Editor's note: The Reno Gazette Journal returned to update this story after the newspaper was made aware of new information about the case.

Update: May 19, 2020

In November 2017, former Wolf Pack football graduate Jeff Nady pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence — a month after crashing his car into the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks.

An amended criminal complaint, filed at the Sparks Municipal Court, showed Nady was only charged with a DUI.

Other initial charges were all dropped as part of a plea agreement.

— Marcella Corona, RGJ

Original story, October 2017:

Wolf Pack football graduate assistant Jeff Nady was arrested early Saturday morning after crashing his car into the Nugget Casino Resort, per Sparks police, and has been suspended from the team.

Nady, who is in his second season on the Nevada coaching staff, was charged with five misdemeanors and released from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office facility by Saturday night.

Sparks police said an unmarked police vehicle noticed a reckless driver, later identified as Nady, strike an exit sign while attempting to get off Interstate 80 onto Pyramid Way. Per police, he attempted to make a turn when he crashed into Nugget Casino Resort before leaving his vehicle and running into the resort, when he was apprehended by Sparks police around 11:40 p.m.

"The officer observed the suspect strike an exit sign and flee the scene," Sparks police said in a news release. "The officer called for assistance and observed the vehicle drive recklessly onto Nugget Ave. The vehicle continued westbound on Nugget Avenue until trying to make the turn onto northbound 11th street. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the Nugget Casino Hotel.

"Thankfully, there were no injuries reported from this incident."

"We are aware of the incident and are gathering more information at this time," Nevada spokesperson Chad Hartley said. "Jeff has been suspended from football-related activities as the legal process continues."

Nady, 27, was a standout in basketball and football at Douglas High School before playing for the Wolf Pack from 2008-12 as an offensive lineman. Nady was a two-time all-conference honoree at tackle and spent time with the NFL's Jaguars and Falcons before playing in the Arena Football League.

Nady joined the Wolf Pack's coaching staff last season and has assisted with the team's offensive line. Nevada was on a bye this week and did not playing Saturday.

Nady is the first member of the Wolf Pack football team arrested since offensive lineman Ziad Damanhoury was booked on a DUI charge in July 2016. Damanhoury was suspended for the majority of the season and did not appear in a game for the Wolf Pack last season.