August 13, 2026

Washoe County loses biggest meth dealer

A Washoe County District Court jury convicted Belisario Renteria-Huerta, 28, Tuesday of the felony drug trafficking charge, which carries a penalty of up to life in prison.

The case involved nearly 10 pounds of methamphetamine valued in excess of $200,000, Deputy District Attorney Kelli Anne Bell said.

It is one of the largest meth trafficking cases in Washoe County history, she said. Sentencing was scheduled for March 9.

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