Woman could get Life for Killing Involving Custody Dispute RENO — A 40-year-old woman convicted of killing a man involved in a child custody dispute with her could be sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison when sentenced April 9 in state District Court in Reno. A jury on Jan. 31 convicted Katherine Fletcher of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon in the … [Read more...]
Council Approves $15K in Funds for Cops Study
Sparks is spending $15,000 to help fund a study that will try to identify and recommend the best practices for reducing crime and building trust in area law enforcement officers. The Sparks City Council voted to spend money obtained in drug forfeiture and seizure funds for a study that will also include Reno police and the Washoe County sheriff’s office. Back in December … [Read more...]