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MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to debut its new upgraded, mobile-compatible website. The new website was scheduled to launch in March prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, and will serve as an online information resource even more now for the public to connect to the Sheriff’s Office.

Minden, Nevada- The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s participation in their new “Share a Wave” campaign. DCSO understands the public’s concern and general feeling of uncertainty during these times, and while there is a lot of normalcy that is on hold and daily activities/events are cancelled, DCSO wants to join in on the ‘What’s Not Cancelled’ conversation in Douglas County.

Douglas County deputies arrested Errol Kerr after he allegedly attempted to hit a deputy with his vehicle during a pursuit, and was tased into compliance after resisting arrest.

One person died of gunshot wounds Saturday evening in Gardnerville and those involved have been detained as part of the investigation, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

A 41-year-old Gardnerville woman has been arrested in connection to a string of burglaries over the past year, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance with an attempt to identify the suspects in a credit card theft case.

UPDATE: The man who died Saturday has been identified as 36-year-old Christopher John Nicholson of South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Nicholson was a member of the Heavenly Ski Patrol and had been working that day. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Washoe County Coroner’s Office is working to identify a cause of death, according to a DCSO news release.
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — An employee with Heavenly Mountain Resort was involved in a serious accident Saturday, resulting in his death.

MINDEN — Douglas County Sheriff’s Office put on their cowboy hats, rallied together and took to showing off their “Git Up Challenge” moves producing a video to share across social media platforms.

DCSO’s own take on the viral dance challenge craze was inspired by the Blanco Brown song ‘The Git Up’. Watch the video here.

MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is hosting their third annual “Fright at the Fairground" during the month of October. The event will be offered at the Douglas County Fairgrounds located off Pinenut Road in Gardnerville and will run every Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening through the month of October.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A lead from the Las Vegas FBI led law enforcement to South Lake Tahoe to confront what they thought to be a woman intent on harming herself and perhaps others with a bomb.

UPDATE 6:15: A second subject in relation to the multi-agency chase of a woman who allegedly had a bomb strapped to her chest is now in custody following a SWAT and Tactical raid of an Emerald Bay grocery store.

According to South Lake Tahoe dispatch, a hitchhiker was identified by a witness, and was corroborated by a California State Park Ranger.

The man is in custody and the SWAT Team is currently sweeping the store for packages. It is reported that the man previously was carrying a backpack but one was not found on his person when he was taken into custody.

UPDATE 5:30 p.m.:

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office issued the following statement:

Minden, Nevada- On July 26, 2019 at approximately 2:00 pm, a motor vehicle was being followed by an area Task Force. The subjects inside the motor vehicle had felony warrants and prior evading law enforcement arrests. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was requested to shut down the area of SR 207 (Kingsbury Grade) and Foothill Road, Gardnerville, Nevada in anticipation the suspects were driving on SR 207 eastbound.

The suspects changed their direction and drove into South Lake Tahoe, Ca. One of the suspects was arrested in California.

DCSO has no further information at this time.

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Police and deputies from multiple regional units, including Carson City deputies, assisted on a chase of a woman who allegedly had a bomb strapped to her chest on Friday afternoon.

Around 2:30 p.m., several Carson City and Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies were seen ascending Spooner towards the lake who were, according to a Douglas County official, assisting with a chase of a woman who allegedly had a bomb strapped to her chest.

Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies made arrests Sunday on Highway 50 West near Spooner Junction for multiple felony charges including drug trafficking and warrants for robbery and extortion.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating at least 8 incidents of vehicle burglary that happened Friday into early Monday at Lake Tahoe.

State Route 207, also known as Kingsbury Grade, will be closed Wednesday morning from Foothill Road on the valley side to Tramway Drive, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Two male subjects were involved in a shooting in North Douglas County late Saturday night in the Indian Hills area south of Carson City, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Both are receiving medical care at this time.

No law enforcement officers were involved in the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time. There are no outstanding suspects nor is there any threats to our community. This is still an open investigation, according to DCSO Undersheriff Ron Elges.

The suspect in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office officer involved shooting, 43 year old Oakland resident, Stefon Demar Jefferson has been charged with attempted murder of a police officer in addition to numerous additional felonies related to this investigation.

UPDATE 11:35 a.m. Minden, Nevada- Update. Officer involved shooting.

The suspect in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office officer involved shooting, 43 year old Oakland resident, Stefon Demar Jefferson has been charged with attempted murder of a police officer in addition to numerous additional felonies related to this investigation.

UPDATE 11:35 a.m.: Minden, Nevada- Update. Officer involved shooting.

The suspect in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office officer involved shooting, 43 year old Oakland resident, Stefon Demar Jefferson has been charged with attempted murder of a police officer in addition to numerous additional felonies related to this investigation.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports Wednesday that a juvenile runaway reported missing earlier this month has been found safe in Reno.

MINDEN — Due to the recent tragic events in Douglas County, many people may be feeling grief, anxiety, and unsafe. Douglas County is encouraging residents to reach out to support groups in the community to receive help, reassurance and comfort during this difficult time.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Monday regarding two homicides that occurred within four days of each other in the Gardnerville area. Both murders were committed within a mile of each other in the Gardnerville Ranchos area and the suspect remains at large.

The Douglas County Sheriff's office reports Sunday night that it is investigating a homicide in the 900 block of Dresslerville Road near Gardnerville, the second homicide in a week.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office identified a Gardnerville woman who died from injuries sustained in a fatal ATV accident that happened Saturday at the Gardnerville Ranchos sandpits.

UPDATE SUNDAY 1:04PM: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has identified the woman who died in Saturday's ATV accident in the Gardnerville Ranchos sandpits area.

UPDATE SUNDAY: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified those involved involved in a fatal boating accident that happened Saturday at Topaz Lake. The deceased have been identified as Bert Pederson, 45, of Sparks. Jesse Gregory, 50, also of Sparks, remains missing as of late Sunday morning and is presumed to have drowned. Scott Wise was also involved in the accident, in which the boat they were in capsized, was taken Carson Valley Medical Center. Wise was released from CVMC after treatment.
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UPDATE 5:48PM: One body has been recovered from Topaz Lake following a capsized boating accident Saturday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said.
"There has been the recovery of one deceased person and their identity is pending next of kin notification," DCSO said. "This is still an active incident due to ongoing recovery efforts for the third missing boater who is believed to be drowned."
Topaz Campground and Park will be closed until further notice as soon as the investigation is completed.
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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a boating accident in the Topaz Lake area.

A boat capsized in the Topaz Lake with three people on board, currently one person has been rescued and being treated for medical needs.

New Year's Eve celebrations at Stateline, Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley had a lower number of calls for service than the 2017-2018 celebration with 11 arrests between the lake and valley, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two male suspects who are being sought in connection with two instances of theft.

The crimes are do not appear to be connected.

Douglas County authorities are asking the public's help in identifying suspects in a recent credit card theft case in which a purse with cards was stolen in South Lake Tahoe and items were purchased in Carson City.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two crimes — robbery and attempted abduction of a female juvenile — that are related to a black older model Chevy Tahoe with scratches on the sides, dark windows and unclean.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man discovered Monday morning near the Chichester housing development in Gardnerville.