Duane “Keffe D” Davis Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in Prison A Clark County jury found Davis guilty of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon on August 31, 2026,nearly 30 years to the day after Shakur was shot on September 7, 1996, near the Las Vegas Strip. Shakur died fromhis injuries … Read more
Defendant Who Stole Half a Million Dollars from Senior Victim Sentenced to Prison A man who was involved in a large fraud ring has been sentenced to 45 years in prison, with parole eligibility after 18 years. Anil Kumar was convicted by a jury for Exploitation of an Elderly Person and Attempt to Obtain Money … Read more
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks announced that Chief Deputy District Attorney Luke Prengaman has been awarded the 2026 William J. Raggio Award. This annual recognition is presented by the Nevada Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys and is given to a prosecutor who has contributed significantly to the improvement of the administration of justice Chief … Read more
A jury has found the defendant guilty of felony Battery Resulting in Substantial Bodily Harm (Victim is an Older Person), following a two-day trial. A jury has found defendant, Aiden Bartee, guilty of felony Battery Resulting in Substantial Bodily Harm (Victim is an Older Person), following a two-day trial. The 78-year-old victim was Bartee’s landlord … Read more
Celebration of Life Service – 2 p.m., June 20th – Boys and Girls Club 2680 E. Ninth Street. Reno, NV 89512. The Washoe County District Attorney issued the following statement on behalf of his office.
All April long, the CCDA’s Office is highlighting the work of their Victim Witness Assistance Center (VWAC) and the difference advocates make every day. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 19–25 and to learn more about how the office supports victims and the work of these compassionate employees, follow this link.
Defendant Opened Fire into Group of People, Injuring Seven The Washoe County District Attorney has announced that Franklin Hewitt Jr., the man who shot at a group of people at a party, injuring seven, has been sentenced to 167 years in prison. Hewitt will be eligible for parole after 64 years. “Seven lives were forever changed … Read more
The Clark County District Attorney’s Office is Hiring! For more information about the office and the position, follow this link.
Defendant who broke into home while victim was in the shower faces up to 10 years in prison after jury conviction. The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has secured a conviction against Dean Carter for charges of Home Invasion and Residential Burglary. The defendant had broken into a home in the middle of the day … Read more
WCDA Releases Details on Multi-Agency Operation A joint investigation of a fencing operation resulted in a defendant pleading guilty plea to a charge of Attempted Participation in Organized Retail Theft and a four-year prison sentence. Details of the case can be found by following this link to the WCDA Newsroom.