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Sandoval calls for sexual assault awareness display
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 4:01amGov. Brian Sandoval and his wife Kathleen are encouraging state workers to wear denim Wednesday to raise awareness of sexual assault.Denim Day is part of a national movement created after a 1999 in...
Man to be tried in teen rapes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 4:01amAfter testimony from two alleged teenage rape victims, a judge determined Thursday there is enough evidence to try a Carson City 18-year-old on kidnapping and sexual assault charges. Brandon Hic...
Carson City man arrested on kidnapping, sexual assault charges
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 2:31amAn unemployed Carson City man wanted on felony sexual assault and kidnapping charges was arrested at a motel room in the 200 block of West Caroline on Tuesday morning.
Brandon Hicks, 18, is being held on $200,000 bail. A warrant for his arrest was issued on March 25 in Carson City Justice Court on the alleged felony crimes of first degree kidnapping, battery with intent to commit sexual assault committed by strangulation and sexual assault.
UNR and Nevada Public Health Association promote National Public Health Week, April 4-10
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 3:14pmPress Release — It only takes a moment for an injury to happen – a fall, a quick look at the cell phone while driving, a medication mix-up, leaving a child to answer the phone. But it only takes a moment to protect against injuries and make our community a safer place.
The Nevada Public Health Association, a partnership of local public health professionals, along with other community and University groups, is hosting a series of free events for National Public Health Week, April 4-10, in the theme, “Safety is no Accident: Live Injury-Free.”
McCall Realty of Lake Tahoe Lends a Hand to Families, Victims of Violence
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 4:10pmIn the spring of 2010, McCall Realty promised $20,000 in donations to be shared across five non-profit agencies benefitting the youth of South Shore. Included among the organizations is the South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center, dedicated to improving the emotional, social, and economic condition of women and families in our community through prevention, intervention and treatment programs and services that address domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and basic needs.
Groups from Lyon County Among Those Recognized at Banquet
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 11:05amThe Northern Nevada Immunization Coalition will host its annual celebration of immunization successes this month, and will recognize among others, the community health nursing staff of Dayton and Silver Springs.
The awards ceremony and luncheon will be held on Friday, February 25 from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Grove at South Creek in Reno.
Sexual assault suspect dies of apparent suicide in jail
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 12:02pmThe Nevada Appeal reports today of the apparent overnight jail suicide of a man suspected in a November sexual assault. Rodrigo Enrique Romero, 20, was found dead in his jail cell on Wednesday night.
Gov. Gibbons Announces Retirement Of State Public Safety Chief
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/06/2010 - 1:14pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons today announced the retirement of Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Jerry Hafen. Hafen is a life-long resident of Clark County and was appointed to the top job at the agency in early 2008.
He will step down Dec. 31.
“Jerry Hafen has proven to be a respected leader in law enforcement in Nevada and I am proud of his accomplishments as DPS Director,” Gibbons said. “Jerry has proven time and again that the safety of the citizens of Nevada is his top priority.
Carson City man faces sexual assault charge
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/24/2010 - 3:14pmA Carson City man faces a felony sexual assault charge after allegedly raping a woman in a stairwell near a Carson City tavern early Sunday morning.
Rodrigo Romero, 20, was arrested Tuesday and is being held on $50,000 bail.
Group Urges Nevadans to Reach Out for Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 2:38pmChristy McGill likes to use a gardening metaphor when she explains Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey's mission to reduce substance abuse and promote recovery.
“The Coalition is planting the seeds of hope that alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse prevention works, treatment is effective, and people do recover,” said McGill, who serves as director.
Douglas authorities arrest man on sexual assault charges on a child; man admits to the crimes in interview
Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/22/2010 - 1:14pmA 21-year-old Gardnerville man faces multiple felony charges including sexual assault and lewdness with a minor, Douglas County authorities said.
Juan Daniel Martir was arrested on Wednesday. He admitted to the crimes in an interview with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Lyon and Storey plant 'Seeds of Hope for Prevention, Treatment and Recovery'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/10/2010 - 5:34amSeptember is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, and Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey is celebrating the month by “planting the seeds of hope” that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people do recover.
Nevada Domestic Violence Prevention Council Seeking New Members
Submitted by on Mon, 06/21/2010 - 5:49pmCARSON CITY – The Nevada Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence is seeking new members. The application is brief and submissions will be accepted now through July 31.
Lake Tahoe's McCall Realty to donate all 2010 profits to nonprofit children's programs
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 12:43pmLake Tahoe-based McCall Realty (www.mccalltahoe.com) will donate all its profits through 2010 to five area children’s non-profit organizations: Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), South Lake Tahoe Police Activities League (PAL), South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center, and Tahoe Youth and Family Services.