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City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

2/3/2026

Friday, January 30, 2026
0900CENTRAL: Arrest - Residential Burglary, Breaking a Coroner's Seal, Possess CC w/o Consent@1300 Block Mill Street

The suspect entered a deceased person's room that had been sealed by the Washoe County Medical Examiner on 12/08/2025 (RP25-24505). This was observed on surveillance after a neighbor noticed the Coroner's Seal had been broken. Russell Blakely, DOB 7/22/1969 was arrested on the above charges.

Case: 26-2006

Addt'l Case: 25-24505