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It was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.

Between Sunday, Dec. 6 and Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to 26 reports of Carson City homes, vehicles and a government building being shot with a BB gun causing broken windows and vehicle body damage. The dollar amount of the damage caused is more than $10,000.

UPDATED at 3:41PM: Arrests have been made in connection with the recent string of BB gun vandalism incidences in Carson City. Three suspects have admitted to the crimes and bb guns, pistols and rifles have been recovered, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

UPDATE 1:20PM: Three were arrested Tuesday afternoon for suspicion of vandalism after a bb gun shooting spree that began sometime Sunday. Go here for the updated version to this story.
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Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators are working on at least 20 reports of property damage in Carson City where vandals shot at vehicles, homes, businesses, and the Nevada Secretary of State's Office. On Tuesday morning, both the Carson City Democratic and Republican headquarters were also targets of vandals.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating numerous reports of property damage throughout Carson City, including the Nevada Secretary of State's Office on Musser and Carson Street, that happened Sunday night into Monday morning.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received multiple complaints of residents hearing gun shots emitting from the Deer Run Road area, Sedge Road off of Deer Run Road, and the Goni Road area north of town.

A 24-year-old woman was arrested May 22 for suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a controlled substance and other alleged offenses, a Carson City sheriff's report states.

A 68-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of two felony counts of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, a sheriff's deputy booking report states.

A 43-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday in the 1900 block of North Carson Street for suspicion of obstructing a police officer, a sheriff's deputy report states.

The Nevada Highway Patrol arrested a 23-year-old Incline Village man Tuesday following a road rage incident in which the suspect allegedly fired a bb gun at another vehicle, shattering a window.

Hello fellow anglers. Hard to believe that opening day fishing season in California is only four weeks away. One thing we can all plan on is, all the back country lakes and roads will not be open until June or July. The one thing we can count on is the Carson River and a few of the lakes in the Inyo and Mono County area.

Opening day will be on April 27th this year, and with our rain and snow totals, there will be plenty of water everywhere.

A 40-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of N. Mountain Street and W. Nye Lane Monday night for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery and DUI after allegedly calling a child racist slurs, body slamming a woman, pretending to stab himself in the leg with a kitchen knife, threatening to commit suicide by cop and fleeing the scene with a BB gun.

Five Carson City juveniles are in custody of Carson City Juvenile Detention after they jumped a marijuana dealer and robbed him at gunpoint in Mills Park Saturday night, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

A 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for felony parole and probation violation after allegedly waving a BB gun around and threatening people near a casino in the 1900 block of North Carson Street, a sheriff's deputy said.

A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of two counts felony burglary and for violation of parole, also a felony, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 13-year-old juvenile was arrested Monday and faces a charge of battery with a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm after allegedly shooting his 4-year-old brother in the head with a bb gun, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

Two 18-year-old men and three juveniles were arrested early Sunday morning for suspicion of attempted robbery on Hot Springs Road, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The weekend hasn’t even started, and I’m already exhausted just trying to decide what to do first! Live music, races, activities, and much more await you downtown as part of the Carson City Off-Road. Stewart Indian School is awash in bright colors, beadwork, and dancers from all across the country during their annual Fathers’ Day Pow Wow. Congratulations to the Show Tree Brewing Company by the Carson Hot Springs; their big grand opening bash includes multiple bands. Keep reading – this weekend has a whole lot to offer.

SATURDAY:

The Sixth Annual Nevada Outdoor Experience will take place June 17 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This free family event is designed to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists.

A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for felony suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

On Thursday Feb. 16, at about 7 p.m. the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a male juvenile had made threats that he intended to bring a gun to the Carson Valley Middle School on Friday, Feb. 17 and “shoot up the school.”

A 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning for suspicion of domestic battery after fighting with his brother in a dispute over rules to a game they were playing, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 51-year-old San Jose, Calif., man was arrested Thursday night on felony suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm and felony DUI following an altercation at a bar, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Planes, trains, and bicycles are the theme of this Fathers’ Day weekend. Epic Rides has taken over downtown with booths, bikes, beer, music, and more. The Carson City Airport is hosting their annual Fly-in and Open house, complete with hot air balloon rides. World War II aviation buffs won’t want to miss the Wings of Freedom tour at the Minden Airport. Steampunk meets Steam trains at the Nevada Railroad Museum. Keep reading for all of this weekend’s options for fun.

SATURDAY:

The Nevada Outdoor Experience Youth/Family Expo will be Saturday, June 18. This free family event is designed to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. We have something for everyone.

Everything is FREE. Events include: rock climbing wall, metal detecting, archery, gold panning, BB gun ranges, laser shot, trap and skeet, and many, many more hands-on events led by specialists in their field. Over 20 organizations are volunteering to put on this event. Free raffles for the kids, starting around noon.

The sixth annual “Tom Brooks Memorial Kids' Fishing Day” will be held on Saturday May 7th, 2016 at Baily Fishing Pond, located at Fuji Park. The fun starts at 8am and will run until 1pm.

A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday after admitting to using a high-powered air pellet rifle to shoot out vehicle windows in a bank parking area from his second floor apartment unit, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday on felony drug charges after he was found to be in possession of heroin, a pharmaceutical drug and paraphernalia when officers served him a warrant, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience is a free family event designed to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists.
An event for all ages of young people, there is something for everyone. This is the youth component of Wild Sheep Foundation's national convention, the Sheep Show.

We love the Christmas season. As we've noted with most cultural traditions, though, Christmas holds different meanings for folks depending on their time, place and circumstances.