Reno Police: Arrest warrants issued for driver, 2 protesters in Columbus Day incident

Screenshot of Nicholas Mahaffey before he drove his truck through protesters in Reno, Nevada, Oct 10, 2016.

By News 4, October 13th 2016

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Warrants have been issued for the arrests of the driver and two protesters involved in an incident in which a truck drove through protesters at the Reno Arch on Monday.

Police chief Jason Soto made the announcement at a press conference Thursday, saying two protesters had punched the driver and a passenger.

Five treated after driver hits Reno Columbus Day protesters

KOLO TV, October 10, 2016

RENO, Nev.— Officials with REMSA said five people were treated for minor injuries after being hit by a pickup driver during a confrontation in downtown Reno. It happened during a Columbus Day protest put on by the American Indian Movement of Northern Nevada (AIMNN).