Wednesday, April 26, 201

0059:   South: Robbery @ Moran St

While walking home, victims were approached, punched from behind, and robbed of personal property by an unknown suspect. The suspect was described as W/M wearing dark clothing. The suspect was gone on arrival.

RPD Case #17-8322

0137    Central:  BDW stabbing @ N. Arlington

Officers responded to the report of a stabbing just occurred. Upon investigation, officers learned that the victim and suspect engaged in a verbal argument causing a physical altercation resulting in the stabbing. Suspect fled on foot. A search of the area did not produce the suspect. Suspect is described as: WMA, 20-30 yo, 5’10” - 6’0”, avg build. LSW: dark colored baseball hat, dark hoodie, and dark pants. Victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

RPD Case #17-8323  

0352:   South: Burglary @ Claremont St

Resident arrived home to find home had been burglarized and items taken. Suspect(s) were gone on officer arrival.

RPD Case #17-8325

0414    Central: Strong-Arm Robbery @ E 2^nd St

While walking, the victim was approached by a suspect who attempted a purse snatch. Victim was able to retain her purse but still lost property. Suspect escaped in a waiting vehicle. Suspect was described as: BMA, 20-25 yo, 5’10”-5’11”, slim build. LSW: light colored jacket and blue jeans. Possible suspect vehicle was described as a Gold Buick with Nevada plates.

RPD Case #17-8324

2040    South:  BDW shooting/Robbery @ Redfield Pkwy

Press release forthcoming.

RPD Case #17-8393

2148    Central: Burglary @ Park St

Masked suspects pushed opened the door to a residence and battered the resident before taking personal property and fleeing. The victim sustained no serious injury. Suspects were described as: WMA and BMA. LSW: dark clothing.
RPD Case #17-8395

2216    North: Arrest - BDW @ Sageland Wy

Officers were informed that the subject came to the residence, initiated an argument, and struck the victim in the head before leaving the scene. Victim was transported to the hospital for treatment. Officers made contact with the subject and made an arrest. Arrested on the above charge was Casey Crozby (DOB 10-16-88).

RPD Case #17-8399

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

2053    North: Arrest – Burglary / O&R on Lotus Dr.  

The suspects were seen breaking into a vehicle and as Officers arrived they attempted to flee.  Kaden Weaver DOB 1/12/1999, and a juvenile were arrested on the above charges.

            Case #17-8247          

1026    South: Arrest – Domestic Battery / O&R / ADW / BDW / Burglary on South Virginia           St.

See News Release.

Case #17-8265 

Case #17-8068

1950    Central: Arrest – Defraud an Innkeeper / O&R on North Virginia St.

Officers were taking the suspect into custody for Defraud an Innkeeper when he began kicking them and spitting on them.  Stephen Spillers, DOB 11/4/1985, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-8300

2246    Central: BDW, Shooting on Mill St.  

Officers responded to reports of shots fired and discovered a victim with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the foot.  The investigation is ongoing.

Case #17-8317

Monday, April 24, 2017

0147    Central:  Arrest – Robbery with Elderly Enhancement / Attempted Robbery / Burglary on Vine St.

The suspect had walked up to the victim, grabbed her purse and a short struggle occurred. The suspect then fled with the victim’s property.  Officers learned the suspect had also been involved in a previous crime.  Kaleel Rickerson, DOB 8/3/1997, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-8161

1910    North: BDW, Stabbing on Carville Dr.

The victim had asked the suspect and his associates to leave his residence earlier in the evening.  The suspect returned and began to punch the victim in the face and then stabbed him with a knife before fleeing.  The victim’s injury was non-life threatening.  The suspect is described as: I/M/A, 5’8”-5’10” tall, medium build, long braided ponytail, LSW a black Raiders hat, black jacket and blue jeans.

Case #17-8231

2008    North: Robbery on Northtowne Ln.

See News Release.

Case #17-8237

Thursday, April 20, 2017

0132    Central: Possible ADW or Battery on Record St.

Officers responded to a report of a subject who had an injury and was on the ground at the above location.  They located the victim who had a deep cut to the top of the head.  There are no suspects at this time.

Case #17-7874

0209    Central: Petit Larceny turned Robbery on North Virginia St.

See News Release.

Case #17-7875

0240    South: Arrest – PSMV / PCS / Trafficking on South Wells Ave.

Officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle and made contact with the occupants Courtney Icenhower, DOB 6/6/1991, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7527

Friday, April 21, 2017

1309    North: Arrest - Child Endangerment / Burglary / Writing Fraudulent Prescriptions             on Malachite Ct.

Shelby Stonecipher, DOB 5/16/1980, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7422

Case #17-7968

Saturday, April 22, 2017

1747    North: Arrest – ADW / BDW with Shots Fired on North Virginia St.

See News Release.

Case #17-8068

Case #17-7875

2145    South: Arrest – Trespass / Open Container / O&R on Kietzke Ln.

Officers were taking the suspect into custody for Trespassing when he became uncooperative.  Chad Lindsey, DOB 11/6/1986, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-8075

2329    Central:  Shots Fired on South Wells Ave.

Officers responded to reports of multiple shots being fired and discovered several casings in the area.  There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

Case #17-8094

Sunday, April 23, 2017

0333    Central: Arrest – Battery / O&R on @ 1 East 1^st St.

Officers were taking the suspect into custody for Battery when he became uncooperative and began kicking them.  Bernard Turner III, DOB 10/3/1981, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-8109

0457    Central:  Shots Fired on East 4^th St.

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

Case #17-8112

0545    Central:  Vehicle Burglary / Armed Robbery, Firearm on North Arlington Ave.

The victims returned to their vehicle to find several subjects inside.  When they confronted them one of the occupants exited the vehicle holding the victim’s own gun and threatened them before fleeing.  The suspects are described as: #1 B/M/A, mid twenties, 5’10” tall, LSW a red hoodie, red hat and black pants.  #2: B/M/A, unknown age, wearing a grey shirt.

Case #17-8114

1547    North: Arrest - Burglary / Battery / Indecent Exposure / Trespass / O&R on Grand Summit Dr.

Brandon Martin, DOB 5/12/1986, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-8135

Case #17-8138

Case #17-8139

2136    North: Residential Burglary on Hiko Ave.

The victims returned home to find the suspect inside the residence.  The suspect then fled and is described as: H/M/A, late teens, 5’6”-5’7” tall, medium build, black hair, LSW a baseball hat, white t-shirt and jeans.

Case #17-8156

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

1300    South: Vehicle Burglary on East Grove St.

The victim returned to his vehicle that he had left at a repair shop and discovered personal property and vehicle equipment had been stolen.  There are no suspects at this time.

Case #17-7744

1800    South:  Major Injury Vehicle vs. Motorcycle Crash @ South McCarran & Zoe Ln.

See News Release.

Case #17-7773

2348    Central:  Arrest – Trespassing / O&R / Battery on a Police Officer on West             5^th Street.

Officers responded to an unwanted subject who refused to leave the business. When they attempted to escort him off the property he physically resisted and kicked them.  Richard Dearmore, DOB 7/2/1981, was arrested on the above charges. 

            Case #17-7786

Monday, April 17, 2017

0307:   North: Arrest – GTA / Burglary @ Stead Blvd & Sagewood Dr.

Officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle and made contact with the occupant.  Brice Howard, DOB 11/10/1976, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7638

1953    Central: Arrest - Strong Armed Robbery / Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia on South             Wells Ave.

The victims had attempted to stop the suspect from leaving without paying for merchandise when the suspect began fighting with them and was able to flee.  The suspect was detained a short time later.  Brian Nye, DOB 8/9/1984, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7702

Thursday, April 13, 2017

0331    South: Arrest - Vehicle Burglary / PSMV / Poss. Burg Tools on South Virginia.

The suspect was observed entering parked vehicles.  During the investigation Officers discovered the vehicle she was driving had been stolen.  Jessica Michaelson, DOB 1/26/1993, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7365

0338    North: Commercial Burglary on Kings Row.

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

Case #17-7364

2327    South: Armed Robbery / BDW, Crowbar @ Holcomb & Arroyo St.

The victims stopped their car, got out and attempted to help a subject who was being chased by a suspect who had a crowbar.  The suspect then turned towards the victims and began hitting them with the crowbar.  Both the suspects then got into the victims vehicle and fled.  The suspects are described as: #1 W/M/A, mid twenties to mid thirties, 5’6” tall, 160 lbs., LSW a blue hooded sweatshirt & blue jeans.  #2 W/F/A, mid twenties, 5’ tall, 150 lbs., LSW a black hoodie with white lettering and black jeans.

Case #17-7424

Friday, April 14, 2017

1958    North: ADW, Firearm on Silverada.

            The victims and suspect had previously been involved in a verbal altercation.  When they saw each other again at the above location the suspect, who was a passenger in a vehicle, produced a gun and threatened them.  The suspect is described as: W/F/A, mid thirties, 5’6” tall, heavy build, LSW a purple sweatshirt and white pants.

            Case #17-7483

Saturday, April 15, 2017

0445:   South: Shooting into Occupied Dwelling on Gallaway.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting and discovered a shot had been fired into an occupied residence.  There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

Case #17-7511

Sunday, April 16, 2017

0104    North:  Arrest - Domestic Battery / O&R on Bravo Ave.

Cary Burnett, DOB 7/16/1967, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7562

0358    Central:  Arrest - Domestic Battery / O&R on Ryland Ave.

Tyler Williams, DOB 1/25/1993, was arrested on the above charge.

Case #17-7568

0546    Central: Shots Fired on East 4^th St.

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

Case #17-7574

0921    South: Arrest – ADW, Knife / Aggravated Assault / DOP on South Virginia St.

The victim and suspect have been involved in an ongoing dispute and today the suspect produced a knife, attacked the victim and slashed his tires.  Oscar Espinoza, DOB 6/23/1993, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7582

0930:   North: Arrest - Child Neglect on Blue Sage Ct.

Hermones Burgess, DOB 7/30/1976, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7585

1229:   North: Arrest - Armed Robbery, Mace / Battery on West 7^th St.

The victims were attempting to stop the suspect from leaving without paying for merchandise when the suspect sprayed them with Mace.  Michael Owens, DOB 8/3/1954, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7593

1846    South:  Arrest - BDW, Stabbing / Domestic Battery on Sierra Madre Dr.

See News Release.

The date of the arrest in the News Release is incorrect.

Case #17-7617

2044    South:  Arrest - Robbery / DOP on South Wells Ave.

The victim had attempted to stop the suspect from leaving without paying for merchandise when the suspect punched the victim in the face.  When a patron observed this he held the door shut but the suspect kicked it and broke the glass door.  Issac Guajardo, DOB 4/6/1999, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7624

Reno, NV – The Reno Police Department will begin accepting applications for the position of Police Recruit from April 17^th, 2017 through 5:00 pm May 19^th, 2017.   

The minimum requirements for interested persons to apply are: 

• You must be a citizen of the United States by May 19^th, 2017
• You must be at least 21 years of age by May 19^th, 2017
• You must have a high school diploma or GED certificate by May 19^th, 2017

We are looking for a diverse pool of qualified applicants who have traits and characteristics to include treating everyone fairly, having a high level of integrity, respect for others, as well as a commitment to service. 

Upon selection, recruits will attend the Northern Nevada Law Enforcement Academy.  Recruits attending the academy will be paid as City of Reno employees and receive a beginning wage of  approximately $51,700 per year, full time medical, dental and vision benefits after thirty days of employment.  The department will issue the majority of the equipment needed while in the academy. 

All those interested in a career with the Reno Police Department are encouraged to apply at the City of Reno’s website at http://www.reno.gov/jobs 

Interested applicants can also visit the Reno Police Departments website at http://www.renopd.com/Recruit for information on the recruitment process. 

The Reno Police Department is nationally recognized as a model for Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving, and we are committed to our community by being a model of policing excellence.  

For further information, please contact the Reno Police Department’s Recruiting Officer at (775) 334-2455 or by email at recruiter@reno.gov. 

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

0057    Central: Arrest – PCS / Trafficking / Ex-Felon in possession of a Taser

            @ Commercial & Virginia 

Officers made contact with a subject who matched the description of a suspect who was wanted in a previous crime.  Jonathan Jones, DOB 7/10/1989, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7281

0150    South: Arrest – Robbery / Kidnapping / Sexual Assault on Hubbard.

See News Release.

Case #17-7286

1525    North: ADW, Firearm on Lemmon Dr.

            The victims were in their vehicle when they encountered the suspect vehicle and almost collided.  Words were exchanged and one of the passengers in the suspect vehicle produced a gun and threatened them.  The suspect is described as: White or Hispanic male, 5’8” tall, thin, wearing glasses, LSW a long sleeved black shirt and khaki pants.   The suspect vehicle is described as: 2013 4 Door, Maroon, Hyundai.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

0155    Central:  Commercial Burglary on Kirman Ave.

Officers responded to a report of a Burglary in progress but did not locate any suspects.  There was no reported loss and there are no suspects at this time.

Case #17-7214

0937    Central: BDW, Baseball Bat on Galletti Way.

The victim attempted to stop the suspects from taking a pet belonging to a friend when the suspects began to beat him with a bat before fleeing without the pet.  The suspects are described as: 1 H/M/A, late thirties, 5’10” tall, 150 lbs.  #2 H/M/A, 5’6” tall, 150lbs.

Case #17-7222

2227    North:  Arrest - Possession of Stolen Vehicle / Poss. of Burglary Tools @ Poplar             & Valley.

Officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle and made contact with the occupant.  George Ortega, DOB 8/16/1998, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7276 

Monday, April 10, 2017

0226    South: Commercial Burglary on South Wells Ave.

The owner arrived and found the window had been smashed and the business burglarized.  There is no reported loss.  There are no suspects at this time.

Case #17-7126

1956    Central: Possible BDW, Baseball Bat on Lake St.  

The victim and suspect were involved in a confrontation that turned physical when the suspect punched the victim in the face and hit him in the head with a bat before fleeing.  The suspect is described as: B/M/A, short, possible red Mohawk, LSW dark pants and a white shirt.

Case #17-7200

Thursday, April 6, 2017

0325    Central:  Arrest - Robbery on Mill St.

The victim was at this location to sell property for a friend when he was approached by the suspects, some of whom were armed.  They demanded the property he was selling as well as his personal property.  One of the suspects was located a short time later.  Steven Bounds, DOB 5/19/1987, was arrested on the above charge.

Case #17-6825

1007    North: Residential Burglary on Trainer Wy.

The victim returned home to find suspects inside his residence.  The suspects quickly fled. The suspects are described as: #1 H/M/A, mid twenties, 5’2” tall, skinny build, short black hair, LSW a gray sleeveless hoodie & red shorts.  #2: H/M/A, no further.

Case #17-6840

Friday, April 7, 2017

1158    North:  Arrest - ADW, Cleaver / Attempted Home Invasion / O&R / DOP on Carlin.  

Officers responded to a report of a subject stabbing at the victim’s door with a knife and attempting to gain entry into the residence.  When the suspect realized officers were responding he attempted to barricade himself inside his residence.  Kaleb Tate, DOB 11/10/1995, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-6926

Saturday, April 8, 2017

0400    South: Armed Robbery, Taser on South Meadows Pkwy.

The victim returned home to find the suspects inside his residence.  One suspect displayed a Taser as they demanded his property and then fled.  The suspects are described as: #1 H/M/A, mid twenties to mid thirties, large build, 6’4” tall.  #2 H/M/A, mid twenties to mid thirties, 5’8” tall, 180 lbs.  #3 H/F/A, 5’6” tall, 150 lbs.

Case #17-7011

2107    North: ADW, Knife on Rocky Mountain Blvd.

The suspect and victim were involved in an argument when the suspect displayed a knife and threatened the victim and then fled.  The suspect has been identified but is still outstanding.

Case #17-7054

Sunday, April 9, 2017     

0100    South: Arrest – ADW, Firearm on a Police Officer / O&R / Disturbing the Peace on        Harvard Wy.

Officers responded to a report of someone screaming and playing music loudly.  When they arrived the suspect threatened them with a gun and refused to exit the residence.  The suspect finally exited and James Davis, DOB 5/25/1962, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7071

0203    South: Shooting on Gentry Wy.

The victim was turning into his parking lot when he heard several gun shots, which went through the rear window of his vehicle.  The victim received an injury to his shoulder but it is non-life threatening and the investigation is ongoing.

Case #17-7068

  1620  North: Possible ADW, Firearm on West 4^th St.

The victim was approached by the suspect who asked if he had a dollar.  When the victim said he did not the suspect produced a gun and pointed it at the victim.  The suspect then fled.  The suspect is described as: W/M/A, 5’10” tall, 145 lbs., LSW a dark hat and jacket.

Case #17-7096

 1638   Central: Arrest – Domestic Battery on West 2^nd St.

Michael Wadley, DOB 4/24/1992, was arrested on the above charge.

Case #17-7072

2339    Central: Arrest – PCS / Trafficking on East 6^th St.

Officers observed an occupied parked vehicle with stolen plates and made contact with the occupants.  The driver was cited for the stolen plates and Jia Ritchey, DOB 5/8/1975, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-7122

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

1820    South: Arrest – PCS / Trafficking / O&R on East Plumb Ln.

Officers located a wanted suspect and conducted a stop on the vehicle he was in.  The suspect was non-compliant and combative.  Treavor Nau, DOB 8/9/1987, was arrested on the above charges.  Holly Stiffler, DOB 10/29/1998, was arrested for PCS.

 Case #17-6801

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

0008    Central:  Possible ADW, Firearm / DOP on East 6^th St.

The victim was sitting inside his parked vehicle when a vehicle occupied by the suspects approached and one of the suspects pointed a gun at him and drove off.  The vehicle returned a short time later and one of the suspects threw a rock at the victim’s car breaking his windshield and then drove off.  The suspect vehicle was located abandoned a couple hours later and had been reported as stolen.  The suspects are only described as: 2 W/M/A’s, mid twenties, short hair.

Case #17-6649

Case #17-6062

  0558  North: Arrest - Child Endangerment on McCloud Ave.

Richard Plummer, DOB 12/19/1992, and Sara Garibay, DOB 10/9/1995, were arrested on the above charge.

Case #17-6656

1558    Central: Arrest - PCS / PCS for Sales @ 7^th & Eureka.

Officers observed a parked occupied vehicle with expired tags and made contact with the occupants.  Matthew Williams, DOB 11/09/1996, was arrested on the above charges.  Burts Castel, DOB 7/10/1986, was arrested for PCS.

Case #17-6695

2312    South: Arrest – Domestic Battery / Child Abuse on Wrondel Wy.  

James Weaver, DOB 7/26/1992, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-6729

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

0348    South: Arrest – Robbery on South Virginia St.

Officers conducted a stop on a vehicle that had been involved in a previous crime when some of the occupants exited and fled.  One suspect was detained and John Kenney, DOB 3/25/1997, was arrested on the above charge.

Case #17-6735          

0350    South: Robbery @ Lymberry & Brinkby.

The victim was approached from behind by the suspect who placed an unknown object in the small of his back and demanded his wallet.  The suspect is only described as: B/M/A, 6’ tall, mid thirties to mid forties, LSW dark clothing.

Case #17-6737

Monday, April 3, 2017

1925    North: Arrest - O&R / Battery on a Police Officer / Jaywalking on West 7^th St.

Officers observed the suspect jaywalk and as they approached him the suspect attempted to flee.  The suspect then became combative and attempted to strike the officers as they were taking him into custody.  Brandon Price, DOB 9/27/1985, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-6640

2150    Central:  Arrest - Child Neglect on East 2^nd St.

Kimberly Jones, DOB 10/29/1970, was arrested on the above charge.

Case #17-6646

Thursday, March 30, 2017

0203    South: Arrest - Domestic Battery on South Virginia St.

Nicole Maranto, DOB 1/1/1988, was arrested on the above charge.

2144    South: Commercial Burglary on Plumas.

            Employees observed the suspects loading construction site materials into a vehicle and then flee. Total loss has not been disclosed.  The suspect vehicle is described as: late 90’s Red Toyota Pickup truck with a broken driver side window.  There are no suspect descriptions at this time.

            Case #17-6340

Friday, March 31, 2017

1400    South: Arrest - Domestic Battery / DOP / PCS on Mill St.

Burlee Gill, DOB 9/10/1972, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-6377

1850    Central: BDW, Stabbing @ Center & 4^th St.

The victim was approached by the suspect who produced a knife and attempted to stab him for an unknown reason.  The victim received a laceration to this thumb and the suspect fled.  The suspect is described as: B/F/A, 5’6” tall, heavy build, short hair, LSW a blue hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

            Case #17-6402

1856    South: Arrest - Robbery / Harassment on East Patriot.

The suspects had battered the victim and taken property from him earlier in the evening and were now kicking his door trying to gain entry.  James Emslander, DOB 7/8/1959, and Richard Brumette, DOB 8/5/1966, were arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-6405

2316    Central: Arrest – GTA / Poss. of Burglary Tools on Lake St.

Officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle and conducted a stop.  Martin Miller, DOB 12/16/1972, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-6425

Saturday, April 1, 2017

0127    Central: Arrest – O&R / Poss. of Fireworks @ Plumas & Sierra St.

            The suspect was seen igniting fireworks in front of the business and when officers went to detain him he attempted to flee.  Jesse Azucena, DOB 1/11/1987, was arrested on the above charges.

            Case #17-6432

0500    Central: Shooting on East 4^th St.

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

            Case #17-6445

0929    South: Arrest - Vehicle Burglary / DUI on East Taylor St.

Officers conducted a stop on an occupied vehicle leaving the area that matched the description of a suspect and suspect vehicle involved in a Vehicle Burglary.  Angela Benitez-Jearman, DOB 5/15/1975, was arrested on the above charges.

Case #17-6455

1623    Central: Robbery on North Arlington.

The victim was approached by the suspect who started an argument, displayed a gun, and then punched the victim in the face and stole his property and cash.  The suspect is described as: B/M/A, late twenties, LSW a white & grey t-shirt and blue jeans.

Case #17-6477

1930    Central: BDW, Baseball Bat on East Stevenson.

The victim approached the suspects and asked if they had a cigarette.  The suspects did not answer they jumped out of the vehicle and hit the victim in the ribs with a baseball bat causing him to fall to the ground. The suspects are only described as: 3 W/M/As, one wearing a black leather jacket.

Case #17-6493

Sunday, April 2, 2017

0334    Central: ADW, Knife on East 4^th St.

The victim and suspect were involved in a disagreement.  When the victim asked the suspect to leave the store the suspect threatened him with a knife.  Kenneth Prince, DOB 10/15/1957, was arrested on the above charge.

Case #17-6522

0745    North: BDW, Bottles on North Virginia St.

The victim and suspects were involved in an argument that turned physical when the suspects used bottles to batter the victims.  The suspects have been identified but are still outstanding.

Case #17-6529