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Carson City sheriff's deputies flag 89 speeders, 21 cell phone users and 1 hair cutter in April operation
Submitted by editor on Sat, 04/23/2016 - 11:28amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office participation in the Joining Forces Distracted Drivers event held from April 1 to April 20th resulted in the following:
1 arrest for DUI, 21 citations issued for cell phone use, 1 citation for an individual cutting their hair while driving, 2 citations for failure to yield to a pedestrian, 89 for speed, 19 stop sign and traffic light violations. In addition, 41 citations were issued for other traffic related violations.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 20-21
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 02/19/2016 - 7:14pmGot kids? Plenty of fun awaits. Start out at Dunkin Donuts for their Community Celebration complete with face painting and more. Love on a Leash at the Carson City Library will give them a chance to practice their reading skills with a non-judgmental furry friend. Celebrate the Asian New Year with crafts and music at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Take a look at the whole list for a weekend filled with activities for those young, old, and in-between.
SATURDAY:
Weekend could make for hazardous driving conditions around Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 8:36pmWith winter weather again coming to the Carson City area and the expectation of wind, rain and snow, chances are the storm will lead to hazardous driving conditions. This in turn can lead to car crashes. Planning ahead will help prevent these crashes. Slow down, leave early and drive with care.
Labor Day weekend events and beyond at Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 12:59pmFort Churchill State Historic Park in Silver Springs is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of September. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.
CSI: Critter Scene Investigation Fort Churchill:
Man arrested in South Lake Tahoe linked to Vallejo kidnapping
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 8:23pmA disbarred attorney arrested in South Lake Tahoe has been accused of kidnapping 29-year old Denise Huskins of Vallejo, Calif., on March 23, the FBI confirmed Monday.
The truth about freedom
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/04/2015 - 3:12pmWhat is freedom, and what does it mean?
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines freedom as “the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action…the power or condition of acting without compulsion.”
What this means to the average American living in freedom every day is being able to choose what you say or do without government restraint or compulsion to say or do something else.
July 2015 events at Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 11:34amFort Churchill State Historic Park south of Silver Springs is offering a variety of programs during the month of July. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.
Outdoors with Don Q: Missing In Action at Pelican, Alaska
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/28/2015 - 1:33pmElaine and I just returned from a fun-filled, 10-day vacation and salt-water fishing trip that included five days in the tiny village of Pelican, Alaska.
Our trip consisted of:
Multiple agencies put fire restrictions for western Nevada in place effective Friday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/23/2015 - 4:04pmTinder-dry vegetation, exceptional drought conditions, increasing daytime temperatures and several human-caused fires have prompted multiple agencies to implement fire restrictions beginning Friday on public land throughout western Nevada.
Agencies announce fire restrictions in western Nevada to begin Friday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/23/2015 - 2:43pmTinder-dry vegetation, exceptional drought conditions, increasing daytime temperatures and several human-caused fires have prompted multiple agencies to implement fire restrictions beginning Friday on public land throughout western Nevada.
Stewart Father's Day Powwow June 19-21
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 1:12pmThe 2015 Stewart Father’s Day Powwow in Carson City is June 19-21 at the Stewart Indian School Campus. Hosted in partnership with the Nevada Indian Commission and the Stewart Father’s Day Powwow Committee, the annual powwow includes quality Native American arts and crafts vendors and is also a time for alumni, former employees, families and friends to gather at the former campus.
State Supreme Court: law permits tapping cell phones
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 4:59pmThe Nevada Supreme Court has ruled Nevada’s 40-year-old wiretap law permits the interception of text messages and cell phone calls even though those things didn’t exist when it passed.The wiretap law was ...
Nevada Supreme Court: Law permits tapping cell phones
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 4:59pmThe Nevada Supreme Court has ruled Nevada’s 40-year-old wiretap law permits the interception of text messages and cell phone calls even though those things didn’t exist when it passed.The wiretap law was ...
42 cited in Carson City crosswalk safety operation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 5:53pmCrosswalk safety operations on three busy Carson City streets commenced Tuesday with 42 citations issued to motorists, said Carson City Sheriff’s Sgt. Scott McDaniel. Of those, 23 were issued for failing to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk and the others were for various violations including cell phone use, speeding and seatbelt use.
Teen driving distractions: Parents should lay down facts, rules before handing kids the keys
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/26/2015 - 1:28pmIn the past I've written about aggressive, impaired and distracted driving. These are just a few of the issues that we as drivers come across in our daily commutes and while running errands around town.
Carson City sheriff’s arrest log: Man jailed after violating order to stay away from wife
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 11:33amA 44-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday, in the 2700 block of Menlo Drive on a misdemeanor charge, violation of bail conditions, for allegedly being in violation of a protection order, according to a Carson City sheriff’s deputy.
Public Safety Column: Have a safe and Happy Easter weekend
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 9:57pmEaster is here and with it the excitement of searching for eggs dyed in various colors and designs. There will be quite a few activities going on this weekend and traffic will be heavy at times. Plan ahead and leave early so that you have plenty of time to make it to your event.
Carson City man in custody on burglary charges related to church break-in
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 6:25pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office executed two search warrants Thursday and have arrested a Carson City man on felony charges related to the February burglary of local church, a Carson City sheriff’s lieutenant said.
Arrested was Dwayne Kirk Snyder, 36. He faces felony charges of commercial burglary and possession of stolen property in the Feb. 3, 2015 break-in of Capital Baptist Church located at 455 South Edmonds Drive.
Sheriff: Suspects in casino robbery remain at large, considered armed and dangerous
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 4:52pmTwo masked men who robbed a casino in the 300 block of East Winnie Lane in Carson City at around 9 p.m. Thursday night remain at large and are considered armed and dangerous, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Two completely masked male suspects entered the Slotworld Cabaret casino where one of the men pointed a .22 caliber pistol at two casino employees. The robbery occurred while the employees were preparing to close the business for the evening, said Furlong.
Two cases involving stolen, forged credit cards results in three arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/23/2015 - 2:38pmThree Sacramento area women were arrested Saturday in two separate cases involving stolen credit cards, fraud and forgery. Carson City Sheriff’s Office investigators are trying to determine if the cases are related, said Lt. Brian Humphrey.
In the first arrest, officers recovered stolen credit cards, equipment to make credit cards, as well as stolen checks from victims in Douglas County and Sacramento, according to the arrest report.
January saturation patrols around Carson City cite drivers for speeding, using cell phones
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/09/2015 - 4:21pmDuring the month of January the Carson City Sheriff’s Office conducted saturation patrols in the Carson City area. The focus of these patrols was to reduce crashes in areas that many crashes have occurred in the past.
Deputies patrolled the roadways leading to intersections where crashes have occurred as well as monitored the intersections themselves looking for traffic violations which can lead to car crashes.
Douglas County authorities: Burglars have been targeting Carson Valley homes
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 11:54amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have been called to several residential burglaries in the Carson Valley area during the past few weeks.
The incidents have occurred primarily during daytime hours, said DCSO Sgt. Pat Brooks.
Sheriff's Office: Residential burglaries on the rise, criminals profiling homes
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/22/2015 - 5:23pmSince October of 2014 the Carson City area has seen an increase in residential burglaries. Several of them have been along the main corridors of the west side of Carson City on West Winnie Lane and Washington streets. They are occurring during the day time while the residents are away from the home.
Get off my back: Motorists should keep a safe distance to avoid tailgating
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/18/2015 - 3:18amOne thing that can lead to a car crash or road rage is tailgating. This is also known as following too closely. Nevada law states that “the driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.”
Carson City Sheriff's Office to conduct saturation patrols through remainder of month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 01/10/2015 - 8:40pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office will be conducting saturation patrols in the Carson City area for the rest of this month. The focus of these patrols will be to reduce crashes by enforcing traffic violations, said Sgt. Scott McDaniel.
South Lake Tahoe police arrest SnowGlobe laborer for stealing smart phones from lost and found
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/02/2015 - 2:14pmSouth Lake Tahoe police have arrested a contract laborer from Reno who confessed to stealing more than $17,000 worth of smart phones lost during the SnowGlobe Music Festival.
Jermaine Williams, 38, faces a felony charge of grand theft after admitting to the theft, a South Lake Tahoe Police officer said. The suspect functioned as an independent contractor laborer hired to help disassemble the mobile structures associated with the Snowglobe event.
Holidays are open season for thieves, sheriff's office advises taking preventative measures
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/04/2014 - 12:08pmWith the holiday season here the Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the community of some precautions that will reduce the chances of becoming a victim. While many of us will be shopping for the best deal on Christmas presents criminals are planning ways of how to take advantage of us while we are distracted. Many of the tips provided involve common sense and can be practiced year round.
We are a very generous community and can fall victim to several scams that are ongoing, not just in Carson City but across the nation.
Carson City sheriff's weekend arrest report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/09/2014 - 5:27pmA 23-year-old transient, Kyle William Krites, was arrested Nov. 6, 8:30 p.m. in the 500 block of North Carson Street on a felony warrant issued out of Lyon County, Oct. 7, 2014, alleging statutory sexual seduction, a class C felony, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said. He was being held without bail awaiting a hearing.
In other arrests:
Column: Distractive driving habits puts yourself and others at risk
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/08/2014 - 10:06amIf you are distracted while driving you could be involved in a car crash. Whether you are talking on your cell phone, texting while driving, putting on make-up, reading or any other action that takes your attention away from the roadway, you are putting yourself at risk when operating a motor vehicle.
The most current figures show that in 2012 3,328 people were killed in distraction affected crashes (National Highway Traffic Safety Association).
Carson City residents answer the call, donate hundreds of household items to local veterans
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 10/25/2014 - 3:32pmWhen the Sierra-Tahoe Unit-137 of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association asked for donations in an inaugural “drive by” collection Saturday for homeless veterans recently placed in housing, Carson City residents answered the call.
Hundreds of slightly used and new household items filling more than a hundred boxes were collected Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Hall on 2nd and Curry Street. The “Drive by Car Hop” exceeded all expectations, organizers say.