For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1300042 |
| Date Issued: | Apr 11, 2013 - 9:17pm |
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Deputies make arrest in an investigation of a battery with a deadly weapon report in Cold Springs |
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| CASE #: | WC13-2231 |
| WHEN: | Thursday, April 11, 2013 at approximately 5:35 p.m. |
| WHERE: | 17600 block of Macaw Lane Reno, Nevada (Cold Springs area) |
| VICTIM/S: | One undisclosed adult male |
| SUSPECTS: | Mark Douglas Harding, a 53-year-old Reno resident, Bk#13-5699 |
| CONTACT: | Sergeant Armando Avina - |
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division made an arrest in an investigation of a battery with a deadly weapon report from Wednesday evening at approximately 5:35 p.m. The incident was reported in the 17600 block of Macaw Lane in the Cold Springs area.
Upon arrival, deputies observed a male subject (later identified as Mark Douglas Harding) providing assistance to an undisclosed adult male. As deputies approached Harding separated from the injured person and began following the deputies verbal instructions. REMSA personnel arrived and examined the injured male. At this time, REMSA paramedics requested Care Flight respond to the residence for immediate transportation.
At approximately 6:00 p.m., Care Flight arrived and transported the injured male to Renown Regional Medical Center for further treatment to serious injuries to the male's back area.
Further investigation revealed that Harding injured the male forcefully using a type of kitchen knife. A Sheriff's Office K-9 Team was called out to perform an article search of the item. The item was later located then transported to the Sheriff's Office to be booked as evidence.
At approximately 6:41 p.m., Harding was arrested without incident. Harding was also transported to Renown for treatment and examination of minor injuries.
Once Harding is medically cleared, he'll be transported and booked into the Washoe County Sheriff's Detention Facility on an Attempted Murder and a Battery with a Deadly Weapon charge stemming from the physical altercation on Macaw Lane. Harding is being held without bail.
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.