August 13, 2026

Man pleads guilty to shooting, burning victim

Monti Calvert, 44, entered his plea on Tuesday and will be sentenced Sept. 10 by Washoe District Judge Janet Berry.

He could get life or 10-25 years. In either case, parole is possible after 10 years.

Calvert said his co-defendant, David Scott, 32, shot 42-year-old Lance Grochowsky over an ongoing dispute. He said the two then set the victim afire 35 miles north of Reno.

Scott has pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing.

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