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POLICE DEPARTMENT

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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

7/28/2023

Thursday, July 27, 2023
1956North: Arrest - Domestic Battery with a Deadly Weapon/ ADW, Nail Gun@3000 block Accacia Way

Matthew Vikre, DOB 7/30/1985, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-13181


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City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/27/2023

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
1915North: Arrest - Discharge of a Firearm / Shooting into Occupied Dwelling / CCW@1000 block Sky Mountain

Officers responded to reports of a subject who had fired a gun. They located the suspect still on scene and Thomas Blunt, DOB 9/8/1989, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-13106/13104


2349South: Arrest - PSMV / PCS / O&R / Eluding@9000 block South Virginia Street

Officers located an occupied stolen vehicle and attempted to conduct a Traffic Stop but the suspect drove off. A short time later he came to a stop when he hit several large rocks and then attempted to flee on foot. Stephen Kelle, DOB 5/13/1970, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-13125


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City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/26/2023

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
0208Central : BDW, Broken Bottle @600 block North Virginia Street

Officers responded to a report of a subject who was bleeding. The subject was transported to a local hospital and found to have non-life threatening injuries. The suspect is described as: Unknown race adult male, thin build, LSW blue plaid shirt, black pants.



Case: 23-60038


2028South: Arrest - ADW, Knife @300 block Linden Street

The victim and suspects were involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical. One of the suspects produce a knife and threatened the victim and the other suspect battered the victim. David Saldana, DOB 4/8/1993, was arrested on the above charge. Daniel Saldana, DOB 4/14/1988, was arrested for Battery. 



Case: 23-13046/13047


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/25/2023

Monday, July 24, 2023
2110North : Arrest - ADW, Knife, PCS@Sadlier Way & Valley Road

The victim was confronted by the suspect who suddenly produced a knife and began to run across the street towards the victim. The suspect fled when the victim said she was calling 9-1-1. Officers located the suspect a short time later and Jarvis Washington, DOB 12/2/1985, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-12979


2255Central: Arrest - ADW, Knife @Cal Neva Parking Garage

The victims were escorting the suspect off the property after refusing to leave when he produced a knife and threatened them. Officers located the suspect a short time later and Phia Lor, DOB 5/10/1985, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 23-12983


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/21/2023

Thursday, July 20, 2023
0422Central: Arrest - ADW, Firearm / O&R / CCW / Discharge a Firearm@Lincoln Alley

Officers responded to a report of a shooting and located the suspect who was attempting to flee. There were no reported injuries and the suspect, a Juvenile, was arrested on the above charges. 



Case: 23-12664


2000North: ADW, Firearm @Clear Acre Lane & Citron Street

The victims were driving in the area when the suspect vehicle drove past them and the passenger pointed a gun at them. The suspect is described as: B/M/A, 5'6" tall, LSW white tank top, light colored jeans. Suspect Vehicle is described as: Newer model White, Nissan 4 door Sedan.



Case: 23-12707


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/19/2023

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
0159Central: Arrest - Poss. of Marijuana / O&R / CDM @University & 7th Street

Officers had responded to a report of a fight and located the suspect vehicle leaving the area. They conducted a stop and made contact with the driver who refused to exit the vehicle and began yelling at Officers. They also learned that the driver had been battered by another occupant in the vehicle. The driver, Carlos Martinez, DOB 12/9/2000, was arrested on the above charges. A juvenile, was arrested for Battery and MIC. 



Case: 23-12531


1802South: BDW, Wrench @1000 block South Meadows Pkwy.

The victim and suspect who are known to each other became involved in verbal argument that turned physical when the suspect grabbed a wrench and struck the victim several times about the head and the face. The victims injuries were non-life threatening and the suspect has been identified but is still outstanding. 



Case: 23-12578


2200North: Discharge of Firearm @North Sierra Street & University Terrace

Officers responded to a report of a shot being fired and located a casing. There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing. 



Case: 23-12592


Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/18/2023

Monday, July 17, 2023
0359South: Arrest - Parental Kidnapping / Child Abuse@Grand Canyon Blvd & Liston Ave

Matthew Cisneros, DOB 3/25/1996, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-12464


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City of Reno
Reno Police Department
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/14/2023

Thursday, July 13, 2023
0007Central: Arrest - BDW, Knife / Burglary@100 block North Arlington Ave.

The suspect had previously been trespassed from the property and returned a few minutes later armed with a knife. When the victim saw this and approached the suspect, the suspect cut the victim with the knife. The victims injury was non-life threatening. Melissa Puentes, DOB 2/28/1991, was arrested on the above charges. 



Case: 23-12224


1414South: Armed Robbery@5000 block Meadowood Circle

When the victim attempted to stop the suspect from leaving without paying for merchandise the suspect produced a sharp tool and threatened the victim. Total loss is unknown. The suspect is described as: H/M/A, early thirties, LSW long sleeve "Santa Cruz" shirt, black Vans hat.



Case: 23-12256


Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/13/2023

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
0850South: Arrest - Arson / O&R / Battery on a Protected Person@200 block California Ave.

Matthew Davenport, DOB 12/1/1973, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-12173


Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/12/2023

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
0728North: BDW (knife), false imprisonment, child endangerment.@3990 Covington Ct. #A

Shanthany Mask, DOB 9/26/2001, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-12100


1417Central : Possible BDW Shooting@901 E 2nd St.

Officers responded to multiple reports of shots being fired. There were no reported injuries, and the investigation is ongoing.



Case: 23-12119


2223Central : Child Endangerment/Abuse O&R Arrest@2500 E. Second St (GSR)

Libier Sandoval, DOB 2/21/1998, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 23-12155


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/11/2023

Monday, July 10, 2023
0811Central: Shot Fired@800 block Aitken Street

Officers responded to a report of a shot fired. There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing.



Case: 23-12040 / 23-12035 / 23-12037


Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
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For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/7/2023

Thursday, July 6, 2023
0001North: Burglary / Prevent 911 / Battery@1000 block East 10th Street

The victim answered a knock at the door and the suspects forced their way into the residence. The suspects then began to batter the victim. When a second victim entered the room the suspects took the phones from both victims and fled. The suspects have been identified but are still outstanding.  



Case: 23-11736


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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/7/2023

Wednesday, July 5, 2023
1402North: Arrest - DOP / Child Endangerment@7000 block North Virginia Street

Eddie Rodriguez, DOB 7/27/1986, was arrested on the above charges.




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

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/5/2023

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

0127North: Arrest - Attempt Murder / BDW, Firearm / ADW@4000 block North Virginia Street

Officers responded to a report of a shooting and learned it was the result of a domestic situation. Joshua King, DOB 11/7/1986, was arrested on the above charges. 



Case: 23-11621


0854North: Battery / Brandishing a Firearm.@8th & Sierra Streets

The victim and suspect were involved in an altercation that turned physical when the suspect exited his vehicle and battered the victim as he sat inside his vehicle. The suspect then returned to his vehicle and displayed a gun as he fled. The suspect is described as: H/M/A, mid twenties to mid thirties, 5'8" -5'10" tall, 180-200 lbs., LSW red shirt, dark jeans.



Case: 23-11634


2011South: ADW, Firearm @7000 Colbert Drive

The victim observed a verbal dispute and yelled from his vehicle for the suspect to stop. The suspect then produced a gun and fired at the victim vehicle. The suspect is described as: H/M/A, mid thirties, LSW gray shirt, black or dark colored shorts. 



Case: 23-11660


2339North: Robbery / Battery @900 block University Park Loop

Officers responded to a report of a battery and met with one of the victims. During the investigation they learned the first victim had been battered by the suspects until unconscious. Then the suspects battered the second victim and stole her phone before fleeing. The first victim refused medical attention. The suspects are described as: #1 Unknown race, 6'1" tall, LSW dark clothing, short hair. #2 Unknown race, 5'5" tall, LSW dark clothing, short dreads.



Case: 23-11676


2355South: ADW, Shots Fired@Neil & Peckham

Officers responded to a report of shots fired and located several casings. There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing. 



Case: 23-11670