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City of Reno
Reno Police Department
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MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

6/28/2024

Thursday, June 27, 2024
1424North: Arrest - Robbery / ADW, Firearm / Poss. Drug Paraphernalia / O&R@2000 block Oddie Blvd.

The victim, an employee, confronted the suspect as he was leaving without paying for merchandise when the suspect produced a gun, threatened the employee and then fled. The suspect was located a short time later and Jonathan Montoya, DOB 4/14/1993, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-11514


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6/28/2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
0046North: BDW, Whip@Poplar & Valley

The victim had borrowed the unknown suspects phone and then accidentally broke it. This upset the suspect so he produced a whip and struck the victim in the neck with it. The suspect is only described as: W/M/A, LSW black top and grey pants. 



Case: 24-11424


0123South: Commercial Burglary @9000 block Double R Blvd.

Officers responded to a report of a possible burglary in progress but the suspects were gone upon their arrival. A short time they responded to reports of subjects fleeing the area and they located the suspect vehicle unoccupied. Total loss has not been reported and there are no suspect descriptions at this time. 



Case: 24-11427


0834Central: BDW, Hatchet@East 6th & East 4th Streets

The victim and suspect were involved in an argument when the suspect produced a Hatchet and hit the victim in the head with it. The victim's injury was non-life threatening. The suspect is only described as: W/F/A, mid thirties, 5'6" tall, thin, LSW tan halter top.



Case: 24-11439


1600North: Arrest - Vehicle Burglary / Tampering with Motor Vehicle@200 block Silver Lake Road

The suspect was observed inside the victim's vehicle attempting to pry the ignition. The suspect, a juvenile, was arrested on the above charges. 



Case: 24-11458


2101Central: Arrest - BDW, Stabbing@600 block North Virginia Street

The victim and suspect were involved in a verbal altercation when the suspect stabbed the victim in the elbow. The victims injury was non-life threatening. Marsadies Byus, DOB 11/19/1992, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-11472


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6/26/2024

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
0920South: Arrest - ADW /Domestic Battery / Domestic Battery with Strangulation @700 block Peckham Lane

Donnie Armstrong Jr., DOB 9/23/1988, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-10837


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6/25/2024

Monday, June 24, 2024
1205Central: Arrest - O&R / Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia @1000 block East 4th Street

Officers responded to a report of a fight and made contact with the suspect. The suspect then refused to identify herself and attempted to flee. Christina Becerra, DOB 7/16/1982, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-11313


1721South: ADW, Firearm@4000 block Kietzke Lane

The victim observed an altercation in the parking lot at the above location. When she attempted to intervene the suspect turned his gun towards her before fleeing. The suspect is described as: W/M/A, mid sixties, 5'8" tall, beard, missing teeth.   



Case: 24-11329


2137South : Arrest - Child Abuse @100 block Gentry Way

Rafael Hernandez, DOB 12/19/1976, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-11346


2145North: Arrest - ADW, Knife / O&R @4000 block West 7th Street

Officers responded to a report that an armed suspect was inside the business and in possession of a knife. When Officers made contact with the suspect he refused to follow their commands and then become resistant as they were taking him into custody. Kevin Dusek, DOB 3/27/1990, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: RP24-11341


2259South : Arrest - Domestic Battery / Domestic Battery by Strangulation@1000 block Purdue Drive

Phillip Ruiz, DOB 4/15/1990, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-11347


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6/21/2024

Thursday, June 20, 2024
0222South: Vehicle Burglaries@200 block East 4th Street

The victim observed the suspect attempting to break into a vehicle and confronted him. The suspect then fled. During the investigation Officers learned additional vehicles had also been broken into. There is no suspect description at this time. 



Case: 24-11018


1037Central : Arrest - O&R / Disturbing the Peace / Trespassing@500 block Eureka Ave.

The suspect was chasing patients to their vehicles. When Officers made contact with the suspect he refused to follow their commands. Jason Gibson, DOB 1/20/1966, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-11038


1221Central : BDW, Stabbing @100 block North Virginia Street

A witness observed the victim banging on trash cans and the suspect ask him to stop. When the victim refused the suspect produced a knife and stabbed the victim in the head. The victims injury was non-life threatening. The suspect is only described as: W/M/A, mid thirties, 6' tall, thin, long shaggy dark hair.



Case: 24-11046


2130Central: Arrest - Child Endangerment @2000 block East 2nd Street

Monica Martin, DOB 4/6/1976, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-11078


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6/20/2024

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
0158North: Battery / ADW, Firearm@2000 block Enterprise Road

The victim was with friends at the above location when a subject threatened him with a gun. His friends were able to talk calm the subject down and he left. Shortly after the victim entered the bathroom and was followed by a different subject who then battered him leaving him unconscious. The suspects are only described as: #1 B/M/A, LSW all grey. #2 B/M/A, LSW all red.   



Case: 24-10962


1056North: Arrest - ADW, Firearm@9000 block Sky Vista Pkwy.

The victims and the suspect were involved in a prior verbal altercation when the suspect retrieved a gun, attempted to get inside of their vehicle as they attempted to flee and then threatened them. Lester Lewis, DOB 2/20/1990, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-10980


1400South : Attempted Robbery @5000 block Meadowood Mall Circle

The victim was approached by several suspects who demanded his clothes and money and one of the suspects displayed a gun. The victim was able to get away. The suspect is only described as: B/M/J, 6' tall, LSW black with a white hoodie.  



Case: 24-10988


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6/17/2024

Friday, June 14, 2024
0237Central: Arrest - O&R / Use of Force@East 5th Street / University Way

Officers responded to a call and observed a male physically pinning a female against a vehicle.  William Swope, DOB 10/2/1972 was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-10628


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6/14/2024

Thursday, June 13, 2024
0122North: Shots Fired@East 9th Street & Fluorite CI.

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



Case: 24-10538


1605Central: Arrest - Child Endangerment / DOP@500 block Morrill Ave.

Rachelle Dee Dee Strange, DOB 1/17/1989, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-10588


1920North: ADW, Firearm@Highlands & Beech Street

Officers responded to a report of shots being fired between two moving vehicles and they located multiple casings in the area. There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing. 



Case: 24-10604


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6/12/2024

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
1135Central: Arrest - PSMV / Poss. Forged Instrument@200 block Mill Street

Officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle and conducted a stop. During the arrest they learned the suspect had also attempted to cash a fraudulent check. Terryn Key, DOB 11/24/1987, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-10417


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6/11/2024

Monday, June 10, 2024
0900North: Arrest - BDW with Elder Enhancement@Minaret Creek & Glen Aulin

The elderly victim was approached by the subjects who began to make allegations against him and then became aggressive causing the victim to try to flee. One of the suspects then threw a rock at the victim hitting him in the arm. The suspect, a juvenile, was arrested on the above charge.Case: 24-10341



1400South: Arrest - Child Endangerment@Matich & Bismark Drive

Gregory Luchetti, DOB 11/22/1961, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-10356


1700Central: BDW, Stabbing@Spokane & Railroad Tracks

Officers responded to a report of a stabbing but did not locate a victim, suspect or witness. A short time later a victim with a stab wound was located but his injury was non-life threatening. The victim was uncooperative and did not provide details. It is unknown if the two calls for service are related. 



Case: 24-10364, 24-10372


1948North: ADW, Firearm@1000 block Manhattan Street

The victim was in his driveway when an occupied vehicle approached and one of the occupants produced a gun and threatened the victim. The suspect was described as: B/M/A, with a large afro style haircut.



Case: 24-10374


2002North: Arrest - Challenge to Fight with a Deadly Weapon, Firearm@10000 North McCarran Blvd.

The victim had intervened in a verbal dispute between the suspect and other subjects. As a result the suspect challenged the victim and then produced a gun and threatened him. Benjamin Morano, DOB 6/17/1977, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-10377


2226Central : ADW, Knife @600 block Record Street

The victim and suspect had entered the elevator at the same time when suddenly the suspect produced knife and threatened the victim. The victim was able to get off the elevator to safety. The suspect is described as: W/M/A, mid fifties to early sixties, grey hair, no facial hair, LSW a blue t-shirt, grey sweatpants.  



Case: 24-10384


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City of Reno
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6/11/2024

Thursday, June 6, 2024
0450Central: Arrest - Robbery@100 block North Virginia Street

The victim was at the above location when he was attacked by the suspects who stole his cash. One of the suspects was located a short time later and Tyson Floto, DOB 2/1/1996, was arrested on the above charge. The second suspect is described as: B/M/A, mid twenties, 6' tall, thin, LSW a grey shirt and grey pants.



Case: 24-10082


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6/10/2024

Friday, June 7, 2024
1415North: Arrest - Lewdness With a Minor Under 14 Years of Age@9000 Block Autumn Leaf Way

Officers responded to a call about an adult male that had approached a juvenile and tried to kiss her. William Gonzalez-Ponce, DOB 8/26/1980 was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-10169


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6/5/2024

Tuesday, June 4, 2024
0955South: Arrest - Child Abuse @3000 block South Virginia Street

Keith Moreno, DOB 9/23/1992, was arrested on the above charge.



Case: 24-9964


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6/4/2024

Monday, June 3, 2024
1827North: Arrest - Domestic Battery / Child Abuse@1000 block Butler Street

Alma Contreras, DOB 1/14/1990, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-9927


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6/3/2024

Friday, May 31, 2024
0130North: Arrest - Domestic Battery / Battery / O&R / Warrant / UOF @1900 Block Haddock Drive

Officers responded to a call about a report of the suspect throwing a glass bottle. When Officers arrived they located the suspect walking away from the residence. Juan Becerra-Garcia, DOB 10/30/1993 was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-9680 / 24-9675


1427South: Arrest - Child Abuse@3800 Block Brighton Way

Officers responded to a call about a juvenile being struck in the face with visible injuries. Yanan Denninger, DOB 11/24/1983 was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-9725


1757South: Arrest - Battery w/ Deadly Weapon, Assault w/ Deadly Weapon@3100 Block South Virginia Street

Officers responded to a call about a physical disturbance between juveniles. The suspect, a juvenile, was arrested on the above charges.



Case: 24-9733