Sheriff's Office

PR #:
2022-25
Date Issued:
Feb 08, 2022 - 8:35AM

For Immediate Release

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies arrest California fugitive facing attempted murder charge

For media inquiries contact:
Sarah Johns
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office: 775-785-6235
Cell: 775-391-0407

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies arrested Malechi Robinson, 18, of Sparks for being a fugitive from Northern California’s Central Valley.

Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on February 7, 2022, deputies responded to a vehicle accident at El Rancho Drive and Sun Valley Boulevard. Robinson was one of the drivers involved in the crash. During a routine records check at the scene, deputies confirmed that Robinson had a fully extraditable, no-bail arrest warrant out of San Joaquin County (California) Superior Court for Attempted Homicide.

Robinson was arrested without incident. He is charged with one felony count of being a Fugitive from Another State on an outstanding warrant, a warrant which charges Robinson with one count of Attempted Homicide.

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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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