Good afternoon,

Thank you for contacting our Office about this case and sharing your views on sentencing. This Office has always taken animal cruelty cases very seriously and has sought to hold offenders accountable for the abuse they inflict upon animals.

This is an active case, with sentencing scheduled for December 11, 2025. While sentencing is ultimately decided by the Court, it is our intention that Mr. Palumbo will be held accountable that day, and the victim (who is the petition starter) will have an opportunity to address the Court if she chooses.

Our assigned prosecutor and advocate have been in consistent contact with the victim throughout this case. While we appreciate your offer to arrange a meeting with her, we are already in communication with her, and she knows she may reach out to us at any time with questions or concerns about the case.

Christopher J. Hicks
Washoe County District Attorney
Office: 775.328.3200
One S. Sierra St. 4th Floor, Reno, NV 89501
Justice First, People Always