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Carson City sheriff's deputies make DUI, felony warrant arrests

A 28-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, speeding 16 to 20 over the limit and failure to yield for a pedestrian, a Carson City sheriff's report said.

Carson City arrests: Stolen license plates lead to drug arrests

Two were arrested Saturday for alleged possession of heroin for sale and other charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for suspicion of third DUI

A Carson City man was arrested Tuesday evening for suspicion of felony third DUI, according a Carson City sheriff's deputy report.

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet youth to hold car wash fundraiser Saturday in Dayton

Car Wash Flyer
Event Date: 
August 17, 2019 - 10:00am

Carson City Division, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is having a Car Wash Fundraiser in Dayton, Nev. at the Valero, 215 US-50 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 17.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed after ramming patrol vehicle following pursuit

A Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor evading police and reckless driving following a pursuit with sheriff's deputies that ended at a storage facility.

JoAnne Skelly column: Ticks, Yuck! Remove, dispose in alcohol but don't flush them

Ticks not only can carry disease, they are disgusting. I have rarely noticed ticks on our property, but recently, I found two in the house, where they must have come in on my clothes after I worked in the high grasses and wildflowers in the yard. Yuck! Fortunately, they weren’t engorged with blood.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Dinah Washington, What A Lady

While in a wistful mood of late, I've been listening to the music of Miss Dinah Washington, who was on her seventh husband when she died of an overdose of alcohol and weight reduction pills at age 39, so young.

Dinah had a soft as cotton, tough as leather sound of someone who had seen more in her 39 years than you or I will ever see.

Carson City deputies arrest pair following low-speed pursuit for possession of a stun gun

A 47-year-old Carson City man and a 48-year-old Carson City woman were arrested in the area of Carson and S. Winnie Friday evening on multiple charges including felony possession of a stun gun by prohibited persons.

Carson City deputies arrest Calif. woman, Mound House man for possession of drugs, firearms

A 51-year-old Hollister, Calif. woman and a 54-year-old Mound House man were arrested in the 3600 block of Goni Road for felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

Carson City couple jailed for child neglect, abuse after meth found in filthy motel room

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrested a couple Saturday at a Carson City motel they had been living in for suspicion of felony child abuse/neglect and drug possession.

Carson City arrests: Counterfeit money found after woman jailed for felony warrant

A 28-year-old woman who was arrested Tuesday for a felony warrant, was found to be in possession of counterfeit currency, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City deputies arrest pair after drugs found in car reported stolen from deaf couple

Two were arrested Sunday for felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery that the vehicle stopped not only had drugs and paraphernalia inside but had been reported stolen, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.

Carson City area weather: Hot temperatures ahead prompt NWS heat advisory for region

The Carson City region and much of western and northern Nevada may experience the hottest days of the year over the next couple days, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Heat Advisory from Sunday afternoon to Monday night.

Carson City School Board to further discuss $5.7 million purchase of church complex after first bid rejected

Event Date: 
July 23, 2019 - 7:00pm

The Carson City School District will hold its next School Board meeting on Tuesday, July 23 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Carson City deputies arrest three in felony drug bust

Deputies arrested three Carson residents Friday evening in the 2800 block of Bel Air Way on felony possession of controlled substance among other offenses.

According to the report, Special Enforcement Team deputies arrested Gregory Dee Shoemaker, Nicole Iona Contreras and Devin Edward Keller after receiving multiple drug complaints about a residence.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for felony after giving deputy false name

A 32-year-old Mound House man was arrested early Wednesday morning for felony giving false identification to avoid prosecution, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for domestic battery, says victim crying because she was happy

A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday in the 900 block of Woodside Drive for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery.

Nevada Lore Series: the murderous Thanksgiving Reno Rampage of Priscilla Ford

On Thanksgiving Day almost forty years ago, a mentally ill woman carried out what would today be considered a terrorist attack on the streets of Reno.

Carson City man jailed for driving stolen vehicle, giving false name

A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for alleged felony possession of stolen property and multiple misdemeanor offenses, a sheriff's deputy report said.

Carson City arrests: Man causes $3,000 in damage to sheriff's patrol vehicle

A 24-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor destruction of city property, misdemeanor resisting a public officer with violence and domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make DUI, warrant arrests

A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Siskiyou and Selby for suspicion of DUI, parking in a prohibited place, “driving on right half of highway,” and underage consumption of alcohol, a sheriff's office report states.

33 arrested in Douglas County during holiday festivities

Starting on July 3, 2019 at 3:00 pm until the morning of July 5, 2019, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office wants to report that a total of 33 arrests were made during the 4th of July holiday.

Carson City deputies arrest 8 during Independence Day

A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 2400 block of N. Carson Street for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a felony warrant for assault with a deadly weapon and home invasion.

Policy changes, debt and purchases to be discussed at Carson City School Board meeting

Event Date: 
July 9, 2019 - 6:00pm

The next Carson City School District School board meeting will be held Tuesday, July 9 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

First item up for discussion will be the possibility of incurring a “bonded indebtedness” on behalf of the school district in an amount not to exceed $13 million.

Carson City arrests: Vehicle bump in fast food drive-thru lands man in jail

A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning in the 300 block of East William Street for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI and gross misdemeanor possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription, a Carson City sheriff's report said.

Carson City brothers wanted for robbery, extortion jailed following Incident on U.S. 50 West

Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies made arrests Sunday on Highway 50 West near Spooner Junction for multiple felony charges including drug trafficking and warrants for robbery and extortion.

Headed to Tahoe for the July 4th holiday? Forest Service provides tips to make it a safe visit

The Fourth of July holiday period is upon us and signifies the busiest time of year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit asks residents and visitors to share in the stewardship of their public lands, and to keep the following tips in mind to help everyone enjoy a safe and fun holiday.

Carson City Sheriff's SET arrest man wanted for burglary, grand larceny who fled traffic stop

A Carson City man wanted for felony warrants who evaded deputies following a traffic stop last week was taken into custody Saturday, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrest report.

Capital City CIRCLES Initiative to host substance abuse prevention night

Event Date: 
June 26, 2019 - 6:45pm

The Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative, a cooperative community effort to elevate people out of poverty, invites members of the community to participate in a colloquy on the topic of preventing substance abuse. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church’s Family Life Center located at 115 N Division St.

Carson City deputies arrest eight people Thursday, ranging from drug possession to semi-truck hit and run

A 37-year-old Auburn, Calif. man and a 45-year-old Garden Valley, Calif. woman were arrested in the area of Roop and College early Friday morning for suspicion of possessing drugs, drug paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license, and driving with suspended registration.

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