CRIME & SAFETY
Carson City man sentenced to 16 years for drive-by shooting
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - A Carson City man will spend the next 16 years in prison in connection with a 2023 drive-by shooting in Sparks. David Maciel will spend six years on parole following his release. Maciel pleaded guilty to committing the drive-by shooting in a residential neighborhood in Sparks.
Reno teen charged with killing father, 5-year-old brother makes brief court appearance
The Reno teen charged with murdering her father and 5-year-old brother in February made a first, brief appearance in court on Thursday. Public defender Stephanie Cook asked for a continuance, citing the complex nature of the charges and the developmental age and maturity of Mashenka Reid, 17. ...
Sparks Man Sentenced as Habitual Criminal
A Sparks man was sentenced as a Habitual Criminal. Patrick Shipley was sentenced to 20 years in prison with the eligibility for parole after eight years. He pleaded guilty to owning a firearm as a prohibited person. Before this case, Shipley had a criminal history including forgery, burglary, drug possession...
New report shines light on south Reno fire that killed 2 teens
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - In the early morning hours of October 20, 2023, people in a quiet cul-de-sac in south Reno woke to find a fire raging through their neighbor’s home. That fire on Teramo court ended with the death of two boys. Now, the final investigation report on the fire is revealing what firefighters dealt with as they raced to try and save the kids.
Early morning vehicle fire under investigation
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Fire Department is investigating an early morning vehicle fire on 480 South Meadows Parkway behind the SpringHill Suites. The call came in just after 2 a.m. Friday. The fire was isolated to one vehicle, and it is unclear how long the vehicle has been...
Sparks paying ex-police officer $525,000 to settle social media posts lawsuit
The city of Sparks has agreed to a settlement with an ex-police officer who filed a lawsuit accusing the city of violating his rights by suspending him for comments posted on his social media account.
Suspect in Reno Homicide Arrested in Hayward, California
A man suspected in a November 2023 homicide in north Reno has been arrested. Reno Police Department Robbery Homicide Detectives, with the assistance of the Hayward, California Police Department, found and arrested Malik Coleman in Hayward, California. Coleman had a warrant for open murder with a deadly weapon for a...
Fire Crews Put Out Fires Near Cashill Blvd. in Southwest Reno
Thousands were left without power Wednesday afternoon in the same area where two brush fires broke out. Power has since been restored in the area. The Reno Fire Department says multiple power lines were blown down, lighting the sagebrush on fire in two areas. The fires broke out on Cashill...
Pedestrian and school safety operation nets one DUI arrest, 135 citations
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A near-month long operation by the Reno Police Department resulted in 135 traffic citations, 55 warnings and one DUI arrest. The pedestrian and school zone safety operations took place from March 4 to March 22. School zones were selected based on public input.
Ride Along: Nevada State Police urges drivers to use caution through construction zones
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Law enforcement is encouraging drivers to be cautious and adhere to traffic signs, particularly through construction zones. Major highways, like US 395/I-580, are under construction in Reno, and Nevada State Police has noticed an increase in speeders through work zones. Nevada State Police Sgt. Chris Brown...
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