2023
October
Oct. 2, 2023
Guilty Verdict in Child Abuse Case
WCDA Secures Convictions
September
Sept. 27, 2023
Sparks Resident Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison
Found Guilty in Connection to a Lemmon Valley Shooting
Sept. 25, 2023
Defendant Bites Victim’s Eyebrow Off
Found Guilty of Domestic Battery with Substantial Bodily Harm
Sept. 15, 2023
WCDA Secures Guilty Pleas in Two Homicide Cases
Defendants Both Involved in Murder Cases
Sept. 14, 2023
Results for Three Drug Cases Released
WCDA Secures Lengthy Sentences and Guilty Verdict
Sept. 8, 2023
Defendant Found Guilty of 7 Counts
Charged with Sexual Assault on a Child Under 14
Sept. 1, 2023
Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison
Defendant Fled on Last Day of Trial, Warrant Was Issued
August
Aug. 30, 2023
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict for Attempted Murder
Victim Blinded and Partially Paralyzed
Aug. 29, 2023
Man Found Guilty of Home Invasion
Also Convicted of Residential Burglary and Attempted Battery
Aug. 21, 2023
12 Year Prison Sentenced Imposed
Defendant Charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
Aug. 14, 2023
Teen Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Pled Guilty to Battery with a Deadly Weapon
Aug. 11, 2023
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
Convicted of Attempted Murder and Sexual Assault
Aug. 7, 2023
WCDA Secures Convictions in Felony Hit and Run Case
Driver convicted on two counts for injuring two people
Aug. 4, 2023
Driver Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for DUI
Victim paralyzed from the neck down
Aug. 2, 2023
Murderer Sentenced to 70 Years in Prison
Convicted of 2021 Fatal Shooting
July
July 31, 2023
Three Men Sentenced in Drug Cases
A combined total of 70 years of prison sentences
July 28, 2023
OIS Report Released
WCDA Report Released Detailing February 13, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting Incident of Abel Lopez-Lopez
July 14, 2023
Man sentenced to 28 years
Guilty of attacking a neighbor with a machete
July 13, 2023
WCDA Secures Guilty Verdict
Multiple counts of Sexual Assault on a Child Under 14
July 12, 2023
Convictions and sentencing on three cases
WCDA provides updates on drug trafficking trials
July 10, 2023
DA Chris Hicks Appointed to National District Attorneys Association Board of Directors
Set to serve as State Director for Nevada
July 5, 2023
WCDA secures two lengthy sentences
Defendants guilty of multiple counts of Robbery, Battery, and Assault
July 3, 2023
29-year sentence in violent residential burglary
Defendant engaged in standoff before arrest
June
June 28, 2023
Repeat offender adjudicated as habitual criminal
Defendant previously found guilty of robbery
June 27, 2023
OIS Report Released
WCDA Report Released Detailing Feb. 23, 2022 Officer Involved Shooting Incident of Jacori Shaw
June 23, 2023
Serial rapist sentenced to 40 years
Defendant targeted local homeless women
June 22, 2023
Drug trafficker sentenced to 25 years in prison
Sting operation recovers 30 pounds of methamphetamine
June 16, 2023
40-year sentence in rape case
Defendant guilty of sexually assaulting two women
June 13, 2023
Reno man guilty of Domestic Battery
WCDA secures conviction
June 9, 2023
Woman sentenced to life in prison
Convicted of 2nd Degree Murder
June 8, 2023
WCDA Secures Guilty Verdict
Man convicted of illegally recording sexual acts
June 7, 2023
Sparks man sentenced to 20 years
Found guilty of DUI and leaving the scene
June 1, 2023
Updates on Multiple Drug Trafficking Cases
Sentencing and Guilty Pleas in Three Separate Prosecutions
May
May 26, 2023
Grand Jury Indictment
Case against Jose Flores-Montelongo moves forward
May 23, 2023
First Degree Murder Verdict
WCDA Secures Conviction in 2021 Fatal Shooting
May 19, 2023
Conviction in Domestic Battery Case
Defendant also found guilty of Child Abuse, Neglect, or Endangerment
May 17, 2023
Guilty Verdict Secured by WCDA
Robbery of a Person 60 Years or Older
May 16, 2023
Two convictions in sexual assault case
Santa Rosa hockey players found guilty
May 10, 2023
40-year Sentence Imposed on Sparks Man
Defendant Charged with Multiple Counts of Battery with a Deadly Weapon
May 8, 2023
Repeat Offender Found Guilty
Defendant Charged with Grand Larceny and Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
May 5, 2023
District Attorney’s Office Welcomes New Public Information Officer
Kendall Holcomb joins WCDA
May 4, 2023
WCDA Secures Guilty Verdict
Announces Result of Attempted Child Abuse and Solicitation Case
May 2, 2023
Sentencing in Sexual Assault Against a Child Under 14 Case
Defendant Sentenced to Life, Eligible for Parole in 18 Years
April
April 27, 2023
Man sentenced in attempted murder case
Defendant sentenced to 20 years in prison
Sentencing in Child Abuse Case
Defendant Given 12 Years in Prison
April 21, 2023
WCDA Secures Guilty Verdict in Domestic Violence Case
Defendant Fails to Appear on Last Day of Trial, Warrant Issued
First Degree Murder Sentencing
WCDA Secures Life Sentence Against Defendant Convicted of 2020 Murder
April 19, 2023
WCDA Secures Guilty Verdicts in Two Jury Trials
Cases involve charges of Robbery with a Deadly Weapon and Domestic Violence
April 18, 2023
WCDA Recap of Latest Trials
WCDA Releases Details of Five Sentencings
Second Degree Murder Sentencing
WCDA Secures Life Sentence Against Defendant Convicted of 2021 Murder and Armed Robbery
April 12, 2023
WCDA Sentencing Results in Drug Cases
WCDA Releases Details of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking Sentences
April 7, 2023
Washoe County District Attorney’s Office Secures Guilty Verdicts
Releases Results of Two Sexual Exploitation Cases
April 3, 2023
Guilty Verdict in Recent Drug Trafficking Case
WCDA Releases Results of HIDTA Prosecution
March
First Degree Murder Case and Sentencing
WCDA Secures Life Sentence Against Defendants Convicted of 2021 Murder
WCDA Secures Verdicts in Pair of Jury Trials
Cases involving charges of assault with a deadly weapon and home invasion result in two separate guilty verdicts
December
Dec. 16, 2022
WCDA Statement on Death Penalty Commutation
District Attorney's Office Release on Upcoming Nevada Pardons Board Action and Filing of Legal Challenge
November
Nov. 29, 2022
Guilty Verdict Secured
District Attorney's Office Releases Results of Recent Sexual Assault Trial
First Degree Murder Sentencing
WCDA Secures Life Sentence Against Defendant Convicted of 2021 Murder
Nov. 2, 2022
WCDA Secures Life Sentence Against Habitual Offender
Continues to Work Closely with Northern Nevada Repeat Offender Program
October
Oct. 31, 2022
WCDA Concludes 2020 Murder Prosecution
2020 Murder of Elderly Man in South Reno Results in Life Sentence
Oct. 21, 2022
Attempted Murder Sentencing
Defendant Receives 20 Prison Term for 2021 Shooting
WCDA Secures Guilty Verdict
Uttering and Forged Check Crimes Result in Conviction
September
Sept. 12, 2022
Results in Newest Felon Possession of Firearm and Drug Trafficking Case
WCDA Secures Lengthy Sentence in Regional Narcotics Unit Arrest
Serious DUI Injury Accident Results in Prison Term for Driver
WCDA Sentencing Result Released in Driving Under the Influence Prosecution
WCDA Secures Guilty Verdict in 1st Degree Murder Case
Shooting Death of Reno Man in December 2021 Results in Conviction
August
Aug. 25, 2022
Sex Offender Attempts to Flee Sentencing
Sex Offender Out On Bail Sentenced to Life After Failed Attempt To Flee
Aug. 19, 2022
2nd Degree Murder Prosecution
Beating Death Leads to Second Degree Murder Conviction and Life Sentence
Heroin Trafficking Prosecution
Drug Trafficking In Schedule I Controlled Substance Prosecution Ends in Lengthy Sentence
Aug. 16, 2022
WCDA Welcomes New Prosecutors
Four Newly Hired WCDA Prosecutors Take the District Attorney Oath of Office
July
July 22, 2022
WCDA Murder Case Sentencing
Prosecution Involving October 2019 Beating Death of Reno Man Results in Life Sentence
Attempted Murder Case Result
Update on WCDA Trial from May
July 20, 2022
Former Fugitive Sex Offender Sentenced to Prison
WCDA Secures Justice in 2008 Child Sexual Assault Case
July 13, 2022
Internet Sting Case Outcome
Defendant Convicted on Internet Child Exploitation Charges Sentenced to Prison
July 8, 2022
OIS Report Released
WCDA Report Released Detailing May 5, 2020, Officer Involved Shooting Incident and Related Criminal Prosecutions of Joseph Patrick Williams
WCDA Sentencing Result in Child Pornography Prosecution
Sentencing in Northern Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Case Involving Child Pornography Offense
June
June 28, 2022
Verdict in Recent Murder Trial
Guilty Verdict Secured in Murder Prosecution Stemming from April 2019 Stabbing Death of Homeless Reno Man
Surreptitious Recording Prosecution Result
Washoe County District Attorney Secures Five Maximum Jail Terms in Bathroom Spy Camera Case
May
May 26, 2022
Life Sentence Secured in 2020 Murder Prosecution
WCDA OFFICE SENTENCING UPDATE
April
April 29, 2022
hulet sentencing
WCDA Works With Regional HEAT Team to Secure Prison Term for Defendant in Child Exploitation Case
April 14, 2022
WCDA Sentencing Result
Defendant Convicted in 2021 Paradise Park Murder Sentenced to Life in Prison
April 13, 2022
2020 Murder Case Result
WCDA Secures 1st Degree Murder Conviction and Sentence of Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole Following Six-Day Trial in Washoe County District Court
WCDA Trial Result
Misdemeanor Domestic Battery Trial Results in Guilty Verdict
April 4, 2022
WCDA and Regional HEAT Team Secure Lengthy Prison for Sex Offender
WCDA and Regional HEAT Team Secure Lengthy Prison Sentence Against Offender Convicted of Soliciting Children
March
March 25, 2022
ATM Theft Cases End in Prison
Sentencing Result in Case Involving Numerous ATM and Construction Equipment Thefts
March 11, 2022
WCDA Secures Verdict in Murder Trial
Defendant Juan Carlos Hernandez Found Guilty of Murder for Fatal Zombie Crawl Shooting in October 2019
March 7, 2022
WCDA Announces Conclusion of State v. Wilber Ernesto Martinez Guzman
Defendant in 2019 Killing Spree Receives Four Consecutive Life Without the Possibility of Parole Prison Terms Plus an Aggregate 214 years in Prison for All Charged Offenses in Washoe County, Douglas County and Carson City
March 3, 2022
WCDA Sentencing Result
Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced in District Court for New Sex Trafficking Case
February
Feb. 13, 2022
Sentencing in Pair of Sex Trafficking Cases
Newest Sentencing Results Related to Sex Trafficking and Abuse of a Child Stings Result in Prison Terms
Feb. 11, 2022
Washoe County DA Sentencing Result
Child Predator Convicted of Lewdness with a Child Under 14 Years of Age Sentenced to Two Consecutive Life Terms in Prison
January
Jan. 27, 2022
WCDA Sentencing Result
District Attorney's Office Releases Information on Outcome of Sexual Assault Case from September 2020
Robbery and ADW Prosecution Secures Lengthy Prison Sentence
WCDA's Office Sentencing Result in August 2020 Sparks Shooting Case
December
Dec. 10, 2021
WCDA Sentencing Result in Catalytic Converter Thefts
Three Defendants Sentenced in Pair of Catalytic Converter Theft Prosecutions
September
Sept. 17, 2021
WCDA Prosecution Outcome
Defendants Sentenced in Recent Child Abuse and Exploitation Cases
August
Aug. 10, 2021
WCDA Public OIS Reporting
Report Released by Washoe County District Attorney Detailing August 8, 2018 Officer Involved Shooting Incident and Related Criminal Prosecutions of Joseph Elias Richards
Aug. 6, 2021
WCDA Sentencing Release
Guilty Verdict and Life with Parole Sentence in Tragic Murder of 5-Year-Old Cali Anderson
July
July 28, 2021
Washoe County DA Sentencing Result
Defendant Convicted on Attempted Lewdness with a Minor Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
July 23, 2021
Defendant Sentenced on 7th DUI Conviction
Repeat DUI Offender Sentenced to 10 Year Prison Term
Guilty Verdict in Lazy 5 Murder
WCDA Announces Prosecution Outcome
July 7, 2021
WCDA Major Case Prosecution Result
Sexual Predator Sentenced to 10 Consecutive Life Terms in Prison – Parole Eligibility Set to Begin After 275 years
June
Domestic Batterer Conviction
WCDA Announces Recent Jury Trial Outcome
May
May 25, 2021
WCDA Sentencing in Serious Injury Case
Defendant Charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Serious Injury to Juveniles Receives Lengthy Prison Term
March
March 9, 2021
WCDA Announces Sentencing Update for 2020 Shooting Case
Four Defendants Sentenced to Varying Terms for Involvement in Gang Related Shooting Incident in South Reno
March 3, 2021
WCDA Releases Sentencing Outcome
Attempted Murder Case Involving Attack on 87-year-old Victim Results in 24 Year Prison Term
January
Jan. 15, 2021
Murillo OIS Result
Report Released by Washoe County District Attorney Detailing February 5, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting Incident of Wanted Felon
Jan. 8, 2021
WCDA Sentencing Result
Prosecution Involving Drug Sales of Fentanyl Laced Percocet Results in Lengthy Prison Sentence
December
Dec. 16, 2020
WCDA Sentencing Result
District Attorney Chris Hicks announces that child sex trafficker sentenced to three consecutive life terms in prison.
Dec. 14, 2020
WCDA Secures Life Sentence in Murder Case
Reno Man Convicted on 2nd Degree Murder Charge Results in Life Sentence
Sentencing Outcome
Violent Firearms Related Case That Injured 14-Year Old Bystander Results in 25-year Prison Sentence
Officer Involved Shooting Report
Report Released by Washoe County District Attorney Detailing March 20,2019 Officer Involved Shooting Incident Related to Attempted Murder of Reno Police Officer
November
Nov. 24, 2020
Recent Human Trafficking Prosecution Outcome
WCDA Secures Maximum Sentence After Conviction
Nov. 10, 2020
Human Trafficking Case Sentencing
Human Trafficker Convicted on Multiple Charges Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison
Nov. 4, 2020
WCDA OIS Report
Report Detailing September 23, 2018 Officer Involved Shooting Incident Involving Phillip Serrano and the Reno Police Department
October
Oct. 29, 2020
WCDA Sentencing Update
Defendant Convicted on Attempted Hit and Run Charge Sentenced to 10 Years
Oct. 27, 2020
WCDA Prosecution Outcome
Defendant Plea in Lewdness with a Minor Case Results in Life Sentence
Jury Trial Conviction Secured
WCDA Announces Results of Recent Sex Trafficking Prosecution
Oct. 2, 2020
Conviction Secured in First District Court Trial Since Covid-19 Restrictions
Successful Prosecution Against Defendant Found Guilty on Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
September
Sept. 29, 2020
WCDA Prosecution Outcome
Conviction on Multiple Child Lewdness Charges Results in Consecutive Life Terms
Sept. 25, 2020
Jackson Sentencing
Prison Sentence Secured in Aggravated Stalking Case
WCDA Wootan OIS Result
Officer Involved Shooting Finding from January 27, 2019
Sept. 11, 2020
Nicolas Sedano Office Involved Shooting Finding
Nicolas Sedano Office Involved Shooting Finding
Sept. 3, 2020
Career Criminal Prosecution Outcome
WCDA Secures Lengthy Prison Sentence Against Defendant Following 13th Felony Conviction
August
Aug. 21, 2020
Jose Dominguez OIS Report Released
Office Involved Shooting from April 28, 2019 Findings Released
Aug. 13, 2020
Maurice Alfonso Garcia Officer Involved Shooting Finding Released
Report Released by Washoe County District Attorney Detailing February 4, 2018 Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Officer Involved Shooting Incident
Aug. 11, 2020
WCDA Announces Murder Sentencing
Guilty Plea Results in Life Sentence for Murderer of Sparks Man
Aug. 3, 2020
Felony Eluding and Drug Trafficking Prosecution Outcome
Life Sentence as a Habitual Criminal Follows Defendant's Eighteenth, Nineteenth and Twentieth Convictions
July
WCDA Announces Recent Sentencing in Child Sexual Abuse Case
Defendant Convicted of Sexual Assault of a Child Sentenced to Life in Prison - Community Reminded of How to Report Suspected Child Abuse
2019 Attack on Reno Police Officer Results in 20 Year Sentence
WCDA Secures Attempted Murder Conviction in Officer Involved Shooting Case
July 15, 2020
WCDA Alegria Sentencing
First Degree Murder Conviction Results in Life Sentence
June
June 29, 2020
Miciah Lee Officer Involved Shooting Finding
Report Released by Washoe County District Attorney Detailing January 5, 2020 Sparks Police Department Officer Involved Shooting Incident
June 5, 2020
Riot Felony Charges
District Attorney Files Felony Charges Against Rioters
April
April 6, 2020
WCDA Releases Sentencing Result in Felony Domestic Violence Case
Defendant Charged with 2018 Stabbing Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
March
March 16, 2020
WCDA Public Access Limitations
Washoe County District Attorney’s Office Limits Public Services and Access to Essential Business, Law Enforcement and Subpoenaed Witnesses
March 4, 2020
Guilty Verdict in 2017 Shooting
WCDA Releases Information on Murder Conviction
February
Feb. 23, 2020
WCDA Sentencing Result
Chief Deputy District Attorney Secures 40-Year Sentence in 2018 Second Degree Murder Case
Feb. 7, 2020
WCDA Sentencing Result in Fatal Hit and Run Case
Defendant sentenced to 10 years for November 2018 Death of Pedestrian
2016 Oxbow Nature Park Shooting
WCDA Major Violator Unit Secures Murder Conviction
January
Jan. 27, 2020
WCDA Trial Result
Conviction in Felony Domestic Battery Case
Jan. 17, 2020
2019 Murder Trial Sentencing Outcome
Defendants Convicted in 2018 Galena Murder Prosecution Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms
WCDA Sentencing Result
Defendant in Drug Trafficking and Dissuading a Witness Case Sentenced to 10 Year in Prison
December
Dec. 24, 2019
Arson Case Outcome
Defendant Sentenced to 10 Year Prison Term and Over $75,000 in Restitution
Conviction in 2019 Murder Case
Defendant Found Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder After Two-Week Jury Trial
October
Oct. 11, 2019
Latest Habitual Criminal Sentencing
WCDA Secures Lengthy Prison Term in Multiple County Burglary and Grand Larceny Case
WCDA OIS Report
Washoe County DA Releases Report on November, 2018 Montage Shooting
ID Theft Sentencing
WCDO Secures Lengthy Prison Terms in Identity Theft Case
September
Sept. 29, 2019
Guilty Verdict In DUI Trial
Guilty Verdict Against Repeat DUI Offender Secured
August
Aug. 28, 2019
WCDA Newsletter
Washoe County District Attorney's Office Releases 2019 Newsletter to Community
July
July 27, 2019
Attempted Murder Sentencing
WCDA Releases Sentencing Results on 2018 Attempted Murder and Sexual Assault Case
July 17, 2019
Burglary Prosecution
Guilty Verdict in Recent Trial
June
June 28, 2019
Report on August, 2017 OIS
Washoe County District Attorney Releases Findings on Officer Involved Shooting Case
May
May 31, 2019
OIS Report Released to Public
Washoe County District Attorney Determines October 22, 2019 Officer Involved Shooting Involving Sparks Police Justified
Felony DUI Conviction Results in Lengthy Prison Term
WCDA Releases Sentencing Result in Recent DUI Prosecution
May 15, 2019
Drug Prosecution Conviction
WCDA Sentencing Result in Drug Trafficking Case
May 14, 2019
WCDA Sentencing Result
Defendant Convicted in Sexual Assault Receives Life Term
April
April 26, 2019
WCDA Sentencing Result
Trafficking Conviction Leads to Habitual Offender Sentencing
April 18, 2019
Report Release by WCDA
District Attorney Releases Findings on January, 2018 Officer Involved Shooting in Sparks
April 5, 2019
Guilty Verdict Secured
Defendant Convicted in WCDA Prosecution of Child Abuse Charges
Washoe County Candlelight Vigil and Awards Ceremony
Honoring the past, creating hope for the future during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
March
March 25, 2019
WCDA Secures Guilty Verdict
Conviction in Trial Involving DUI (Methamphetamine) Causing Substantial Bodily Harm
February
Feb. 21, 2019
WCDA Case Outcome
Habitual Offender Sentenced on Burglary Charges Involving Construction Supply Company Thefts
Feb. 7, 2019
Guilty Verdict Secured
Conviction in Lewdness with a Child Case
WCDA Sentencing Result in Robbery Case
Prison Term for Defendant Convicted of Burglarizing two Occupied Reno Homes
January
Jan. 17, 2019
Guilty Verdicts in Fraud Cases
WCDA Prosecutor Secures Convictions in Pair of Trials Involving Forgery Lab
December
Dec. 27, 2018
WCDA Secures Lengthy Prison Term for Violent Offender
Defendant Convicted on Sexual Assault and Kidnapping Charges Sentenced to Life
Dec. 21, 2018
WCDA Sentencing Result from March Shooting Incident
27 Year Prison Term for Defendant in Felony Battery Case
Dec. 14, 2018
Child Sexual Offernder to Serve Multiple Life Terms
WCDA Sentencing Result from August Trial
November
Nov. 30, 2018
Conclusion of 2016 Murder Case
Conviction on Murder Charge Results in Life Term
SAKI Initiative
District Attorney Hicks Announces Newly Created Sexual Assault Prosecutor Position
Nov. 16, 2018
WCDA Convicts Two on Multiple Felony Charges
Home Invasion, Robbery Prosecution Results in Guilty Verdicts
Nov. 8, 2018
Murder Case Sentencing
WCDA Releases 2015 Murder Prosecution Results - Convicted Murdered Given Life Sentence
Nov. 1, 2018
Open Murder Charges Filed
WCDA Files Murder Charges Against Defendants Accused of Starving 5 Year Old to Death
Sentencing in Felony DUI Case
WCDA Prosecution Results in 25 year Prison Term
October
Oct. 2, 2018
Sentencing in Murder Case
WCDA Releases Results of Murder Prosecution - Defendant Sentenced to Life Term for February, 2016 Shooting
September
Sept. 25, 2018
Verdict in Recent Murder Trial
WCDA Secures Conviction in September, 2016 Robbery and Murder Case
Sept. 17, 2018
WCDA Sentencing in Fraud Case
Lengthy Prison Sentence Secured Following Convictions on Forgery and Burglary Charges
Sept. 7, 2018
Habitual Offender Case Sentencing
WCDA - 12 Year Sentence Following Burglary Conviction
August
Aug. 30, 2018
WCDA Report Detailing February 23, 2017 Officer Involved Shooting
DA Determines Shooting Justified
Aug. 23, 2018
Defendant Convicted On Lewdness Charges Sentenced to Life Term
WCDA Prosecution Outcome Involving Child Lewdness and Attempted Sexual Assault Case
Aug. 17, 2018
Robbery Trials End in Guilty Verdicts
WCDA Prosecutions Involving Armed Robberies of Local Convenience Stores Result in Convictions
Aug. 13, 2018
Guilty Verdict in DUI Trial
WCDA's Office Releases Recent Trial Update
Aug. 3, 2018
Washoe County District Attorney’s Office Files Formal Charges Against Perry Fire Suspect
Man accused of starting Perry Fire faces charges
July
July 31, 2018
WCDA Robbery Sentencings
Recent Robbery Cases Result in Lengthy Prison Sentences for Two Separate Defendants
July 23, 2018
WCDA OIS Report
District Attorney Releases Findings on March 2, 2017 Officer Involved Shooting Incident
July 20, 2018
WCDA Releases Sentencing Outcome in Sexual Assault and Solicitation of Murder Case
Defendant Convicted of Sexual Assault, Robbery and Attempted Murder for Hire Plot Sentenced to Life in Prison
July 6, 2018
20 Year Prison Term Secured
WCDA Sentencing Result in Burglary Case
June
June 29, 2018
Guilty Verdict in Murder Trial
WCDA Releases Results in 2015 Murder Case Involving the Robbery and Beating Death of a 57 Year Old Reno Man
June 27, 2018
Guilty Verdict in Child Sexual Abuse Case
District Attorney Releases Results of Case Involving Charges of Sexual Assault and Lewdness Against A Child
June 22, 2018
Sentencing in CAC Case
Conviction on Lewdness with a Child Charges Results in Life Sentences
WCDA Trial Verdict
Sex Offender Convicted on Failure to Register Charges Faces Prison Term
June 21, 2018
Felony Hit and Run Verdict
WCDA Releases Conviction Results in Case Involving Defendant Who Fled August, 2018 Crash that Seriously Injured Reno Man
June 18, 2018
Guilty Verdict in DUI Trial
Defendant Convicted in Recent DUI Trial Faces Maximum Sentence of 15 Years in Prison
June 11, 2018
District Attorney Sentencing Update
Defendant Found Guilty in Lewdness Trial Sentenced to Multiple Life Terms
June 5, 2018
WCDA Sentencing Update in Tragic Fatal DUI
District Attorney Announces Sparks Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Having Caused the Deaths of Newly Engaged Couple
May
May 31, 2018
WCDA Prosecution Result
Life Sentence in Child Sexual Abuse Case
May 16, 2018
WCDA Announces Verdict in Recent Trial
Child Sexual Predator Convicted on Multiple Counts of Sexual Assault and Lewdness with a Child Under 14
May 11, 2018
WCDA Announces Child Abuse Prosecution Result
Felony Child Abuse Conviction Results in 20 Year Prison Sentence
April
April 19, 2018
25 Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking and Home Invasion
Washoe County District Attorney Announces Results of Recent Prosecution
April 18, 2018
Guilty Verdict in Lewdness with a Child Case
WCDA Announces Conviction of Child Sexual Predator
April 13, 2018
Habitual Criminal Sentencing Result
Repeat Offender Convicted in Multiple Felony Cases Sentenced to Life in Prison
April 12, 2018
CAC Pinwheel Ceremony and Open House
Upcoming Washoe County Child Advocacy Center Events in Honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 9, 2018
Sentencing in Lewdness Case
WCDA Announces Multiple Life Prison Terms for Child Sexual Offender
April 4, 2018
Sentencing of Habitual Criminal
WCDA Announces 20 Year Sentence Secured in Burglary and Theft Prosecution
March
March 26, 2018
WCDA Announces Guilty Verdict
Defendant in Recent Tragic DUI Death Case Convicted
March 14, 2018
Guilty Verdict In Recent Trial
Felony Domestic Battery Prosecution Results in Conviction
March 12, 2018
3rd Annual Children's Cancer Classic
Washoe County DA's Office to Play in Charity Basketball Matchup
February
Feb. 27, 2018
Pandering Conviction Leads to Prison Term
WCDA Announces Defendant Sentenced to 10 Years In Prison
Drug Trafficking Conviction Update
Defendant Found Guilty Last Year Given 25 Year Prison Term for Drug Trafficking and ID Theft
Sentencing in Tragic DUI Death Case
District Attorney Announces 40 Year Prison Term Secured
Feb. 14, 2018
Guilty Verdict Secured
WCDA Announces Results of Recent Child Abuse Prosecution
Report on February 6, 2017 OIS Incident
District Attorney Releases Findings in Officer Involved Shooting Investigation
Feb. 8, 2018
WCDA's Office Announcement
Please follow the links to the newest edition of the Washoe County District Attorney's Office Newsletter
Feb. 2, 2018
WCDA Sentencing
Habitual Offender Convicted on Deadly Weapon Charge Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
January
Jan. 31, 2018
Home Invasion and Burglary Prosecution
WCDA Sentencing Result - Defendant in Cold Springs Crime Spree Receives 18 Year Prison Term
Jan. 30, 2018
WCDA Announces Sentencing in Child Predator Case
Trial Conviction Results in Life in Prison
Jan. 24, 2018
Firearms Offense Results in 13 Year Prison Term
WCDA Releases Prosecution Outcome in Recent Habitual Offender Case
Jan. 19, 2018
Guilty Verdict in Trial
WCDA Secures Conviction in Felony Battery Prosecution
District Attorney Releases Findings
Report on December, 2016 Officer Involved Shooting Incident
Jan. 16, 2018
Scam Alert
WCDA's Office Warns of Possible Scam Calls
Habitual Offender Sentenced
Conviction for Fraud Against Elderly Victim Results in 20 Year Prison Sentence
December
Dec. 29, 2017
Murder Prosecution Results in Life Sentence
WCDA releases outcome of 2009 shooting case
Dec. 28, 2017
Habitual Criminal Sentencing
Lengthy Prison Sentence Secured in Burglary and Stolen Property Prosecution
Dec. 21, 2017
MS13 Prosecution Update
Gang Member Sentenced on Deadly Weapon Enhancements and Given Consecutive Prison Terms
Dec. 20, 2017
Sentencing in Lewdness Case
Consecutive Life Terms Secured In Child Lewdness Prosecution
Dec. 19, 2017
WCDA Prosecution Outcome
Christmas Eve Sexual Assault Results In Life Sentence
Dec. 6, 2017
Conviction Secured Against Sexual Predator
Washoe County District Attorney Announces Guilty Verdict in Child Sexual Assault Prosecution
November
Nov. 20, 2017
Co-Defendant Sentenced
ROP Investigation Leads to Prosecution on Financial Forgery Lab Charges and 25 Year Prison Sentence
Nov. 15, 2017
Habitual Criminal Sentenced to 13 Year Prison Term
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks Announces Habitual Criminal Sentenced to 13 Year Prison Term After Conviction on Burglary and Fraud Charges
Nov. 9, 2017
Prosecution Outcomes in Recent Cases Involving Elderly Victims
District Attorney Announces Lengthy Prison Terms for Offenders who Victimized Elderly Citizens
Nov. 7, 2017
Identity Theft Prosecution
WCDA Announces 12 Year Sentence Secured in ID Theft Case
October
Oct. 25, 2017
Release of OIS Findings
WCDA Releases Report on August 2016 Officer Involved Shooting Incident
Oct. 23, 2017
Guilty Verdict Announcement
WCDA Secures Conviction in Drug Trafficking Prosecution
Oct. 20, 2017
Verdict in Felony Domestic Battery Trial
Man Convicted of Running Over Wife with Car
Habitual Criminal Sentencing
Burglary Conviction Results in 15 Years
Sentencing Result
Heroin Trafficking Case Results in 19 Year Prison Term
Oct. 18, 2017
Double Murder Conviction Results in Two Life Sentences
Multi jurisdictional collaboration leads to resolution for victims’ families.
Oct. 9, 2017
Passing of Judge Flanagan
Message to the Community on the Passing of Judge Patrick Flanagan
September
Sept. 20, 2017
Guilty Verdict in Burglary Case
District Attorney Announces Trial Result
Sept. 18, 2017
Habitual Offender Sentencing
Felony Battery Prosecution Outcome
Maximum Sentence Secured
District Attorney Announces Sentencing in Fatal Hit and Run Prosecution
Sept. 15, 2017
WCDA Employee Recognition
Rotary of Reno Recognizes District Attorney's Office Investigator as "Law Enforcement Professional of the Month."
Habitual Offender Sentencing
District Attorney Secures Lengthy Sentence Against Repeat Offender
Sept. 8, 2017
Guilty Verdict Secured
WCDA's Office Announces Outcome of Recent Robbery Trial
Sentencing Update in Attempted Murder Case
40 Year Sentence Secured in Machete Attack Case
Sept. 5, 2017
WCDA's Office Announces Most Recent Habitual Criminal Sentencing
Conviction on Fraud Check Charges Leads to 25 Year Sentence
August
Aug. 25, 2017
Guilty Verdict Secured
WCDA Announces Outcome of 2015 Attempted Murder Stabbing Case
Aug. 10, 2017
Habitual Offender Sentenced
20 Year Sentence Secured for Financial Forgery Lab Charges
Aug. 9, 2017
Life Sentence for Murder Conviction
WCDA Releases Results of 2015 Sun Valley Murder Prosecution
Aug. 8, 2017
Guilty Verdict Secured
District Attorney Releases Outcome of Felony Battery Trial
Aug. 7, 2017
Assault on Peace Officer and Stalking Charges Result in Prison
District Attorney's Office Prosecution Update
July
July 20, 2017
Lewdness Prosecution Result
WCDA Announces Life Sentence for Reno Man Convicted of Victimizing Child
July 18, 2017
20 Year Prison Sentence Secured
WCDA Releases Result of Drug Sales in Presence of Child Prosecution
July 6, 2017
November, 2015 OIS Report Released
District Attorney Releases Officer Involved Shooting Investigations Findings
DA's Office Announces Outcome in Lewdness Case
Sparks Man Sentenced to Consecutive Life Terms
June
June 14, 2017
Result in First Degree Murder Prosecution
WCDA Announces Sentencing in 2015 Murder Case
May
May 30, 2017
Conviction Secured on Charges of Battery With a Deadly Weapon
WCDA Announces Outcome of Case where Victim Was Severely Beaten With a Dumbbell
May 25, 2017
Juvenile Sentenced in Robbery
District Attorney Announces Outcome of Lemmon Valley Armed Robbery Prosecution
May 23, 2017
Burglary and Vehicle Theft Prosecution
District Attorney Secures Maximum Sentence for Defendant with Long Criminal History
May 22, 2017
Guilty Verdict Secured by Prosecutor
District Attorney Announces Reno Man Convicted on Drug Sales in Presence of a Child Charge
Habitual Criminal Sentencing
WCDA Secures 18 Year Prison Term in Uttering Prosecution of Career Criminal
May 12, 2017
Sentencing in Felony DUI Prosecution
District Attorney Announces Tahoe Man Receives Fifteen Year Prison Sentence for Seventh DUI
May 11, 2017
Release of OIS Report
DA Hicks Releases Public Report on Officer Involved Shooting from July 2016 Incident in Downtown Reno
May 10, 2017
Juvenile Sentenced to Prison
WCDA Releases Outcome of Murder/Robbery Case From 2015
May 5, 2017
Conviction in Deadly Weapon Case Involving Use of a Machete
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks Announces Verdict in Deadly Weapon Case
April
April 28, 2017
Sentencing in Battery Case
District Attorney Announces Lengthy Prison Term for Man Who Victimized Good Samaritan
April 18, 2017
Robbery and Burglary Prosecution Results in Life Sentence
District Attorney Announces Sentencing of Defendant Who Victimized Elderly Reno Homeowners
April 11, 2017
Guilty Verdict in Murder Trial
District Attorney's Office Releases Results of Prosecution of 2015 Shooting Case
April 10, 2017
Reno Woman Sentenced to Life for Murder Charge
Prosecution Stemmed from January, 2016 Stabbing Death of 21 year old Man in Downtown Reno Motel
April 7, 2017
Multiple Count Robbery and Vehicle Theft Case
District Attorney Announces Lengthy Prison Sentence for Sparks Man Convicted on 11 Criminal Counts
April 6, 2017
2nd Annual Children's Cancer Classic
Annual Basketball Game Between Prosecutors and Public Defenders Helped Support Northern Nevada Children Battling Cancer
Reno Man Sentenced as Habitual Criminal
District Attorney Announces Result in Drug Trafficking Prosecution of Repeat Offender
March
March 31, 2017
Result in Newest Felony DUI Case
Conviction in DUI Prosecution of Defendant with Prior
March 24, 2017
Guilty Verdict in Murder Trial
District Attorney's Office Releases Prosecution Result from 2016 Downtown Reno Shooting Case
March 23, 2017
Domestic Batterer Faces Prison After Guilty Verdict
District Attorney Releases Trial Results
March 21, 2017
Verdict in Possession of Stolen Property Case
Man Who Stole Clothing and Keepsake Jewelry from Tourist Face 5 Years in Prison
DUI Trial Results in Guilty Verdict
Defendant Faces Up to 40 Years in Prison
March 15, 2017
District Attorney's Office Pays Tribute to Late Nevada Icon
Former DA William "Bill" Raggio (1959-1970) Honored
DA Announces Hit and Run Verdict
Duty to Stop at Scene of Accident Trial Results in Felony Conviction
March 14, 2017
DA Releases Tragic DUI Prosecution Result
DUI Driver Five Times Limit for Marijuana and Two Times Limit for Alcohol Sentenced to 40 years for Crash that Killed Elderly Couple
March 8, 2017
DA Announces Sentencing of Serial Child Sex Abuser
39 Life Sentences Secured in Largest Child Sexual Abuse Case Ever Tried by DA's Office
March 2, 2017
Reno Juvenile Found Guilty of Murder in Deadly Robbery Case
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks Announced that a 16 year old Reno juvenile male has been convicted of 1st Degree Murder.
February
Feb. 16, 2017
WCDA Habitual Criminal Case Results in 12 Years
Burglary and Fraud Crimes Result in Prison Sentence
Feb. 15, 2017
Sex Trafficking and Coercion Prosecution Outcome
District Attorney Announces Michigan Man Sentenced to 16 Years
Feb. 13, 2017
Washoe County Child Advocacy Center Launches Website
Provides New Resource for Information on Center’s Services and Mission
Feb. 10, 2017
WCDA Releases Newest Habitual Criminal Sentencing
Conviction on Firearms Charges Against Felon Results in 20 Year Sentence
Result in Robbery Prosecution
Washoe County District Attorney's Office Secures Guilty Verdict in Robbery Against Elderly Victims
January
Feb. 6, 2017
Washoe County Child Advocacy Center Earns Accreditation
National Children’s Alliance Recognizes Washoe County Child Advocacy Center for its Delivery of High Quality and Effective Services to Child Abuse Victims Through Accreditation
Feb. 3, 2017
Result in Lewdness Prosecution
DA's Office Secures Year in Jail for Man Convicted on Gross Lewdness Charges
Jan. 27, 2017
Result in Prosecution of Attempted Murder and Attempted Rape Case
WCDA Announces Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Brutal Attack on Young Victim
Stolen Valor Prosecution Results in 20 Year Sentence
District Attorney Chris Hicks Announces Lengthy Prison Term In Fraud Case
Jan. 24, 2017
Outcome in Downtown Robbery Case
District Attorney Announces Lengthy Prison Term
Jan. 23, 2017
DA Announces Newest Habitual Criminal Sentencing
Conviction In Burglary Case Results in 24 Year Prison Term
Jan. 20, 2017
Domestic Battery Trial Outcome
District Attorney Announces Conviction In 2015 Domestic Violence Case
WCDA Trial Verdict
District Attorney Announce Conviction In Multi-Count Robbery and Vehicle Theft Prosecution
Jan. 17, 2017
Habitual Criminal Sentenced to Life
District Attorney Announces Sentencing from 2016 Robbery and Attempted Murder Case
Jan. 11, 2017
Sentencing in Felony DUI Case
District Attorney's Office Announces 20 Year Sentence for Sun Valley Woman
Jan. 6, 2017
Multiple Life Terms Secured
WCDA Announced Sentencing In Sexual Assault and Attempted Murder Case
December
Dec. 29, 2016
Life Sentence For Reno Man
District Attorney Announces Outcome Of 2015 Murder Prosecution
Dec. 28, 2016
District Attorney Announces Attempted Murder Case Sentencing
Lengthy Prison Term For Difficult To Prove Charge
Dec. 16, 2016
Washoe County Jury Finds Serial Child Sex Abuser Guilty
Local Jury Finds Reno Man Guilty in One of the Largest Child Sexual Abuse Trials Ever Tried in Washoe County
Dec. 14, 2016
Lengthy Prison Sentence Handed Down in Shaken Baby Case
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks Announces Sentencing of Reno Man to 60 Years in Prison
Dec. 7, 2016
Final Report on March 8th Officer Involved Shooting
District Attorney Hicks Releases Report on Officer Involved Shooting Death of Arteair Porter
Dec. 5, 2016
Conviction in Felony DUI Trial
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks Announces Conviction in a Felony DUI Trial
Dec. 2, 2016
Sentencing in 2014 Murder Case
Reno Man Sentenced to Life for Killing His Wife
Sentencing in Multiple Vehicle Theft Case
District Attorney's Office Reminds Public To Take Steps To Prevent Becoming A Victim
November
Nov. 17, 2016
Sentencing on Lewdness Case
District Attorney Announces Reno Man Sentenced to Life
Nov. 16, 2016
Life Sentence For Sex Offender
District Attorney Hicks Announces Outcome of Sexual Assault and Kidnapping Prosecution
Nov. 15, 2016
Sentencing in Murder Case
District Attorney Secures Life Without Parole for Twice Convicted Murderer
Sentencing in Murder Case
District Attorney's Office Announces Murder Prosecution Outcome
Nov. 14, 2016
Officer Involved Shooting Report
DA Releases Public Report On June 21, 2015 Officer Involved Shooting
Child Exploitation Prosecution
District Attorney Announces Sex Offender Sentenced to Life
October
Oct. 27, 2016
Robbery Conviction
District Attorney Announces Newest Habitual Criminal Sentencing
Oct. 26, 2016
Man Convicted Of Sex Offenses Against Children Wanted
District Attorney Asks For Public's Help In Locating Convicted Offender
Oct. 19, 2016
Conviction in Robbery and Shooting Case
District Attorney Hicks Highlights Importance of Aggressively Prosecuting Habitual Criminals
Officer Involved Shooting Report
DA Hicks Releases Findings In Public Report On January, 2016 Officer Involved Shooting Incident
Oct. 5, 2016
Sentencing in Sexual Assault and Lewdness of Child Case
WCDA Announces Sparks Man Sentenced to Life In Prison For Sexual Abuse of Child
Oct. 4, 2016
Sentencing in Elder Abuse Case
Washoe County District Attorney Announces Sentencing in Abuse Case Involving 84 Year Old Victim
September
Sept. 23, 2016
Conviction in Felony Eluding Case
District Attorney Announces Reno Man Found Guilty Of Eluding Involving Injury to Sparks Police Officer
Sept. 20, 2016
Sparks Man Convicted of Robbery
District Attorney Announces Guilty Verdict In Robbery Case
Sept. 16, 2016
Guilty Verdict in Murder Trial
Washoe County District Attorney Announces Reno Man Found Guilty of 1st Degree Murder
Sept. 2, 2016
Reno Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Robbery and Battery
District Attorney Announces Sentencing In Case Involving Elderly Victim
August
Aug. 26, 2016
Guilty Verdict In Trial Involving Impaired Driving
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks announces conviction in felony DUI case
Guilty Verdict In Home Invasion Case
District Attorney Announces Verdict
Aug. 25, 2016
Guilty Verdict In Domestic Battery Trial
District Attorney Announces Conviction In Felony Third Time Domestic Battery Case
Aug. 23, 2016
Reno Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder
District Attorney's Office Announces Verdict Related to October, 2015 Shooting
Aug. 22, 2016
Recent Domestic Battery Trial Result
District Attorney's Office Announces Guilty Verdict In Strangulation Case
Aug. 19, 2016
Verdict In Check Passing Case
Reno Man Found Guilty On Burglary and Uttering Charges
Aug. 16, 2016
Repeat Offender Sentenced To 20 Years
District Attorney's Office Announces Sentencing of Habitual Felon
Aug. 15, 2016
Guilty Verdict in Felony Battery Case
DAs Office Announces Guilty Verdict
Guilty Verdict In Domestic Battery Case
District Attorney Announces Conviction of Reno Man In Strangulation Case
Aug. 11, 2016
Felony Eluding Conviction Leads To Habitual Criminal Sentencing
District Attorney's Office Continues Staunch Advocacy Against Habitual Criminals
Aug. 10, 2016
Guilty Verdict In Trial Involving Battery Against Elderly Victim
District Attorney Announces Guilty Verdict In Recent Trial
July
July 29, 2016
Guilty Verdict In DUI Causing Death Case
District Attorney's Office Announces Guilty Verdict In Fatal DUI Case
July 14, 2016
District Attorney's Office Veteran Training
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks hosts first of its kind veterans training
July 13, 2016
District Attorney Donates Forfeiture Funds
District Attorney Hicks Presents Join Together Northern Nevada With $10,000 Drug Forfeiture Fund Donation
July 5, 2016
Guilty Verdict in Attempted Murder Case
District Attorney Announces Attempted Murder and Felony Battery Conviction
June
June 29, 2016
Guilty Verdict In Drug Trafficking Case
District Attorney's Office Announces Guilty Verdict In Methamphetamine Dealing Case
Sentencing Under Recently Changed Sex Offense Statute
Sparks Man Receives Prison Sentence For Lewdness Charge
June 8, 2016
Habitual Criminal Sentencing
District Attorney Announces Life Sentence Sought After Recent Felony Conviction
June 2, 2016
DA's Office Announces Sentencing in 2014 Stabbing Murder
Washoe County District Attorney's Office Announces Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Stabbing Death of Reno Man
May
May 27, 2016
Report on November 5, 2014 Officer Involved Shooting Incident
District Attorney Finds Officer Involved Shooting Was Justified Under Nevada Law
Juvenile Facing Murder Charge Certified As Adult
District Attorney Announces 16 Year Old Will Be Prosecuted As Adult
May 26, 2016
Guilty Verdict in Felony Eluding Trial
District Attorney's Office Secures Guilty Verdict in Felony Eluding a Peace Officer Case
May 23, 2016
Sentencing in Victim Intimidation Case
Sun Valley Man Sentenced to Prison for Charge of Intimidating a Victim of Domestic Battery
May 20, 2016
Guilty Verdict in Felony Battery and Assault Case
District Attorney Announces Guilty Verdict in Recent District Court Trial
Sentencing in Burglary and Shooting Case
District Attorney announces Reno man receives 10 years in prison for role in drive-by shooting and burglary
May 5, 2016
Reno Man Convicted in Felony Domestic Violence Jury Trial
District Attorney’s Chris Hicks Announces Reno Man Convicted on Felony Domestic Violence Charges
April
April 18, 2016
Conviction in Burglary Case
District Attorney Seeking Habitual Criminal Status for Man Previously Convicted of Multiple Burglary and Drug Charges
DA Report On Officer Involved Shooting
District Attorney Hicks Releases Report on August 2015 Officer Involved Shooting of Russell Roberts
April 12, 2016
Sentencing in Lewdness Case
District Attorney Announces Life Sentence for Child Lewdness Case
April 8, 2016
Man sentenced to 18 years to life for June 2015 sexual assault
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks Announces Sentencing of Washoe County Man to 18 years to Life for Sexual Assault
April 6, 2016
Conviction on Felony Burglary and Forgery Charges
District Attorney's Office Announces Conviction of Man After Two Day Trial and Intent to Seek Habitual Criminal Sentence
March
March 24, 2016
District Attorney's Office Announces Verdict in Battery Causing Substantial Bodily Harm Trial
Reno man found guilty of battery causing substantial bodily harm after three day trial.
March 23, 2016
District Attorney's Office Announces Verdict in Felony DUI Trial
Reno man found guilty of felony DUI after two day trial
March 16, 2016
District Attorney's Office to Play Charity Basketball Game
District Attorney's Office Taking on Public Defenders in Charity Basketball Game to Benefit Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation
February
Feb. 23, 2016
Guilty Verdict in Felony Domestic Battery Trial
District Attorney's Office Announces Guilty Verdict In Felony Domestic Battery Trial
Feb. 11, 2016
DUI Sentencing
Reno Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Third Felony DUI Conviction
Feb. 9, 2016
WCDA Scam Alert
District Attorney's Office Warns Of Possible New Twist In Recent Scam
Feb. 8, 2016
Vegas Man Sentenced As Habitual Criminal
District Attorney Announces Sentencing Of Vegas Man to 25 Year Prison Term
Feb. 4, 2016
Report Released on September 2014 Officer Involved Shooting
District Attorney Chris Hicks Announces New Public OIS Reporting Process to Increase Transparency, Releases Report on September 2014 Officer Involved Shooting Incident
Feb. 3, 2016
Guilty Verdict in DUI Trial
Washoe County District Attorney Announces Guilty Verdict in Recent DUI Trial
January
Jan. 20, 2016
Habitual Criminal Sentencing
District Attorney Announces Sentencing of Washoe Man as Habitual Criminal
Jan. 15, 2016
Sentencing in 2014 Sparks Murder
District Attorneys Office Announces Sentencing in Sparks Murder Case
December
Dec. 23, 2015
Sentencings In Residential and ID Theft Cases
Washoe County District Attorney Announces Sentencings in Connection with Burglary and ID Theft Ring
Dec. 17, 2015
Reno Man Found Guilty of Robbery and ADW Charges
District Attorney's Office Announces Reno Man Convicted of Robbery and Multiple Assault with a Deadly Weapon Charges
Dec. 16, 2015
Sentencing of Reno Man to Life Term
District Attorney Announces Sentencing of Reno Man to Life Term for Child Exploitation Charge
November
Nov. 20, 2015
Washoe County Man Sentenced to Same Term in Prison after Retrial
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks Announces Sentencing of Washoe County Man after Retrial.
Nov. 18, 2015
Child Sex Predator Receives Multiple LIfe Sentences
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks Announces Sentencing of Sparks Man to Multiple Life Sentences
Nov. 16, 2015
Washoe County Fraud Check Diversion Program
District Attorney's Office Updates Fraud Check Program
Nov. 12, 2015
Sentencing of Reno Man on Child Abuse and Kidnapping Charges
District Attorney Announces Sentencing of Reno Man on Charges of Child Abuse and Kidnapping of 7 Year Old Boy
Nov. 5, 2015
Washoe County CAC and Deputy District Attorneys Recognized
District Attorney Announces Child Advocacy Center and Deputy District Attorney's Office Recognized for Work on Behalf of Children
Nov. 3, 2015
Sentencing of Man Who Disrupted Local Government Meeting
Washoe County District Attorney Announces Sentencing of Fallon Man for Disturbing a Meeting to 180 Days in Jail, Suspended
October
Oct. 27, 2015
Sentencing in Manslaughter Case
District Attorney's Office Announces Sentencing in Incline Killing
Oct. 20, 2015
Sentencing on Robbery of Elderly Victim
Washoe County District Attorney Announces Pair Sentenced to Prison Terms for Robbery of Elderly Sparks Man
Oct. 8, 2015
Sentencing of Sparks Man on Sexual Assault Charge
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks Announces Sentencing of Sparks Man to Life In Prison For Sexual Assault Charge
Reno Man Found Guilty of Battery on a Reno Police Officer
Washoe County District Attorney's Office Announces Conviction of Reno Man on Battery Charge for Spitting on Police Officer
Oct. 2, 2015
Reno Man Found Guilty of Possession of Stolen Vehicle
Washoe County District Attorney Announces Guilty Verdict in Possession Of Stolen Vehicle Case
Reno Man Sentenced As Habitual Criminal
District Attorney's Office Announces Man Sentenced as Habitual Criminal
September
Sept. 23, 2015
District Attorney Announces Sentencing of Man to Life Terms for Lewdness Charges
District Attorney Chris Hicks announces sentencing of Sparks man to two consecutive life terms for lewdness charges
Sept. 22, 2015
District Attorney's Office Gains Murder Conviction After Jury Trial
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks announced today the conviction of a Washoe County man on a charge of first degree murder
Sept. 16, 2015
Child Sex Predator Pled Guilty
Child Sex Predator to Receive Three Life Sentences
Sept. 14, 2015
District Attorney Announces Sentencing of Man on Lewdness Charges
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks Announces Sentencing of Reno Man to Two Life Terms for Lewdness with a Child
Sept. 3, 2015
Child Sex Predator Pleads Guilty
WASHOE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES CHILD SEX PREDATOR TO RECEIVE TWO LIFE SENTENCES
August
Aug. 24, 2015
Prosecutor Recognized by Rotary Club of Reno
Deputy District Attorney Nicole Hicks recognized by Rotary of Reno for her work on behalf of child victims
Aug. 21, 2015
District Attorney Announces Sentencing of a Reno Man to Maximum Term for DUI Involving Death of 16 Year Old North Valley Boy
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks announced today the sentencing of a Reno man to 20 years on a charge of DUI causing death
Man Convicted of Burglary and Property Charges
Washoe County District Attorney's Office Announces Conviction of Washoe County Man on Burglary and Property Crimes
July
July 24, 2015
Sentencing of Man for Possession of Stolen Vehicle and Reckless Driving
District Attorney's Office Announces Sentencing of Man on Charges of Possession of Stolen Vehicle and Reckless Driving
July 10, 2015
Child sex predator sentenced
Kenneth Montano gets life in prison.
July 6, 2015
Man sentenced in shooting death of his father.
Moore-Montgomery sentenced to fifteen years
June
June 25, 2015
Final Defendant in Serial Burglary Case Sentenced to Prison Term
Washoe County District Attorney Hicks Announces Sentencing of Final Defendant in Serial Burglary Case
June 11, 2015
Washoe County District Attorney’s Office attending new downtown farmers market
Members of Washoe County District Attorney’s Office attending Sparks Farmers Market as part of DA Hicks’ outreach efforts.
Man convicted of sexual assaults on children sentenced to multiple life sentences
Thomas Wray Herndon receives minimum of 90 years before parole eligibility.
June 9, 2015
District Attorney to host media conference on recent legislation benefiting victims of crime
Conference to be held June 10 at 10 a.m.
June 5, 2015
District Attorney’s Office secures conviction In child abuse and kidnapping case
Robert William Downs convicted after four-day jury trial.
May
May 26, 2015
District Attorney announces development of Public Information Officer position
DA Supervising Investigator Michelle Bays named to position.
May 21, 2015
Jury convicts man of first degree murder
Amadeo Sanchez, Jr. sentenced to life in prison.
May 20, 2015
Man found guilty in theft of Christmas presents
Jose Abraham Tofolla-Flores faces up 10 years in prison.
May 14, 2015
Man sentenced to 25 years for stabbing near UNR campus during Wolf Pack game
Simon Cordova Rios Jr. will be eligible for parole in 10 years
May 1, 2015
Local man sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault of a minor
Brett Adam Doyle will be eligible for parole in 45 years.
April
April 17, 2015
Judge sentences habitual criminal in gun crime
Jesse Albert Moreno sentenced to 20 years.
April 16, 2015
Washoe County DA finds officer involved shooting legally justified
Report shows police officers exercised life saving measures.
April 9, 2015
Judge sentences repeat felon in Home Invasion
Chevy Lewis sentenced to more than 11 years in prison.
April 8, 2015
Skan pleads guilty to stalking local high school girls
Defendant inappropriately videotaped teenage girls during high school sporting events.
March
March 11, 2015
Man found guilty in stabbing near UNR campus during Wolf Pack Game
Simon Cordova Rios Jr. faces habitual criminal sentence.
Jury convicts man of eight counts of sexual assault on a child and 2 counts of lewdness
Thomas Wray Herndon faces 10 life sentences.
March 3, 2015
Judge orders sentence of 50 years in prison
Defendant sentenced for 2014 robbery spree.
March 2, 2015
Habitual criminal sentenced to 25 years in prison
Marc Schachter found guilty of attempted robbery in September 2014.
February
Feb. 27, 2015
Judge orders maximum sentence for elderly exploitation
Defendant scammed local 78-year-old woman of more than $300,000.
Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his infant son
Paul Mathew Revell is sentenced to life.
Feb. 19, 2015
Washoe County District Attorney's Family Support Division exceeds federal standards
Family Support Division near perfection in federally mandated audit.
Feb. 12, 2015
Man convicted by Washoe County Jury of shooting 4-year-old girl with a handgun
Quinzale Mason found guilty for multiple charges.
Feb. 9, 2015
Washoe County District Attorney launches Twitter account
Washoe County District Attorney enhances community outreach through Twitter.
Feb. 6, 2015
Convicted Stockton men sentenced for murder of Reno tourist
Frank Smith and Deljuan Goodlow responsible for downtown Reno murder in May 2007.
Feb. 3, 2015
Man gets life for 1997 murder of Reno cab driver
Shawn Harte is sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
January
Jan. 29, 2015
Jury finds man guilty of Battery upon an Officer and Possession of a Controlled Substance
Shawn Hemingway to be sentenced March 30.
Jan. 21, 2015
Man sentenced for sexual crimes
John Cervantes sentenced 16-40 years in prison.
Jan. 20, 2015
Don't be a victim of phone scams impersonating law enforcement
Washoe County District Attorney's Office warns residents about scams.
Man gets life sentence for hatchet murder
Robert Owens sentenced for Cold Springs murder.
Jan. 8, 2015
Defendant sentenced to 20 years in prison in attempted murder case
Megan Pedro found guilty of attempted murder.
Jan. 7, 2015
Local Man Pleads Guilty to Charges from Motel 6 Shooting
Luis Alberto Machado faces seven to 46 years in prison.
Jury finds Elton Castine guilty
Castine faces up to 20 years in Nevada State Prison.