Officer Travis Warren has 14 years’ experience with the department and is taking over the Public Information Officer position.
Recent surveillance footage capturing car burglaries in the act has caught the eye of Reno and Carson City police.
Reno Police say a man was arrested after a brief standoff near Redfield Parkway and Kietzke Lane early Monday morning.
The Reno Police Department says it has taken 10 reports of car burglaries so far this year in which firearms were stolen from vehicles.
Swatting is a prank, often done by gamers, in which a fake 911 call directs police to a house or property.
The city of Reno is partnering with downtown businesses to put on the annual New Year's Eve firework show. This year the fireworks will be shot from the Silver Legacy and Harrah's Casino.
Police are gearing up for a busy holiday weekend, with large crowds ringing in the new year in Downtown Reno. This will be the first time Nevada will celebrate New Year's Eve after recreational marijuana was legalized.
First responders train year-round to be ready for active shooter situations.
'Tis the season for holiday cheer, gifts and, unfortunately, opportunistic thieves. During the holiday season, especially with online deals like Cyber Monday or even Black Friday, police routinely get calls for package thefts.
Reno Police are investigating vandalism to several historical gravestones at the Hillside Cemetery on Nevada Street.