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Carson City jail inmates booked in alleged 'cheeking' prescription drug scheme
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 11:51amTwo 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
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 11:38amA 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.
NHP investigates fatal crash Sunday that killed Silver Springs woman
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 10:55amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Silver Springs woman who died Sunday in a vehicle crash on US-95A.
Carson City jail inmate throws books, punches at ceiling tiles in attempt to escape
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 11:42amA 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.
Update: Car drives into Sportman's Warehouse, five injured, two evacuated by Care Flight
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 12:06pmUPDATE 3:00 p.m.: Law enforcement has cleared the scene and the vehicle was towed. According to Furlong the driver of the vehicle was a man in his 50s. They are currently not regarding the collision as suspicious. It is being investigated by the traffic unit as well as by Nevada Highway Patrol. The driver is suspected to have driven through the cement pylons and through the front doors of the store, and continued through the store striking four people until the vehicle came to a stop. The driver of the vehicle along with four individuals struck inside the store were taken to the hospital.
UPDATE 2:06 p.m.: They are preparing to remove the vehicle from the building.
UPDATE 1:00 p.m.: Stewart is reopened.
UPDATE 11:49 a.m.: According to Sheriff Ken Furlong they believe the driver of a vehicle traveling West on Wright Street experienced a medical emergency, causing them to continue through Stewart Street and directly into the doors of Sportsman’s Warehouse. The vehicle struck five people as it drove through the store.
UPDATE 11:43 a.m.: Both Care Flight helicopters have taken off and are heading to the hospital.
UPDATE 11:36 a.m.: Both helicopters have landed. Stewart Street is blocked.
UPDATE 11:08 a.m.: A second helicopter was ordered to the scene.
Streets will be closed down near the scene including at the roundabout for the helicopter to land.
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Multiple injuries were reported at the scene of a traffic accident on Friday which occurred just after 11 a.m.
Carson City arrests: DUI suspect in crash captured on traffic cam disputes he was the driver
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:35amA 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.
NHP and statewide law enforcement campaign to cite motorists using cell phones while driving
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:50amBetween Friday, Jan. 15 and Jan. 25, 2021, Nevada’s law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be Joining Forces and citing distracted drivers. Nevada law clearly states that any use of a handheld electronic device — cell phone, mp3 player, GPS device, etc. — while driving is illegal.
Carson City woman jailed for allegedly striking victim with tire iron
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:44amA 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 to make Colorado Street improvements, residents asked to participate in survey
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 2:10pmThe Colorado Street roadway and sidewalk infrastructure, between S. Carson Street and Saliman Road, is in poor condition. The Carson City Regional Transportation Commission has allocated funding to make improvements. Please participate in a needs assessment survey to help prioritize future improvements.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for embezzlement, admits not returning borrowed vehicle
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 11:30amA 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
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 3:15pmIn 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.
New Years Eve events in Carson City, and how to stay safe and healthy ringing in 2021
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 5:15pmThis has been a very hard year for all of us in Carson City, and the world in general. I think we can all agree we're happy to see this one pass by, and are looking forward to welcoming in the New Year. Especially with the knowledge that vaccines are right on the horizon for the public, we only have a little while left before things can return to normal (hopefully).
No DUI checkpoints in Carson City this New Year's Eve but heavy patrol presence guaranteed
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 11:17amLaw enforcement around Carson City and Northern Nevada will be in "saturation" mode throughout the day and into the new year looking for suspected DUI drivers.
Employees jailed, seen on video attempting to break into safe at Carson City motel
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 11:06amA 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.
Man accused of shooting Douglas County sergeant charged with attempted murder
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 3:42pmThe man accused of shooting a Douglas County Sheriff's Office sergeant in Gardnerville late Sunday night was charged with attempted murder on Wednesday after appearing in front of a judge.
According to KRNV News 4, Nicholas Berreman, 22, and accomplice Kaela Mae Horse-Berreman appeared, virtually, in front of an East Fork Justice Court judge on Wednesday afternoon.
Carson City deputies locate stolen vehicle and suspect within minutes of crime being reported
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 11:41amA 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 Sheriff's Office steps up DUI enforcement during holidays
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 2:57pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with other Nevada law enforcement agencies during this 2020 holiday season to enforce impaired driving laws and keep impaired drivers off of Nevada roadways. Officers will be out in force from Dec. 21 through Jan. 4, 2021.
Carson City arrests: Ex-felon jailed for felony weapon offenses; man booked for suspected DUI hit and run
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 11:28amA 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 woman arrested for pushing boyfriend after he allegedly crashed her car on purpose
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 12:05pmA 28-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 2800 block of U.S. Highway 50 E. for suspicion of domestic battery after pushing her boyfriend after he allegedly crashed her car, something she said he did on purpose because she was going to break up with him, according to a sheriff's office booking report. The boyfriend was also arrested by the Nevada Highway Patrol for suspicion of DUI.
Carson City Symphony virtual project pays tribute to figures in city's late 1800s history
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 10:31amThe Carson City Symphony has completed "The Hank Monk Schottische" project, which organizers undertook because the pandemic has limited the Symphony's usual interactions with each other and the public.
Carson City man jailed for trespassing after showering, falling asleep in apartment that wasn't his
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/05/2020 - 6:24pmA 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia, a sheriff's office booking report states.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make felony warrant, misdemeanor DUI arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 4:51pmA 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for a felony warrant alleging burglary and two misdemeanor contempt of court warrants, a sheriff's office deputy report states.
Carson City sheriff's traffic stop leads to drugs, stolen wallet
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 11:27amA 39-year-old man was arrested Nov. 27 following a traffic stop that led to a search of the vehicle and the discovery of drugs and a wallet that had been reported stolen, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
NHP identifies driver, investigates wrong way fatal crash Sunday near Fernley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:26amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified an Oroville, Calif., resident who died in a vehicle crash Sunday evening on I-80 east of Fernley.
Carson City arrests: Two jailed in fight, officer struck in eye attempting to detain suspect
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 11:48amTwo were arrested for multiple offenses early Saturday following a fight near a Carson City bar, a sheriff's booking report states.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make drug, warrant arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 11:30amTwo were arrested early Friday for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop, a Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report states.
Carson City Sheriff's Office makes drug arrest during 'Click-It or Ticket' event
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 5:39pmWhile conducting Joining Forces Operations during our current “Click-It or Ticket” event, Carson City Sheriff's Office Deputies conducted a traffic stop leading to the arrests of two subjects and locating drugs money and paraphernalia.
Felony drug trafficking warrant leads to arrests by Carson City sheriff's SET officers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 11:51amA 40-year-old man was arrested Wednesday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team for a felony drug trafficking warrant, possession of a controlled substance and other offenses.
Carson City sheriff's booking report: Argument over 'unannounced' guests leads to arrest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 11:57amA 19-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff's office booking report states.
Carson City, Douglas County-filmed Lifetime holiday movies set to premiere Nov. 21, Nov. 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 12:06pmCarson City was abuzz this summer after our beautiful streets became something of a winter wonderland, thanks to not one but two different Lifetime Network movies deciding to feature our town in their films!
"Feliz NaviDAD" and "Once Upon a Main Street" filmed in various locations around Carson City and in Douglas County and are set to premiere on Lifetime on Nov. 21 and Nov. 29, respectively.
Feliz NaviDAD: