2023 Announcements
December
Dec. 8, 2023
Defendant Sentenced in Murder Case
Connected to 2022 Shooting
November
Nov. 30, 2023
Drug Trafficker Had 17 Pounds of Methamphetamine
Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
Nov. 27, 2023
Life Sentence for Convicted Murderer
19-year-old Previously Pled Guilty
Nov. 17, 2023
Downtown Reno Library to Close November 27 Through Early 2024 for Elevator Renovations
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Nov. 16, 2023
WCDA Prosecutes Domestic Battery Cases
Secures Conviction and Sentencing
Nov. 8, 2023
OIS Report Released
WCDA Report Released Detailing November 5, 2021 Officer Involved Shooting Incident of Isaiah Herndon
Nov. 3, 2023
Defendant Found Guilty of Attempted Murder
Convicted of 7 Charges
Nov. 1, 2023
Sexual Assault Defendant Given Life Sentence
Eligible For Parole in 115 Years
October
Oct. 26, 2023
Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Mt Rose Fatal Crash
Defendant Previously Plead Guilty
Oct. 23, 2023
Joy Lake Road Arsonist Convicted
Found Guilty of Setting Two Blazes on Mt. Rose
Oct. 19, 2023
Defendant Sentenced to Life Without Parole
Deemed a Habitual Criminal Following 37 Felony Convictions
Oct. 18, 2023
OIS Report Released
WCDA Report Released Detailing May 4, 2020 Officer Involved Shooting Incident of Ronal Zendejas
Oct. 16, 2023
Washoe County Library to Recognize National Friends of Libraries Week October 15-21, 2023
Support the Friends of Washoe County Library by becoming a member or shopping at the book sale from October 14-22 in the Reno Town Mall.
Oct. 9, 2023
Reno Man Found Guilty of 1st Degree Murder
Sentenced to 50 Years for Fatal Child Abuse
Oct. 6, 2023
Man Sentenced to 20 Years
Pled Guilty to Child Abuse After Shaking His Baby
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. 26, 2023
Banned Books Week 2023: Let Freedom Read
Visit a Banned Books Week display at Washoe County Library locations October 1-7
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. 11, 2023
Washoe County Library Announces the Arrival of the Sun Valley Library to Go Kiosk
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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
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
Celebrate with our new card design!
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 26, 2023
Recruitment Opens for Washoe County Library System Board of Trustees
Applications accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023
Spanish Springs Library Cleared to Open on Sunday, July 2, 2023
The library has been evaluated by the Washoe County Health District and Environmental Protection Agency and is safe to reopen after closing due to a mercury spill in the parking lot
June
Americans and the Holocaust Traveling Exhibition Coming to Northwest Reno Library
The exhibit’s opening reception is on Wednesday, July 12, at 5 pm
July
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
Washoe County Library Partners with Our Center for RainbowFest Celebration
The event will take place at three different library locations on June 15, June 17, and July 15
Sparks man sentenced to 20 years
Found guilty of DUI and leaving the scene
June 1, 2023
Washoe County Library Announces 2023 Summer Reading Challenge
The “All Together Now” Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1-July 31
May
Downtown Reno Library Announces Expanded Sunday Hours
New hours go into effect on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
Sierra View Library Grand Reopening, Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the branch at 3 p.m.
March
New Saturday Hours to Debut at Incline Village Library
New hours go into effect on Saturday, April 1, 2023
June
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
March 14, 2023
Read the Director's Statement regarding the February 28 meeting of the Washoe County Commissioners and Drag Queen Story Time
Read the Library Director's statement on Drag Queen Story Time and the roles of the Library Board and Board of County Commissioners.
March 13, 2023
Recruitment Reopens for Washoe County Library System Board of Trustees
Applications accepted until 5 pm on Friday, March 31, 2023.
January
Jan. 30, 2023
Nevada State Parks Library Park Passes Available for Checkout at Washoe County Library
Washoe County residents will be able to c heck out passes from 12 participating library locations.
Jan. 27, 2023
Zoom ROOMs Now Available at Washoe County Library
Zoom ROOM phone booths and meeting rooms provide soundproof workspaces at multiple library locations.
Jan. 13, 2023
All Washoe County Libraries Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
All Washoe County Library locations will be closed Monday, January 16, 2023.