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Case #13-5543

Type of Incident: Battery with a Deadly Weapon

Date and Time of Incident: 061513 @ 0249 hours

Location: 1825 Prater Way, Aguitas

Victim: withheld

Suspect: various

On 061513 at approximately 0249 hours, Sparks Police Officers were dispatched to 1825 Prater Way, the Aguitas Night Club on a report of a man with a gun and another man with a knife.  As officers were en route, they were advised that several of the individuals involved were leaving in different vehicles but that there was one man who was on the ground bleeding.

When officers arrived on scene, they were able to locate a Latino male with multiple lacerations to his head and a swollen shut right eye.  Medical attention was provided to him by Remsa and was released to a sober driver.  

Officers were advised of a male who had been stabbed but had left prior to police arrival.  He and another male, also stabbed at Aguitas, were being treated at Renown Medical Center.  Officers made contact with several individuals at Renown but none were able to provide information on what occurred.

At this time, the investigation is on going.  Detectives are reviewing video from Aguitas as well as Renown in order to identify the individuals involved.  

While conducting their investigation, officers were given information of another male in the club carrying a handgun.  Contact was made with that male and he was subsequently arrested for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.  He was found not to be involved with the prior incident.

Sparks Police is asking for anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Sparks Police Department at 353-2225 or to contact Secret Witness.

Releasing Authority:  Cleveland, Marlene Police Sergeant Police Patrol mcleveland@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2225

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Case #13-5521

Type of Incident: Death Investigation

Date and Time of Incident: 6-14-13 1:35pm

Location: Truckee River in the area of 400 Block Galletti Way

Victim: Unidentified white male adult

Suspect: N/A

On 6-14-13 at 1:35pm the Sparks Police Department received a call of a body in the river in the 400 block of Galletti Way.  An officer arrived on scene and located a male adult face down in the river.  He pulled him out of the water and attempted to resusitate him with the assistance of REMSA medics.  The victim was then transported to Renown Medical by REMSA where resusitation attempts were unsuccessful.  The victim did not have any identification on him.

The victim is described as a white male adult, approximately 30-40 years old.  He was wearing black shorts and a grey t-shirt.  On the bank where he was found officers located a light green "Pacific" mountain bike and a black and red backpack.

The Sparks Police Department is trying to tentatively identify the victim by his tattoos.

If you have any information regarding this investigation please call the Sparks Police Department at 775-353-2231.

Releasing Authority:  Franz, John Police Sergeant Police Patrol jfranz@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2225

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Case #13-5504

Type of Incident: Trafficking; Posession of CS for Sales; CCW: Ex-Felon in Posession of a firearm

Date and Time of Incident: June 13, 2013 @ 1820 hrs

Location: 250 Pyramid Way

Victim: State of Nevada

Suspect: ACUNA-GREGEDA, Luis Uriel

On 6/13/13 at approximately 1820 hrs, officers of the Sparks Police Department responded to the area of 21st and Prater regarding a pending fight.  It was reported that the occupants of blue Ford Explorer were flashing gang signs at a group of juveniles that were on foot.  The passengers of the vehicle appeared to be adults and at one point one of the occupants got out of the vehicle with a crowbar.  The reporting person further told dispatchers that the males in the Explorer were known gang members and that one of the subjects was "Diablo".  It is well known by the Sparks Police Department that Diablo is the nickname of Luis Grajeda, a well known violent gang member.  Officers checked the area of 21st and Prater and were unable to locate a group on foot or the Ford Explorer.

At approximately 1826 hrs an officer located a blue Ford Explorer at the 7-11 store located at 250 Pyramid.  While the officer was making contact with the occupants of the vehicle, a male subject ran from officers.  The officers chased the subject toward I-80 and saw him take a handgun from his waistband and throw it.  The officers also saw him throw a clear baggie as well.  The subject then ran back towards the 7-11 and North on Pyramid Way.  Another officer saw the subject throw another baggie. The baggies contained what was believed to be Methamphetamine and the gun was a 5-shot revolver. 

Just as the subject crossed 7th St, an officer deployed his Taser just as the subject was met by a Sparks Police K-9 and was subsequently taken into custody.  The subject was identified as Luis Grajeda.  Grajeda was transported to Northern Nevada Medical for the treatment of some minor dog bites.  Grajeda was then transported to the Washoe County Jail where he was booked without further incident. 

Releasing Authority:  Alt, Charlie Police Sergeant Police Patrol calt@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2432

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Case #N/A

Type of Incident: Community Notification

Date and Time of Incident: 06/13/13 3:15 pm

Location: N/A

Victim: N/A

Suspect: N/A

The Regional Sex Offender Notification Unit (RSONU) is informing the general public of informational matters related to a Tier III (High Risk) Sex Offender. 

Mr. Adam Ray Meyer, age 41, has been assessed as a Tier III Offender by the State of Nevada Sex Offender Registry.  The RSONU has been notified that he will be residing in the 300 block of E. Grove Street, Reno, and is employed in the 17000 block of Sapphire Canyon Ct, also in Reno.           

Mr. Meyer is in compliance with all Sex Offender laws, and is not wanted by law enforcement. 

Mr. Meyer is currently being supervised by the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Division of Parole and Probation.  You may contact them at 775-684-2300 for more information.

Additional information on this offender, in addition to other moderate and high risk offenders in the State of Nevada, is available at:

                www.nvsexoffenders.gov or at www.nsopr.gov.

Anyone with questions about this offender can call the RSONU at 775-353-2244, Monday through Friday, 7a-5p. 

Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders will NOT be tolerated.  Any threats, intimidation or harassment against the offender is unlawful, and could subject the individual engaging in such an act to criminal prosecution, in addition to possible civil liability.

The RSONU is a collaborative effort between law enforcement in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County to monitor, and enforce the requirements set forth in the Nevada Revised Statutes for, Registered Sex Offenders.

Releasing Authority:  Benedetti, Tony Police Sergeant Police Patrol tbenedetti@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2241

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Case #FR13-4135

Type of Incident: STRUCTURE FIRE

Date and Time of Incident: 06-12-13 4 PM

Location: 733 E. GLENDALE

Victim: H & E CONSTR

EAST GLENDALE FROM WATSON TO PACKER WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL THE FIRE DEPT CAN CLEAR THE SCENE, UNK TIME FRAME

PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA IF POSSIBLE.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

Releasing Authority:  Hail, Mary Emergency Comm Dispatcher Communications Center mhail@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2231

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Case #13-5435

Type of Incident: Traffic Accident

Date and Time of Incident: 6-12-13 at 0601

Location: Stanford and McCarran

Victim: N/A

Suspect: N/A

On 6-12-13 at approximately 6:01am a vehicle crashed into a power transformer in the area of Standofrd and McCarran.  There have been no reported injuries, however there is a power outage in the area and may take several hours to fix.  No further information at this time.  Thanks.

Releasing Authority:  Player, Donald Police Sergeant Police Patrol dplayer@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2238

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Type of Incident: Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws

Date and Time of Incident: June 6th and 8th

Location: City Wide

The Sparks Police Department, using a grant provided by Join Together Northern Nevada (JTNN), had extra officers available to deal with the historical increase in underage drinking during the graduation and end of school season.  We are encouraged to report that we did not locate any major parties where alcohol was being consumed by the underage.  We did locate a small group in the 1200 blk of Greenbrae that had been drinking and were underage.  Those subjects were referred and released to their parents. 

We also had extra patrols available during the Memorial Day weekend.  We located one juvenile party where we took enforcement action during that weekend. 

The Sparks Police Department would like to thank JTNN for their continued support of enforcement of underage drinking laws.  Without this partnership, the Sparks Police Department would not be able to run these directed patrols during times when other calls for service take a higher priority.

Releasing Authority:  Walsh, Jeanmarie Police Sergeant Police Patrol jwalsh@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2241

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Case #13-5270

Type of Incident: Hit and Run Accident

Date and Time of Incident: 06-08-13 0545

Location: Rock and Victorian

Victim: not released

Suspect: White truck

On 6-8-13 at 5:45 AM, a scooter driven by a female was west bound on Victorian and was attempting to turn south bound on Rock.  A white truck that was driving south bound on Rock ran the red light and almost hit the female.  The driver of the scooter made an evasive maneuver to avoid making contact with the truck, which caused her to lay the scooter down.  The female suffered non-life threatening injuries in the accident.  She could not describe the truck any further. 

The Sparks Police Department is looking for anyone who saw the incident to contact Sgt. Walsh at 353-2241 ext 503.

 

Thank you.

Releasing Authority:  Walsh, Jeanmarie Police Sergeant Police Patrol jwalsh@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2241

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Case #13-5305

Type of Incident: Auto vs. Pedestrian accident

Date and Time of Incident: June 8, 2013 at 9:03 p.m.

Location: 200 Block of E. Greenbrae

Victim: name not released

Suspect: none

On June 8, 2013 at 9:03 p.m. Sparks Police officers responded to reports of an automobile versus pedestrian accident in the 200 block of E. Greenbrae, near Longford Park.

When officers arrived, they found a 9-year old girl lying in the roadway with injures. Sparks Fire Department and REMSA personnel responded to the scene and rendered aid to the victim. She was transported to Renown Medical Center for further treatment of those injuries. At this time, they are not believed to be life-threatening.

The investigation thus far shows that a vehicle being driven by a Sparks resident was west bound on East Greenbrae near Longford Park. It is believed that the girl, who was riding a Razor-type scooter, emerged from between two parked cars and entered the roadway. She was then struck by the vehicle. Neither alcohol nor excessive speed on the part of the vehicle are believed to be factors in the accident, which remains under investigation. No charges have been filed in connection with this case.

Anyone with additional information on this accident is asked to contact the Sparks Police Department traffic section at 353-2503.

The Sparks Police Department would also like to remind parents that safety equipment items such as helmets, elbow pads and knee pads are a good idea. They may help reduce or eliminate injury in many situations.

Releasing Authority:  Krall, Peter Police Lieutenant Police Patrol pkrall@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2236

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Case #13-5164/13-5165

Type of Incident: Commercial Burgalry

Date and Time of Incident: 6/4/13

Location: Best Buy

Victim: Same

Suspect: UNK

The Sparks Police Department is currently investigating a series of Commercial Burglaries that occurred at 2 Best Buy stores in Sparks on 6/4/13. The suspects forced entry into the Best Buy at 155 Los Altos at approx 2309 hours. At approx 2345 hours, the Best Buy on Scheels Drive was also burglarized. The property target is an undisclosed number of electronic items. Two of the suspects are believed to have cased the stores prior to the burglaries. At this time the suspects depicted in this press release are persons of interest in this case. the Sparks Police Department is looking to identify the two individuals depicted in the photos. One of the males is wearing a True Religion Brand letterman's style jacket. The other male was wearing camo pants and a red hat. A silver Dodge truck was used in the commission of the burglaries. Photos of that truck are also included in this press release.

The suspects are believed to be part of an Organized Retail Theft Ring possibly operating out of California. We believe that the suspects may have had help from a local source in committing the burglaries. That information is still under investigation. We also believe that the suspects may have stayed at a local motel just prior to or immediately after the thefts.

Anyone with information about these burglaries is asked to call the Sparks Police Department at (775) 353-2231 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

Releasing Authority:  Tracy, Scott Police Sergeant Detective Police stracy@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2225

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Case #N/A

Type of Incident: N/A

Date and Time of Incident: 06/05/13 7:45 am

Location: N/A

Victim: N/A

Suspect: N/AThe Regional Sex Offender Notification Unit (RSONU) is informing the general public of informational matters related to a Tier III (High Risk) Sex Offender. Mr. , age , has been assessed as a Tier III Offender by the State of Nevada Sex Offender Registry. The RSONU has been notified that he will be residing in the block of , and is employed in the block of . Mr. is in compliance with all Sex Offender laws, and is not wanted by law enforcement. Mr. is currently being supervised by the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Division of Parole and Probation. You may contact them at 775-684-2300 for more information. Additional information on this offender, in addition to other moderate and high risk offenders in the State of Nevada, is available at: www.nvsexoffenders.gov or at www.nsopr.gov. Anyone with questions about this offender can call the RSONU at 775-353-2244, Monday through Friday, 7a-5p. Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders will NOT be tolerated. Any threats, intimidation or harassment against the offender is unlawful, and could subject the individual engaging in such an act to criminal prosecution, in addition to possible civil liability. The RSONU is a collaborative effort between law enforcement in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County to monitor, and enforce the requirements set forth in the Nevada Revised Statutes for, Registered Sex Offenders.The Regional Sex Offender Notification Unit (RSONU) is informing the general public of informational matters related to a Tier III (High Risk) Sex Offender. Mr. , age , has been assessed as a Tier III Offender by the State of Nevada Sex Offender Registry. The RSONU has been notified that he will be residing in the block of , and is employed in the block of . Mr. is in compliance with all Sex Offender laws, and is not wanted by law enforcement. Mr. is currently being supervised by the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Division of Parole and Probation. You may contact them at 775-684-2300 for more information. Additional information on this offender, in addition to other moderate and high risk offenders in the State of Nevada, is available at: www.nvsexoffenders.gov or at www.nsopr.gov. Anyone with questions about this offender can call the RSONU at 775-353-2244, Monday through Friday, 7a-5p. Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders will NOT be tolerated. Any threats, intimidation or harassment against the offender is unlawful, and could subject the individual engaging in such an act to criminal prosecution, in addition to possible civil liability. The RSONU is a collaborative effort between law enforcement in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County to monitor, and enforce the requirements set forth in the Nevada Revised Statutes for, Registered Sex Offenders.The Regional Sex Offender Notification Unit (RSONU) is informing the general public of informational matters related to a Tier III (High Risk) Sex Offender. Mr. , age , has been assessed as a Tier III Offender by the State of Nevada Sex Offender Registry. The RSONU has been notified that he will be residing in the block of , and is employed in the block of . Mr. is in compliance with all Sex Offender laws, and is not wanted by law enforcement. Mr. is currently being supervised by the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Division of Parole and Probation. You may contact them at 775-684-2300 for more information. Additional information on this offender, in addition to other moderate and high risk offenders in the State of Nevada, is available at: www.nvsexoffenders.gov or at www.nsopr.gov. Anyone with questions about this offender can call the RSONU at 775-353-2244, Monday through Friday, 7a-5p. Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders will NOT be tolerated. Any threats, intimidation or harassment against the offender is unlawful, and could subject the individual engaging in such an act to criminal prosecution, in addition to possible civil liability. The RSONU is a collaborative effort between law enforcement in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County to monitor, and enforce the requirements set forth in the Nevada Revised Statutes for, Registered Sex Offenders.

The Regional Sex Offender Notification Unit (RSONU) is informing the general public of informational matters related to a Tier III (High Risk) Sex Offender.

Mr. Charles Irwin Jackson, age 50, has been assessed as a Tier III Offender by the State of Nevada Sex Offender Registry.  The RSONU has been notified that he will be residing in the 3300 block of Smith Drive, Reno, and is not employed.           

Mr. Jackson is in compliance with all Sex Offender laws, and is not wanted by law enforcement. 

Mr. Jackson is not currently being supervised by the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Division of Parole and Probation.  

Additional information on this offender, in addition to other moderate and high risk offenders in the State of Nevada, is available at:

                www.nvsexoffenders.gov or at www.nsopr.gov.

Anyone with questions about this offender can call the RSONU at 775-353-2244, Monday through Friday, 7a-5p. 

Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders will NOT be tolerated.  Any threats, intimidation or harassment against the offender is unlawful, and could subject the individual engaging in such an act to criminal prosecution, in addition to possible civil liability.

The RSONU is a collaborative effort between law enforcement in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County to monitor, and enforce the requirements set forth in the Nevada Revised Statutes for, Registered Sex Offenders.The Regional Sex Offender Notification Unit (RSONU) is informing the general public of informational matters related to a Tier III (High Risk) Sex Offender.

 

Releasing Authority:  Benedetti, Tony Police Sergeant Police Patrol tbenedetti@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2241

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Case #13-5150

Type of Incident: Injury Traffic Accident-DUI

Date and Time of Incident: 06/04/13 1920 Hrs

Location: 1500 Block of S. Rock Blvd

Victim: WMA-44 yrs old

Suspect: Sara Hayden DOB: 9/17/1984

On June 4, 2013, at approximately 1920 hrs Sparks Police Officers responded to the 1500 block of S. Rock Blvd on a report of a traffic accident involvoing a motorcycle.  Once on scene officers spoke with witnesses who reported that a 1999 Chevy Van being driven by Sarah Hayden pulled out from the parking lot of Rock Park and attempted to turn left (north bound) on to S. Rock Blvd.  The Chevy Van struck a motorcycle that was traveling south bound on S. Rock Blvd causing it fall over and slide accross the north bound travel lanes.  The driver of the motorcycle was thrown off  and suffered a broken leg and a number of cuts and abrasions.  Officers investigating the accident observed that Hayden had the odor of acohol about her and showed signs of intoxication.  Officers conducted a field sobriety test and observed further signs that Hayden was intoxicated.  Hayden was taken into custody and submitted to an evidentiary blood test before being booked in to the Washoe County Jail for DUI-1st Offense and Right of Way Violation.

The victim was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and was transported to Renown where he was treated for his injuries.

       Correction to the previous press release.  The correct case Number is 13-5150.       

Releasing Authority:  Thomas, Erick Police Lieutenant Police Patrol ethomas@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2236

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Case #13-5159

Type of Incident: VEH ACCIDENT

Date and Time of Incident: 06-04-13 2018

Location: 1515 S. ROCK

ACCIDENT NORTH BOUND ROCK BLVD IS BEING CLEARED UP.  THE NORTH BOUND LANES ARE NOW BEING OPENED FOR NORMAL TRAFFIC. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION

Releasing Authority:  Hail, Mary Emergency Comm Dispatcher Communications Center mhail@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2231

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Case #13-5159

Type of Incident: vehicle accident

Date and Time of Incident: 6-4-13 @ 1920

Location: 1515 S. ROCK BLVD

NB ROCK BLVD NORTH OF MILL IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO AN ACCIDENT BLOCKING THE ROADWAY.  PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Releasing Authority:  Hail, Mary Emergency Comm Dispatcher Communications Center mhail@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2231

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Case #13-04974

Type of Incident: Armed Robbery

Date and Time of Incident: 05/30/13 1550 hrss

Location: 2121 Victorian Ave

Victim: 43 yr old female-Name Withheld

Suspect: WMA- 22-28 yr old, 5'11'', 180 lbs, Short Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes, Tattoo on Neck & Both Arms, Wearing Black Pants, White T-shirt & Black Pants

On 5/30/13, at approximately 1550 hours, Sparks Police Officers responded to the area of the Rail City Casino at 2121 Victorian Ave, on report of an armed robbery. When officers arrived on scene they met with the victim, a 43 yr old female, who reported that she had just cashed a check inside the casino and was getting into her car in the parking lot when she was approached by the suspect.  The victim stated that suspect covered his face with a beanie,  pointed a handgun at her head, and demanded her wallet and money.  The suspect took the victims wallet and fled east bound down an alley on foot.  Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

The victim was not physically injured and the Sparks Police Department is continuing to investigate this case.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Sparks Police Deparment at 353-2231 or Secret Witness at 322-4900 (www.secretwitness.com).

Releasing Authority:  Thomas, Erick Police Lieutenant Police Patrol ethomas@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2236

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Case #13-4491

Type of Incident: Update - Luring

Date and Time of Incident: May 14, 2013 5:20 p.m.

Location: 2100 Block Canyon Parkway

Victim: 11 Year Old Juvenile

Suspect: White Male 35-40 yoa

Updated Suspect Information:

 

The Sparks Police Department has developed updated suspect informatoin on this case.

 

Attached is a picture of the type of van the suspect is driving.  It is not a photo of the actual van, and the color is not accurate.  The actual van is a faded red color.

 

 

Description of Suspect Vehicle:

 

70’s model Ford Econoline Van, Sun Faded Red with rust spots mainly on the rear portion of the van, no windows on the sides other than the driver and passenger door, and two windows on the back.

 

The front door windows were tinted dark and the back windows were also tinted but were lighter than the others.

Thank you.

Releasing Authority:  Leary, Aaron Police Sergeant Detective Police aleary@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2225

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Case #13-4491

Type of Incident: Luring of a Child

Date and Time of Incident: 05/14/2013 5:20 pm

Location: 2100 Block Canyon Parkway

Victim: 11 year old juvenile

Suspect: White male / 35-40 yoa /

On 05/14/2013 at approximately 5:20 pm the Sparks Police Department received a call from the mother of an 11 year old juvenile.  The reporting person stated that while her son was riding his bike in the area of Bud Beasley Elementary School a male unknown to the child attempted to lure him into his van.

The victim kept riding his bike towards home and the suspect followed again trying to lure the child into the van.  The suspect eventually drove off in an unknown direction and the victim made it home and reported the incident to his mother.

Sparks Police Officers arrived in the area and searched for the suspect but were unable to locate him.

The suspect is described as a white male approximately 35 to 40 years of age wearing dark sunglasses.  He is described as having collar length brown hair and a medium build.  He is also reported to have a deep voice.

The suspect's vehicle is described as an older rusty, faded red Ford van with dark tinted windows and small tinted windows on the back.  The van has a passenger side sliding door.  The bumpers of the van appear to have damage. 

The suspect possibly had a dog in the van with him.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Sparks Police Department or Secret Witness.

Releasing Authority:  McCreary, Michael Police Sergeant Police Patrol mmccreary@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2299

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Case #13-4473

Type of Incident: Shots Fired/Assault With a Deadly Weapon

Date and Time of Incident: May 14, 2013 2:14 a.m.

Location: 5200 Block of Santa Lupe Ave Sparks NV

Victim: Sparks Police Officers

Suspect: Alvarez, Keith 38 Year Old Male Sparks Resident

On May 14, 2013 at approximately 2:14 a.m. Sparks Police Dispatch began receiving multiple reports of shots fired in the area of Santa Lupe Ave in Northeast Sparks.

Reports to dispatch indicated at least two volleys of shots had been fired.  As officers arrived on scene they met with witnesses in an effort to determine where the shots were coming from. 

While checking the area officers observed Keith Alvarez in his backyard.  The officers made verbal contact with Alvarez.  Alvarez yelled at the officers asking who they were.  The officers identified themselves as Sparks Police Officers.  Alvarez responded by telling the officers to show themselves so he could shoot them.  The officers heard the action of a firearm cycle at which time they moved to a cover position.  Alvarez fired one round then pointed a handgun over the fence in the area where the officers retreated from.

Alvarez went into his house.  Several minutes later he exited his front door unarmed where he was taken into custody.  Evidence was collected at the scene that indicated Alvaraz was reponsible for firing the rounds prior to police arrival and when officers contacted him.

Alvarez was booked into the Washoe County Detection Facility for Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Police Officer  as well as other charges.

There were no injuries reported from the shots fired.

Releasing Authority:  Miller, Brian Police Lieutenant Police Patrol bmiller@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2225

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Case #13-4370

Type of Incident: Robbery

Date and Time of Incident: May 11, 2013 at 11:02 am

Location: 2800 Block of Vista Boulevard

Victim: Wing Stop

Suspect: Unknown

This morning at 11:02 am, the Sparks Police Department responded to a report of a robbery in the 2800 Block of Vista Boulevard. Upon arrival officers met with the reporting party who was an employee of the Wing Stop restaurant.  The employee stated that she was walking from the Wing Stop to a near bye Safeway store to deposit proceeds collected at the restaurant at the bank inside the grocery store.  The employee was carrying the proceeds in a bank bag under her arm when a male subject approached her from the rear and forcefully took the bank bag.  The suspect was last seen running east bound behind the Safeway. The amount taken in the robbery is not being released and the employee was uninjured.

Employees of Wing Stop, as well as employees at the neighboring businesses, stated that the subject had been sitting in front of the restaurant for approximately forty five minutes before the robbery.  The suspect is described as a tall slender male in his late teens or early twenty's and is possibly Hispanic or Asian.  The suspect was wearing blue jeans and a black hooded sweatshirt which he pulled up around his face to conceal his identity.

If anyone may have witnessed this subject in the area, or if anyone may have additional information that would assist in the investigation, they are asked to contact the Sparks Police Department Detective Section at 353-2225 or secret Witness at 322-4900. 

Releasing Authority:  Dyer, Pat Police Sergeant Police Patrol pdyer@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2432

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Case #13-4307

Type of Incident: Shooting

Date and Time of Incident: May 9, 2013 at 3:41 p.m.

Location: 1200 Block of El Rancho Drive

Victim: Not released

Suspect: Jake Ryan TORLONE, 24 years old and David Lee CUNNINGHAM, 27 years old

The Sparks Police Department received a call from a witness reporting what appeared to be a group of men about to become involved in a fight. A second witness called in to report that shots had been fired from the same group of people.

When officers arrived, they spoke with some of the involved parties and independent witnesses who reported that a confrontation erupted between a group of men that are suspected to associate with two rival gangs. Two of the men produced handguns and fired the weapons. A seventeen year old male juvenile was struck in the abdomen by one of the bullets. He was taken to Renown Medical Center and released a short time later with a non-life threatening injury.

Shooting suspect Jake Ryan Torlone was located in the 1700 block of Berkshire in a residence and taken into custody without incident at 12:58 a.m. this morning. Torlone was charged with Attempted Murder with a Deadly Weapon, Assault with a Deadly Weapon - Firearm, Possession of a Gun by a Prohibited Person, Discharge of a Firearm into an Occupied Structure and Discharging a Firearm in a Vehicle. Torlone is being held without bail.

The second suspect, David Lee Cunningham, is still outstanding. He is described as a Black male adult, 5’7 and weighing 200 pounds. Cunningham has a tattoo of a “B” across the front of his neck. A 2011 booking photo of Cunningham is attached.

Cunningham is dangerous and may be armed. The public is asked to call the Sparks Police Department or Secret Witness with information as to Cunningham’s location or known details of the shooting.

 

Releasing Authority:  Woyciehowsky, Greta Police Sergeant Detective Police gwoyciehowsky@cityofsparks.us 775-353-2225

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Attached Files:

• David Cunningham 2011.jpg
• Torlone, Jake.jpg