB 4/22/1994, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-23358, 23-23359


2335Central : Arrest - DUI / Hit and Run @East 4th Street & University Way

Alexandria Price, DOB 2/24/1998, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-23365


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City of Reno
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/20/2023

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
0208North: BDW, Shooting @2000 block Elementary Drive

The victim was driving at the above location when he observed the suspect vehicle. As he was driving away the suspect in that vehicle began firing, hitting the victim.  The victims injury was non-life threatening. The suspect vehicle is described as: Red Chevy Avalanche. 



Case: 23-23229


0211Central: Arrest -ADW, Knife / Domestic Battery@East 4th & North Virginia Streets

Adam Santana III, DOB 7/11/1996, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-23227


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City of Reno
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/19/2023

Friday, December 15, 2023
1705South: Arrest - Child Endangerment Arrest@4000 Block Boca Way

Kelli Morales, DOB 3/13/1989, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 23-23002


2135Central: Arrest - BDW - Stabbing (Knife)@200 Block W. 2nd St.

Officers responded to a report of a BDW that just occurred. Upon arriving on scene, officers located the victim with a stab wound to the face. Officers were notified of the suspects location and arrested him. Stephen Irizarry, DOB 12/9/1967 was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 23-23016


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12/15/2023

Thursday, December 14, 2023
1915North: BDW, Pistol Whipping / Kidnapping / DOP @Wedekind Road. & Lund Lane

The victims were in the vehicle and stopped at an intersection when the suspect entered their vehicle and began to hit them with a gun and demanded they drive to a specific location. Upon arrival at the location the suspect ordered the victims to get out and he then drove off in their vehicle. Officers located the vehicle a short time later. The suspect is described as: B/M/A, LSW black sweatshirt, black gloves.



Case: 23-22948


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City of Reno
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12/14/2023

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
1053South: Robbery @4000 block Kietzke Lane

Employees attempted to stop the suspects from leaving without paying for merchandise when one of the suspects produced a pair of scissors and threatened them. Both suspects then fled with the merchandise. Total loss is unknown and the suspects are described as: #1 B/M/A, mid twenties, 5'10" tall, thin, LSW a Maroon hoodie, whitewashed jeans. #2 B/M/A, mid twenties, 5'8" tall, thin.



Case: 23-22842


1511South: Attempted Robbery@3000 block Mill Street

The suspect approached the employee and demanded money while leading him to believe that he was armed. When the victim refused to comply the suspect fled. There was no reported loss and the suspect is described as: Unknown race Male, dark complexion, 5'2" tall, LSW brown Aviator glasses, jacket, red undershirt, blue jeans.



Case: 23-22855


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City of Reno
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/13/2023

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
0044North: Arrest - Commercial Burglary @2000 block Oddie Blvd.

Officers responded to an alarm and discovered the suspect had entered the business and stole merchandise before fleeing. Total loss is unknown. Officers located the suspect a short time later and Edward Smyers, DOB 7/18/1980, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 23-22772


1728South: Arrest - Possession of Forged Instrument / Uttering a Forged Instrument@5000 block Longley Lane

The suspect had attempted to cash a fake Money Order.  Jayson McVickers, DOB 4/12-1987, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-22814 & 22-22717


2259Central: Arrest - DUI / O&R / Battery on an Officer @2000 block East 2nd Street

Officers were taking the suspect into custody for DUI when she refused to cooperate and became combative by hitting the Officer. Miriam Gonzalez, DOB 5/26/1999, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-22824


Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/12/2023

Monday, December 11, 2023
0426North: Arrest - Child Abuse Neglect / Endangerment@2000 Block Wedekind Rd

Mary Mesias, DOB 9/7/1994, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-22711


Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/11/2023

Friday, December 8, 2023
0013Central: Arrest - DUI / 10-50 / Damage to City Property@S. Virginia St. / Liberty St.

Lucas Langworthy, DOB 12/25/1993, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-22484


1620South: Arrest - FTA/Court Order/WRAP Usage/Self Inflicted Injury@2000 Block S Virginia Street

Officers responded to a call for an unwanted person. When officers arrived they found the suspect to be intoxicated. Upon arrest suspect became uncooperative and intentionally struck his head on a vehicle. Charles Wadda-Martinez, DOB 11/22/2001, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-22522


1644Central : Arrest - O&R / Use of Force@1200 Block E. 4th St.

William Sanders, DOB 3/10/1967, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-22524


1913North: Arrest - Robbery/O&R/Felony Warrant@5000 Block Mae Anne Ave

Officers were conducting a Retail Theft Operation with Loss Prevention at Safeway. Loss prevention had monitored a suspect enter the store, select numerous items, conceal them on his person and try to leave the store. Loss Prevention made contact with the subject and the Officers took him in to custody. Jacob Terry, DOB 4/14/1980 was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-22538


2114Central - det: Arrest - Prohibited Person Poss Firearm/O&R@600 Block Spokane Ave

Officers conducted a traffic stop. During the course of their investigation, the driver fled the vehicle. Officers were able to catch and detain the suspect. Neal Lane, DOB 6/13/1980, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-22556


Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/8/2023

Thursday, December 7, 2023
1841North: Arrest - Commercial Burglary / PCS@2000 block Northtowne Lane.

Officers responded to a report that Fire personnel had responded to a fire alarm and discovered a suspect inside the building who had pulled the fire alarm. Danny Martinez, DOB 10/25/1992, was arrested on the above charges.

Case: 23-22465


Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/6/2023

Tuesday, December 5, 2023
0124South: Arrest - Harassment / Breach of Peace / Hate Crime Enhancement@2000 block Lakeside Drive

Officers responded to a report that the suspect was pounding on residents doors, using racial slurs, and threatening them. Kathleen Johnson, DOB 6/14/1974, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-22233


0525North: Home Invasion @7000 block Yorkshire Drive

The victim woke when he heard a noise inside the house and discovered a window had been broken and there was glass on the floor. The suspect is described as: Unknown Race male, 5'10" tall, thin build, LSW dark colored sweatshirt, light colored jeans, black high top shoes. 



Case: 23-22307


2010Central : BDW, Rock @1000 block East 6th Street

The victim and suspect were involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical when the suspect threw a rock at the victim hitting him in the head. The suspect then fled. The suspect is described as: W/M/A, 5'6" tall, mid forties, LSW a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans.



Case: 23-22353


Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/4/2023

Friday, December 1, 2023
0243Central: Arrest - DUI Collision w/Damage to City Property@W 4th St between Vine St and Keystone Ave

Casey Albin, DOB 1/25/1993, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-22057


Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

12/1/2023

Thursday, November 30, 2023
0126North: Arrest - O&R / Battery on a Police Officer @1000 block Steelwood Lane

Officers responded to a report of a disturbance. During their investigation they learned the suspect had a warrant and as they were taking him into custody for that warrant the suspect spit on an Officer. Robert Rivas, DOB 5/2/1983, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-21989


1702North: Arrest - Grand Larceny / Battery on an Officer @5000 block West 7th Street

Officers responded to a report that a suspect who had just exited the business without paying for merchandise was still in their parking lot. Officers located the suspect and as they were taking her into custody she kicked an Officer. Chelsi Turner, DOB 7/6/1991, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-22035