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A 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.

UPDATE: The pair were taken into custody this morning on Pinion Drive in Smith Valley without incident, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.
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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is looking for a pair involved in a vehicle theft Sunday in Smith Valley, which prompted authorities to briefly ask residents to shelter in place after the suspects fled on foot.

A 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.

Two were arrested for multiple offenses early Saturday following a fight near a Carson City bar, a sheriff's booking report states.

A suspect involved in a pursuit Thursday faces multiple charges after fleeing the scene of a traffic stop and then driving his car into the Nevada Railroad Museum's railroad turntable ditch, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

A 31-year-old Silver springs man was arrested in the 3300 block of N. Carson Street for felony burglary and possession of burglary tools.

A 51-year-old Carson City man was booked Monday for suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon and other offenses after fleeing from and then attempting to fight with a sheriff's deputy.

A 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.

Nevada 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.

On Saturday, the Associated Press first reported that Patricia Ackerman led the NV-02 field in fundraising for 2020’s second quarter.

“We still have a long climb ahead of us, but the wind is at our backs.” Ackerman stated. “Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this race.”

Patricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada Congressional District 2, last Friday stated her vehement opposition to news that President Donald Trump plans to nominate William Perry Pendley to be the Bureau of Land Management Director.

On Tuesday, Senator Harry Reid threw the weight of an early endorsement to Patricia Ackerman, candidate for Nevada’s second congressional district.

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony domestic battery with substantial bodily harm, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District encompasses the northern part of the silver state including Carson City and the counties Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humbolt, Lander, Pershing, Storey and Washoe, as well as a part of Lyon County.

The district has never sent a Democrat to Washington. However, there are currently seven Democrats vying for the job, opposing Republican incumbent Mark Amodei.

Carson City, NV (May 4, 2020) - In a selfie video released yesterday, Chris Giunchigliani formally endorsed Patricia Ackerman for Nevada Congressional District 2. “Chris G.”, as she is known in Nevada Democratic circles, has been active in Nevada politics since she was elected to the Nevada Assembly in 1991. In 2006, Giunchigliani was elected to the Clark County Commission. She was also president at different points of the Clark County Education Association and Nevada State Education Association.

On March 27, 2020, at approximately 5:54 AM, a Nevada Highway Patrol Sergeant had stopped to assist a motorist on US-93 and White Pine county mile marker 106, north of Ely, NV. During this contact, the motorist open fired on Sgt. Ben Jenkins, who was struck and killed.

A 37-year-old man who was a suspect in numerous business thefts in Carson City and Reno was taken into custody Monday following a vehicle pursuit and foot chase that led officers to his capture and a stolen truck used in the suspected burglaries, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigation Division is seeking information on the identity of a suspect who is seen on video attempting to steal a package from a residence over the weekend.

Carson City Special Enforcement Team deputies arrested two people on a slew of offenses including organized retail theft, conspiracy to violate the uniform controlled substance act, possession of stolen property valued over $650, sales of a controlled substance, and more.

— A 34-year-old transient woman was arrested in the 800 block of North Roop Street on 13 charges including grand theft auto, hit and run, eluding, and assault with a deadly weapon.

Nicole Lee Katz was arrested after deputies were dispatched to the Carson City Aquatics Center for a report of a stolen vehicle.

A Care Flight air ambulance was dispatched Saturday night to the area of Race Track Road and Center Drive in south Carson City for a single vehicle rollover.

A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of felony evading, eluding arrest and other alleged offenses after a low-speed vehicle pursuit, a sheriff's arrest report states.

A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Siskiyou and Selby for suspicion of DUI, parking in a prohibited place, “driving on right half of highway,” and underage consumption of alcohol, a sheriff's office report states.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrested two people Saturday on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges including drug possession and destroying evidence following a vehicle pursuit.

A Dayton man was arrested for suspicion of reckless driving causing injury and attempted escape following a 3-vehicle crash that happened Wednesday morning, sending one person to the hospital via Care Flight.

A 66 year-old male transient was arrested Friday afternoon at 12:24 p.m. in the area of N. Carson and W. Ann streets in downtown Carson City for gross misdemeanor indecent exposure after multiple witnesses observed him with his pants down, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Jacksons Food Stores will award $24,481 to the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, which includes their matching funds as part of the Jackson’s Gift of Peace campaign. Jacksons Food Stores operate in Reno, Carson City, Fernley, Fallon and Yerington.

A 21-year-old man arrested Tuesday faces a felony charge of providing false information to a law enforcement officer to avoid prosecution following an incident that happened in December, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said in a report.

A 40-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of N. Mountain Street and W. Nye Lane Monday night for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery and DUI after allegedly calling a child racist slurs, body slamming a woman, pretending to stab himself in the leg with a kitchen knife, threatening to commit suicide by cop and fleeing the scene with a BB gun.

An 18 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday at 10:10 p.m. in the area of E. Nye Lane and Concord Drive for misdemeanor underage marijuana possession, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.