WCSO NEWS RELEASE
Detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two suspects connected with a series of residential burglaries in the Highland Ranch area of Sun Valley in September.
Kenneth Foreman-Fisher, age 18 of Sun Valley, was arrested on Sept. 27 without incident. The second suspect, a 17-year-old juvenile, was arrested on Oct. 3, also without incident. Both suspects face multiple charges related to a series of at least four residential burglaries. Stolen property included electronics, jewelry, guns and a vehicle.
Foreman-Fisher is also charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. He is currently being held at the Washoe County Detention Facility. His bail is set at $80,000.
According to detectives, the suspects gained access to several of the homes through unlocked doors or by forcing open sliding doors located to the rear of the residences.
The Sheriff’s Office reminds the public to make sure all residential doors and windows are locked at all times and to secure sliding doors by blocking the track. Residents are also urged to keep a record of serial numbers and other identifying information, including photos, for all their valuables. More information about protecting yourself from home invasion and burglary is available under “Staying Safe” at washoesheriff.com.
Detectives believe the suspects may have been involved in additional residential burglaries in the area, and the investigation is still on-going. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Ethan Blosch at 775-328-3334, Secret Witness at 775-322-4900 or www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword – SW.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office celebrated 150 years of proud service and community partnership in 2011. Sheriff Michael Haley is the 25th person elected to serve as the sheriff of Washoe County. His office continues to be the only full service public safety agency operating within northern Nevada and is responsible for operating the consolidated detention facility, regional crime lab, Northern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center, Internet Crimes against Children Task Force, court security, service of civil process, traditional street patrols and Regional Animal Services.