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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has continued to see an increased amount of phone scams. We want the public to remain vigilant and educated in these issues. Scammers are routinely calling people saying they have missed a court date, missed a jury summons, they have a warrant, or they owe fines.

Law enforcement agencies statewide will be joining forces and focusing on distracted drivers from July 22 through August 4, 2019. The Nevada Highway Patrol will be working diligently to urge motorists to keep their eyes on the road and put away cell phones or other items that cause distractions.

UPDATE 3:20PM: KTVN Channel 2 is reporting that the suspect caught in Douglas County following a vehicle pursuit was a possible suspect in a shooting that happened in Reno. It was previously reported via law enforcement agencies and alerted through dispatch that the suspect was wanted for homicide. Reno Police tells KTVN that the victim is being treated at the hospital at this time.
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UPDATE 1:35PM: The female involved in the vehicle pursuit was detained at 1:33 p.m. She was last seen in the area of Airport Road and Highway 395.
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UPDATE 1:10PM: Douglas County Sheriff's Office advises the suspect in the vehicle pursuit is in custody in the area of Dresslerville and Highway 88. A female who was with the suspect got out of the vehicle prior to the stop. She was last seen in the area of Airport and Highway 395.
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The Nevada Highway Patrol, Douglas County sheriff's and Carson City sheriff's deputies were involved Monday afternoon in a high speed vehicle pursuit southbound on Highway 395.

One-third of fatal crashes nationwide involve speeding, a statistic that is prompting local law enforcement officers to crack down on aggressive drivers and speeders in Nevada. Nevada law enforcement officers are joining forces to increase high-visibility patrols now through July 14, 2019, for motorists exceeding the speed limit.

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning for battery at a local bar after shoving a woman following an alleged bar fight.

The Fourth of July holiday period is upon us and signifies the busiest time of year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit asks residents and visitors to share in the stewardship of their public lands, and to keep the following tips in mind to help everyone enjoy a safe and fun holiday.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team in cooperation with the Tri-County Gang Unit and Nevada Department of Public Safety Narcotics Task Force has conducted an investigation which has led to a significant arrest.

UPDATE 7:39PM: A runaway, juvenile Christian Zarate, was found safe in Reno by the Carson City Sheriff's Office with the assistance of the Nevada Highway Patrol. Two other juveniles were also found with him and are in law enforcement custody.
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking the public’s help in finding a runaway juvenile teen male.

A 33-year-old female inmate at Carson City Jail faces a gross misdemeanor charge of possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription after pills were located in her belongings, a sheriff's deputy said.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is expanding its Volunteers in Partnership program and is looking for local residents to assist and participate. Also known as VIPS, the sheriff's office is looking for volunteers to assist in citizen patrol, administrative support, front counter reception, and the jail visitation program.

The Sheriff's Office is also looking for a volunteer ordained minister with a confirmation letter from a parish to assist in chaplain duties.

To increase the level of cooperation between different law enforcement agencies on the issue, Cortez Masto helped reintroduce Savanna’s Act ...

Dear PHS Families, Fellow Educators, and Carson City Community Members,

On behalf of the PHS and Carson Online staff, we are extending a collective thank you to families, K-12 staff and administrators, and members of our community. You have each played an important part in helping our students achieve such an important milestone in their lives.

Nevada Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies in the state participating in the Joining Forces program are urging pedestrians and drivers alike to be aware of each other at all times and share the road responsibly. From now through June 18, the Joining Forces law enforcement team will be issuing citations to both pedestrians and motorists who are violating traffic safety laws.

A 28-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery. A man involved in the altercation was also arrested for two outstanding warrants, a sheriff's deputy report said.

More than 300 Special Olympics athletes from across the state will converge this weekend in Reno for the annual Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) Summer Games. The torch was carried through Carson City Friday on its way to the games.

Nevada Highway Patrol and other Nevada law enforcement agencies participating in the Joining Forces program are making plans to keep Memorial Day weekend safe on our roads and highways by increasing patrols for impaired drivers now through June 2, 2019.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office has provided an update on a vehicle burglary and credit card fraud case in which the suspects have now been identified, and one apprehended.

Lake Tahoe natural resource and law enforcement agencies remind residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal at all times while in bear country.

Carson City’s own Friends In Service Helping unveiled the new Crisis Cab on Friday morning along with breakfast.

The Crisis Cab is FISH’s transport vehicle, which will be used to transport those in crisis to Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center, a department of Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare.

As an integral part of this year’s national Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, Nevada Highway Patrol will be teaming up with law enforcement nationwide for a Border to Border kickoff event.

The Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training announced Wednesday that 24 graduates from 16 agencies from around the Silver State will accept their peace officers’ oath as the POST Academy Class 2019-01.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in locating a suspect who attempted to cash a fraudulent check using fake identification.

CARSON CITY — A concerned motorist notified Nevada Highway Patrol troopers Thursday, May 9 that a white Nissan Frontier pick-up truck was operating with red and blue flashing lights and using the lights to move vehicles over and out of the way.

UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to upcoming storms through the weekend. The following is from the Sheriff's Office: Due to anticipated cold, wet, windy weather conditions Carson City Sheriff’s Office regrets to inform the community of the cancellation of the Cops and Kids Safe Streets Party which was scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to the National Weather Service a slight chance of showers and potential for wind is predicted. Unfavorable weather conditions may cause significant disruption in the planned outdoor activities. The event cannot be relocated indoors as accommodations are limited. Staff of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank those interested in attending and appreciates the community’s support.
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The 16th annual Cops and Kids Safe Streets Party, hosted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, will be held Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office administration building, 911 East Musser Street.

Public safety, awareness and community are at the center of this popular annual spring event where the theme is “Cops and Kids: Where the Community and Law Enforcement Come Together.”

Hello fellow anglers, what great time of year. The rivers have opened in California. Which, depending on the new regulation that is being decided on, may not close on November 15th.

As well as Alpine county, the lakes in Inyo and Mono Counties have opened and have been producing some beautiful fish, which I will share later in this report. It's hard to believe how fast the time goes.

A murder investigation that has baffled Washoe County investigators for more than three decades has been solved thanks to new DNA technologies and some incredibly hard work by a team of law enforcement investigators and genealogists.

Carson City Fire, East Fork Fire Protection District, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, and Quad County Public Health Preparedness are proud to announce the collaborative launch of PulsePoint, a free mobile app that guides lifesaving CPR response for registered users within Carson City and Douglas County.

Two male subjects were involved in a shooting in North Douglas County late Saturday night in the Indian Hills area south of Carson City, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Both are receiving medical care at this time.

No law enforcement officers were involved in the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time. There are no outstanding suspects nor is there any threats to our community. This is still an open investigation, according to DCSO Undersheriff Ron Elges.

UPDATE: 11:24AM: Two male subjects were involved in a shooting in North Douglas County late Saturday. Both are receiving medical care at this time, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
No law enforcement officers were involved in the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time. There are no outstanding suspects nor is there any threats to our community, said Douglas County Undersheriff Ron Elges. This is still an open investigation.
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UPDATE: As of 12:10 a.m., Sunday, one victim was transported to Renown for gunshot wounds, according to Douglas County dispatch.

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At around 11:40 p.m. a shooting occurred in Indian Hills which resulted in one male victim reportedly being hit in the wrist and bicep, and another victim was shot in the leg, according to Douglas dispatch.

One of the victims was driven to Carson Tahoe Hospital in a private vehicle, which was hit with gunfire, according to a Carson City sheriff's officer. The male victim was treated for gunshot wounds.

Careflight was called for the second victim, according to Douglas County dispatch.

The 22nd Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony was held Thursday, May 2 at the Capitol Mall in Carson City.