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Carson City arrests: Two jailed on stolen vehicle charges, two for domestic battery

Carson City sheriff’s deputies arrested two men in separate alleged stolen vehicle incidents on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Two men were also arrested in separate incidents for alleged domestic battery offenses.

Carson City investigators report child luring incident Monday, urge parents to talk to kids

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in attempting to identify a person involved in an incident of possible child luring. On Monday at approximately 11:30 a.m. a young female was walking in the area of Koontz and Hillview in south Carson City. While walking in the area, the young female was approached by an unknown male in a copper colored Ford Ranger pickup.

Senator Square: Competition within classes at Carson High connects students to future careers

The Carson High School HOSA, Future Health Professionals had a Health Career Display Competition with 34 teams from 3 Health Science II classes. Each was judged on the display board’s information, artistic value and originality as well as a 5 minute oral presentation.

Carson City man accused of elder abuse, false imprisonment of grandmother

A 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for felony suspicion of elder abuse, false imprisonment and preventing his 86-year-old grandmother from calling for help after deputies attempted to serve him a warrant, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City man allegedly pulls knife on Walmart security, jailed on robbery and drug charges

A 34-year-old Carson City man faces robbery and drug charges after he allegedly pulled a large knife on Walmart security Saturday when they confronted him for shoplifting, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Senator Square: Open house, open hearts at Carson High School

On September 13, Carson High School will open its doors a little wider and longer for a back to school night like no other. Open House, Open Hearts is a community event focused on building bridges to local services for teens and their families, increasing parent and guardian engagement at CHS, and celebrating the community, creativity and diverse talents of Carson City.

Carson High School invites students and staff to unplug from technology

CARSON CITY — Next week, Sept. 11-15, Carson High School will encourage students and staff to disconnect from technology to better reconnect with each other. The CHS Social Emotional Learning Committee and school administrators decided to dedicate a week to the cause.

Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for attempting to steal $600 in merchandise from Walmart

A 35-year old Carson City woman was arrested Monday afternoon for misdemeanor suspicion of petit larceny and violation of alternative sentencing conditions after attempting to steal merchandise from Walmart, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City deputies make felony arrests for domestic battery, drugs

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for felony suspicion of domestic battery with strangulation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City weekend arrests: Woman jailed for suspicion of felony domestic battery

A 28-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday in the 200 block of Fleischmann Way for felony suspicion of third offense domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City arrests: Jail inmate faces California felony warrant charge

A 28-year-old inmate at Carson City Jail was booked on a felony evading charge issued out of California, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man booked on felony child abuse, strangulation

A Carson City man was taken into custody at 5 p.m. Friday at the Carson City Sheriff's Office for multiple felony offenses, a Sheriff's deputy said, including child abuse and domestic battery with strangulation.

Carson City arrests: Two jailed for felony warrants, two for domestic battery

A 59-year-old man was booked into Carson City Jail on Tuesday for a felony warrant alleging grand larceny, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Shooting-related wildfires prompt temporary restriction on Carson Ranger District

Due to the risk of wildfires, the Carson Ranger District will be instituting a temporary shooting restriction. This restriction will go into effect on Friday, June 30, and remain in effect until Saturday, Sept. 30 or until conditions change, the U.S. Forest Service announced Thursday.

Carson City man jailed, allegedly beats children with plastic jump rope

A Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony child abuse after allegedly hitting two children in the legs with a plastic jump rope, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City arrests: Man accused of possession, intent to sell meth

A 52-year-old Dayton man was arrested Monday in the 1600 block of Fifth Street for suspicion of third offense felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City arrests: Man with Douglas warrant alleging sex crimes jailed Sunday

A 38-year-old man was arrested early Sunday for a warrant alleging sexual assault of a child and lewdness with a child under the age of 14, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City scavenger hunt to collect small change for changing lives

Seek and you shall find. This week in Carson City, participants in a local scavenger hunt will be searching for four purple-painted parking meters placed indoors at public venues throughout the Nevada state capital.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make domestic battery, theft and warrant arrests

A 40-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday in the area of Kit Sierra Way for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed after allegedly punching 74-year-old cab driver

A 42-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday morning for felony suspicion of elder abuse with substantial bodily harm after allegedly beating a cab driver, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Sandoval signs measures supporting military, law enforcement, students with disabilities

CARSON CITY — Governor Brian Sandoval hosted community advocates, law enforcement officials, members of the Legislature and their invited guests in his office Monday for the signing of several bills. The Governor has signed 73 bills into law with 22 receiving final approval.

Nevada Humane Society: Mother’s Day isn't just for humans

Mother’s Day is nearly here and I bet before I even begin this you can guess what I’m going to write about, and you’re right. Here’s the thing. Just because I, along with many other women out there, don’t have human kids, it doesn’t make me any less of a person. In fact, we’re all moms too — to kids of the four-legged kind.

Carson City arrests: Woman jailed, brings prison inmate balloons filled with drugs

A 39-year-old woman was arrested on multiple charges including drug trafficking, conspiracy, furnishing drugs to a prisoner and burglary, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City Sheriff: Missing man now safe after found severely dehydrated in Voltaire Canyon

UPDATE 12:14AM: A man reported missing Saturday morning was found by a sheriff's deputy late Saturday night in Voltaire Canyon, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Larry Hicks, 74, told the deputy he had been in the canyon for a couple of days and was suffering from severe dehydration.

Lyon County prepares for flood potential with personnel planning, ditch clearing, more sandbags

Lyon County is actively preparing for a high spring and summer runoff on the Carson and Walker rivers, including personnel exercises Wednesday designed to respond to and recover from various flooding scenarios.

Weekend Carson City arrests made for drugs, domestic battery, probation violation

A 27-year-old man was arrested Saturday for felony suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and three misdemeanors, including a warrant out of Reno Township Court, expired registration and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

South Lake Tahoe Police: Missing woman's body found in Truckee River

The body of 62-year-old Pamela Suwinsky was found in the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, about one-third mile north of Highway 50. Divers found her before noon but did not have positive identification until about 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

Carson City arrests: Man booked for false imprisonment, domestic battery

A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday in the 1900 block of Boeing Way for suspicion of gross misdemeanor false imprisonment, domestic battery with a prior conviction and a warrant, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for felony battery causing substantial bodily harm

A 24-year-old man was arrested for felony battery Thursday after allegedly punching, kicking and beating a man who was attempting to help calm him down after he was being detained by Walmart security, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City Sheriff's Arrest Log: Yerington man booked on fugitive from justice warrant

A 57 year-old Yerington man was booked into the Carson City Jail Friday morning at 9:05 a.m. on a felony outstanding fugitive from justice warrant issued out of the California Superior Court in Riverside County, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

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