The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada is hosting a Volunteer Open House and Blood Drive on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its office, located at 4750 Longley Lane, Reno. This community event offers a chance to help save lives, explore volunteer opportunities and enjoy some free barbecue while connecting with local Red Cross staff and … [Read more...]
Charlene Baybee announces bid for Sparks mayor
A press release from Charlene Bybee has announced her bid for Sparks mayor in 2026. The press release follows: Sparks City Councilwoman Charlene Bybee, a three-term leader and lifelong Sparks resident, officially announced today that she will run for Mayor of Sparks in the 2026 election. “With our city facing serious financial pressures, aging infrastructure, and a … [Read more...]
Police issue warning about text scams
PRESS RELEASE The Sparks Police Department would like to alert the community to a recent increase in reports of fraudulent text messages targeting community members. These messages often appear to come from legitimate businesses, government entities, or even law enforcement agencies, and attempt to trick individuals into providing personal or financial … [Read more...]
Sparks finest cracking down on drunk drivers
The Sparks Police Department will be joining forces with participating law enforcement agencies in Nevada for a Joining Forces Impaired Driver Campaign. The campaign will take place from June 5, 2025, through June 21, 2025. This Impaired Driver Campaign aims to increase law enforcement participation by coordinating highly visible patrols across the State of … [Read more...]
Domestic violence home invasion suspect arrested
On 5-21-2025, Officers responded to a Sparks residence for a reported Domestic disturbance in which the suspect kicked in the front door. It was learned the suspect was 43-year-old Sparks resident Michael Meadows. As an officer was responding to the area, they located Meadows and attempted to stop him. Meadows fled from officers at a high rate of speed. Due to the … [Read more...]
GOP leader urges cooperation with ICE
PRESS RELEASE Senate Republican Leader Robin Titus today issued a public call for all Nevada law enforcement agencies to enroll in the 287(g) program, a federal partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aimed at identifying, detaining, and removing undocumented individuals who commit crimes. The move, she says, is essential to restoring law and order … [Read more...]
Sparks’ finest arrest man who allegedly lured 8-year-old child into his car
On 05/16/2025, at 8:05 p.m., Sparks Police Officers responded to the 800 block of Kiley Parkway for a report of a suspicious circumstance regarding an alleged child luring attempt. The investigation yielded that the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Caleb Tau-Tolliver, attempted to lure an 8-year-old boy into his vehicle with the promise of giving him money to purchase … [Read more...]
Drunk kid arrested for slamming car into power pole
On 05/17/2025 at approximately 2:06am, Sparks Police Emergency Dispatch received a report of a single vehicle accident into a power pole in the area of the 3100 block of Vista Blvd. Upon arrival, officers located a Toyota sedan that crashed into a power pole in the center median. The crash completely severed the power pole causing a live power line to fall into the … [Read more...]