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City of Reno
Reno Police Department
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1/31/2024

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
0408South: Commercial Burglary @3000 block Kietzke Lane

Officers responded to a report of a Commercial Burglary in progress. The suspects were gone upon their arrival but they discovered a fence had been cut and a motor vehicle had been stolen. The motor vehicle was discovered a short time later and there are no suspect descriptions at this time. 



Case: 24-1759


0434North : Arrest - Domestic Battery / Burglary / BDW, Rock / O&R @2000 block Dickerson Road

Johniel Langu, DOB 10/17/1995, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-1761


0440South: Arrest - Domestic Battery / O&R / Ex Felon Fail to Register@9000 block Double R Blvd.

Quajaleion Smiley, DOB 12/30/1973, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-1762


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1/30/2024

Monday, January 29, 2024
0436Central: BDW, Stabbing@400 block Lake Street

Officers responded to a local hospital where a victim was being treated for stab wounds. The victims injuries are non-life threatening and there are no suspects at this time. 



Case: 24-1691


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1/29/2024

Friday, January 26, 2024
0425South: Arrest - Reckless / O&R@Grove Street & Kietzke Lane

Officers observed a vehicle doing donuts in a parking lot. Upon attempting to contact the vehicle, the vehicle exited the parking lot attempting to ignore officers. Officers activated their lights and sirens, but the vehicle continued driving. Vehicle turned into a complex and eventually into a dead end and the occupants fled. Carlos Ontiveros-Rayas, DOB 8/26/2001 was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-1494


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1/26/2024

Thursday, January 25, 2024
0012North: ADW, Discharge of a Firearm into an Occupied Residence@1000 block Manhattan Street

The victim was standing inside his residence when he heard a gunshot. He then discovered a bullet had gone thru his garage door. There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing. 



Case: 24-1424


2115South : Residential Burglary @100 block Caliente Street

A guest entered the residence to find it had been burglarized and electronic equipment had been stolen. There are no suspects at this time. 



Case: 24-1481


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1/25/2024

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
0026Central: Robbery@500 block North Sierra Street

The victim was approached by the suspects who attempted to take her property. As the victim struggled to retain her property the suspects began to punch and kick her. One of the suspects was in possession of a gun and both suspects fled with the victims property. The suspects are only described as 2 Unknown Race males. 



Case: 24-1362


0033North: Arrest - Domestic Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Knife @5200 block Summit Ridge Drive

Serena Ebesu, DOB 11/12/2001, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-1365


1239North: Arrest - BDW, Stabbing@2000 block Northtowne Lane.

The victim and suspect were involved in a brief verbal altercation that turned physical when the suspect stabbed the victim multiple times in the leg. The victims injuries are non-life threatening. Anthony Similton, DOB 10/6/1972, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-1384


1322South: Armed Robbery, Taser@1000 block East Plumb Lane

An employee attempted to stop the suspects from leaving without paying for merchandise when one of the suspects tased the employee as the other suspect battered the employee. The suspects then fled with merchandise to a waiting vehicle. Total loss is unknown. The suspects are only described as 2 B/M/A's, 5'8"-5'9" tall. The suspect vehicle is described as: Silver Infinity Crossover with California plates.



Case: 24-1386


2026Central: BDW, Stabbing@1000 block Mill Street

Officers responded to a report that a victim with multiple stab wounds was being treated at a local hospital. The victims injuries are non-life threatening. There are no suspects at this time and the investigation is ongoing. 



Case: 24-1413


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1/24/2024

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
1612South : Arrest - ADW, Knife / DOP @4000 block Primavera Ave.

The victims had witnessed the suspect stabbing the tires of vehicles when the suspect began chasing and threatening them. Amanda Alexander, DOB 7/16/1992, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-1338


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1/23/2024

Monday, January 22, 2024
1110South: Arrest - Discharge a Firearm into an Occupied Structure / Poss. of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person@8000 block Offenhauser

Officers responded to a report of a disturbance and as they approached they heard a gunshot coming from the residence. The suspect eventually exited the residence and there were no reported injuries. Jose Vargas, DOB 7/11/1974, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-1265


1559South : Arrest - Child Abuse / Domestic Battery @9000 block Lost Valley Drive

Rosie Padilla, DOB 1/13/1978, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-1284


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1/22/2024

Friday, January 19, 2024
2216North: Arrest - BDW (Unknown Object), DUI@2000 Block Sutro Street

Officers responded to a call about a fight. Upon arrival they located a victim that was stabbed in the arm, the suspect was not on scene. Suspect was contacted during a traffic stop and found to be DUI. Mayra Ferrera, DOB 5/25/1987, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-1106


2218South: Arrest - Felony Eluding (Pursuit) / DUI Arrest@Peckham Lane & Coliseum Way

Officer observed a traffic violation and attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle. As the officer approached to make contact, the light turned green and the suspect drove away. Officer followed the suspect. Julio Castaneda, DOB 8/2/1953 was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-1105


2340North: Arrest - Child Abuse, Domestic Strangulation@7000 Block North Virginia Street

Officers responded to a report of a disturbance between a juvenile and his father. Jesus Matos, DOB 8/6/1992 was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-1109


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1/19/2024

Thursday, January 18, 2024
0504North: Arrest - Child Endangerment / Domestic Strangulation / Domestic Battery@8000 block Mahon Drive

Calvin Golden, DOB 10/30/1989, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-983


1321South : Arrest - Child Abuse @2000 block Flagg Drive

Brandon Davis, DOB 10/25/1991, and Brittney Mason, DOB 8/22/1992, were arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-1018


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1/18/2024

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
0255Central: Arrest - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / O&R @500 block West 6th Street

Officers observed an occupied vehicle that was parked and unlicensed and attempted to make contact with the occupant. The suspect ignored their commands and physically resisted. Gabriel Carreles, DOB 12/5/1986, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-914


0421South : Grand Larceny @300 block South Rock Blvd.

Employees observed the suspect cut the lock off of a piece of machinery and then flee. Total loss is unknown and there is no suspect description at this time.



Case: 24-916


1328South: Arrest - DOP / O&R / Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia @2000 block South Virginia Street

Officers responded to a report that a suspect was breaking the windows of businesses. When Officers attempted to take him into custody he resisted. Dionisio Batres, DOB 1/28/1983, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-938


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1/17/2024

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
0433Central: Battery with Deadly Weapon @1000 block East E 6th Street

The victim woke when he heard someone making threats outside of his tent. The suspect entered the victims tent and began to hit him with a whip and then struck him over the head with an unknown object. The suspect is described as: W/M/A, 6'2" tall, with glasses, LSW torn jeans.



Case: 24-864


1412South : Arrest - DOP / PCS @3000 block South Virginia Street

Officer responded to a report of a disturbance and discovered the suspects had caused damage to their room and one of the suspects was in possession of a controlled substance. Karla Dodge, DOB 7/25/1984, was arrested on the above charges. Brandon Mullock, DOB 4/6/1985, was arrested for DOP. 



Case: 24-893


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1/16/2024

Friday, January 12, 2024
1800North: Arrest - Barricaded Subject@2000 Block Citron Street

Officers responded to a report of a home invasion. When officers arrived on scene they discovered the suspect still in the residence. The suspect refused to exit. Officers forced entry and suspect was arrested. Eladio Armenta-Ramirez, DOB 2/18/1973 was arrested on the above charge.



Case: RP24-672


Monday, January 15, 2024
1205South: Arrest - ADW-Knife@500 Block Kumle Lane

Officers responded to a report of a ADW with a knife. Security told the suspect that he needed to leave as he had been trespassed recently. As the suspect was approached he produced a knife and threatened security. Sean Warden, DOB 12/1/1992, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-824


1458Central: Arrest - Assault w/ Deadly Weapon (Knife)@1000 Block East 6th Street

Officers responded to a report of ADW (Knife). Suspect threatened manager with a knife when she was being walked out of property. Kosheena Smith, DOB 1/7/1994, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-838


1657South : Arrest - Kidnapping@Booth Street/Foster Drive

Officers responded to a call about a female being held against her will. The suspect fled prior to officer arrival. Officers located the suspects vehicle and residence and arrested him. Brandon James, DOB 12/1/1994 was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-845


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1/12/2024

Thursday, January 11, 2024
1339Central: Arrest - Battery with Intent to commit Sexual Assault@North Virginia & Plaza Streets

Arturo Martinez, DOB 5/5/1949, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-600


1811South: Robbery@9000 block South Virginia Street

Employees attempted to stop the suspect from leaving without paying for merchandise when the suspect battered one employee with a small wrench and then fled to a waiting vehicle. Total loss is unknown. The suspect has been identified but is still outstanding. 



Case: 24-610


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1/10/2024

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
1611North: Arrest - Attempted Murder / Child Endangerment / Domestic Battery@10000 block North McCarren Blvd.

Carl Evans, DOB 9/8/1973, was arrested on the above charges. 



Case: 24-487


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1/9/2024

Monday, January 8, 2024
0134North : Arrest - CCW / Poss. of Gun with Obliterated Serial Number / In Poss. of Firearm while being Intoxicated / MIC@1000 block Wedekind Road

Officers responded to a report of suspects sitting in a parked vehicle and possibly pointing lasers at passing vehicles. Upon contact with the occupants Officers discovered one of the suspects was in possession of a gun. The suspect, a juvenile, was arrested on the above charges. 



Case: 24-408


1015South: Commercial Burglary@2000 block South Virginia Street

An employee arrived to find the door to the business was open, cabinets had been rifled through and the cash from the register was missing. Total loss is unknown and there are no suspects at this time. 



Case: 24-440


1050South: Armed Robbery, Firearm@3000 block South Virginia Street

The victim had arranged to purchase merchandise at the above location. Upon his arrival he told the suspect he had changed his mind. The suspect became upset, produced a gun an demanded the victims property. The suspect has been identified but is still outstanding.



Case: 24-434


1107Central: Commercial Burglary @300 block East 5th Street

An employee arrived to find the office had been ransacked and multiple pieces of personal property had been stolen. Total loss is unknown and there are no suspects at this time. 



Case: 24-433


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1/5/2024

Thursday, January 4, 2024
1625North: Shots Fired @900 block Parr Blvd.

Officers were in the area when they heard a gunshot. They did not locate any bullet strikes and there were no reported injuries. The investigation is ongoing.



Case: 24-246


1727Central : Robbery, Firearm @100 lock East 2nd Street

The victim was walking to his vehicle when the suspect opened the door to his own vehicle, displayed a gun, and demanded the victims merchandise. The victim complied and the suspect fled in his vehicle. The suspect is described as: Dark skinned Male, LSW gray sweatshirt, black pants. The suspect vehicle is described as: Dark colored SUV possibly a Subaru. 



Case: 24-248


1930South: Arrest - ADW, Rock / DOP / Burglary with Deadly Weapon / Battery on Peace Officer / O&R @800 block South Virginia Street

Officers responded to a report that a suspect was tipping over food displays, smashing  glass in multiple refrigerators and then had barricaded himself in a restroom and caused flooding. As Officers were taking the suspect into custody he spit on them. Christopher Miles, DOB 4/20/1982, was arrested on the above charges. 



Case: RP24-256


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1/4/2024

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
0330North : Arrest - Vehicle Burglary@6000 block Chesterfield Lane

Officers responded to a report that unknown suspects were checking the door handles of parked vehicles. Officers located the suspects upon their arrival and discovered they were still in possession of the stolen items. The suspects, 2 Juveniles, were arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-135


0419Central : Arrest - Strong Armed Robbery@200 block North Virginia Street

The victim was approached by the suspect who attempted to steal her car keys. The victim was able to retain her keys and the suspect fled. Officers located the suspect a short time later. Joshua Ayres, DOB 2/29/1980, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-137


2335North : Arrest - Battery / Domestic battery / Child Endangerment @2000 block Melody Lane

Jose Nieves-Pinango, DOB 4/4/1996, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-191


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1/3/2024

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
1500North : Robbery, Knife @2000 block Northtowne Lane

The victim had attempted to stop the suspect from leaving without paying for merchandise when the suspect produced a knife and fled with the merchandise. Total loss is unknown and there is no suspect description at this time. 



Case: 24-104


1659Central : Arrest - O&R / Battery / Battery on an Officer@100 block North Virginia Street

Officers responded to a report of an unwanted subject who had just battered employees at the above location. As Officers were taking the suspect into custody he resisted and pushed an Officer in an attempt to get away. Kenyaun Williams, DOB 5/13/1996, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-110


2240Central : BDW Stabbing@430 Lake St

The victim was in volved in verbal altercation with another subject when the suspect intervened. A physical altercation occurred between them and the victim was stabbed. The victims injury is non-life threatening and the suspect is only described as: B/M/A, LSW all dark clothing. 



Case: 24-127