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Carson City arrests: Man jailed for alleged unlawful firearm possession, warrant

A 45-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of felony being a person prohibited of having a firearm, a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant and other offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's Office report states.

Happenings around the Carson City region for New Year's Eve, Dec. 31

Heading into last day of 2019, we're looking at partly sunny skies with a high around 50 and low around 30. Activities around the capital city region are lined up through the day and evening. Enjoy and celebrate as we prepare to toast a welcome to 2020. Also do consider a designated driver, cab ride, Lyft or Uber to be on the safe side for your ride home if out celebrating. Happy New Year!

NDOT to roll out safety signs, signals in 2020

CARSON CITY — As northern Nevada ushers in a new year, the Nevada Department of Transportation will be rolling out new sign and signal systems as part of transportation advances to help keep drivers safer in 2020.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 30, plus New Year's Eve happenings

As we head into the final Monday of 2019, we're looking at a slight chance of light snow in the morning as a weak weather system brushes the region. Events around the Carson City area include a driver's education class offered through Western Nevada College Continuing Education, a luncheon featuring Patricia Ackerman, a Democratic primary candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, art activities and more.

Carson City man jailed for driving with suspended registration, refusing to pull over

A 36-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of S. Edmonds Lane and S. Lompa Lane for misdemeanor driving with suspended registration, no proof of insurance, department of alternative sentencing violation of suspended sentence and violation of bail conditions after refusing to stop when deputies attempted to pull him over.

Carson City man stated his second amendment rights were violated after allegedly crashing car while intoxicated, leaving scene

A 36-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 1500 block of Appaloosa Ct. for DUI first and leaving the scene of an accident with property damage after allegedly losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a fence.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 26

Hello Carson City and happy day after Christmas. It has been a truly wonderful holiday season experience and it's not over yet. We celebrate our community for its many, many charitable functions and its generosity in the spirit of Christmas and giving. Thank you Carson City for making this holiday season a truly memorable one. Here's a look what's ahead Thursday.

First responders called to vehicle crash with injury on off-ramp of I-580 at Arrowhead

Just before 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon first responders were called to a vehicle collision on the Arrowhead off-ramp of I-580.

A single vehicle was reported to have crashed, and the driver had suffered an injury.

Motorists should avoid the area if possible.

Stolen motorcycle leads Douglas County Sheriff's Office to solve residential burglary

MINDEN, Nev. — Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Wednesday made contact with what appeared to be a disabled motorcycle on State Route 88 near Centerville Lane. Contact was made with the driver, identified as 29-year-old Jesse Martinez.

Carson City Sheriff's Office to boost DUI patrol during holidays

There is no excuse for driving under the influence, make plans now and stay safe later. As Carson City residents make plans to celebrate the coming holidays, the Carson City Sheriffs Office and other Nevada law enforcement agencies ask that you make sure those plans include viable alternatives to driving under the influence.

South Carson Street project design finished, bidding process to begin

The South Carson Street project design is complete. The project team is pleased to announce the completion of the project design after nearly a year of design progression since the initial public kick-off meeting on December 11, 2018. During the design phase, the project team has conducted over 20 public meetings to gather useful feedback on various project features.

NHP ramps up DUI enforcement for holidays in Joining Forces campaign

As Carson City and northern Nevada area residents make plans to celebrate the coming holidays, the Nevada Highway Patrol and other Nevada law enforcement agencies ask that you make sure those plans include alternatives to driving under the influence.

Carson City deputies make three arrests for alleged felony assault with a deadly weapon

Two Carson City men were arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor battery, a sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make warrant-related arrests

A 38-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday, 6:32 p.m. in the 2500 block of North Carson Street for misdemeanor warrants, fictitious registration and driving on a suspended license, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for felony fugitive from justice warrant

Two Carson City men were arrested Monday for suspected felony and misdemeanor offenses, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Carson City man jailed for possession of fake $100 bills, suspected stolen credit cards

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of multiple felony offenses including possession of counterfeit money and possession of debit and credit cards that did not belong to him, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Carson City man with warrant jailed, tries to escape 2nd story motel window

A 32-year-old Carson City man sought for a misdemeanor violation of conditions warrant, was arrested Tuesday afternoon in the 200 block of West Caroline Street, where he attempted to flee arrest by climbing out of a two-story motel window.

Chain controls go up as Carson City, Douglas respond to crashes on Highway 50 Spooner

More vehicle crashes on Highway 50 West at Spooner to report: Tahoe-Douglas Fire, Nevada Highway Patrol and Carson City sheriff's deputies were called to a crash late Tuesday afternoon on Highway 50 West near the top of Spooner.

Douglas and Carson City rescue crews, NHP respond to rollover halfway up US50 Spooner

Rescue units from Tahoe-Douglas, the Nevada Highway Patrol and Carson City sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to a vehicle rollover in the eastbound lane of Highway 50 West halfway up Spooner. The driver was not seriously injured. Traffic has been reduced to one lane.

Carson City Sheriff's Office winter driving reminder: Defrost windows, reduce speed

While technically still fall, winter conditions are upon us and with it comes winter weather driving. Please drive carefully, reduce your speeds and watch for pedestrians.

Carson City deputies make arrests for protection order violation, multiple DUIs

A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Monday for misdemeanor violation of a protection order.
According to an arrest report, deputies responded late Sunday evening to a West Nye Lane apartment for a report of a man and woman arguing, yelling and screaming and a woman crying.

Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for suspected DUI admits to speeding, flirting with motorist

A 24-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman was arrested Tuesday in the 1400 block of South Carson Street for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI, a Carson City sheriff's arrest report states.

Carson City emergency crews called to vehicle crash involving pedestrian on North Carson Street

UPDATE 9:46PM: The condition of the male pedestrian, approximately 29 years of age, is unknown at this time, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office sergeant. He was taken by ambulance to Renown Medical Center in Reno. The driver in the accident was not impaired, according to the sergeant. The Nevada Highway Patrol is assisting in the investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Tuesday evening to a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian near the 2500 block of North Carson Street.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office seeks whereabouts of known suspect in vehicle pursuit

On Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at around 6:24 p.m., a Lyon County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy observed a suspicious vehicle in Yerington near the Maverik Gas Station.

Carson City Sheriff's SET arrests man for suspected drug trafficking

A 60-year old man was arrested Saturday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team for suspicion of multiple felony drug offenses including trafficking and possession of drugs for sale. Another man was also arrested for alleged drug offenses.

Carson City deputies make arrests for alleged indecent exposure, forgery and felony DUI

A 27-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of indecent exposure in an incident that allegedly happened in front of children and customers at an East William Street store, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City emergency crews called to vehicle vs. pedestrian crash at Long and North Carson

UPDATE 8:56PM: The 60-year-old male pedestrian in Tuesday evening's accident was flown to Renown Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries, according to CCSO. The driver of the vehicle that struck him was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Drugs and alcohol are not suspected. NHP is investigating a separate incident, a hit and run crash, in which a vehicle struck a parked CCSO patrol vehicle and then fled the scene. The parked patrol vehicle was on the scene of the pedestrian crash.
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UPDATE 7:57PM: North Carson Street is now open for traffic.

Lane closures Tuesday through Friday on Mt. Rose Highway for road improvements

CARSON CITY — Single lane closures will take place on a section of Mt. Rose Highway summit, State Route 431, Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 12-15 as part of continuing Nevada Department of Transportation roadway improvements.

Carson City arrests: Pair arrested for alleged drug possession during traffic stop

A 41-year-old Carson City man and a 33-year-old Sacramento man were arrested in the area of Saliman and Robinson streets Friday night for suspicion of drug related offenses.

Traffic blocked in Downtown Carson City due to non-injury vehicle crash

Responders were called to a non injury vehicle crash in front of Mom and Pop’s Diner on Carson Street at 3:36 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Another vehicle was initially reported and the reporting party stated a hit and run situation was involved, but then advises its possible the other driver of the vehicle didn’t realize a hit had occurred.

Traffic is being blocked. Avoid the area if possible.

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