District Attorney

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. 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. 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. 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.