Tuesday, March 28, 2017

1330    Central: Arrest - O&R / Battery on a Police Officer on North Arlington Ave.

Officers responded to a report of a fight and upon their arrival the suspects attempted to walk away but were detained. One of the suspects then spit on an officer and began striking him in the chest.  Tori Howes, DOB 10/20/1997, was arrested on the above charges.  Alberto Flores, DOB 9/16/1993, was arrested for FTA & O&R.  David Rivas, DOB 6/5/1965, was arrested for FTA & PCS.

Case #17-6156

Monday, March 27, 2017 

1837    North: Arrest - Child Endangerment on Munley.

Michelle Vanbeekom, DOB 1/28/1982, and Jon Payne, DOB 4/10/1968, were arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-6111

1957    Central: Robbery @ 6^th & Evans Ave.

The victim was approached by the suspect who had exited a vehicle.  The suspect grabbed the victim’s purse and then got back into the vehicle. The victim sustained minor injuries when she attempted to hold on to the vehicle as it fled.  The suspects are only described as: #1 W/F/A, #2 B/M/A.

Case #17-6114

2234    North:  Arrest – ADW / Battery / Burglary / Home Invasion / Child Endangerment             on Wedekind Rd.

The suspects broken into the residence, smashed windows, kicked in doors and then peppered sprayed the victims. Two of the suspects were armed and threatened some of the victims. Offices made contact with two of the suspects.  Cecilia Navarro, DOB 9/22/1995, and Horacio Gonzalez, DOB 9/10/1996, were arrested on the above charges.  Three other suspects are still outstanding and the Regional Gang unit will be conducting the investigation.

Case #17-6122

Thursday, March 23, 2017

0636:   South: Armed Robbery on South Virginia St:

Shortly after the victim returned to his room the suspects entered, battered him with a weapon and then stole his cash and property.  The suspects are described as: #1H/M/A, mid twenties, LSW black pants, black sweatshirt, white “Dodgers” jersey, black shoes and a black hat.  #2 H/M/A, mid twenties, goatee, LSW a black hat with a white logo, grey “Nevada” sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes.  #3 H/F/A, mid twenties, long brown hair, LSW a dark grey “Nevada” sweatshirt, dark jeans and white shoes.  #4 H/F/A, mid twenties, long brown hair, LSW a white collar shirt, dark grey sweatshirt and dark pants.

Case #17-5777

2210    Central: Arrest - PSMV / PCS / Ex Felon in Possession of a Firearm on North             Virginia St.

Officers located a stolen motor vehicle and made contact with the suspect.  Ryan Misner, DOB 12/1/1986, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-5843

Friday, March 24, 2017

0014    South: Hot Prowl Residential Burglary on Cardinal Wy.

            The victim heard some noises inside her residence and noticed a door was slightly ajar and several cabinets/drawers had been opened.  There are no suspects at this time.

            Case #17-5852

0019    South: BDW, Brick on Neil Rd.

            The victim was a passenger in a vehicle when a disturbance occurred and the suspect threw a brick striking the victim in the face.  The victims injury is non-life threatening.  There is no suspect description at this time.

            Case #17-5851

0443    Central: Strong Armed Robbery @ 5^th & Evans Av.

The victim was sitting in his parked vehicle when the suspect entered his vehicle, battered him and then stole his cash and property.  The suspects are described as: #1 B/F/A, mid twenties, 5’8” tall, LSW a gray hoodie and blue jeans.  #2 B/M/A, mid twenties, 5’11” tall, 180 lbs., faded afro style hair, LSW a black hoodie and blue jeans.

Case #17-5858

Saturday, March 25, 2017

2225    South:  Arrest - O&R / Vehicle Burglary / Att. Grand Larceny / Poss. of Dangerous     Weapon @ Lymberry & Grove St.

Officers observed subjects ducking behind vehicles and when they went to make contact the subjects attempted to flee.  Officers located one of the suspects and learned he had just burglarized a vehicle in the area.  Michael Harrell, DOB 10/6/1993, was arrested on the above charges.  The second suspect is still outstanding.

Case #17-5994

Sunday, March 26, 2017

0313    Central: Arrest – Trespass / O&R on Record St.

            The suspect had just been trespassed and escorted off the property but refused to leave and jumped the fence back onto the property.  The suspect then became uncooperative with officers and began kicking them as they were taking him into custody.  Michael Smith, DOB 12/18/1976, was arrested on the above charges.

            Case #17-6004

0910    South: Arrest – PSMV / PCS / Poss. of a Short Barreled Shotgun / Poss. of             Burglary Tools / PSP / O&R on Harvard Wy.

Officers responded to a report of a subject down inside a vehicle. Upon contact the suspect gave officers false identification and it was learned the vehicle had been stolen.  Devin Kelbch, 3/5/1988, was arrested on the above charges.

            Case #17-5653

1731    South:  DOP / Hate Crime on Idlewild Dr.

The victim returned to his car to find someone had used an object to scratch derogatory symbols and words onto his car.  There are no suspects at this time.

Case #17-6038

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

0204    South: Commercial Burglaries on Longley Ln.

Officers responded to an alarm and discovered a window had been smashed and 2 businesses had been entered.  Total loss is unknown.  There are no suspects at this time.

Case #17-5704

Case #17-5706

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 

0005    Central: Arrest - Hit & Run / O&R / Possession of Stolen Vehicle @ Lake & Commercial Row.

Officers attempted to conduct a stop on an occupied stolen vehicle but the driver continued driving until striking another occupied vehicle.  The suspect then exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.  Wayne Russell, DOB 8/22/1962, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-5485

Monday, March 20, 2017

0332    North: Arrest - Domestic Battery / O&R on Riverside Dr.

Joseph Nugent, DOB 12/8/1961, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-5583

1058    North: Arrest - Residential Burglary on Starfire Ln.

See News Release.

Case #17-5607

1859    Central: Arrest - Robbery with a Deadly Weapon / Home Invasion / Child             Endangerment on Eureka Ave.

The suspects banged on the victims door and demanded money.  When the victim advised that there were children in the house and he did not have any money, one suspect retrieved a pistol from his vehicle. The residents were able to flee the house and when Officers arrived they located both subjects inside the house.  Jamal Wright, DOB 3/27/1992, was arrested on the above charges as well as Robbery, Burglary & Battery from a previous case.  Bryon Smith, DOB 11/9/1998, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-5634

Case #17-1655

Thursday, March 16, 2017

0227    North: Arrest - DOP / O&R @ Loki & Scottsdale Rd.

            Officers were taking the suspect into custody for DOP when he began kicking at them.  Ivan Caloca, DOB 1/11/1994, was arrested on the above charges.

            Case #17-5270

0643    Central: Arrest - Burglary / O&R on East 6^th St.

The suspect pushed open the victim’s door and walked inside.  But when he was confronted by another resident he fled.  The suspect then attempted to flee from officers upon their arrival.  Eric Washington, DOB 6/18/1980, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-5275

0923    North: Destruction of Property / Theft of Copper on Carville.

Employees arrived to find the building had been entered and copper wiring and pipes had been stolen.  There are no suspects at this time.

Case #17-5290

1829    North: BDW, Bat @ Stead & Norton.

            Officers responded to a report of a victim who had been beaten with a bat and closet dowel.  The victims injuries were non-life threatening.  The suspects are only described as 4 males.  The suspect vehicle is described as a Black SUV.

            Case #17-5324

Friday, March 17, 2017

0324    South: Strong Armed Robbery on South Virginia St.

            The victim was approached by the suspect who asked if he had any marijuana.  When             the victim said no the suspect threw him to the ground and stole his wallet.  The             suspect is only described as: B/M/A, 5’9” tall, 165 lbs., LSW a flannel shirt and blue             jeans.

Case #17-5352

Saturday, March 18, 2017

0020    North: Residential Burglary / Robbery with Firearm on Winston Dr.

The victim heard a door in his residence open and when he went to check it out he was confronted by the suspects who began to beat him and demand money.  The suspects are only described as 4 males.

Case #17-5446

0206    Central: Shots Fired on East 4th St.

Officers responded to a report of shots fired and discovered several casings.  There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

Case #17-5452

0213    North: ADW, Firearm on Sutro.

The victim and the suspect were parked next to each other in their own vehicles when words were exchanged.  The suspect then produced a gun and fired a shot into the ground next to the victim vehicle. The suspect is described as: H/M/A, mid twenties to mid thirties, 5’6” tall, 250 lbs., bald, LSW a black shirt over a white shirt and black pants.

Case #17-5455

0327    Central:  Arrest – ADW, a Simulated Firearm @ 3rd & Arlington

The victims made a comment regarding an aggressive dog in a passing vehicle when the driver of that vehicle exited, simulated she had a gun and threatened them.  Wadeeah Ramadan-Nwokedi, DOB 4/18/1972, was arrested on the above charge.

Case #17-5459

0450    Central: Arrest – PCS / PCS for Sales / Trafficking / Ex-Felon possession of a             Firearm on North Wells.

            Officers responded to a report of a possible harassment and made contact with the             suspect.  Cornelius Long, DOB 11/6/1984, was arrested on the above charges.

            Case #17-5463

0700    North:  Strong Armed Robbery on Downey Wy.

Earlier in the morning the victim had been involved in a financial dispute with another             subject.  Later that same morning the suspects arrived and began to bang on the victims             door causing one pane of glass to break.  The victim attempted to flee into the backyard         but one of the suspects jumped the fence and battered him and stole his phone.  The     suspects are described as: #1 B/F/A, mid thirties, 5'6” tall, 130 lbs., black hair, LSW blue        jeans and red boots.  #2 B/M/A 6' tall, thin build, glasses, black hair, LSW a brown hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.  #3 B/M/A, 5'8” tall, heavy set.

            Case #17-5486

1016    South: Arrest - Domestic Battery on Harvard Wy.

Stephanie Cardwell, DOB 1/20/1971, was arrested on the above charge.

Case #17-5482

1127    Central: Arrest – Ex-Felon in Possession of a Firearm / Traffic related charges @             Liberty & Sinclair.

Officers conducted a traffic stop for surrendered plates on an occupied vehicle. Jon Caldwell, DOB 4/11/1988, was arrested on the above charges.  Anika Shoemaker, DOB 4/12/1992, was arrested for PCS & Trafficking.

Case #17-5488

Sunday, March 19, 2017

0225    South: Arrest - Attempted Armed Robbery / MIC / O&R @ Peckham & Smithridge.

Officers were hailed by the victim of an attempted Armed Robbery and observed the suspects in the area attempting to flee.  The suspects were located a short time later.  Francisco Navarro, DOB 12/1/1998, was arrested on the above charges.  Luis Acosta, DOB 1/20/1999, was arrested for MIC & O&R

Case #17-5518

1315    Central: BDW, Stabbing on Island Ave.  

The victim was involved in an argument with a suspect when another suspect intervened and stabbed the victim.  A second victim then got involved and was also stabbed by the suspect.  The victims’ injuries are non-life threatening.  The suspects have been identified but are still outstanding.

Case #17-5529

1337    South: Arrest – Armed Robbery / PSP / Poss. of Brass Knuckles on South Virginia           St.

Officers conducted a stop on a vehicle that had been involved in a previous crime.  Rico Cotla, DOB 5/27/1984, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-5542

Case #17-4843

1825    North: Arrest - Child Abuse on Whitfield Wy.

Samuel Harper, DOB 4/27/1942, was arrested on the above charge.

Case #17-5563

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

0358    South: Commercial Burglaries on South McCarran Blvd.

Employees of a neighboring business discovered the windows to two businesses had been smashed.  Total loss has not been disclosed and there are no suspects at this time.

Case #17-5119

Case #17-5120

0853    North: Battery with Substantial Bodily Harm on North Virginia St.

Officers responded to a report of a fight and located the victim.  Upon investigation they learned the suspect had repeatedly hit the victim in the head with a beer bottle.  The suspect is described as: W/M/A, 6’ tall, heavyset, LSW a t-shirt and jeans.

Case #17-5129

1854    Central: Burglary / Home Invasion on West 1^st St.

The victim returned home to find the suspect who had made a hole in the wall of her apartment climbing back through that hole into an adjoining residence.  The suspect is still outstanding.

Case #17-5167

1903    North: Arrest – Domestic Battery / O&R on Sugar Creek Crt.

            Zachary Farris, DOB 4/28/1996, was arrested on the above charges.          

            Case #17-5168

Monday, March 13, 2017

0321    South: BDW, Shooting on Robinhood Dr.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting and located a victim who had been shot in the leg.  The victim’s injury is non-life threatening and the investigation is ongoing.

Case #17-5035

1815    North:  Arrest - Child Neglect on Valley Rd.          

Danelle Juline, DOB 1/31/1976, was arrested on the above charge.

Case #17-5090

Friday, March 10, 2017

0428    South: Commercial Burglary @ Mill St

Owner arrived to work to find the front door window smashed and cash drawer removed. There are no suspects at this time.

RPD Case #17-4813

0941    South: Arrest - PSMV/PCS @ Brinkby

Officers located an unoccupied, stolen, Honda Accord in the parking lot. Officers conducted surveillance on the vehicle and noticed another stolen Honda pull into the parking lot. One suspect fled and one was arrested. Arrested on the above charges was Hugo Lozano, (DOB 8/25/92).

RPD Case #17-4670 and #17-4684

1439    South: Robbery @ Meadowood Mall Wy

Victim was attempting to sell a cell phone to a party inside of a vehicle. A second party entered the vehicle. Victim was robbed at gunpoint but was able to escape the vehicle. Suspects are described as #1: WMA, 5’10”, medium build, Late 20’s; and #2: BMA, 5’10”, medium build, mid 20’s, LSW: blk hat and denim jacket. Vehicle is described as: Wht Toyota Scion with broken passenger window.

RPD Case #17-4843

Saturday, March 11, 2017

0226    South: Commercial Burglary @ Tahoe St

Officers responded to a business for a burglary alarm and found the door unlocked. Entry had been made through a skylight. Loss is undetermined.

RPD Case #17-4901

1628    North: Shots fired @ Helena

Officers responded to shots fired. Casings were found in the street. Upon further investigation, officers learned that the shots came from a chase between two vehicles. Vehicles were described as: #1:  Older model, blue Cadillac type vehicle with white top and spare tire built into trunk, described as a “low rider” and #2: White newer model Saturn passenger car. No injuries reported at this time.

RPD Case #17-4952

2025    South: Home Invasion/Battery with Substantial @ Neil Rd

Officers responded to a fight in progress. Officers arrived to find a victim with injuries caused when victim confronted suspect who kicked down the front door to residence. Suspect was gone on arrival. Victim was taken to the hospital for injuries. Nothing further at this time. 

            RPD Case # 17-4967

Sunday, March 12, 2017

0019    North: Battery/ADW @ College Dr

The victim and the suspect have been having an ongoing feud. Each party gathered friends for a fight. During the fight, one of the suspect’s friends pulled a gun on one of the victim’s friends. Suspect group fled upon police arrival. Suspect with gun is described as: BMA, 19-21, 600, medium build and brn curly hair.  

RPD Case #17-4977

0056    North: Commercial Armed Robbery @ Robb Dr

The suspect entered the business, produced a gun, and demanded money. Suspect fled the scene. Suspect is described as: WMA, 5’ 8”. LSW: blk BB Cap, bandana over mouth, drk jacket, and blu backpack.

RPD Case #17-4978

0340    Central:  Arrest - Battery/O&R @ 3^rd and Sierra

Officers were hailed in the area in reference to a battery that had occurred. Suspect was pointed out to officers. Suspect fled and was combative when officers took him into custody. Arrested on the above charges was George Peraza, (DOB 11/22/87).

RPD Case #17-4984

Reno, NV— Since January 17^th, 2017 the Reno Police Department Detective Division and the Regional Crime Suppression Unit (RCSU) have been actively investigating a series of window smash commercial burglaries in the Reno/ Sparks area.  In this time period, multiple burglaries have occurred during the early morning hours where a rock was used to break the windows to businesses in the area.  The suspect then enters and targets the cash registers in the stores.  On several occasions multiple businesses were hit in the same evening.  Video surveillance depicted a specific vehicle being used which was used to link the cases together.

On February 27^th, 2017 Officers with the Reno Police Department were proactively looking for the vehicle and were able to stop the vehicle and identify the occupants.  Further investigation by detectives from the information gathered in the traffic stop showed that the listed suspect was responsible for the 11 listed commercial burglaries. 

On March 9^th, 2017 the listed defendant was contacted once again in the vehicle.  The defendant was interviewed and arrested for the listed charges.   

Arrested:

Darin Clark 02/28/65 (11 counts of Commercial Burglary)

Anyone having any information on these cases is asked to please contact the Reno Police Department at 334-2133, Secret Witness at 322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword – SW.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

0149    South: Commercial Burglary on South Virginia St.

Officers responded to a report of an alarm and discovered the door had been smashed and the tip jar was missing.  Total loss has not been disclosed.  There are no suspects at this time.

Case #17-4658

0624    North: Arrest - O&R / PCS on Wedekind Rd.

Officers responded to a report that suspects had just stolen property and were fleeing the area on foot.  Upon arrival officers observed the suspect fleeing in opposite directions but were able to detain them both.  Michael Reeves, DOB 12/2/1989, was arrested on the above charges.  Ashley Williams, DOB 7/21/1990, was arrested for O&R.

Case #17-4662

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

1540    South: ADW, Shooting on Brinkby Ave.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting and discovered several parked vehicles and residences had been hit.  There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

Case #17-4629

1845    South: Commercial Burglary on South Rock Blvd.

Officers responded to an alarm and discovered a window had been broken.  There was no reported loss and there are no suspects at this time.

            Case #17-4641

2001    South: BDW, Shooting @ Yori & Gallaway Ln.

Officers responded to victims being treated in 2 different local hospitals for gunshot wounds.  Neither of the victims’ injuries are life threatening and the investigation is ongoing.

Case #17-4646

2202    South: Shots Fired on Purdue Dr.

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

Case #17-4651

Monday, March 6, 2017

0934    South:  Attempted Armed Robbery, Firearm / ADW on Lakeside Dr.

The first victim was approached by the armed suspect who demanded her purse.   When the victim yelled a passerby attempted to follow the suspect as he was fleeing but the suspect then threatened him with the gun as well.  The suspect is described as: W/M/A or H/M/A, with longer black hair, possibly in a pony tail, a thin mustache, LSW a large black jacket and gray shirt.

Case #17-4540

Thursday, March 2, 2017

0852    North: Located Missing Endangered Person on Aspen View.

See News Release.

Case #17-4292

1155    North: Arrest - Child Abuse on Amber Marie.

Marcella Fungavaka, DOB 12/23/1987, was arrested on the above charge.

Case #17-4302

Friday, March 3, 2017

0121    North: BDW, Gunshot @ Clear Acre & El Rancho.

The victims were approached by the suspect who produce a gun and demanded their property.  As the victims fled they heard a gunshot and then one of the victims realized he had been hit.  The victims injury is non-life threatening.  There is no suspect description at this time.

Case #17-4350

0925    South: Arrest - Grand Theft Auto / PSMV on South Virginia St.

Officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle and made contact with the driver.  Bryan Terry, DOB 6/2/1994, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-3831

1714    North: How Prowls on Gardella & Coastal.

            Officers responded to reports of suspects breaking into occupied residences and observed the subjects who matched the description of the suspects walking in the area.  The subjects attempted flee but officers were able to detain 2 of them.  The suspects, both juveniles, were arrested for O&R and one was arrested for PCS.

            Case #17-4381

            Case #17-4385

2313    Central: Arrest - PSMV / PCS @ 6^th & Sutro.

Officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle and conducted a stop.  Michael Pina, DOB 9/15/1968, was arrested on the above charges.  Lorinda Muller, DOB 10/20/1981, was arrested for PCS.

Case #17-4218

Saturday, March 4, 2017

0015    Central: Armed Robbery, Firearm @ 3^rd & Ralston.

The victim was approached by the suspect who displayed a gun and demanded his property.  The suspect is described as: B/M/A, LSW a black sweatshirt and black sweatpants.

Case #17-4406

0100    North: Arrest - Domestic Battery / Strangulation on Grand Summit Dr.

Nestor Lopez, DOB 9/6/1993, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-4409

0136    North: Hot Prowl Residential Burglary on Wedekind Rd.

The victim awoke to find the suspect inside her residence.  After the suspect fled the victim realized her purse had been stolen.  The suspect is described as: H/M/A, mid twenties, 5’6” tall, medium build.

Case #17-4410

Sunday, March 5, 2017

0447    Central: Arrest - Disturbing the Peace / O&R / Battery on an Officer on West 2^nd             St.

Officers were taking the suspect into custody for Disturbing the Peace when she began to resist and kicked an officer.  Christina Thomas, DOB 4/23/1984, was arrested on the above charges,

Case #17-4482

1542    South:  Arrest – ADW, Knife / O&R on South Virginia St.

The suspect had threatened an employee with a knife and as officers were taking the suspect into custody he began to resist.  Damian Blanton, DOB 2/15/1970, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-4500

Monday, March 6, 2017

0242    Central:  BDW, Shooting on Lewis St.

The victim has been involved in a dispute with a subject but tonight the subject arrived with 2 other subjects.  After threats were made the other subjects shot at the victim.  The suspects are only described as:  2 H/M/A, late teens.

Case #17-4530

Detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and Sparks Police Department continue to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred last night on Kietzke Lane in Reno.

At approximately 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017, officers with the Reno Police Department initiated at traffic stop on Kietzke Lane just north of Peckham Lane.  

According to what investigators have learned, as officers contacted the vehicle occupants, at least one shot was fired from the vehicle injuring one of the Reno Police officers. Two males then exited the vehicle. Shots were fired, one of the suspects was injured and the other fled on foot.

The injured Reno Police Officer and suspect were both transported to Renown Medical Center for treatment. The suspect was declared deceased at the hospital. The officer is reported to be in stable condition.

Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies continue to search for the second occupant of the vehicle. He has been identified as Erick Bernal, age 17. Bernal is described as a male Hispanic, 5 feet 8 inches tall and approximately 135 pounds with shaved hair. A photo of Bernal is attached to this press release.

Bernal is considered a public safety risk. Anyone who knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact 911 immediately.

The Washoe County Regional Officer Involved Shooting Protocol has been activated and the Sheriff’s Office is the lead agency. Anyone with information that may assist this investigation is asked to call the Washoe County Sheriff's Office at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

0630:   South: BDW, Knife on South Virginia St.

The victim and suspect were involved in an altercation that turned physical when the suspect stabbed the victim.  The victim’s injury is non-life threatening.  The suspect has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

1543    North: Arrest - Battery on a Police Officer / O&R on Spokane.

            The suspect had wondered into a residence and begun screaming and banging on doors.  As officers attempted to make contact with the suspect she became violent and combative with them.  Shantera Frenna, DOB 7/22/1988, was arrested on the above charges.

            Case #17-4173

1630    South:  Arrest - Possession of Short Barreled Rifle / O&R on Yori Ave.

Officers were attempting to serve a warrant at the above location when the suspect refused to exit and barricaded himself inside. The suspect eventually exited the residence.  Pierre Vega, DOB 6/1/1983, was arrested on the above charges.  Emanuel Lilio, DOB 12/25/1986, was arrested for O&R and Isidro Lopez, DOB 11/28/1989, was arrested on a warrant.

Case #17-4189

1635    South: ADW, Shooting on South McCarran Blvd.

See News Release.

Case #17-4181