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Partnership Carson City hosts Saturday's safe at-home drug disposal day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 2:33amPartnership Carson City, founded to develop a healthy community, and other partners are educating the community about how to safely dispose of prescription drugs this Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at Smith's Food and Drug Store, located at 599 E William St. Additionally, Partnership will have a collection box for safe disposal of sharps (syringes) and providing free Deterra Bags for safe-at-home disposal and lockboxes for storage.
Carson City weekend arrests: Man jailed for suspicion of third marijuana related DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 10:15amA 22-year-old Dayton man was arrested early Saturday morning for suspicion of third DUI drugs, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
SET deputies arrest three Carson City men for drug sales, gun crimes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 11:05amCarson City Special Enforcement Team (SET) deputies arrested three Carson City men Thursday night for possession of controlled substances with intent to sell, gun crimes and more.
Carson City Sheriff's Office steps up DUI enforcement Labor Day weekend and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 8:48amThe Carson City Sheriffs Office is joining forces with other Nevada Law Enforcement Agencies to stop drunk drivers and drivers under the influence of drugs. Officers will be out in force from Sept. 3-13, 2020.
Carson City arrests: Man booked for suspicion of DUI drugs, driving with suspended license
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 10:19amA 48-year-old man was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI drugs, speeding and driving with a suspended license, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Insurance agent with traffic warrants tells CCSO deputy he was speeding to get to restaurant before it closed
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 10:40amA 25-year-old Reno man was arrested Sunday night in the area of Fairview and Roop streets for three failure to appear warrants out of Carson City, a contempt of court warrant out of Reno Township, and for suspicion of reckless driving, speeding more than 35 mph over the limit and driving with a suspended license.
Carson City man suspected of being under influence of whippets in hit and run crash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 9:59amA 35-year-old Carson City man was booked Wednesday for suspicion of hit and run causing injury, DUI drugs, failure to render aid and failure to maintain a lane of travel, a sheriff's booking report states.
Carson City man jailed for alleged domestic battery with strangulation, meth possession
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 10:48amA 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday for suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation and drug possession with intent to sell among other alleged offenses.
Carson City arrests: Woman accused of beating car passenger, drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 9:22amA 38-year-old Gardnerville woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and misdemeanor domestic battery among other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Carson City deputies arrest man for suspected kidnapping, drug possession
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 10:33amA 31-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of second degree kidnapping, possession of drugs and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.
Carson City deputies arrest man for grand larceny after he drove away with new car from car dealership
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 10:21amA 66-year-old Bristol Bay, NV man was arrested in the 3200 block of South Carson Street for grand larceny and possession of stolen property after stealing a car from a car dealership.
Carson City arrests: Man sleeping in car parked in travel lane held for stolen property, drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:49amA 31-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of possession of stolen property and multiple drug related offenses, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.
Bill limiting police chokeholds, requiring duty to intervene passes Nevada Assembly in bipartisan vote
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 10:55amA bill that restricts police use of chokeholds, allows recording of law enforcement and calls for drug testing of officers involved in shootings passed the Assembly with bipartisan support, in spite of criticism that lawmakers could have gone further to address police brutality.
Bill Tracker: Mining tax changes, election overhaul, banning choke holds on deck for special session
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 10:34amNevada lawmakers are convening for a special session to address a long list of policy topics ahead of their regularly scheduled session early next year.
To help readers understand where bills stand in the sometimes chaotic world of the Legislature, The Nevada Independent is maintaining this viewer’s guide with brief overviews and status updates on the measures.
Carson City arrests: Driver booked for suspected DUI, child endangerment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 9:10amA 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the area of South Curry and Fourth Street for suspicion of gross misdemeanor child endangerment and misdemeanor DUI, a sheriff's deputy report states.
Silver State Health Insurance Exchange Announces Extended Open Enrollment Period for Plan Year 2021
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 9:01amThe Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange), the state agency that connects Nevadans to Qualified Health Plans through the online State Based Exchange (SBE), known as Nevada Health Link, announces the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for Plan Year 2021 will run from November 1 through January 15, 2021 – extending the traditional OEP by an additional 30 days and giving consumers a total of 75 days to enroll in a comprehensive health care plan.
Carson City Deputies arrest woman suffering from delusions, called 911 stating men posing as cops searched her room for drugs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 11:03amA 37-year-old Carson City woman was arrested on a violation of a suspended sentence warrant, issued in Oct. 2019 by the Carson City Justice Court, after calling 911 to report that two men had come into her room pretending to be cops searching for drugs.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for warrant alleging sexual assault of a child
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 10:51amA 61-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for a felony warrant alleging sexual assault against a child under the age of 14.
Carson City woman held after fetus of miscarried pregnancy found in freezer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 2:38pmUPDATE: According to an update news release from the Carson City Sheriff's Office, the woman was released from custody and has been cooperative with authorities. Further details will be provided pending the results of the autopsy report, according to the release.
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A 22-year-old Carson City woman is being held after she allegedly miscarried her pregnancy and put the fetus in a freezer, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
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.
Douglas authorities arrest 32 over holiday weekend between Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 10:58amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested 9 people on July 4, 2020 between Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley. A total of 32 people, over the July 4 weekend, July 3-5, 2020, were arrested for various charges mostly related to offenses involving alcohol or drugs.
Headed to Tahoe for July 4? Douglas advises of fireworks law, alcohol, marijuana and curfew measures
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 10:13amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming 4th of July celebration and would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. Due to the volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core at Lake Tahoe, Nevada Beach and Zephyr Cove areas during this event and throughout the weekend, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is reminding our residents and visitors to be safe and mindful of the laws surrounding their festivities.
Nevada agencies to target boaters operating under the influence during July 4 weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 9:25amIt’s all hands on deck this 4th of July weekend as game wardens from the Nevada Department of Wildlife, along with law enforcement agencies from across the state, will be targeting boaters operating under the influence (OUI) as part of Operation Dry Water.
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 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.”
Carson City deputies arrest shirtless man for allegedly 'walking around with throwing knives' outside auto parts store
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/13/2020 - 3:46pm— A 33-year-old transient man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after allegedly “walking around with throwing knives” while appearing to be under the influence.
Carson City Sheriff's K9 Officer Ivo celebrates 8th Birthday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 8:45pmThe Carson City Sheriff's Office team includes some outstanding K9 Officers who make sure to keep the community safe through sniffing out drugs, taking down bad guys, tracking scents, and all around fighting the crime like only very good boys (and girls!) can.
One particular K9 Officer of them was in the spotlight today with presents and extra love, as K9 Officer Ivo celebrated his 8th birthday!
Carson City deputies arrest pair for drug charges after they left a hotel known for 'heavy drug traffic'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 11:10amA 21-year-old Carson City man and a 41-year-old transient woman were arrested in the 100 block of E. Long Street for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and violating bail conditions.
According to the report, Allen Lee Parkins and Kesa Dawn Pascal were arrested by Special Enforcement Team deputies after deputies spotted Parkins and Pascal leaving a hotel known for “heavy drug traffic.”
Carson City sheriff's booking report: Deputies make burglary, drug and DUI arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 10:44amA 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested for suspicion of felony commercial burglary, possession of methamphetamine and heroin and four misdemeanor offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team report states.
Carson City Sheriff's Office urge pedestrians, motorists to be safe on roadways
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 10:03amThe Carson City Sheriffs Office will be joining forces with other law enforcement agencies statewide focusing on pedestrian safety June 5 through June 21.