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Carson City man sprayed in face with pepper by unknown assailant, jailed on warrant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 9:56amA man was arrested Monday for a misdemeanor warrant after Carson City sheriff's deputies investigated an incident in which he had been pepper sprayed in the face by a person he had an altercation with near the Carson Aquatic Facility.
Woman jailed for suspicion of DUI after boyfriend clipped by vehicle, Carson City deputy report says
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 9:55amA 21-year-old woman was arrested Saturday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI following an incident in which she admitted to being intoxicated and mistakenly clipped her boyfriend in her vehicle after he was attempting to get away from her.
Carson City Sheriff's Office requests public's help in locating shooting suspects of home invasion
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 11:42amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying three suspects involved with a shooting that had occurred yesterday morning in the area of Stanford Drive.
Carson City arrests: Driver refuses sobriety tests, jailed for suspected DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 10:25amA 37-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson City arrests: Inmate booked for out of state sex crime warrant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 9:25amA 37-year-old inmate at Northern Nevada Correctional Center was booked into Carson City Jail custody Monday on a felony fugitive from justice warrant out of Wisconsin.
Carson City arrests: Wife jailed for allegedly stabbing husband in arm during altercation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 10:25amA 65-year-old Carson City woman was arrested late Sunday for suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing her husband in the arm, a sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson City deputies arrest man for methamphetamine possession, felony warrant
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 11:06amA 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday night for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, violating alternative sentencing, and a warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses.
Carson City man admits to attempting to break into National Guard vehicles, doesn't know why he tried
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 9:45amA 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested for allegedly attempting to break into Nevada National Guard Civil Support Team vehicles, trespassing, and destruction of private property.
Korey Eugene Mills was arrested Thursday afternoon in the 1400 block of Rand Avenue for an investigation that began in late June.
Carson City Sheriff Furlong announces overall crime down in Carson City, tracked by new reporting software
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 8:02amAccording to crime data published by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, Carson City’s overall crime had a 6 percent decline between 2018 and 2019.
“That’s great news, since those were both extremely successful years for the community,” said Furlong.
Carson City deputies make arrests for protection order violation, felony warrant
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 9:40amA 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for a felony failure to appear warrant, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
Carson City arrests: Man asking patrons for money booked for alleged drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 8:46amA 29-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning for alleged drug related offenses, including possession with intent to sell narcotics, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Carson City arrests: Two jailed on misdemeanor warrants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 9:01amA 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday, 10:32 a.m. for a misdemeanor warrant issued May 31, 2020 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $5,000.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make arrests for alleged assault, DUI and drug incidents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 10:55amA 55-year-old Carson City man was arrested June 30 for suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon, a Carson City Sheriff's Office report states.
Former cook accused of multiple burglaries at Carson City restaurant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 12:42pmA 55-year-old former cook was arrested Wednesday for alleged multiple burglaries at a Carson City restaurant that began in September of last year.
Carson City arrests: Man accused of attempting to set neighbor's BMW on fire with gasoline
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 9:55amA 57-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony fourth degree arson after allegedly attempting to ignite a neighbor's BMW using gasoline and a water bottle, a sheriff's deputy booking report says.
From criminal justice reform to Cannabis Compliance Board, new Nevada laws begin today
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 8:40amLaws implementing a wide range of criminal justice reforms, establishing a state board responsible for regulating marijuana and creating a payday loan database finally take effect Wednesday, more than a year after the 2019 legislative session ended.
Time For Peace (Letter)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 6:09pmAs we recite the Lord's prayer, it's time to look a little deeper. Presented below is a version of the meaning of each of the lines of the Lord’s prayer.
1) Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Carson City's misdemeanor drug treatment court continues aim to recovery at 5-year mark
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 5:54pmJudge Thomas R. Armstrong is proud to have fulfilled his promise to help young adults change their lives, stop the cycle of addiction, and make Carson City a safer place.
It was five years ago that the Misdemeanor Treatment Court began with the support and collaboration of Jason D. Woodbury, Carson City District Attorney, Karin L. Kreizenbeck, State of Nevada Public Defender, Ken Furlong, Carson City Sheriff, Chief Tad N. Fletcher, Department of Alternative Sentencing, and Community Counseling Center.
Carson City woman jailed for suspected child abuse; allegedly threw cup, soda can at victim
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 2:09pmA 31-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony child abuse/neglect (simple assault) and misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery, according to a sheriff's deputy booking report.
Carson City code check leads to discovery of tunnel, bunker and marijuana grow operation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:08pmA Carson City code enforcement check on property that was to be condemned led to the discovery Wednesday of an underground bunker, marijuana grow operation and the arrest of a 68-year-old man.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for alleged threats with machete and knife
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 10:40amA 21-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of two felony counts assault with a deadly weapon and two misdemeanor offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for suspected DUI after hitting light pole, driving away
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 10:43amA 36-year-old woman was arrested Monday for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, failure to stop at the scene of an accident, driving with a suspended license and no proof of insurance, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Carson City deputies arrest man on lewdness with a child, use of a minor as agent involving drugs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/20/2020 - 7:42pmAn Apple Valley, Calif. man was delivered to the Carson City Jail by U.S. Extraditions on three warrants.
Flynn Robert Gabriel, 36, was arrested on two felony warrants issued out of Carson City Justice Court. The first is for lewdness with a child under 14 years of age. The second is for use of a minor as agent involving drugs, both issued on April 17, 2020.
Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating person of interest involved in stabbing
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/20/2020 - 9:00amUPDATE: The victim stated that though the suspect was yelling racial and anti-semitic slurs, the suspect did not know about the victim's ancestry and the victim does not believe this is a hate crime. The victim stated the violent attack was due to the man being "deranged."
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest in a stabbing that occurred on Rice Street Friday evening. One suspect is in custody in connection with the attack.
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong: 'It’s a Matter of the Public's Safety'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/18/2020 - 4:34pmIt’s been months of challenging circumstances for our community, businesses, families and schools, but I saw us beginning to emerge from the darkness. Then, without warning, the horrific death of George Floyd reignited the unresolved wounds of racism, police use of force, and unequal treatment of minorities in this country. The frustrated public demanded answers, change, and resolution, not later but now.
Carson City man arrested for DUI drugs after swerving between lanes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/18/2020 - 10:05amA 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested for DUI drugs first and failure to maintain a lane.
According to the report, deputies were driving south on Saliman when they noticed the vehicle in front of them swerving across the double yellow line. Deputies followed the vehicle and observed it swerve out of its lane another time before going to stop at a stop sign for a “short period of time.”
Those convicted of minor marijuana offenses to be pardoned, says Nevada State Board of Pardons Commissioners
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:48pmToday, in a unanimous vote, the Nevada State Board of Pardons Commissioners passed an amended resolution put forth by member Gov. Steve Sisolak in which those convicted of minor marijuana offenses would be pardoned.
Carson City man arrested after stealing roommate's money to pay him rent, then gambling the money and losing it
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 10:46amA 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses after allegedly stealing his roommate's bank card in order to pay him rent, then gambling with the money and losing it.
Carson City sheriff's investigators warn of thieves striking unlocked vehicles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 5:43pmThe Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating several vehicle burglaries and credit card thefts that happened this month in the Timberline area and is reminding all residents to keep their vehicle doors locked overnight.
Carson City arrests: Woman held for suspected child neglect, drug possession
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 10:55amA 39-year-old woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of felony child abuse and neglect, possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team report states.