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Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Several fundraisers, including the annual “Share Your Christmas” Food Drive will be available throughout the Carson City, Minden and Reno areas on Friday. You can visit the North Pole safely as part of a drive-thru Santa's Village experience at V&T Railway in Carson City, beginning Friday into the weekend. A living nativity scene will be featured at First United Methodist Church on Saturday and Sunday. Combined with train rides in Virginia City, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.

As we head into the July 4 holiday, local law enforcement and fire agencies are warning residents not to ignite fireworks of any kind.

Not only are fireworks potentially dangerous and could start wildfires, private use of fireworks is illegal in Carson City. The Carson City Sheriff's Department will enforce the law to the fullest extent, as lighting fireworks is a misdemeanor offense.

UPDATE 2PM SUNDAY: A number of young adults were spotted around the capitol building early Sunday afternoon. It turns out several of them are playing Pokemon Go, according to a CCSO deputy. A few demonstrators were spotted near the capitol as well. A Carson City Sheriff's Office sergeant noted they were friendly and even asked CCSO to join them, which they respectfully declined.
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UPDATE 7:38AM SUNDAY: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong reports there were no incidents of vandalism overnight in Carson City. He said the city was staffed and well prepared and noted some officers were sent to assist Reno police there.

UPDATE: A 23-year-old Carson City man who died Friday from multiple gunshot wounds was tried and acquitted at a Lake Tahoe court earlier this year on charges of indecent exposure and lewdness with a child under the age of 12, court records show. Kyle Sullivan Bryan was found not guilty by a jury on both counts on April 11, 2019 in El Dorado County Superior Court in South Lake Tahoe.
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A Carson City man who died from multiple gunshots Friday in what is being investigated as a possible homicide on Washoe Tribe land was arrested in 2018 for warrants out of South Lake Tahoe for alleged lewdness with a child.

UPDATE 3:19 p.m.: The Washoe Tribal Police issued the following statement:

On December 13, 2019 at approximately 0304 hours the Washoe Tribe Police and the Carson City Sheriff's Department responded to the area of Boyle St., Carson City, NV, within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Washoe Tribe for a reported Domestic Battery.

Upon arrival it was discovered that an adult victim within a residence had suffered apparent multiple gunshot wounds. The adult victim was declared deceased at the scene.

The Washoe Tribe Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are currently investigating the incident and have made an arrest of an adult individual.

Further details of the incident are being withheld at this time to ensure due process for the arrestee.

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Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the 2800 block of Boyle St. on the Washoe Tribe reservation early Friday morning to assist the Carson City Fire Department in regards to a gun shot victim call for service.

The Tribal Police were dispatched, and CCSO responded to aid first responders and the Tribe until officers could arrive on scene.

Carson City Fire Department first responders attempted to provide life saving services to the victim, but were unsuccessful.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office has provided an update on a vehicle burglary and credit card fraud case in which the suspects have now been identified, and one apprehended.

In honor of National Coffee with a Cop Day, Carson City's local Starbucks will partner with the Carson City Sheriff's Office to host the event, where community members can come and meet their local law enforcement men and women.

The Clear Creek Bowman Holiday with a Hero 3D shoot is happening December 3rd!
15 to 25 3D targets will be out. Unmarked yardage, but binoculars and rangefinders are ok.
What is the cost, you ask? A $10.00 donation, that will go to "Holiday with a Hero" through the Carson City Sheriff's Department.
This is a fun shoot for a great cause, so dust off your bow one last time and come on out and have some fun.

The shoot is being held at the Centennial Park Archery Range in Carson City.
Registration starts at 9:30am and the shoot starts a 10:00am.

Hope to see you there.

Sunny days are here again, and Carson City gives you plenty of ways to enjoy it. It’s the boys in blue versus the fire fighters in today’s Battle of the Badge Blood Drive. Bikers won’t want to miss the weekly party at Battle Born Harley with house band, the Smoken Rabbits; all vehicles are welcome to join in the fun and get some grub from the Rollin Pizza Pie food truck. The whole family will enjoy tonight’s Twilight Concert with the Sextones at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch. Learn about Virginia City ghosts with authors Sandie LaNae and Arlene Laferry at the haunted Gold Hill Hotel.

The Clear Creek Bowmen Holiday with a Hero 3-D Archery Shoot is happening Sunday, December 4th.
There will be 15 to 25 3-D targets-unmarked yardage (binoculars and rangefinders ok)

Your $10.00 donation will go to Holiday with a Hero thru the Carson City Sheriff's department and will be accepted as your entry/registration fee.

Registration starts at 9:30am
Shooting begins at 10:00am

Location: The Centennial Park Archery Range

Come on out and help a great cause.

Holy Tuesday, Batman! Today is jam-packed full of options around our valley. A walk with Parks and Rec, a movie viewing with the Classic Cinema Club, and life-sized board games at the Library are all on the docket for today. The big story, of course, is National Night Out with the Carson City Sheriff's Department. Free food, activities, fun, and even an aircraft or two descend on Mills Park for the annual party.

Partnership Carson City's Prescription Drug Round Up on Saturday, April 30th collected 194 pounds of medications and 73 pounds of needles. This event was made possible with the support of the Drug Enforcement Agency, Carson City Sheriff's Department, both SaveMarts and Smiths stores, and the Carson City Elks Lodge #2177.

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Obituary: Lawrence William Paul

Larry W. Paul, Sept. 21, 2014, born Jan. 9, 1954, in Havre, Montana, to Levi and Elizabeth Paul.
Larry is preceded in death by his father Levi, brothers Doug and Steve, and sister Teresa. He leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Clare; son, Ian; daughter, Marie; Mother ,Elizabeth and sister, Deborah Privett.

Larry grew up in Carson City, Nevada. His career started as a cadet with the Carson City Sheriff's Department. He received his degree in criminal justice from the University of Nevada, Reno. He

4Paws 4H dog club is hosting Part 2 of Deputy Officer Jimmy Surratt of the Carson City Sheriff's Department Canine Unit and his K-9, Ary, at its next meeting, Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Fuji Park's Exhibit Hall.

He and Ary, a Belgian Malinois, will be demonstrating police training moves utlizing another officer in a bite suit. Then, Officer Surratt will have a brief question and answer period. Children age 5-19 are welcome to attend with their families. Contact the 4-H Extension Office at 887-2252 for further questions.

4Paws 4H dog club is hosting a guest speaker, Officer Jimmy Sherratt of the Carson City Sheriff's Department Canine Unit at its next meeting, Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Fuji Park's Exhibit Hall. The meeting is open to children age 5-19 and their families. After a demonstration and presentation by Officer Sherratt and his canine companion, he will have a brief question and answer period. Contact the 4-H Extension Office at 887-2252 for further questions.

A 56-year-old Carson City woman was sentenced to prison Tuesday after embezzling at least $140,000 as office manager of a Carson City company formerly owned by actor Kevin Costner.

On Tuesday, District Court Judge James Wilson sentenced Barbara Jean Larson to 24 to 72 months in prison on a charge of embezzlement and 12 to 30 months on a charge related to defrauding the State of Nevada, Employment Security Division.

A Carson City woman faces felony embezzlement charges after allegedly stealing an estimated $140,000 as office manager of CINC Industries, an environmental engineering company formerly owned by actor Kevin Costner.
Barbara Jean Larson, 56, was arrested October 9 and faces felony charges of obtaining money by false pretenses, uttering a forged instrument and embezzlement. She is due in Carson City Justice Court on Nov. 6. The woman admitted to stealing and told investigators that she has a gambling problem.

The Carson City Sheriff's Department has arrested the following individual for felony allegations:

• Garrett John Hatch, 21, a Carson City man, for two allegations of hit and run. Hatch was also arrested for misdemeanor allegations of DUI first offense, hit and run unoccupied, driving on the sidewalk, failure to report an accident, and two counts of violation of probation. Bail is set at $88,025 plus administrative fees.

An incident at the Carson City Detention Facility on Monday afternoon led to felony allegations of battery by a prisoner to be added to the list of allegations for two prisoners: Lauren Kaye Smith and Kelly Lynn Davis. The two women are alleged to have attacked another female inmate. Bail has been set at $20,000 for each woman.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals for felony or gross misdemeanor allegations:

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals for felony allegations:

• Ashley Ore-Larson, 18, a Carson City woman, for conspiracy to violation the controlled substances act and possession of heroin. Ore-Larson was also arrested for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail has been set at $18,500 plus administrative fees. At the same incident, officers arrested two more people for felony allegations:

Carson City Sheriff's deputies involved in the Special Enforcement Team made a series of arrests on Wednesday evening based on an anonymous tip of marijuana plants being grown. Four people were arrested:

• Justin Lobretto, 29, a Carson City man, for possession of a controlled substance (marijuana - approximately 60 plants). Lobretto was also arrested for a gross misdemeanor allegation of child endangerment and a misdemeanor allegation of possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail is set at $6,000 plus administrative fees.

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The Carson City Sheriff's Office has announced that they will be holding their Citizen Academy beginning May 2. These academies are available several times a year to the public who are interested in learning how the Sheriff's Office operates. Classes will run from May 2 through June 20 and will be held from 6 p.m. through 9 p.m. Wednesday evenings at the Ormsby Room of the Sheriff's Office.

There is no charge for these classes. The deadline for completed applications is 5 p.m. April 27, 2012.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals for felony allegations:

• Charity Michael Rife, 35, a Sparks woman, was transferred to the Carson City Detention Facility from the Northern Nevada Correctional Facility on the following warrants out of Carson City: obtaining and using a false ID to avoid imprisonment; theft; burglary (two counts; uttering forged instruments (three counts); and theft from $250 - $2,500 (two counts). Bail is set at $50,000.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals on felony or gross misdemeanor allegations over the weekend:

• Michael Eric Irwin, 26, a Carson City resident, was transported to the Carson City Detention Facility for allegations of lewdness with a child under 14, and two allegations of sexual assault of a child under 14. Irwin was arrested in Washoe County and transported to the CCDF at approximately 9:30 Friday evening. A warrant for Irwin's arrest was issued on March 26, 2012 by the Carson City Justice Court. Bail is set at $150,000.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies made the following arrests for felonies from Monday afternoon:

• Lindsay Ann Hammers, 23, a fast food employee from Carson City, for a probation and parole violation. Hammers was also arrested on allegations of misdemeanor cell phone use while driving and a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant in her name. No bail has been set.
• Cheryl Bettencourt, 53, a Carson City resident, for burglary and a misdemeanor petit larceny allegation. Bail is set at $25,250 plus administrative fees.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies made several arrests for felony or gross misdemeanor allegations over the weekend, including:

• William W. Hornbeck, 41, a Carson City plumber, for three felony failure to appear warrants in his name. No bail has been set. At the same time, deputies arrested Eduardo Juarez Leon, 42, a Carson City man, for felony harboring a fugitive. Bail in that case is set at $10,000.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Joseph Anthony Rodgers, 21, a Sparks resident, at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at the 1900 block of North Carson Street. Rodgers was arrested for felony allegations of possession of a stolen vehicle and a probation and parole violation. He was also arrested on a misdemeanor allegation of violation of a protection order. No bail has been set because of the probation violation.

Deputies also made the following misdemeanor arrests:

• A 27-year-old Dayton woman for two contempt of court warrants in her name.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following suspects for felony allegations or warrants:

• Gregory Scott johnson, 38, a service tech from Carson City, on allegations of use of money derived unlawfully when a bill he attempted to use at a casino was discovered to be a counterfeit. Bail is set at $7,500.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals for felony or gross misdemeanor violations from Friday:

• Brett Steven Jones, 32, an electrician from Carson City, for a felony parole and probation hold in his name. No bail has been set.
• Jeremy Randall Hoover, 22, a Brentwood, Calif. resident, for a gross misdemeanor allegation of violation of a suspended sentence. Bail is $1,000 cash-only.