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Carson City teacher on administrative leave for alleged racially insensitive remarks during history lesson
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 1:47pmAn Eagle Valley Middle School teacher has been placed on administrative leave after a student accused him of making racially insensitive comments.
Carson City deputies arrest man for sex-offender non-compliance
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 11:05amCarson City deputies arrested a 54-year-old Carson City man, Ismael Colunga, for being a sex offender in non-compliance, following delivery of an outstanding stalking and harassment order.
Lyon County investigates wild horse harassment complaint in Silver Springs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 2:56pmLyon County is investigating a complaint that road department personnel allegedly harassed wild horses early Monday near Lahontan Street and US 95A in Silver Springs.
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 man admits to attempting to break into National Guard vehicles, doesn't know why he tried
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 9:45amA 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested for allegedly attempting to break into Nevada National Guard Civil Support Team vehicles, trespassing, and destruction of private property.
Korey Eugene Mills was arrested Thursday afternoon in the 1400 block of Rand Avenue for an investigation that began in late June.
Carson City arrests: Man accused of violating stalking, harassment protection order
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:35amA 39-year-old Wellington man was arrested Wednesday for two counts suspicion of violation of an extended protection order placed on him for stalking and harassment, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Carson City deputies arrest man for domestic violence after little boy calls 911 asking deputies to help his mom
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 9:46am— A 43-year-old Carson City man was arrested on domestic battery first and probation violation after a small child called 911 to say his mother was hurt.
Anthony Robert Diaz was arrested after deputies went to a residence in the 1400 block of E. Long Street and knocked on the door. A small child answered the door and told deputies to hurry up and come up stairs to help his mom.
Deputies followed the little boy upstairs and noticed a male subject exit the first bedroom upstairs. Deputies told the man, later identified as Diaz, to go and speak to another deputy on scene.
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 deputies make arrests for suspected meth and pill possession, warrants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 10:22amA 30-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Gloves come off, Bloomberg joins in final Democratic presidential debate before Nevada caucus
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 1:14pmMinnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, at one point during Wednesday’s raucous presidential debate on the Las Vegas Strip, suggested her opponents take their sparring down to the MGM Grand for fight night.
It was an apt comparison. The eight previous Democratic debates were marked by relatively civil policy disagreements interrupted by occasional dustups and memorable one-liners. On Wednesday night, the gloves came off.
Carson City Sheriff's SET arrest 3 for suspected drug, firearm crimes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 10:30amThe Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrested three in the area of Bryan Circle and Lompa Lane for suspected drug, firearm and other offenses, a booking report states.
Storey County pays former sheriff’s deputy $250,000 as part of out-of-court settlement over sexual harassment lawsuit
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 3:50pmA former Storey County Sheriff’s deputy will receive $250,000 as part of an out-of-court settlement stemming from a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against county Sheriff Gerald Antinoro.
Carson City deputies arrest man for felony violation of stalking, harassment protection order
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 11:00amA 30-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested in the 1100 block of Cedar Street Friday morning for felony violation of a stalking and harassment protection order.
According to the report, Joshua Patterson was arrested after a woman alerted dispatch that Patteson was at her house while she was at work in violation of an extended protection order (EPO) for stalking and harassment. Both the woman and her husband were protected against the man on the EPO.
The EPO was served to Patterson on Aug. 20 and required he stay away from the residence.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make arrests for warrants, alcohol related offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 10:14amA 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor driving on a revoked license for DUI, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.
Southern Nevada senator stands behind bee bill, says it is meant to stop Africanized bees
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 2:13pmSenator Keith Pickard of southern Nevada, the man behind the hotly-debated bee bill, is standing behind his legislation in the face of controversy; however, he says, the Legislative Council Bureau of the Nevada State Legislature is at fault for not following his original intention. The bill's original intention was to stop the spread of Africanized Bees in Nevada, he says, which needs to be dealt with on a state level.
Nevada Assemblyman Greg Smith sworn into legislative seat once held by his late wife
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/28/2019 - 10:39amNevada Assemblyman Greg Smith, D-Sparks, was sworn in to office by Nevada Supreme Court Justice James Hardesty at the Legislative Building in Carson City on Wednesday.
Smith, 56, a retired union apprenticeship program administrator, was appointed to the vacant District 30 seat by Washoe County Commissioners after Assemblyman Mike Sprinkle resigned earlier this month following sexual harassment claims.
Trump Cleared of Collusion While Doing A Great Job
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 10:00amWhile celebrating that President Trump and his people have been completely cleared of the Russia collusion lie, it’s important to note the fine and ever better job he’s done as President despite all the harassment.
Democrats and their deep state allies and politically correct left-wing press mouthpieces have insisted for over two years that the President and his team colluded with Russians to steal the 2016 election and then engaged in obstruction of justice to cover it up.
Carson City deputies arrest four men Thursday for active warrants
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 10:01amA 31-year-old Reno man was transferred from the Washoe County Jail to the Carson City Jail on a $20,000 harassment warrant and a parole and probation hold.
Democratic Assemblyman Mike Sprinkle resigns amid accusations of sexual harassment
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 3:12pmNevada Democratic Assemblyman Mike Sprinkle announced his resignation on Thursday in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment against him.
Carson City crime log: Theft of motel towels leads to arrest for battery and drugs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 1:58pmA 49-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony drug possession and other charges after allegedly punching a motel manager who confronted her about stealing towels, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.
Fugitive woman apprehended for felony escape, meth possession
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 9:44amA 46-year-old transient woman was apprehended Thursday afternoon by Special Enforcement Team deputies after having allegedly escaped from the attorney general’s office. She was also arrested on two contempt of court warrants, possession of methamphetamines, drug paraphernalia possession, and attempting to conceal or destroy evidence.
SET Deputies arrested Sally Jean Whooley after they received a report that a bail bondsman had apprehended a fugitive.
Sexual Harassment Prevention and Investigation Seminar
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 12:52pmSexual harassment in the workplace impacts productivity, dampens employee morale, and costs time and money, and no company wants to be the next one to face a lawsuit or EEOC investigation. Preventing and effectively investigating and responding to sexual harassment in the workplace is a must for HR professional and business owners.
Western Nevada College Continuing Eduction will host a seminar on the subject March 22 beginning at 8 a.m. It is $349. Call 775-445-4241 if you have any questions.
Will Nevada’s Female-Led Legislature Choose to Reform Its Legal System of Sexual Exploitation? (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 12:35pmIt’s big news: female lawmakers now hold 32 of the Nevada state legislature’s 63 seats. Thus, Nevada has the distinction of being the first state in the country to seat a female majority to its legislative assembly.
But, that this momentous occasion has transpired first in Nevada oozes with irony. After all, Nevada is the only state in the country that legally sanctions the buying and selling of women for sex.
The most emblematic measure of women’s true status in any society is reflected in its prostitution laws: are women public sexual commodities under the law or not?
Healthy Communities Coalition Meets in Dayton this Thursday Feb. 14
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 6:25pmDAYTON, Nev. — Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ monthly public breakfast meeting takes place on Thursday Feb. 14, 2019 at 9am at the Dayton Community Center at 170 Pike Street, Dayton.
Guest speakers from Safe Embrace and also from JOIN, Inc will give presentations this month.
Carson City man arrested for meth possession on his way to courthouse
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/01/2019 - 10:52amA 48-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Walker and Fairview drives Thursday afternoon on the charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without working break lights, violation of pre-trial conditions, and violation of a suspended sentence.
Lyon and Storey Coalition meets Thursday at Silver Springs Community Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 12:15amHealthy Communities Coalition’s January breakfast meeting includes a discussion and request for input on the Coalition’s updated Comprehensive Community Prevention Plan.
The public meeting is on Thursday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m. at the Silver Springs Community Center, 2945 Fort Churchill Street in the Lahontan Room, on the left side of the building that also houses the Senior Center.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man booked on peeping, coercion and drug charges
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/15/2018 - 11:50amA transient man was arrested Friday afternoon at 1:20 p.m. in the 2700 block of Bel Aire Way on multiple offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including felony coercion and heroin possession as well as misdemeanor harassment, obstruction and two counts of misdemeanor peeping.
Speakers from Tu Casa Latina at Healthy Communities December Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 9:40amThe December Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties meeting is Thursday, December 13th at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center. The public meeting includes a festive holiday brunch with dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
Carson City woman jailed for TPO violation, allegedly harasses victim using Instagram
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 11:41amAn 18-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Monday evening for violating a stalking and harassment temporary protective order, a gross misdemeanor, and violating bail conditions after allegedly harassing someone on Instagram about a Pokemon Nintendo cartridge.
Carson City's 2018 Mid-term Elections Guide
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 2:31pmTuesday is Election Day. So far, it appears over 13,000 Carson residents cast their ballots during early elections, with Republicans seeming to be in the majority of early voters. Click here for full numbers.