THE RENO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Your Police, Our CommunityTHE RENO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Your Police, Our Community12/21/2018
The victim and suspect became involved in an altercation involving a parking space when the suspect vehicle began ramming the
Officers responded to reports of shots fired and discovered several casings. There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing.
The victim had just locked up the business for the night when the suspects approached and knocked him to the ground. One suspect threatened him with a gun while the other suspect stole the bank bag. Total loss has not been disclosed. The suspects are described
12/20/2018
Officers observed an occupied vehicle that was involved in a prior case and conducted a stop. The passenger exited the vehicle and attempted to flee but was caught by Officers. Roberto Chavez, DOB 2/15/2000, was arrested on the above charges. The driver, Kimberly Virgen, DOB 6/28/2000, was arrested for not having a Drivers License and being a Minor in Poss. of Marijuana.
12/19/2018
Officers responded to a report of an unwanted subject. When they made contact with the suspect he became uncooperative and spit at them. Matthew Berg, DOB 12/21/1999, was arrested on the above charges.
Officers responded to an alarm and discovered a window was broken and entry had been made. Total loss is unknown. The suspect is described as: Unknown race, LSW a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and dark shoes.
12/18/2018
A passerby called to report the window to a business had been smashed. The owner responded and said a safe was missing. There are no suspects at this time.
12/17/2018
Friday, December 14, 2018
2015 North: Home Invasion @ 10 blk Panamint Dr
Officer responded regarding a suspect who had forced entry into the residence. The R/P stated to Dispatch, someone busted through the door, and the door struck her. The suspect was physically detained by the occupants of the home until officers arrived. The suspect possessed two extraditable felony warrants out of California.
Arrested: PLATNER, Ronald/03-14-1981_Home Invasion
Case#18-26170
Saturday, December 15, 2018
1623 South: Commercial Burglary Arrest @ 6500 blk S. Virginia Street
Officers responded to a theft at a hardware store.
Defendant: Robert Marker 2-7-78
Defendant: Kelly Sturgill 8-11-60
Case#18-26224
Sunday, December 16, 2018
0108
Officers were working Santa Crawl when a fight began inside a club. Officers responded to assist security. The fight involved approximately 5 males. All five of the people involved in the fight were arrested for Disturbing the Peace fighting. Defendant Segura was additionally arrested for obstructing and resisting, and three outstanding warrants.
Defendant:
SEGURA, ISAAC DOB: 8/8/92 Disturbing Peace, O&R, 3 Warrants
SEGURA, ISAI DOB: 5/30/96 Disturbing Peace
ANAYA-ARIAS, Francisco DOB: 6/9/93 Disturbing Peace
FELIX, Ulises DOB: 04/23/93 Disturbing Peace
AVALOS, Pedro DOB: 01/26/94 Disturbing Peace
Case#18-26260
1618 North: Burglary, Grand Larceny @ 5200 blk W 7th Street
We responded to a department store regarding
Arrested:
WALKER, Tyana/05-19-1989 -
PUYAN, Shahsarari/06-12-1989-Grand Larceny, Burglary
Case#18-26303
1800 Central: O&R @ 2nd Street/Virginia Street
The Defendant was contacted for failing to obey a walk/don't walk sign. The Defendant fled from Officers upon being contacted. After a brief foot
Defendant: Hicks,
Case#18-26307
12/14/2018
Officers responded to a report of a Robbery at the above location. Total loss has not been disclosed. The suspect is described
A victim reported that the suspect, who was known to him, had driven past his residence, displayed a gun and threatened a family member. Officers located the suspect vehicle a short time later and conducted a stop. Geoffrey Mankel, DOB 1/29/1993, and Joseph Dunn, DOB 2/17/1994, were arrested on the above charge.
12/13/2018
The victim and suspect were involved in a verbal confrontation when the suspect produced a gun and threatened the victim. The victim then fled back to his vehicle. The suspect then broke the window of the
12/12/2018
An employee attempted to stop the suspect from leaving without paying for merchandise when the suspect produced a gun. He then dropped the merchandise and fled. Officers located the suspect several hours later. James Cline, DOB 6/18/1979, was arrested on the above charge.
Robert Bohac, DOB 10/30/1955, was arrested on the above charge.
12/11/2018
Officers responded to multiple reports of shots being fired and discovered several casings in the area. The investigation is ongoing.
Justin Norvick, DOB 5/20/1988, was arrested on the above charge.
An employee heard a loud bang and discovered the door to a neighboring business had just been shattered and the cash drawer had been stolen. Total loss is unknown and there are no suspects at this time.
12/7/2018
Officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle and conducted a stop. Nikolaus Apodaca, DOB 9/25/1981, was arrested on the above charge.
12/5/2018
The victim and suspect were involved in a confrontation when the suspect produced a knife and threatened the victim before fleeing. Officers located the suspect a short time later. Edward Leeper, DOB 1/1/1991, was arrested on the above charge.
12/3/2018
Friday, November 30, 2018
0412 Central: Fatal Hit and Run Vehicle vs Pedestrian - MAIT@6th
See Press Release
1202 Central: BDW w/ Vehicle @2500 blk E 2nd Street
The driver of the striking vehicle observed a physical domestic battery after which he followed the male and female as they walked through the parking lot. The male involved in the domestic battery walked away from the female and towards the driver as he sat in his vehicle. The driver claimed to see the male armed with a knife at which time he intentionally struck the male with this vehicle and ran him over. The male suffered severe injuries
Arrested/Driver: Bottjer, Nicholas (12/17/83)
Case#18-25173
2200 Central: Reckless Driver / Pursuit @1st / West
An Officer observed the vehicle driving recklessly in the area of 2nd St. and Virginia St. He attempted a traffic stop but the driver fled. The driver struck a building, telephone, and dumpster and the driver fled on foot. The driver was ultimately detained. The suspect battered the Officer while being taken into custody
Arrested: Murphy, Sean F. (3/12/88) - Careless, FTO Red Light, Fail to Stop at
Case#18-25206
Saturday, December 1, 2018
1456 Central: PSMV Arrest @E. Commercial/Sutro St
An Officer observed a stolen U-Haul. The vehicle was stopped and the driver/suspect was arrested.
Suspect arrested: Richard Bennett (8-22-56)
Case#18-25291
1532 North: Hit and Run/DUI @2100 blk Sutro Street
Officers responded to the area of Wedekind Rd and Sutro Street regarding a traffic crash with the striking vehicle fleeing the area. This shortly was followed up by another hit and run. When Officers arrived witnesses indicated the driver of the vehicle was hiding. Officers later located the suspect and took her into custody.
Arrested: HOBBS, Skyler/09-18-1996
DUI 1st Offense/Hit and Run/Fail to Yield ROW
Case#18-25307/25310
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