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Carson City arrests: Man accused of attempted burglary, calls for cab from crime scene

A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Monday for suspicion of felony attempted residential burglary, according to a sheriff's office booking report.

Nevada child services urges public vigilance as reporting incidents drop in suspected child abuse and neglect

About 75 percent of suspected child abuse and neglect reports in Nevada are made by mandated reporters. In March 2020, Nevada saw a 14 percent decrease in suspected child abuse and neglect reports which includes a 46 percent decrease in reports made by educational personnel.

Carson City arrests: Pair stopped in stolen car, accused of stealing booze from casino storage

Two Carson City men found in a vehicle reported stolen were arrested late Sunday for suspicion of felony burglary and other offenses after allegedly stealing several cases of alcohol from a casino storage area.

Carson City arrests: Incident over pizza takeout leads to arrest for suspicion of DUI

A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of DUI following an incident at a North Carson Street pizza takeout restaurant.

Box with wire, cable found at Carson City church parking lot prompts bomb squad safety check

An unidentified box with a wire sticking out of it was discovered Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community on Lompa Lane, prompting the Carson City Sheriff's Office to contact the Tahoe Douglas Bomb Squad due to the suspicion nature of the package.

Carson City Sheriff's Office recognizes recent dispatcher retirements, highlights National Telecommunicators Week

This week is designated National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring those in the field of emergency call-taking by recognizing them for their quick thinking actions as they navigate telephone lifeline responses between those needing help and those first fire and sheriff's office responders arriving on scene.

Carson City arrests: Motorist who reports hit and run crash in drive-thru jailed for alleged DUI

A 34-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, a Carson City sheriff's deputy booking report states.

Carson City arrests: Man accused of throwing large rock from overpass onto I-580 freeway

A 36-year-old Carson City man was arrested after allegedly throwing a large rock off an I-580 overpass and onto the freeway, a Carson City sheriff's booking report states.

Carson City caregiver accused of cutting mentally disabled client with scissors

A 22-year-old caregiver was arrested Sunday for suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon and alleged abuse by a mental health provider, a Carson City sheriff's report states.

Masked pair steal wallet at Carson City Walmart, run up $2k on credit card at Douglas store

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's help identifying two people suspected of stealing a wallet from a Walmart shopper in Carson City and then using a credit card from the wallet at the Walmart store in Douglas County.

Carson City deputies arrest woman on attempted murder warrant

A 34-year-old California woman was arrested in the 700 block of Fleishmann Way on a felony fugitive from justice warrant for attempted murder issued out of Eldorado County on March 9.

According to the report, Oly Ann Olson was arrested on the attempted murder charge when deputies learned she was at a local medical facility.

Carson City supervisors agree to continue School Resource Officer program, will split cost with district

The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Thursday to engage in a partnership with the Carson City School District to fund the School Resource Officer (SRO) program, which provides for three law enforcement officers from the Carson City Sheriff's Office to focus primarily on working within the schools.

Carson City man accused of terroristic threats, spits and coughs at officers, tells them he has coronavirus

A man was arrested late Wednesday for suspicion of making terrorist threats, among other alleged offenses, a Carson City sheriff's arrest report states.

Carson City Board of Supervisors to host first remote meeting, public participation welcomed

On Thursday, April 2, 2020, the previously planned Carson City Board of Supervisor's meeting will continue as scheduled; however, during the mandated shut down, how the meeting will be held has been altered to suit the social distancing needed to keep all community members safe.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for domestic violence protection order violation

A 28-year-old Incline Village man was arrested March 27 in the 500 block of East William Street for misdemeanor violation of a temporary protection order and two counts violation of a suspended sentence, a Carson City sheriff's booking report states.

Carson City emergency crews respond to motorcycle crash on Sierra Vista near Carson River Road

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday afternoon a crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Sierra Vista Lane near Carson River Road.

Carson City investigators seek identity of burglary suspects who used stolen credit cards

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigations Division is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two men who are suspected of breaking into vehicles parked at the Carson City trailhead at Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road and at the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park off of Fifth Street.

76-year-old Carson City woman arrested for repeated violation of stalking order

A 76-year-old Carson City woman was arrested for felony violation of a stalking order Thursday afternoon.

According to the report, Helen Donner Kelly was arrested after a call came in from the protected party stating that Kelly was parked out front of the party’s house. It was then reported that Kelly was standing in the driveway.

Gas smell at Carson City grocery store determined to be from semi truck blown tire at loading dock

Carson City Fire Department responded early Wednesday evening to a reported gas leak at a South Carson Street grocery store. The gas smell was determined to be coming from a semi-truck that had blown a tire.

Carson City sheriff's arrests: 3 jailed after baby ingests meth

Three were arrested Saturday for suspicion of child neglect and endangerment among other charges after a baby was brought into the hospital emergency room for ingesting methamphetamine, a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrest report states.

Woman arrested for leaving two toddlers in freezing RV during the snowstorm

A 24-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 500 block of N Street Thursday morning for two felony child abuse offenses, and two gross misdemeanor offenses for child neglect / endangerment.

According to the report, Jenna Noelle Hix was arrested following a report of two young children screaming for their mother just before 2 a.m. The reporting party stated they were unsure if the mother of the children was home.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for suspicion of lewdness with a child

A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of lewdness with a child under the age of 16.

Carson City Sheriff's Office steps up speed patrol enforcement in statewide campaign

The Carson City Sheriff's Office will be joining forces with other law enforcement agencies statewide focusing on speeding violations from March 20-30.

Carson City man arrested for felony burglary after allegedly stealing a two-dollar glue stick

A 37-year-old Carson City an was arrested in the 1300 block of S. Stewart for burglary, petit larceny after allegedly stealing a $2.00 glue stick from a local craft store.

Carson City deputies arrest mentally ill man for domestic battery, obstruction

A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Airport Road and Woodside for domestic battery first and obstructing a public officer.

According to the report, the man was arrested after deputies were dispatched to a residence regarding a domestic battery in progress. Dispatch advised that the suspect was hitting the reporting party.

Music, comedy, UFO talk and more highlight weekend activities around the Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, activities abound around the Carson City region over the next three days. We should note you'll want to check ahead of time in case of cancellations.

Carson City man pleads in child sex assault case, faces 5 years to life in prison

A Carson City man has pled no contest to one count of battery with the intent to commit sexual assault on a child under 16, a Category A felony, punishable by a term of maximum of life with a minimum parole eligibility of 5 years.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for suspected burglary at Highway 50 East business park

A 55-year-old man was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of felony burglary and drug charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

Carson City deputies arrest mental health subject for repeatedly calling 911

A 33-year-old Carson City man suffering a mental health episode was arrested in the area of N Carson Street and W. Winnie Street for repeatedly calling 911.

According to the report, the man was arrested after he called 911 stating that his PTSD medication was out and that he wanted to go to Mallory, but he did not want to kill himself.

Carson City arrests: Drunk man warned about loud music jailed for disturbing the peace

A 60-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning in the 1600 block of Airport Road for misdemeanor suspicion of disturbing the peace.

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