Defendant Receives Sentencing as Habitual Criminal

The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has successfully obtained sentencings in three recent cases, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring justice and public safety.

Francisco Cardenas Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

Francisco Cardenas, born on September 1, 1975, has been sentenced to a total of 25 years in prison. However, he will be eligible for parole after serving 10 years. This sentencing comes as a result of two separate cases that Cardenas was involved in.

The first case against Cardenas began in February of last year when the Reno Police responded to a report of a Grand Larceny at a local convenience store. Cardenas, along with a co-defendant, drove to the shop and forcefully removed a coin air compressor by wrapping a chain around it. The stolen item was valued at $2,500, and there was an estimated $500 in change inside. Detectives from the Northern Nevada Repeat Offender Program (ROP) discovered two additional cases involving the same defendants, where they were caught on surveillance video committing the same crime at other stores. Upon arrest, Cardenas admitted to all the thefts and eventually pleaded guilty to one count of Grand Larceny.

On April 9th, 2023, the Reno Police Department responded to a report of a burglary at a self-storage facility. The victim, a 72-year-old woman, informed the police that Cardenas had assisted her in moving some items into her storage unit, including silver bullion cubes worth more than $35,000. Shockingly, a few days later, the victim received news that her storage unit had been broken into. The woman suspected Cardenas as the only person aware of the valuable cubes. Further investigation revealed that Cardenas had recently pawned five silver coins, which were identified as those belonging to the victim. Detectives from ROP apprehended Cardenas during a routine traffic stop a few weeks later, and he confessed to the theft. He subsequently pleaded guilty to Exploitation of an Older or Vulnerable Person.

It is important to note that prior to these two sentences, Cardenas had already accumulated 7 felony convictions, including charges of Burglary, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Financial Forgery Laboratory.

Chane Anderson Receives Maximum Sentence of 10 Years

Chane Anderson, born on December 27, 1990, has been sentenced to the maximum term of 10 years in prison. He will be eligible for parole after serving 4 years. Anderson pleaded guilty to two counts of Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.

Sparks Police initiated an investigation against Anderson in August of 2023. Detectives from the Northern Nevada Repeat Offender Program (ROP) identified Anderson as a repeat offender and launched an extensive investigation into his activities. During surveillance, the defendant was observed driving two different stolen vehicles. Subsequently, Anderson was arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle.

These two convictions mark Anderson’s 6th and 7th felony convictions, with previous charges including Home Invasion and Robbery.

Northern Nevada Repeat Offender Program: Working Towards Safer Communities

The Northern Nevada Repeat Offender Program (ROP) comprises dedicated detectives from the Reno Police Department, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, and Sparks Police Department. The ROP collaborates closely with the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office to successfully prosecute repeat offenders who continually victimize members of our community.