Reno, NV – Over the next two weeks, Reno residents can expect to see double or even triple the normal law enforcement presence. The Reno Police Department has joined forces with law enforcement agencies statewide to crack down on impaired driving, and has an important message for the public: if you’ll be drinking, designate a sober driver, and if you drive impaired, you will be arrested.   

Increasing law enforcement presence during these weeks supports the overall state goal of reaching Zero Fatalities. Reno residents can help us reach that goal by following these safety guidelines: 

• designate a sober driver before drinking;
• use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member or use public transportation if impaired;
• take advantage of local sober ride programs;
• call 911 if a drunk driver is spotted on the road;
• take the keys or assist in making other arrangements for someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired 

Joining Forces Program is paid for by Nevada Department of Public Safety,  Office of Traffic Safety. 

For resources and laws pertaining to impaired driving and riding, please visit http://www.zerofatalitiesnv.com/dont-drive-impaired.  

Secondary Contact: Officer Tim Broadway, Public Information Officer

Reno Police Department

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The victim was visiting a friend when the suspects entered the residence. They simulated they had guns and demanded the victim's property. Two of the suspects then fled in the victim's vehicle. Two suspects were located and taken into custody. Devante Vazquez, DOB 11/12/1999, was arrested on the above charges. Deadrian Carter, DOB 6/8/1998, was arrested for Poss of Marijuana.  

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The victim found the suspect inside one of his vehicles. Joel Jensen, DOB 5/20/1999, was arrested on the above charge.

The suspect, a juvenile, was arrested on the above charges.

Reno, NV – Shortly before 9:30 this morning, Reno Police Dispatch received a 911 call from the Wal-Mart located at 4855 Kietzke Lane in South Reno in regards to an armed robbery which had just occurred.   The victims advised dispatch that the suspect had pointed a gun at them after being confronted about him possibly stealing products.  

Officers quickly arrived in the area and located the suspect from the description given by the victim in the area of Redfield Parkway and Kietzke Lane.  Due to the suspect possibly being armed, Reno Police, with the assistance of the Nevada Highway Patrol and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, quickly began closing off traffic to the surrounding area for the safety of the citizens in the area. 

Reno Police Negotiators were on scene and began negotiating with the suspect.   The suspect continued to be uncooperative with officers and was ultimately distracted with non-lethal munitions and a Reno PD K-9 and placed into custody.  The suspect was treated for minor injuries by REMSA on scene.   

Twenty-six year old Reno resident Anthony Anderson (DOB 09/02/91) was charged with Robbery with a Deadly Weapon, and Obstructing and Resisting Officers. 

The Reno Police Department wants to thank our community for their patience and cooperation with the traffic lane closures during this incident.   We would also like to thank our partnering law enforcement agencies for their assistance in securing the scene, and protecting our community.   

Anyone having any information about this case is asked to contact the Reno Police Department at (775) 334-2188, or Secret Witness at 322-4900, www.secretwitness.comm, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP411) keyword – SW.

RPD Case # 18-2116

Reno, NV – Reno Police are asking for the community’s assistance in helping themselves and law enforcement in preventing criminals from obtaining firearms.   The Reno Police Department has taken 10 reports of vehicle burglaries so far this year in which firearms were stolen from vehicles.   In 2016, there were 150 reported incidents of firearms being stolen out of vehicles in the City of Reno.  In 2017, Reno Police took105 reports of firearms being stolen from vehicles. 

Stolen firearms pose a substantial risk to the community and our officer’s safety.  A firearm recovered in a shooting on January 13, 2018, in Downtown Reno was reported stolen from a vehicle on January 7, 2018.  

Reno Police want to remind our community of some safety tips to help prevent your vehicle from being targeted by criminals. 

• Document the serial numbers on all your firearms and valuables
• Take your firearms out of your vehicle and keep your doors locked
• Do not leave valuables in plain view in your car
• Park in well-lit, heavily populated areas
• Avoid parking next to occupied vehicles
• Do not leave your garage door opener in your vehicle
• Don’t think your dark tinted windows will hide your valuables.  Thieves often use flashlights to see through tint
• Report suspicious activity immediately to law enforcement 

If you are unable to remove your firearm from your vehicle, keep it out of sight.   Lock it in your vehicles glove box, or even place it in the trunk of the vehicle.   Citizens who frequently carry their firearms in their vehicles should also consider purchasing a small gun safe that can be securely attached to your vehicle.

The victim was approached by the suspect, who exited a vehicle, confronted him and then produced a gun. They became involved in a brief physical altercation and the gun discharged. There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

Officers responded to a report of a Battery and located a victim who had a gunshot wound. The victim is in stable condition at a local hospital and the investigation is ongoing.

The suspect, a juvenile, was arrested on the above charges. Another juvenile, was arrested for O&R.

Fidel Jimenez-Zarate, DOB 8/20/1985, was arrested on the above charges.

Officers responded to a suspicious subject armed with a knife. Officers contacted and disarmed the subject. The subject was combative. Maxwell Hurt, DOB 6/17/1998, was arrested on the above charges.

Erik McCartt, DOB 4/4/1984, was arrested on the above charge.

Officers responded to a report of a fight and located a victim who had a laceration to his head. The victim's injury is non-life threatening. The suspect is only described as: W/M/A with a Mohawk.

Maria Hearod, DOB 10/4/1985, was arrested on the above charges.

The victim and suspect were involved in a verbal disagreement that turned physical when the suspects began to batter him and then threaten him with a knife. Israel Solley, DOB 5/9/1995 and Terrell Fletcher, DOB 2/3/1997, were arrested on the above charges.

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Tatiana Harlan, DOB 10/12/1983, was arrested on the above charges.

The victim was holding his money in his hand when the suspect ran past and grabbed it. The suspect is described as: B/M/A, mid twenties to mid thirties, 5'6"-6' tall, thin, LSW a black hoodie sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Norman Woodward, DOB 12/28/1969, was arrested on the above charges.

Employees attempted to stop the suspect from leaving without paying for merchandise when the suspect produced a knife and threatened them. Total loss has not been disclosed. The suspect is described as: W/F/A or H/F/A, mid thirties, medium build, black curly hair, LSW a black puffy jacket and a white and black "Pink" sweatsuit.

Officers observed a vehicle driving without headlights at night and conducted a stop. Robert Wasilewski, DOB 11/21/1954, was arrested on the above charges.

Mario Sepulveda, DOB 1/20/1973, was arrested on the above charge. 

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The victim was approached buy the suspects who began to batter him and then attempted to steal his wallet. The suspects fled the area but were located a short time later. Andrew Harley, DOB 9/28/1991 and Angel Macias, DOB 4/11/1997, were arrested on the above charge.

Nathan Heese, DOB 11/25/1980, was arrested on the above charges. Simone Dimarco, DOB 12/12/1977, was arrested for PCS.

Reno, NV –   The Reno Police Department will be having a free applicant information session this Tuesday January 23, 2018 starting at 5:30 pm to provide individuals with information on what the process is to become a Reno Police Officer.   The department will be accepting applications for Reno Police Recruits from April 19, 2018 through May 23, 2018, and will give those interested in applying valuable information which will include: 

• How to apply
• What is expected of each application
• What to expect during the physical and written test, and how to prepare for them
• What is a polygraph exam, and how does Reno PD use it
• What does a backgrounds investigation entail, and how to prepare for it
• What other processes are involved in hiring an Officer
• How long does the process take 

Presenters will include the Reno PD Recruiting Officer, Polygraph Examiner, Backgrounds Investigator, Academy Staff, as well as a representative from the City of Reno Civil Service Office.  This will be the first of several informational sessions planned by the Reno Police Department that will be available for citizens to attend before the April application process opens.  Like the Reno Police Department on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more recruiting and community events. 

This will be one of several informational sessions that will be held at the Regional Public Safety Training Center located at 5190 Spectrum Boulevard in North Reno.  Citizens who are unable to attend tomorrows session can check the Reno Police Department’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts for other sessions dates.

For further information, please contact the Reno Police Department’s Recruiting Officer, Matt Green by email at recruiter@reno.gov.

 “Your Police, Our Community.”

Cameron Stone, DOB 3/6/1975, was arrested on the above charges.

Monique Falls, DOB 12/7/1987, was arrested on the above charges.

The victim observed the suspect inside her residence. When she confronted him he punched her and then stole her wallet and fled. The suspect is only described as: B/M/A, LSW blue jeans.

The victims were approached by the suspects who exited a vehicle. The suspects then began to beat them and then stole their property before fleeing. The suspects are described as: 4 Pacific Islander Males, late teens to mid thirties, LSW blue and red jackets. 

The victim observed the suspect inside her vehicle. The suspect fled but was located a short time later after a short foot pursuit. Bradley Blieden, DOB 8/17/1986, was arrested on the above charges. 

A witness observed the suspect inside his neighbors vehicle. John Patchell, DOB 2/7/1992, was arrested on the above charge.

The victim was attempting to get the suspect to leave the property when the suspect attempted to hit him. William Nusbaum, DOB 6/12/1982, was arrested on the above charge.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting and located a victim. They then observed the suspect leaving the area and were able to detain him. During the investigation they learned the suspect had also been involved in a previous crime. The victim's injuries are non-life threatening. Tony Overstreet, DOB 5/22/1986, was arrested on the above charges.

Officers located an occupied stolen vehicle and conducted a stop. Jhontie Robinson, DOB 4/27/1989, was arrested on the above charge.

The victim and suspect had a verbal altercation when the suspect claimed to have a weapon. He then stole the victims property and fled. The suspect is described as: W/M/A, mid thirties to mid forties, 6' tall, 170-180 lbs., short hair, goatee, LSW a grey jogging suit and red shirt.

The victim was sleeping when the suspect began to beat him with Brass Knuckles. The suspect then stole the victims property and fled. The suspect is described as: W/M/A, 6'2" tall, mid sixties, thin build, LSW a black jacket with red logo. 

Officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle and conducted a stop. James Anderson, DOB 8/26/1988, was arrested on the above charge.

The suspects were seen kicking in the door to a residence and then entering. When management attempted to contact them they fled. The suspects are described as: #1 W/M/A, or H/M/A, 5'10"-6' tall, medium build, LSW a black hoodie and grey pants. #2 W/M/A, 5'6"-5'10" tall, LSW a grey hoodie and red pants. 

The victim was walking away from the suspects after they had a disagreement when the victim was stabbed in the back. The victim's injury is non-life threatening. There are no suspect descriptions at this time. 

Officers were attempting to take the suspect into custody for Battery when he became combative and non-compliant. Frederick Horlacher, DOB 9/25/1963, was arrested on the above charges.

Reno, NV – On Thursday, January 11, 2018, the Reno Police Department Motel Improvement Team (MIT) will be holding a training event for motel and hotel owners in Reno to educate them on keeping illegal activity out of their properties.  This free training is part of the City of Reno’s Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, which is regularly given to owners and managers of apartment complexes.                                            

The mission of the Motel Improvement Team is to change the environment in and around each motel in order to create a safe, thriving, healthy, and law-abiding neighborhood.  This will be accomplished through a joint partnership with the City of Reno Code Enforcement, other City Departments, and agencies within the region. 

Some of the subjects that will be covered in this training will include: 

• How to reduce criminal activity and calls for service
• Establish relationships with the owners
• Establish responsive motel management
• Make motels safe for tenants, neighbors, managers, and owners
• Ensure children living in motels are receiving an education
• Ensure senior citizens living in motels are receiving services
• Address unfit living conditions
• Educate owners on compliance with laws in regards to State, local, fire, and health regulations 

This training will be from 8 am until 4 pm in the Circus Circus Mandalay Conference Room. 

Secondary Contact: Officer Tim Broadway, Public Information Officer

Reno Police Department

The victim was approached by the suspect who began to strike him in the face causing substantial bodily harm. Jessie Hicks, DOB 2/28/1983, was arrested on the above charge.

Officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle and conducted a stop. During their investigation they also located items that had been stolen in a previous case. Jennifer Miller, DOB 11/1/1989, was arrested on the above charges. Daniel Juarez, DOB 11/10/1981, was arrested for PSP, O&R, Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia. Joseph Carmignani, DOB 8/23/1979, was arrested for PCS, O&R, Grand Larceny, Fail to Register.

The suspect had stolen the victim's property and then demanded the victim pay him for the return of the property. When the victim and suspect began to struggle over the money the suspect had his dog attack the victim. The suspects then fled with the victims property and money. The suspects are described as:  1 W/F/A, mid twenties to mid thirties, 5'5" tall, 130 lbs., short black hair, LSW a black sweatshirt and black short mini skirt. #2 W/M/A, mid twenties to mid thirties, 6' tall, 160 lbs., blonde hair, LSW a black sweatshirt, and blue jeans.

Theodore Robinson, DOB 1/5/1994, was arrested on the above charges.

Reno, NV – On Saturday January 6, 2018 Reno Police received information from a witness of a suspect who had illegally disposed of a large amount of debris and other items in the area of Stagg Lane in Reno.   With the information provided to officers, Reno Police were able to identify the suspect who was arrested early this morning. 

21 year old Sparks resident  Zachary Turney (DOB 04/02/96) was arrested for one count of Illegal Dumping on or Near a Roadway. 

The Reno Police Department wants to thank the alert witness for quickly contacting our department to report this crime.  Anyone having additional information about this case is asked to contact the Reno Police Department at (775) 657-4543, or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900, text a tip at 847-411 keyword: SW, www.secretwitness.com. 

RPD Case # 18-599

Russ Perusse, DOB 6/29/1986, was arrested on the above charges.

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Officers responded to a report of a window being shot with a Pellet Gun and located the suspect a short time later. Anthony Peterkin, DOB 6/23/1998, was arrested on the above charge. 

The victims awoke to find several bullet strikes inside their residence. There were no reported injuries and the investigation is being conducted by the Regional Gang Unit.

Officers responded to a report of a shot being fired and located a casing. There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

The victim was approached by the suspect who produced a knife and demanded his money. The suspect is described as: W/M/A, early to mid twenties, 5'8" tall, average build, dark hair, clean shaven, LSW a blue hoodie and blue jeans.

The victim was approached by the suspect who produced a knife and demanded money. The victim had no money and the suspect fled. The suspect is described as: W/M/A, mid twenties to mid thirties, 6' tall, medium build, LSW reading glasses, a black flat billed hat with a sticker and white logo on it, black wind breaker, blue jeans and skater type shoes.

Officers responded to multiple reports of shots being fired and located two victims. The victims are in stable condition. The investigation is being conducted by the Regional Gang Unit.

The suspects entered the business and began smashing display cases and grabbing merchandise. One of the suspects was armed. They then stole the money from the register and fled. Total loss has not been disclosed. The suspects are described as: 6 males, LSW dark hooded sweatshirts, khaki pants and dark blue jeans. 

Kris Zimmerman, DOB 9/7/1983, was arrested on the above charges.

Officers responded to a report of shots being fired. They did not locate any casings and there were no reported injuries. The Regional Gang Unit is conducting the follow up investigation.

Reno, NV –   The Reno Police Department’s Victim Services Unit (VSU) is seeking volunteers for their upcoming Volunteer Victim Advocate Academy starting in March. Volunteer Victim Advocates provide crisis intervention and coordinate emergency and other support services by phone to victims who have experienced domestic violence, stalking, protection order violations, and other victimization.  

Ideal candidates must show reliability, integrity, discretion, compassion and commitment. No prior training or experience is required; volunteers will receive in-depth training in domestic violence, stalking, crisis intervention, case assessment, sexual assault and other valuable skills. 

The initial 40 hour training program is comprised of nine class sessions scheduled on select weeknights and Saturdays, and a police ride-along.  Attendance at all training dates is required. Applicants must be 18 years or older, able to pass a background investigation, drug test, and commit to a minimum one-year term of service to include approximately 30 hours per month and ongoing in-service training. Applications are due by January 19, 2018. 

For an application or information visit www.renopd.com/VSU#Volunteering or contact: Volunteer Outreach Coordinator Paula Hlade at (775) 334-3870, hladep@reno.gov 

You can also follow the Reno PD Victim Services Unit on Facebook and Twitter for more information and our community outreach efforts.

Officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle and made contact with the occupants. Christy McCloskey, DOB 3/14/1974, was arrested on the above charge.

Officers were taking the suspect into custody for Trespassing and Battery when she began kicking the window of their patrol vehicle. Natalie Janis, DOB 10/7/1982, was arrested on the above charges.

Luis Bernardino-Valencia, DOB 11/28/1987, was arrested on the above charges.

The victim and suspect were involved in an argument when the suspect began to batter the victim and then stole his property before fleeing.  The investigation is ongoing. 

Ryan McNally, DOB 5/20/1989, was arrested on the above charge as well as O&R. Tiffany Wesche,DOB 8/2/1993, was arrested on the above charge.

The victim was in a physical altercation with the suspect when the suspect stabbed the victim. The victim's injury was non-life threatening. The suspect is described as: B/M/A, mid twenties, dreadlocks, LSW a black knit beanie and all black clothing.

Officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle and conducted a stop. Officers discovered the suspect was also in possession of burglary tools. Alec Morgan, DOB 11/21/1993, was arrested on the above charges.

The victim was approached by the suspect who demanded her purse. When the victim told him she did not have a purse the suspect struck her with a gun causing her to fall to the ground. The suspect is described as: W/M/A, mid twenties, LSW a black hoodie and blue jeans. 

Arturo Manzo-Ramirez, DOB 2/12/1995, was arrested on the above charges.

Officers responded to a subject who was being detained for Trespassing. When they went to make contact with the suspect she kicked an Officer. Cierra Stevenson, DOB 5/30/1995, was arrested on the above charge. 

Officers responded to several reports of shots fired and located several casings. There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

The victim and suspect were involved in an altercation when the victim realized he had just been shot in the leg. The victim's injury is non-life threatening. The suspect is described as: W/M/A, early to mid twenties, with a large build. 

Officers were given the location of a stolen vehicle and made contact with the driver. Officers then discovered the suspect was also in possession of stolen property. Paul Seal, DOB 6/25/1997, was arrested on the above charges.

The victim was involved in an argument with two suspects when one suspect produced a box cutter and cut the victim. The victim's injury is non-life threatening. The investigation is ongoing.  

See News Release.

Reno, NV – With the mild weather last night Downtown Reno filled with thousands of people to ring in 2018 with fireworks from the top of the Silver Legacy and Harrah’s.  Thankfully there were no major incidents in the downtown area, but there were several arrests made.   

The final statistics for last night’s New Year’s celebration have been collected by Reno Police and are as follows (these numbers do not include warnings): 

Total Arrests: 14

• Open Container – 2
• Disturbing the Peace – 2
• Battery – 1
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 1
• Warrant – 1
• DUI - 7 

Total Citations: 1

• Urinating in Public – 1 

The crowds were extremely positive with the increased safety precautions within the event and very thankful for the police presence.  The Reno Police Department would like to thank the community and visitors for their continued support, words of appreciation to our officers, and wish everyone a safe and happy New Year.