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THE RENO

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Your Police, Our Community

THE RENO

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Your Police, Our Community
THE RENO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Your Police, Our Community
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Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

2/26/2021

Thursday, February 25, 2021
1545Central: Arrest - Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Knife@East 2nd Street & Evans Ave.

The victim was approached by the suspect who became upset and produced a knife and threatened him. The suspect then fled on a bicycle but was located a short time later.  Max Mendoza, DOB 4/17/1976, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 21-3392


1545Central: Arrest - Battery on a Police Officer / PCS @1000 block East 4th Street

Officers were taking the suspect into custody for an outstanding warrant when she became combative and began kicking at the car doors and windows. She then spit on an Officer. Rachelle Grossman, DOB 8/16/1977, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 21-3391


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

2/25/2021

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
0318North: Robbery with a Deadly Weapon, Firearm@2000 block Clear Acre Lane

The suspect approached the employee, produced a gun and demanded money. The suspect then fled with an unknown amount of cash. The suspect is described as: H/M/A or W/M/A, medium build, LSW a black zip up hoodie, blue jeans, brown boots. Possible suspect vehicle is described as: mid to late Black 90's Honda Accord.



Case: 21-3287


0353Central: Battery with Deadly Weapon, Ball Ping Hammer & 2X4@Wells Ave & Truckee River

The victim had been battered with a Ball Ping Hammer by a suspect, treated at a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries and released. During that same night a different suspect demanded to speak to him and began making accusations regarding the previous battery. That suspect then battered him with a 2x4. The victim was again treated for non-life threatening injuries. The 2nd suspect is described as: H/M/A, mid thirties, 5'10" tall, medium build, short black hair, LSW all dark clothing.



Case: 21-3289


1748South: Robbery, Strong Arm@5000 block Meadowood Mall Circle

The victim was in the parking lot when the suspect drove up exited the vehicle and grabbed her purse. The victim struggled with the suspect to keep her purse but fell to the ground, and the suspect fled with her purse. The suspect is described as: B/M/A, mid twenties, 6' tall, 150 lbs., LSW a red/black hoodie. The suspect vehicle is described as: Silver mid 2000's 4-door Audi Sedan with front end damage. 



Case: 21-3334


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

2/23/2021

Monday, February 22, 2021

1256South: Arrest - PCS@100 block East Moana Lane

Officers responded to a report of a possible Burglary in progress and located the suspect. Gary Lawrence, DOB 5/11/1997, was arrested on the above charge.  



Case: 21-3212


1553North: Arrest - Arson @1000 block West 7th Street

Jennifer Webb, DOB 11/14/1976, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 21-3221


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

2/18/2021

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
2216South: Arrest - BDW, Knife / ADW, Knife / PCS @100 block West Plumb Lane

The victim was inside a business when the unknown suspect produced a knife and began an argument with him. The victim fled the business but the suspect followed. Another subject then attempted to intervene and was stabbed in the abdomen by the suspect. That victims injury is non-life threatening. Steven Yamashita, DOB 9/20/1962, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 21-2948


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

2/17/2021

Tuesday, February 16, 2021
1615Central/north: Arrest - Poss. of a Stolen Motor Vehicle/ PCS @6000 block Freedom Drive, Sparks

Officers located an occupied stolen vehicle that had just parked and attempted to make contact with the driver. The driver attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody a short time later.  Joshua Duran, DOB 6/7/1987, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 21-2886


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

2/12/2021

Thursday, February 11, 2021
1905Central: Arrest - Trespassing/Battery on a Protected Person@600 block North Wells Ave.

Officers responded to a report that a trespassed subject was refusing to leave the business. Upon their arrival the suspect again refused to leave, became uncooperative, combative and then attempted to flee. Vincent Cabada, DOB 12/14/1978, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 21-2574


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

2/10/2021

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
2153South: Arrest - Poss. of a Stolen Motor Vehicle @1000 block South Virginia Street

Officers responded to a report that a subject had just located his friends stolen vehicle. Upon their arrival they found the vehicle occupied and Joseph Valle, DOB 10/21/1992, was arrested on the above charge. 



Case: 21-1501


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

2/9/2021

Monday, February 8, 2021
1220South: Arrest - Poss. of a Stolen Motor Vehicle/PCS @1900 block West Plumb Lane

Officers located an occupied stolen vehicle and made contact with the suspect. Joseph Aldeguer, DOB 7/18/1982, was arrested on the above charges. 



Case: 21-2362, 21-1636


1840South: Attempted Strong Armed Robbery/Battery@1000 block Vassar Street

The victim attempted to stop the suspect from stealing merchandise when the suspect struck the victim in the head with a bottle. The suspect then fled without the merchandise. The suspect is described as: W/M/A, mid thirties, 5'5" tall, thin build, short brown hair, LSW a dark blue or black jacket, blue pants.



Case: 21-2388


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

2/4/2021

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
0441North: Arrest - Preventing 911 @700 block Winston Drive

Brandon Davis, DOB 2/10/1996, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 21-1996


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

2/3/2021

Monday, February 1, 2021
0551North: Arrest - Burglary/PSMV/Eluding/PCS/PSP/Poss. of Burglary Tools/Providing ID of Another@1000 block Ambassador Drive

The suspects were seen in the garage of a residence and attempted to flee in a vehicle upon Officers arrival. They then abandoned their vehicle and fled on foot but were located a short time later. During the investigation Officers learned the vehicle had a been reported as stolen and the driver provided a fake ID. Nester Lopez, DOB 1/1/1993, was arrested on the above charges.

 Case: 21-1851, 21-1847


1426South: Arrest - Child Endangerment @3000 block Lymbery Street

Kiley Shelton, DOB 3/15/2001, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 21-1875


2203Central: Arrest - PCS/ PCS Sales/Prohibited Person Possession of Firearm/Expired Plates@Spokane & East 4th Streets

Officers conducted a stop for expired Temporary Registration. The driver, Joey Keaton, DOB 4/26/1996, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 21-1900


2251Central: Arrest - Battery on Police Officer@2000 block East Second Street

Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject. When they attempted to make contact with the subject she become uncooperative and bit an Officer. Alex Cross, DOB 1/1/1980, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 21-1903