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A man and woman were arrested Friday evening at 5:13 p.m. in the 3300 block of U.S. Highway 50 East on charges of felony drug trafficking, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

A 29 year-old Mound House man was arrested Thursday afternoon at 12:10 p.m. in the area of U.S. Highway 50 East and Fairview Drive on felony grand larceny of an automobile and gross misdemeanor second-offense driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday afternoon on the felony charges of possession a controlled substance and furnishing dangerous drugs to a minor, and a misdemeanor of violating pre-sentencing conditions, after being found with aerosol cans in a parking lot on Market Street.

A man and woman were arrested Saturday on multiple felony drug charges as well as child endangerment after officers found narcotics during a warrant arrest by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team at a West Nye Lane apartment.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ November breakfast meeting includes a discussion and request for input on the Coalition’s updated Comprehensive Community Prevention Plan, plus a free training on Naloxone and harm reduction. The public meeting is on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center, 2945 Fort Churchill Street.

A training offered by Partnership Carson City on Wednesday could help save lives. The 30-minute lunchtime class will teach participants how to use the nasal spray Naloxone, a drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team arrested two people Wednesday on drug charges after finding packaged heroin and other drugs during a surveillance operation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Highway Patrol along with the Departments of Transportation and Public Safety are reminding drivers and pedestrians to be especially safe and vigilant this Halloween Wednesday and every day.

A 53-year-old Carson City man was arrested for a felony fugitive from justice warrant alleging lewdness with a child that was issued out of Napa, Calif., Superior Court, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Nevada Day and the big parade are just one week away, but first is the annual Carson City Ghost Walk this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in downtown Carson City.

Douglas County is holding a Prescription Drug Round Up on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations:

— Walgreens, 1342 U.S. Highway 395 North in Gardnerville.

— Carson Valley Medical Center, 1107 U.S. Highway 395 North in Gardnerville.

— Douglas County Sheriff's Tillman Substation, 1281 Kimmerling Road in Gardnerville.

— East Fork Fire Station No. 4, 1476 Albite Road in Wellington.

— Safeway, 212 Elks Point Road in Round Hill, Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

— Walmart, 3770 U.S. Highway 395 South in Carson City.

The nonprofit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties is partnering with Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to sponsor a "Prescription Drug Round Up" at Smith’s Grocery in Dayton on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The conveniently located Round Up helps people bring unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.

Collecting expired and unused medications can prevent damage to the water supply that would otherwise result from flushing them down toilets and drains.

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7) is here and if you are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan or a Prescription Drug plan, then you will be familiar with the Annual Notice of Change document (ANOC). It is extremely important to review this document as it will help insure you are getting the most out of your Medicare Advantage Plan. The ANOC was mailed to plan members no later than Oct. 1 and it details any changes in coverage that will take effect in January 2019.

Help protect our community and water supply by properly disposing of your unused or expired prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, prescription liquids, pet medications and syringes.

A 41-year-old transient was arrested Sunday in the area of Caroline and Valley for suspicion of possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor violation of a suspended sentence, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson Valley Medical Center has moved its annual community health fair to the middle of autumn, with this year’s event scheduled to take place Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon on its main campus, 1107 Highway 395 N in Gardnerville.

Free flu vaccinations will be offered during this year’s fair, along with a variety of free health screenings including glucose testing, peripheral artery disease screenings (Ankle-Brachial Index), blood pressure checks, Body Mass Index readings and more.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team arrested two Friday at a North Carson Street motel after finding drugs, needles and paraphernalia within reach of a small child who lived in the room with his mother, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

A 58-year-old Carson City man was arrested for suspicion of misdemeanor hit and run and having no current proof of insurance after an incident Tuesday morning in which a juvenile was hit by a vehicle and left the scene.

A 25 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 12:19 a.m. in the area of East Fifth Street and North Saliman Road for misdemeanor first-offense driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

A 33 year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday afternoon at 3:55 p.m. in the 3500 block of Diamond Avenue on felony drug trafficking charges, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, as well as misdemeanor obstruction, drug paraphernalia possession and an active contempt of court bench warrant issued by the Carson City Justice Court.

Carson City Boxing Club is hosting a Zumbathon, Saturday, Sept 29 from 1-3 p.m. at 3579 U.S. Highway 50 East, Suite 219, in Carson City.

There is a $5 entry fee. All the proceeds will benefit the kids in our community.

There will be Zumba, in which all participants are welcome. We will have some sparring to watch, personal training and some testimonials. There will be a raffle, silent auction, some local vendors, and our local Yogurt Beach vendor.

It was a full house on Thursday evening in the Bristlecone room at Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City. The subject matter, dementia, affects many who care for aging family members. While the world is still searching for a cure, the good news is dementia research has hit record levels of funding and support in our country.

A 23 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday night at 9:42 p.m. in the 500 block of N. Stewart Street on felony possession of heroin and attempting to destroy or conceal evidence, a gross misdemeanor offense, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

A 32-year-old Genoa man was arrested Wednesday, 2:45 a.m. at an Industrial Park Drive residence for gross misdemeanor suspicion of violation of a temporary protection court order, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

An 18 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday morning at 8:45 a.m. in the 600 block of Hot Springs Road on felony drug possession charges along with misdemeanor first-offense domestic battery, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

A 52 year-old transient man was arrested Friday afternoon at 1:04 p.m. in the 3200 block of Market Street on misdemeanor charges of ex-felon failing to register and soliciting motorists, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Six people were arrested Monday afternoon in the 3400 block of Sherman Lane after the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team conducted a series of drug busts.

A new support group is starting in Carson City for family members who have loved ones with addictions. The group will meet Thursday nights, 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Fire Station 51 meeting room, 777 S Stewart St.

A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday night for felony suspicion of peeping, peering or spying into homes while in possession of a deadly weapon, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Pain Warriors Unite! Join us on September 18, 2018, at the Nevada State Legislative Building, 401 S. Carson, Carson City, Nevada, from 12-2PM for the Second Annual Nationwide “Don’t Punish Pain Rally”, to protest the neglect of people in pain by the CDC Guildelines and the new Nevada laws targeting the chronically ill and pain patients.