domestic violence

Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto will chair the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Statewide Team meeting on Thursday, January 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Best Western Plus Airport Plaza in Reno.

The group, who is meeting for the first time, is comprised of prosecutors, police, domestic violence service providers, treatment providers and community and faith leaders.

The fatality reviews will create a greater understanding of the tragedies associated with domestic violence and will lead to the implementation of preventative interventions.

Downtown Carson City celebrated the start of the holiday season with the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights.

Streets were closed off as throngs of people gathered in front of the state capitol to watch as the lights for the two giant Christmas trees were turned on.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived on the back of an antique fire truck, with Mayor Bob Crowell riding shotgun. After the state's trees were turned on, the crowd headed over to the First Presbyterian Church where the city's Christmas tree was turned on.

The traditional lighting of the Christmas trees – both State and City – has been on-going here in the capital city for well over 22 years. This year, Silver & Snowflakes Holiday Tree Lighting is becoming a new tradition, Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights and it begins on Friday evening, December 2nd.

As the holiday season begins, Karen and I are taking time to remember how much our community has come through — the challenges and sadness it has faced, and the grace and strength with which we've responded.

Karen and I enjoy Thanksgiving because it's a time to gather family and friends and take a moment to count our blessings. I invite everyone to look around, see where help is needed and take a moment, too.

'Think Purple' for Domestic Violence Awareness month Our local Advocates to End Domestic Violence will be downtown on Monday putting up "purple ribbons," yes purple, not pink. We sometimes forget t...

The following persons were arrested by the Carson City Sheriff's Office this weekend:

A Carson City Deputy had to use his Taser to fend off an angry dog while answering a domestic violence call yesterday afternoon in the 2100 block of Columbia Street.

A woman called 911 for an unknown problem and told police to hurry. According to the arrest report, when the deputy arrived, he saw a 58-year-old male subject leaving the residence. When the deputy asked the man if there was a problem in the house, he said his girlfriend was having a seizure, but continued to his vehicle as if he were going to leave.

Update 3:00 p.m.: There are now four people reported dead from the shooting this morning. Two victims were uniformed National Guardsmen. One of the dead is the shooter, who killed himself. The other deceased victim was a civilian female. Eight more persons were wounded, including three more National Guardsmen.

Shooter's name is Eduardo Sencion, of Carson City.

2 p.m. update
Four people are dead, including the gunman who shot himself and died later at the hospital. Two of the dead where a man and women in the National Guard, who were in uniform.

There is a press conference scheduled for 3 p.m.

A few minutes before 9 a.m., a lone gunman armed with automatic AK-47-type assault rifle drives up to the IHOP on South Carson Street, and begins shooting in the parking lot. Locals BBQ owner Ralph Swagler said he saw the man drive up, and then empty a clip of ammo outside the IHOP, then reloads and goes inside, where he fires more shots very rapidly and exits within a few seconds.

Swagler said the gunman then saw his son locking the door of their business and opened fire at them. He also allegedly fired shots at the H&R Block office next door. Sometime after, the gunman shot himself, and died later at the hospital.

Witnesses recount events

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Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Robert Andrew Meinen, 36, Saturday night in the 2300 block of Marian Avenue after he allegedly pointed a loaded shotgun at two neighbors and threatened to shoot them.

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We will offer a wine tasting paired with chocolates and light appetizers will be served while jay-paul plays the giutar in the garden.

A raffle will be available with all the proceeds to benefit "the esperanza foundation" a non-profit organization focusing on domestic violence.

Please join us for an evening of beautiful art all while supporting a wonderful cause.

For the 15th and last year, B'Sghetti's restaurant rolled out all the stops Saturday in support of Taste of Downtown, a fundraiser for Advocates to End Domestic Violence.Participants returned th...

For the 15th and last year, B'Sghetti's restaurant rolled out all the stops Saturday in support of Taste of Downtown, a fundraiser for Advocates to End Domestic Violence.Participants returned th...

At least 2,000 food lovers arrived at downtown Carson City Saturday for their chance to taste some of the capital city's finest flavors at the 18th Annual Taste of DownTown to benefit Advocates to End Domestic Violence.

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Lisa Lee from Advocates to End Domestic Violence talks about the Taste of Downtown event happening on June 18 in Carson City.

A deadly incident of domestic violence in Silver Springs on Monday stunned not only the small desert community where it happened, it also shocked the suspect's family who said they never expected s...

Carson City's history, arts and culture will be featured throughout the summer with a litany of events and activities to resonate with families and their budgets, according to the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau.

A Carson City man faces a felony domestic battery charge after allegedly hitting his girlfriend in the face with a cup in front of their 5-year-old daughter, grabbing the woman by the throat and preventing her their from leaving the home.

Justin Thomas Keeney, 33, was arrested Thursday, April 28, in the 900 block of Saliman Road. Bail was set at $27,500.

In 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.

Jason Scott Lantis, 28, was arrested Wednesday morning for felony domestic violence after an altercation with his ex-girlfriend.

According to the arrest report, the victim reported that Lantis had come to her residence and held her on the floor with one hand choking her by the neck and the other hand over her mouth and nose preventing her from breathing.

A Carson City man was arrested and faces multiple felony charges after he admitted to stealing and pawning an iPad and a prized WWF belt from a man with multiple sclerosis whom he lived with.

David J. Catalani, 32, is being held on $55,000 bail. He told authorities he pawned the victim's possessions in order to pay for domestic violence classes.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce will hold its Tuesday Breakfast Club at Classy Seconds Thrift Store on Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The event is being hosted by the Advocates to End Domestic Violence.

Come join your fellow members for French toast, sausage, yogurt granola parfaits, fruit, scones, juice and coffee. The cost: $5 for members and $15 for non members

Classy Seconds is located at 411 Hot Springs Road in Carson City.

A Carson City man faces multiple charges including felony drug possession and misdemeanor suspicion of driving under the influence, after being arrested late Thursday night during a traffic stop.

Isiah Treur, 32, was stopped at Fairview and the bypass at around 11:20 after officers observed him speeding and drifting across the fog line and failing to maintain his lane of traffic, according to the arrest report.

A Carson City man was arrested after he allegedly failed to complete domestic violence counseling, a felony violation of his probation.

Officers arrested John Adam Henry, 29, after running his registration through the DMV that generated a hit at around 1 p.m. on Thursday. He was stopped at the corner of Northridge Drive near Southridge Road, according to the arrest report.

According to New River Justice Court records, a no-bail felony warrant for Henry's arrest was issued after he failed to complete court-ordered domestic violence counseling. He was booked without incident.

Three men were treated for injuries with two hospitalized after a stabbing in the early morning hours following the New Year's celebration at Lake Tahoe in Stateline, a Douglas County Sheriff's Office sergeant reports.

Carson City authorities made four driving under the influence-related arrests and responded to a number of fights and domestic violence disputes overnight and into the early New Year's morning.

Revelry remained relatively calm until after midnight where deputies responded to a number of fights at various locations around town, said Carson City Patrol Captain Tom Crawford. There were no significant traffic issues or accidents, he added.

A new group has formed to propose innovative strategies to create a healthy State with well-supported public systems and services and an improved fiscal system.

Members of the Nevada Values Coalition have met twice for “big tent”, nonpartisan meetings to discuss the complex issues, and members then further examined ideas through subcommittees.

The Carson City Democratic Womens Club will actively support the Advocates Against Domestic Violence Annual Food Drive at the Governors Mansion. All registered Democratic Women are welcome to help. Please meet at Headquarters; 111 W. Telegraph Street at 11:30 AM to carpool to the mansion. Bring donations of food and help assist the workers until 2 PM. For information call Joan at 882-5704.

Carson City Soroptimists are now accepting applications for their annual Violet Richardson Award. This award is a recognition program for young women ages 14-17 engaged in volunteer action within their communities or schools. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2010.

A Carson City man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after he allegedly slapped a 12-year-old boy trying to call police for help after the man had pushed the boy's mother in a domestic dispute.

Joseph Cornell Healy, 41, was arrested Saturday in the 1400 block of Como Street. He faces charges of having prevented a witness from reporting a crime, battery that constitutes domestic violence and simple battery on a child. He is being held on $7,500 bail.

With Nevada having the worst murder rate in the nation when it comes to domestic violence against women by men, the state's attorney general said the issue is a top priority for her office.