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Carson City arrests: Man accused of attempting to attack deputy with knife
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 1:42pmA 39-year-old man was arrested for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer among multiple offenses after attempting to attack a deputy with a knife, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team report.
Carson City arrests: Father accused of child abuse, endangerment and resisting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 1:30pmA 31-year-old man was arrested May 8 for suspicion of child abuse and endangerment and obstructing and resisting arrest, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team report.
Carson City man arrested for DUI after driving 95 in a 55 mph, attempting to run from scene
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 9:55amA 43-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 3900 block of Highway 50 East for DUI first, speeding, failure to exercise due care, and reckless driving.
Carson City arrests: Driver arrested for suspicion of second DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 10:46amA Carson City woman was arrested Wednesday for misdemeanor suspicion of a second DUI and failure to maintain a traffic lane, a sheriff's booking report states.
Carson City Car chase suspect in custody in Douglas County
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 8:38pmOn May 1, 2020 at 11:45 am Carson City Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) located a stolen red Audi 2 door motor vehicle stolen out of California, in Carson City, Nevada.
CCSO attempted to stop the Audi but the driver failed to stop his motor vehicle. CCSO chased the Audi into Douglas County, Nevada and requested assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO).
Breaking: Car chase occurring now between Carson City and Douglas County
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 11:57amA car chase involving a stolen vehicle began just before 12 p.m. Friday afternoon on Carson Street.
The driver of the stolen vehicle led deputies on a pursuit going up to speeds of 80 mph heading south on Carson Street into Douglas County.
Spooner Junction was closed at 11:50.
At 11:54 deputies reported a hand was waving outside of the sunroof, appearing to show something deputies could not identify.
At 11:55 the chase was approaching Mica Drive.
At 11:57 the chase passed Stephanie Lane.
At 11:58 the vehicle turned East on Johnson Lane.
Carson City Sheriff's Office ramps up DUI enforcement beginning Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 8:47amThe Carson City Sheriffs Office will be joining forces with other law enforcement agencies statewide focusing on impaired drivers from Friday, May 1 through May 8.
Carson City man accused of attempted sexual assault, false imprisonment, child endangerment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 8:52amA 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning for suspicion of attempted sexual assault, child endangerment and other offenses, a sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson City emergency crews respond to rollover on I-580 near US 50 East exit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 2:13pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Monday afternoon to a vehicle rollover crash in the area of I-580 near the Highway 50 East exit.
Carson City arrests: Man accused of attempted burglary, calls for cab from crime scene
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 10:23amA 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Monday for suspicion of felony attempted residential burglary, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
NHP investigates fatal crash in Mound House on Highway 50
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 4:24pmOn Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at approximately 3:42 PM, NHP Troopers were dispatched to a serious injury crash involving two vehicles on US-50 and Highlands Drive in Mound House.
The preliminary investigation shows a green 1999 Honda CR-V and red 2011 Subaru Legacy were traveling eastbound on US-50. The Legacy slowed to make a right turn onto Highlands Drive.
For unknown reasons, the CR-V crossed into the travel lane occupied by the Legacy and struck the left rear of the vehicle.
Program at WNC enables students in Carson City region the training to become paramedics
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 2:42pmListening to a medical training need that a workforce sector was asking for prompted Western Nevada College to launch a Paramedicine program this year.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash involving semi at Roop and Winnie
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 11:42amCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Tuesday morning to a vehicle crash involving a semi truck in the area of Roop Street and Winnie Lane.
Carson City arrests: Pair stopped in stolen car, accused of stealing booze from casino storage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 9:06amTwo Carson City men found in a vehicle reported stolen were arrested late Sunday for suspicion of felony burglary and other offenses after allegedly stealing several cases of alcohol from a casino storage area.
Carson City arrests: Incident over pizza takeout leads to arrest for suspicion of DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 9:56amA 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of DUI following an incident at a North Carson Street pizza takeout restaurant.
Heroes of Carson City's meals on wheels, drive-thru serve 475 seniors daily during pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 9:54amWell before dawn, a kitchen crew arrives. Ovens are turned on; food is pulled for today’s meal. Sheet pans are lined, steam pans are filled. Hundreds of disposable cups, trays and lids line the countertops ready to be filled. The crew preps intuitively – they’ve done this many times before. The crew is the Carson City Senior Center. It’s just another morning at the Carson City Senior Center.
Carson City arrests: Motorist who reports hit and run crash in drive-thru jailed for alleged DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 9:27amA 34-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, a Carson City sheriff's deputy booking report states.
Douglas County deputies arrest man after alleged attempt to hit deputy with vehicle
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 11:07amDouglas 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.
Carson City School District honors 2019-2020 Educators and Employees of the Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 9:53amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce individuals who have excelled in their positions as educators and employees and have been recognized for their works of merit by their peers and coworkers.
Nevada governor, DMV grant 90-day license and registration extensions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 10:48amCARSON CITY — In an effort to bring relief to Nevada motorists affected by the closures related to COVID-19, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles have issued an automatic 90-day extension for expiring driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations and other DMV documents. Governor Sisolak signed a Declaration of Emergency authorizing the extension March 20.
Nevada DMV working on relief for motorists
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 2:19pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is aware of the many issues the closure of our offices is having on the motoring public. We are currently evaluating ways to provide relief. There are both legal and technical issues to resolve. We will announce specific measures as soon as possible.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for suspicion of lewdness with a child
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 1:36pmA 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of lewdness with a child under the age of 16.
Nevada DMV offices and call center closed, customers encouraged to use online services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 6:54pmThe Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has closed its field offices statewide and many of the centralized services in Carson City, including the call center, effective 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. The department has taken the action to help mitigate the possible spread of COVID-19 among state employees, their families, and the general public.
DMV in Carson City, Reno and Vegas to serve appointment customers only
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 9:49pmEffective Monday, March 16, due to the ongoing public health concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles’ offices in Carson City, Reno and Las Vegas will only serve customers with appointments.
String of fraudulent check-cashing throughout region comes to an end in Carson City with arrest of New Jersey man
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 11:00amA 42-year-old New Jersey man was arrested in the 3400 block of Market Street for five felonies including attempting to obtain money under false pretenses, forgery by uttering a forged instrument, and obtaining and using the person ID of another for an unlawful purpose.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed after altercation over purchase of shrimp, cheese and vodka
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 11:21amA 62-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of battery and a contempt of court warrant after an altercation with a grocery store employee, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson City deputies make arrests for alleged drug possession, other offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 10:01amA 25-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday for suspicion of drug and stolen property offenses, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.
Nevada may change DUI law to reflect the unique ways marijuana affects the body
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 12:15pmTrooper Hannah DeGoey guides her silver Charger through Reno traffic as the sun sets, flipping on her radar from time to time to check the speed of cars whizzing by.
Carson City arrests: Suspect denies threats, admits huffing fumes inside ride share vehicle
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 11:54amA 20-year-old woman was arrested Sunday in the area of Koontz and Carson streets for suspicion of misdemeanor threats and harassment, and violation of alternative sentencing conditions following an incident involving a ride sharing service driver, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson City man arrested for lewdness with a child, stolen credit cards, obstruction and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/29/2020 - 11:18amA 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of 2nd and Curry on four felony counts including two fugitive from justice warrants for lewdness with a child and obstruction, one count of using a false ID to avoid prosecution, and one count of obtaining or possessing credit cards without consent.
According to the report, Gary Pedrucci was arrested after Special Enforcement Team deputies were traveling south on Curry Street and saw an SUV partially in the roadway for north and south traffic.