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.
Sentencing in 2023 Murder Case – WCDA’s Office Update on Northwest Reno Shooting The WCDA’s Office has updated the public on a recent murder prosecution in which the defendant was sentenced by the judge to a 40-year term despite the State arguing for a 20-life sentence based on the facts of the case and the … Read more
Follow CCDA on Social Media In February, District Attorney Steve Wolfson shared important information about his office and the role of the CCDA. You can learn more by clicking here. To follow CCDA on social media and learn more about the office please visit their Facebook site by clicking this link.
GUILTY VERDICTS IN NATHAN CHASING HORSE CASE – A Clark County jury has returned guilty verdicts against Nathan Chasing Horse, finding him responsible for multiple counts stemming from sexual assaults and related offenses involving victims he targeted while misusing his position as a self-described spiritual leader. You can find more information about this story by … Read more
Clark County District Attorney’s Office Names Andryanna Sheppard asNew Public Information Officer The Clark County District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce the appointment of Andryanna “Andy” Sheppard as its new Public Information Officer, where she will lead media relations, public outreach, and communications strategy for the office. In her new role, Andy will oversee … Read more