🌱 Reno Animal Shelters At Capacity + Police Chase In Stolen Vehicle

Morning, friends. Miranda Fraraccio here with your fresh copy of the Reno Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. Reno's shelters are overwhelmed, forcing animal agencies to face difficult decisions that haven't been considered in 15 years. With no available space at Washoe County Animal Services or the Nevada Humane Society, euthanizing animals has become a heartbreaking possibility. Councilwoman Naomi Duerr, who chairs the Advisory Committee for Animal Services, urges adoption, fostering, and searching for lost pets, while volunteering or donating can provide crucial support to these agencies. (KOLO)
2. A suspect involved in an armed robbery in Reno was apprehended following a police chase in a stolen vehicle. Damien Silvanus, 39, crashed a U-haul truck into a utility pole before fleeing the scene armed with a machete on Wednesday night. After attempting to steal a vehicle from a victim who sought refuge in her residence, Silvanus returned to the crash site in the area of Robb Dr. and Sapphire Way, chased away a Good Samaritan, and took their idling vehicle. The pursuit, which included driving the wrong way, ended when officers disabled the stolen vehicle. Silvanus was subsequently taken into custody, and he now faces multiple charges, including armed robbery and felony eluding. (FoxReno.com)
3. The Nevada Peer Support Network is expanding its services to support first responders. The nonprofit, led by therapist Ryan Simpson, emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel and seeking help from others. With workshops and preemptive training available in their new facility, the Network aims to address the traumatic experiences encountered by first responders on duty and encourages them to reach out to fellow colleagues for support. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

• Reno Street Food — Food Truck Friday, At Idlewild Park (4:00 PM)
• Sip And Screen Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, At Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The 26th annual BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival will take place in downtown Reno on Jun. 16-17. Festival-goers can indulge in Nevada's finest barbecue and a wide selection of brews from over 50 microbreweries. (Roseville Today)
• Reno River Festival’s official drink of Summer, Fizzy Beez, won gold at the New York International Spirits Competition for its Mojito! Tickets for the festival, running Jun. 9-11, can be purchased here. (Reno River Festival via Facebook)
• The Nevada Gay Men's Chorus has found a new state-of-the-art proscenium theater —the Hug High School Auditorium — to perform its annual spring concert on Jun. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available here. (Reno Little Theater via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.