A Most Unneighborly Affair on Harvard Way

Well, folks, it seems the good citizens of Reno have once again found themselves in the dubious company of open murder, a crime which—despite its obvious unpleasantness—remains a reliable fixture in the annals of human folly.

At just about the time decent people were settling into their Sunday repose, Reno’s finest received summons to Harvard Way, near Vassar Avenue, on account of what was politely termed a “suspicious circumstance.” Now, “suspicious” is one of those words that can mean anything from a misplaced lawn ornament to something that sends a chill straight through the boots, and in this case, it was decidedly the latter.

Upon arrival, officers made the acquaintance of one Filipe Montoya, aged thirty, who, by all appearances, had business most serious on his mind. As it turns out, their conversation was rudely interrupted by the discovery of a woman, aged thirty-eight, who was in no condition to hold any conversation at all, being dead as a doornail within the premises.

With appreciation for the gravity of the matter, the Robbery/Homicide unit took the reins, deciding that no other villains were at large and that the general public could go about their business without fear of further interruption—at least for the time being. The departed’s identity remains under wraps, pending the usual courtesies of notification.

Meanwhile, those with any illuminating details about this lamentable episode are encouraged to relay their knowledge to the Reno Police Department at (775) 334-2677 or, for those who prefer to whisper such things, to Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.