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Heard on: Reno and Sparks Police and Fire · 1/16/2026 10:38 PM
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But just a few minutes ago,
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heading west on Prater, we heard a few cars were backfiring quite a bit.
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Possible street racing near Prater and McCarran

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As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities received reports of vehicles possibly racing near the intersection of Prater Way and McCarran Boulevard in Sparks, Nevada. Witnesses mentioned hearing several cars backfiring, which may have been related to the potential street racing activity. This information is based on initial radio communications and has not yet been confirmed.

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E Prater Way & N McCarran Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431
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