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🌱 What Sparks police say they found inside the E Street apartment

Sparks, Nevada Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Sparks! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Sparks police say they found inside the E Street apartment
  • How Sparks detectives helped in a massive 30-state trafficking crackdown

Today's riddle: What is round on both ends and hi in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 56 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Monday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 59, low: 36.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sparks police arrest man after reported domestic battery, possible false imprisonment (mynews4.com) — Sparks police arrested a man Friday after responding to a reported domestic violence incident on the 1800 block of E Street, where a woman was injured and taken to the hospital. Officers say they later seized multiple firearms, suspected narcotics, and other evidence, and the suspect now faces numerous felony and misdemeanor charges while the investigation continues.
   

• Reno, Sparks Police participate in human trafficking operation conducted across 30 states (2news.com) — Sparks Police detectives working with the regional HEAT task force joined Reno officers and agencies nationwide in a massive anti-human trafficking sweep across 30 states. The operation identified 154 victims, led to 139 arrests, and resulted in several suspects being taken into custody in northern Nevada. Residents with tips are urged to contact the HEAT unit by email.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday April 26
  • Black Veil Brides
    Grand Theatre , 2500 E 2nd St , Reno
    6:35 pm
  • Michelle Lambert LIVE at Reno Public Market
    Reno Public Market , 299 E Plumb Ln , Reno
    7:00 pm
  • Tuesday April 28
  • Track @ Smith Academy
    Billinghurst Reno, NV 89523
    2:00 pm
  • Basketball vs Shaw
    Billinghurst Reno, NV 89523
    2:00 pm
  • Basketball Game: 6th Grade at Billinghurst
    Billinghurst Middle School
    2:45 pm
  • Wednesday April 29
  • Reed JV Baseball @ North Valleys
    North Valleys High School , 1470 E Golden Valley Rd , Reno
    3:45 pm
  • Thursday April 30
  • Basketball vs Mendive
    Billinghurst Reno, NV 89523
    2:00 pm
  • Track @ Spanish Springs
    Billinghurst Reno, NV 89523
    2:00 pm
  • Basketball Game: 6th Grade at Shaw
    Shaw Middle School
    2:45 pm
  • Saturday May 2
  • Veterans Alumni Chapter - KTMB's Great Community Cleanup
    Crystal Peak Park , 561 Crystal Park Rd , Verdi
    9:00 am
  • Tuesday May 5
  • MOANA Learn to Swim Level 2 May 5-21, 4pm Tu/Th
    Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center , 240 W Moana Ln , Reno
    4:00 pm
  • Friday May 8
  • Fortunate Youth
    Bartley Ranch Regional Park , 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd , Reno
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing Rexy.
    He’s black grey and white. He has a collar with his name and my number on it. He got out last night and didn’t come home this morning. (Nextdoor Spanish Springs Estates)
  • Found this baby running around Kiley Lake with no collar.
    Dropping off at animal shelter on Longley. Hope her pawrents find her. (Nextdoor Coyote Call Trail)
  • DXP Enterprises posted a job opening for Customer Service Coordinator in Sparks. Apply here.
  • Cascades of the Sierra posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Sparks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sparks here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sun Valley

  • 69 felony charges, including Medicaid fraud and identity theft filed against two Sun Valley residents (2news.com)

Spanish Springs

  • Manogue, Reed stars win Champion Chevrolet Athlete of the Week awards (rgj.com)

Reno

  • Biggest Little Half Marathon returns to Reno this weekend (mynews4.com)
  • Man arrested in Reno on drug-related charges (2news.com)
  • Finding Common Ground: Livestock and beef producers take a new direction (kbhbradio.com)

Ok Sparks! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ohio (Thank you Mary D. for sending it in!)
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