Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1800004
Date Issued: Jan 08, 2018 - 9:55am

Washoe County Sheriff's Deputies arrest two suspects following multiple vehicle burglaries in Spanish Springs

CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

Washoe County Sheriff's Office Patrol Deputies arrested two Reno men early this morning as part of an investigation of multiple vehicle burglaries in Spanish Springs. Deputies believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the Sheriff's Office.

Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018, Sheriff's deputies responded to the area of Goldeneye Parkway and Rook Way on a report of a vehicle burglary that just occurred. The victim reported seeing two suspects.

While deputies were gathering information from the victim, a retired Washoe County Sheriff's Deputy called dispatch to report he had detained a suspicious person in the area of Spanish Springs High School. Subsequent investigation by deputies led to the arrest of the suspicious person, identified as Stephen Joseph Ligouri, age 25 of Stead, on two charges of first degree burglary.

During this time, deputies noticed a suspicious vehicle speeding away from the area and conducted a traffic stop. The stop resulted in the arrest of a second suspect, identified as Jesse Dalton Black, age 20, also of Stead. Black was booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on two charges of first degree burglary along with drug possession charges.

Deputies continued to search the area where they located at least five cars that appeared to have been burglarized.

This is an ongoing investigation, anyone living in that area of Spanish Springs who was recently a victim of a vehicle burglary or who may have information useful to this case is asked to call the Sheriff's Office Patrol Division at (775) 328-3350.

Deputies report that many of the vehicles burglarized in this investigation were left unlocked, a reminder to all residents to:

Lock Your Doors!

Criminals look for opportunity and taking preventative safety measures may help in mitigating your chances of becoming a victim. Additional steps residents may take to protect their vehicles and valuables include:

  • Do not leave items in plain view in your vehicle
  • If parking outside, remove your garage door opener from your vehicle
  • Always take your keys with you
  • Don't leave your vehicle warming up in the drive way unattended
  • Report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood.

Additional safety information is available from the "Staying Safe" page at WashoeSheriff.com.

Photo 1: Stephen Joseph Ligouri

Photo 2: Jesse Balton Black

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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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