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Nevada nonprofit joins forces with Montana nonprofit focused on fighting sex trafficking

There are more than 365,000 missing children in the U.S. every year. Approximately 109,000 of them will be trafficked into sexual slavery or forced labor. Only 1% of Human trafficking victims are ever recovered. Two organizations dedicated to fighting the scourge of Human trafficking have just joined forces to combat this crime against humanity.

Reno paper's Las Vegas reporter to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
February 15, 2021 - 12:00pm

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Ed Komenda, Las Vegas reporter for the Reno Gazette Journal. His presentation's primary focus will be on how Cliven Bundy's rhetoric could help fan the flames of far-right extremism in Nevada.

Carson City jail inmates booked in alleged 'cheeking' prescription drug scheme

Two Carson City Jail inmates were booked Friday on drug charges following an investigation into allegedly concealing prescription medication, according to a sheriff's office booking report.

Carson City deputies make DUI, graffiti arrests

A 63-year-old Carson City man was arrested Jan. 18 for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and two counts resisting and obstructing, a sheriff's deputy report states.

From aviation to cybersecurity and EMT training, WNC spring semester course signups underway

Don’t miss the upcoming spring semester at Western Nevada College. The college has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a class “just for fun” or looking to spark an interest to pursue something new.

Carson City Supervisors to discuss rifle range, emergency housing grants, new subdivisions and more

Event Date: 
January 21, 2021 - 8:30am

The next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, Jan. 21 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Up for discussion includes improvements to the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range, Grants for emergency housing, the proposed Little Lane Village subdivision and more.

Carson City jail inmate throws books, punches at ceiling tiles in attempt to escape

A 28-year-old inmate at Carson City Jail was booked Monday for gross misdemeanor suspicion of destruction of jail property after damaging ceiling tiles in an attempt to escape, a sheriff's report states.

Nevada governor proposes $8.68 billion budget restoring cuts to Medicaid, other state programs

Gov. Steve Sisolak is proposing a two-year budget that reverses cuts to Medicaid and other key K-12 programs made last summer, after financial projections left the state at what officials are calling an “inconsistent, if not positive, ending point” for tax revenue.

19-year-old Carson City man arrested for domestic battery after forcefully keeping girlfriend of one-month from leaving

A 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 300 block of W. Hampton Drive early Friday morning for domestic battery after allegedly pushing and hitting his girlfriend who was attempting to leave the residence.

New leadership roles for Carson City School Board, re-elected sworn in

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce new leadership roles for the School Board of Trustees. At their first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 11, Joe Cacioppo, District 7, was named the newest president of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees.

Carson City arrests: DUI suspect in crash captured on traffic cam disputes he was the driver

A 39-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI and other offenses, a Carson City sheriff's arrest report states.

Carson City woman jailed for allegedly striking victim with tire iron

A 54-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon and other offenses after allegedly hitting a person with a tire iron, a sheriff's office booking report states.

Carson City man arrested after deputies locate a methamphetamine pipe he claims belongs to a co-worker

A 57-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of E. Nye Lane for speeding, driving with a revoked license, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Carson City arrests: Man booked for suspicion of burglary after looking for change in vehicles

A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of burglary and other offenses, a sheriff's deputy booking report states.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for having stolen vehicle, discharging firearm

A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of possession of stolen property, a stolen vehicle and unlawful discharge of a firearm, a sheriff's booking report states.

Trial set for immigrant accused of killing four northern Nevadans in 2019

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A 21-year-old Salvadoran immigrant who faces the possibility of the death penalty if convicted of killing four northern Nevadans during a two-week crime rampage in January 2019 is now scheduled to go to trial in September.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for embezzlement, admits not returning borrowed vehicle

A 60-year-old Carson City man was arrested Jan. 1 for suspicion of vehicle embezzlement, according to a sheriff's office booking report.

Only one DUI arrest reported on New Year's Eve in Carson City for the end of 2020

In a great way to start the New Year, only one DUI was reported by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office last night on New Year’s Eve in what is surely the lowest number in recent years.

Nevada breaks gun sale record in 2020 amid pandemic, social unrest and contentious elections

Between a global pandemic, protests over racial injustice and a highly contentious presidential election, firearm sales in Nevada spiked in 2020, with the first 10 months of gun sales already 57 percent greater than all gun sales made in 2019.

Carson City Sheriff's Office arrests fugitive with $1 million bail sought by U.S. Marshals

A 24-year-old man sought by the U.S. Marshals Service was arrested and booked Monday for a $1 million fugitive from justice warrant out of California, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Employees jailed, seen on video attempting to break into safe at Carson City motel

A man and woman were arrested Christmas morning for suspicion of felony burglary after they were seen on surveillance video attempting to break into a safe belonging to their employer, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

Nevada Attorney General to be featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
December 28, 2020 - 12:00pm

Aaron D. Ford, Nevada's 34th Attorney General, will be the featured speaker at next Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. After two years in office and with two years left in his current term, General Ford will present a halftime recap of his accomplishments so far at the state and national levels, and the continuing challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make felony warrant, assault with a deadly weapon arrests

A 28-year-old man was booked into jail Wednesday on a felony Lyon County warrant, a Carson City Sheriff's Office report states.

Carson City deputies arrest woman for alleged battery with a deadly weapon after fight with sister

A 34-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Tuesday for suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon and suspected drug offenses, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Carson City deputies locate stolen vehicle and suspect within minutes of crime being reported

A 33-year-old man was taken into custody Monday afternoon within minutes of being stopped after Carson City sheriff's officers were alerted that a vehicle was reported stolen from a gas station.

Carson City arrests: Ex-felon jailed for felony weapon offenses; man booked for suspected DUI hit and run

A 25-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, concealing a firearm without a permit and a misdemeanor theft warrant.

Carson City man accused of false imprisonment, felony assault after stabbing car with knife

A 42-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night for suspicion of felony false imprisonment, assault with a deadly weapon and property destruction after allegedly stabbing a vehicle and then escaping into a residence where a woman had lived.

Carson City arrests: Man flushing items in casino toilet booked for multiple felony offenses

Two Mono County, Calif., residents were arrested Monday for suspected felony and misdemeanor offenses. Of the two, one was booked for suspicion four counts of being in possession of credit cards without the owner's consent, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make drug and warrant arrests

A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested Dec. 11 for suspicion of felony drug charges and being a person prohibited to be in possession of a firearm, a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report states.

Law enforcement presence in south Carson City for standoff on Washoe Tribal land

UPDATE: 9:25PM: The woman inside a home where two absconders from justice have been hiding has come outside and was evaluated and checked for injuries. Washoe Tribal police have determined no crime was committed and no longer needs assistance from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

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