Washoe County’s elections chief is stepping down ahead of the 2024 election season. Registrar of Voters Jamie Rodriguez submitted her resignation on Tuesday. Deputy Registrar of Voters Cari Ann Burgess is expected to take over as interim registrar. Rodriguez had been on the job since 2022. During her tenure, the number of permanent employees in…… MORE
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One Arrested After Standoff in Sun Valley
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, along with the Reno and Sparks Police Departments, arrested a suspect after a short standoff in Sun Valley last night. It started around 6:30 when detectives with the Regional Crime Suppression Unit attempted to arrest Nathan Sanford. Back in April, Sanford was wanted for a Domestic Violence case.…… MORE
One Person Critically Injured in Hit and Run
A pedestrian was critically injured in a hit-and-run Saturday in southwest Reno. Just after midnight, police were called to a parking lot in the 4400 block of Baker Lane. There they found a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries. They are now in critical condition at the hospital. Police are looking for a hit and run driver,…… MORE
Carson City Investigators Release Photo of Robbery Suspect
Secret Witness is offering a $1,000 reward for information about a robbery in Carson City in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Police say it happened on N. Carson Street and College Parkway at around 2:40 a.m. Few details were released, but the suspect was last seen wearing dark clothing and riding a…… MORE
Dayton Man Identified in Fatal Christmas Fire
The cause of a fatal Christmas day fire in Lyon County remains under investigation. Crews from Central Lyon County Fire Protection District were called to a home in Dayton around 7 a.m. on Monday. When firefighters arrived, the home was already engulfed in flames. A man was found inside the home and firefighters were able…… MORE
Plumas County Woman Reported Missing
Authorities in California and northern Nevada are searching for a missing woman from Plumas County. Police say 27-year-old Sierra Sweeting was last seen on Wednesday morning and may be in danger. Detectives believe she walked away from her home southwest of Portola, California. Sweeting, who has gone missing before, has behavioral health conditions and may…… MORE
Sparks Crews Stop RV Fire From Spreading to Homes
Sparks Fire crews were called to an RV fire that was threatening a home. It started on C Street near Rock Boulevard and Victorian Avenue around 7 o’clock last night. No injuries were reported. What started the RV fire is now under investigation.… MORE
Nevada DMV Adding “Star of Life” Option
The Nevada DMV is adding the Star of Life to eligible driver’s licenses for a one-time fee of three-dollars, 25 cents. The blue star, accompanied by a code, is meant to help first responders recognize certain medical conditions in drivers. Eligible conditions include vision impairment, COPD, autism, deafness, and schizophrenia. To get the symbol added,…… MORE
Pedestrian Injured in Hit And Run
The search continues for a hit and run suspect who injured a pedestrian near the Airport. The crash happened about 5:42 p.m. Friday on Terminal Way just south of Vassar Street. The pedestrian was not in in a crosswalk when the crash occurred. Police have not released a description of the vehicle, the driver fled…… MORE
Armed Man Arrested After Attacking Delivery Driver
The Sparks Police Department arrested a man carrying a knife Saturday morning after he allegedly assaulted a delivery driver. It happened just after 8:30 at Pyramid Way and North McCarran Boulevard. According to police, 56-year-old Charles Macaluso approached the driver several times while armed. She did not know Macaluso, he left the scene after someone…… MORE
