🌱 Matthew Carter Convicted + Kids In Stolen Vehicle Recovered Safely

Morning, everybody! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 95 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. A Reno man has been convicted of threatening Nevada lawmakers and staff through social media. Matthew Carter stood trial last week for tweeting the threats in Aug 2020. The tweets contained racist slurs and death threats. Carter will be sentenced in Oct. (KRNV)
2. The Reno Police Department arrested a suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle with two children inside. A silver 2017 Chevrolet Equinox was reportedly stolen from the 8000 block of S. Virginia Street with an 8-month-old child and a 2-year-old in the car. Officials said the children were recovered safely and a suspect is in custody. (2 News)
3. The Regional Narcotics Unit has arrested a Reno man on drug trafficking and weapons charges. The unit is comprised of detectives from multiple law enforcement agencies such as Reno Police Department and Sparks Police Department. Mason Wakefield was supposedly caught selling fentanyl throughout Washoe County while possessing firearms. (KOLO)

Today in Reno:

• Family Story Time At Downtown Reno Library (10:30 AM)
• Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting At The McKinley Arts and Culture Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Still trying to finalize this week's calendar? Consider adding these five events. Click for the full list. (This Is Reno)
• The Reno County Museum has unearthed the 1972 time capsule buried at City Hall. The items will now be cataloged and preserved. Click to view the photos. (Reno County Museum via Facebook)
• The Reno Police Department is reminding drivers to exercise extreme caution around school buses and school zones. The 2022-2023 school year has begun. Together, we can keep our students safe. (Reno Police Department via Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.