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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2010
Arrest of Reno Man for Attempted Murder
WHEN: March 6, 2010 Approximately 3:30 A.M.
WHERE: 5700 Block of Yukon
VICTIM/S 30 Year Old Hispanic Male / 29 Year Old Hispanic Female
SUSPECT/S Madera-Galaviz, Benjamin – age 33
Resident of Reno
CONTACT: Detective Lieutenant Darin Balaam
775-328-6354
www.washoesheriff.com
The Washoe County Sheriff Deputies responded to a call on Yukon Drive in Sun Valley early this morning which ended in an arrest of a Reno man for attempted murder.
At approximately 3:37AM, Deputies arrived on scene in the 5700 block of Yukon Drive and located a man who had been stabbed multiple times. He was transported by REMSA to Renown Medical Center with significant injuries. It was determined that the stabbing happened at a residence where the suspect’s former girlfriend was staying.
After Deputies responded they learned that a 29 year old female had been forced to leave the residence with the suspect. Deputies located the suspect vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 395 near Lemmon Valley Drive. The vehicle was stopped and the suspect was taken into custody. The female was located in the vehicle and transported by REMSA to Renown Medical Center for minor injuries. Both victims reported that the suspect had broken into the home when the attack occurred.
The suspect, Benjamin Madera-Galaviz, 33, was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder, Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Kidnapping, and Burglary. His bail is set at $188,000.
