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Man jailed for waving machete in dispute over Jeep
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:43amA Carson City man faces a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly swinging a machete in a dispute with his brother and another man over a vehicle.
Jesus Guardron-Patino was jailed May 14 after being arrested at 9:25 p.m. in the 200 block of Jeanell Drive.
According to the arrest report, officers responded to the area after a report called in of a man hitting the ground and a brick building with a sword. Officers detained Guardron-Patino and made contact with two men, one of whom is the brother of Guardron-Patino.
Carson City Sheriff's Office 'Cops and Kids' block party and open house is Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:20amEvent Date:
May 18, 2013 - 10:00am
The safest party on the streets of Carson City is set for Saturday, May 18.
The Carson City Sheriff's Office presents its 10th annual Cops and Kids open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free community event features food, music, games, activities and presentations.
Carson City men jailed after getting into fight over marijuana deal gone bad
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:48amTwo Carson City men were arrested and face felony drug and weapons charges after fighting each other over a marijuana drug deal that soured.
Bob L. Cryderman, 56, and Vincent Morenz, 49, were arrested in the 600 block of South Roop Street on May 10 at 8:37 p.m. According to the arrest report, officers responded to the Roop address on a report of battery with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival officers met with Cryderman in an apartment who appeared moderately battered. He stated that he was attacked and beaten by Morenz who lived in a nearby apartment and that Morenz took his .38 revolver.
Carson City authorities make several alcohol-related arrests over weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 11:48amCarson City Sheriff's Office deputies made several arrests this weekend, several for alcohol, drugs and battery-related offenses. Two of the arrests were were for felony DUI in which the drivers had two prior DUI convictions.
Carson City man jailed for felony indecent exposure
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 1:12pmA Carson City man faces a felony charge of indecent exposure for allegedly masturbating in a parked vehicle outside a clothing outlet store in the 4200 block of South Carson Street.
Memorial at the Nevada Capitol honors fallen law officers
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 7:08pmAs part of National Police Memorial Month, members of various law enforcement agencies came together on Thursday to honor fallen officers.
This was the 16th year of the officers memorial ceremony which pays tribute to the 123 Nevada peace officers who have been killed in the line of duty.
Brianna's Law unanimously passes Nevada Senate
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 6:51amBrianna's Law has unanimously passed the Nevada Senate. The measure will allow police to obtain DNA samples of people arrested on felony charges.
Carson City Sheriff: Symbolic baton exchange a precursor to Thursday's Peace Officers Memorial
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 4:42pm
Each year we celebrate National Police Week in May. In Nevada, the celebration kicks off in Las Vegas with a relay run to Carson City. Public Safety Officers carry a baton that bears the names of those officers who have given their lives in the line of duty on the inside of the baton.
On Wednesday, the day before the statewide law enforcement ceremony, the baton and runners passed through Douglas County and did the hand-off to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office SWAT members at the RV area in Indian Hills. The SWAT team then ran the baton to the Legislature where the spot has been held.
Carson City authorities make several felony meth-related arrests over weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 12:09pmA 28-year-old Carson City woman faces two drug-related felony charges after fighting with security officers when they confronted her about being on private property.
Heather Lee Williams was jailed April 27, 9 p.m. in the area of 400 Saliman Road. When Carson City sheriff patrol officers arrived they found Williams fighting with the security officers, screaming and yelling and clutching a cigarette package. Inside the cigarette package was methamphetamine.
Fallen Nevada law officer memorial this week at Capitol, parade in Virginia City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 8:23amTwo events this week, one in Carson City and the other in Virginia City, will recognizes law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
In conjunction with National Police Week, Thursday, May 2, the 16th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony will be held on the Capitol grounds in Carson City beginning at noon. The service will honor the 123 Nevada Peace Officers that have been killed in the line of duty since 1861. In 1998, the memorial was dedicated on the Capitol grounds to recognize the ultimate sacrifice these officers made in service of their communities.
Nevada Capitol Police chief sues over firing
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/28/2013 - 9:48amFormer Nevada Capitol Police Chief Tom Navin is suing the Nevada Department of Public Safety, claiming he was wrongfully terminated for failing a physical.
Carson City woman jailed after allegedly turning $12 check to $120
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 10:42amA Carson City woman faces a felony forgery charge after she allegedly took a check that was given to her for $12 and altered it to $120, authorities said.
Marlena Acosta, 27, faces the felony charge, and a misdemeanor charge of obstructing an officer, after Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies learned March 5 that a check issued to the woman from FISH for $12 — to be used to obtain a Nevada identification card from the DMV — had been altered to $120 and cashed.
Man taken to hospital after truck slams into Carson City vet clinic; no animals injured
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 8:44pm
The driver of a pickup may have suffered a medical condition that caused him to crash into a Carson City veterinarian clinic Thursday afternoon on North Carson Street.
Carson City Fire Department and Sheriff's Office personnel responded to the accident at Silver Hills Pet Hospital where a witness said the driver, described as being in his 30s, drove the truck with a camper directly into the front end of the animal hospital located in the 3300 block of North Carson Street. The condition of the driver was unknown Thursday evening. No animals or people inside the clinic were injured.
Carson City Sheriff's Office flag dedication has deep roots
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 8:07pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Honor Guard and Chaplain dedicated a new flag pole at the administrative complex on Wednesday. The ceremony kicked off a second presentation where three deputies were awarded the “Life Saving Medal” for assertive medical actions resulting in the saving of a life. Deputy Matt Putzer, John Hitch, and Chris Ramos all received medals for their service. The ceremony was concluded as Deputy Bill Richards was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Reid addresses Senate, supports ban on assault rifles, high-capacity magazines; wants improvements to mental health services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/17/2013 - 8:08am
Nevada Sen. Harry Reid said Wednesday on the floor of the U.S. Senate that he supports an assault weapons ban, limits on high-capacity ammunition clips and polices to improve access to mental health services. He spoke of mass shootings that have happened across the country and close to home in Carson City.
"As the case of the Carson City, Nevada IHOP tragedy reveals, the deficiencies in this nation’s mental health treatment system are another important part of the discussion about how to prevent gun violence," Reid said on the Senate floor. "We have simply not done a good job of providing funding for and access to mental health services. We have also done a poor job of removing the stigma that keeps many Americas from seeking the treatment they need."
Two jailed for attempting to cash stolen checks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 9:57amTwo men face felony charges including forgery and obtaining money under false pretenses after being arrested Saturday in Carson City.
Stefan Lee Houser, 21, of Dayton and Joel David Germain, 43, of Long Beach, Calif., were arrested at 4:45 p.m. April 13 in the area of Lone Mountain and Winnie Lane.
Manhunt ends at Carson High School bus yard with arrest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 9:24pm
UPDATE 6:10PM: A manhunt ended at the Carson High School bus yard early Friday night with the arrest of a suspect believed to have intentionally rammed a Carson City Sheriff's patrol vehicle after a chase in a stolen car late Thursday.
Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies had been searching for the man since Thursday night and found him hiding inside a school bus in the vehicle maintenance yard of Carson High School. He was taken into custody at 5:24 p.m.
Carson City man jailed, faces felony charges after beating, choking wife
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 3:28pmA Carson City man faces three felony charges related to domestic battery after turning himself into authorities.
Derrick B. Kennedy, 40, was wanted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office after he allegedly hit his wife with a steam cleaning vacuum, held her down in a choke hold and spit in her face, put her head through the couple's bathroom door and attempted to stab her with a knife, according to the arrest report.
Carson City Sheriff: Four face murder charges in presumed death of Nevada insurance examiner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/07/2013 - 2:54pm
Four suspects in custody, three men and one woman, now face murder charges in connection with the disappearance of a Nevada insurance examiner, presumed dead after a body was discovered bound and duct taped in the Carson River on Saturday, authorities said.
Body found in Carson River believed to be Nevada insurance examiner; four in custody
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/06/2013 - 10:23am
UPDATE: The body of a man believed to be an insurance examiner for Nevada who was reported missing Thursday and whose apartment was ransacked, was found Saturday morning in the Carson River. It was wrapped in a blanket and bound in duct tape, authorities said. An autopsy has been finished.
Four now face murder charges after two of the suspects charges were upgraded. They are Michael Paul Evans, 23, who was found in Carson City early Saturday morning. Three others, two men and one woman, were arrested in Las Vegas and have been cooperating with authorities, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said. They are Anthony Elliott, 20; Makyla L. Blackmore, 20 and Raul Garcia, 22. Residential robbery is believed to be the motive, Furlong told KOLO.
Evans was booked into the Carson City Jail and faces charges of murder, murder of an older person, battery with a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm and burglary. Bail is $550,000.
According to Sheriff Furlong, during the early morning hours on Saturday, the Carson City Special Enforcement Team coordinated with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and arrested the three, who are expected to be returned to Carson City within the week.
Here is the news release from Sheriff Furlong:
Emotions Run High on Both Sides of Campus Carry Debate
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 10:41pm
Wednesday was a deeply emotional day for both lawmakers and testifiers at legislature; discussion on whether concealed weapons should be permitted on Nevada’s college campuses spurred verbal attacks between individuals on both sides of the debate, and eventually tears shed down the cheeks of one assemblyman.
Former Assemblyman Brooks Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Charges
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 8:54pmby S. LANEY OLSON
Assemblyman Steve Brooks stands at his desk at the Assembly Chambers Gallery on Feb. 4, 2013. / Andy Barron / RGJ
Discussion for Child Sex Trafficking Bill Heats Up
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 9:47pmThe average age when individuals begin engaging in prostitution is 13. So far this year, more than 200 minors have been arrested for soliciting prostitution in Clark County alone.
The Assembly Judiciary Committee met this morning to continue a heated discussion regarding legislation that would change the way that the court system deals with minors who are arrested on prostitution charges.
Carson City man jailed on rape charge; bail set at $100,000
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 2:12pm
A 34-year-old Carson City man is being held on $100,000 bail and faces a felony charge of rape. Juan Hugo Rodriguez-Ramirez was arrested Friday, March 29, 7:35 p.m. in the 1300 block of North Edmonds.
He is accused of sexually assaulting a female victim on March 29. The victim, whose age was not provided, also told authorities that she was sexually assaulted on March 26 in Pomona, Calif., and on one other occasion, according to the arrest report. The victim was interviewed by detectives at Carson Tahoe Hospital.
United Way partners with Carson City agencies to address crime prevention and substance abuse
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 10:31am
The United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra has chosen several Carson City area nonprofit organizations and agencies to help with funding in areas that address crime and substance abuse prevention among youth.
The partnerships, announced Monday, are aimed to address the complex conditions that are putting youth at risk, said Karen Barsell, CEO and president of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
United Way creates partnerships with Carson City agencies to address crime, substance abuse prevention
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 10:15am
The United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra has chosen several Carson City area nonprofit organizations and agencies to help with funding in areas that address crime and substance abuse prevention among youth.
The partnerships, announced Monday, are aimed to address the complex conditions that are putting youth at risk, said Karen Barsell, CEO and president of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
Two jailed in separate Carson City DUI hit and runs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 1:12pmCarson City sheriff's deputies made two DUI related arrests Wednesday that involved the suspects leaving the scene of accidents. A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested at 7:27 p.m. in the 1600 block of Brown Street and faces three misdemeanor traffic charges, including DUI and leaving the scene.
Nevada Campus Carry Bill Gains Support
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 10:38pmAfter the horrific events of Sandy Hook, it was only a matter of time before Nevada — one of the most liberal gun control states in the country — met to discuss concealed weapons on campuses. While K-12 schools are currently protected under federal law as “gun-free zones,” the Senate Judiciary Committee met this morning to discuss SB 223, a bill that proposes employees and faculty members be permitted to carry concealed weapons on higher education campuses.
Carson City man jailed; accused of beating and choking pregnant girlfriend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 12:54pm
A Carson City man was arrested Sunday and faces a felony charge of domestic battery with strangulation after allegedly punching his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach and then choking her.
Aaron Patrick Allen Lane, 38, was arrested at 12:42 a.m. in the 2400 block of Poole Way. Lane also faces a misdemeanor charge out of Walker River Township for failure to pay fines associated with domestic battery.
Man jailed for felony parole violation; Two Dayton women arrested following meth sting sale
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 1:37pmA 27-year-old Carson City man faces a felony charge of being in violation of parole after he was found Thursday under the influence of drugs at a gas station. He was also allegedly in possession of drug paraphernalia and told a witness, concerned about his well being, that he was "on H" which is street slang for heroin.
One in custody following high-speed chase; ends in Jacks Valley
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 10:59amLaw enforcement officers have one person in custody following a high-speed chase of a black sedan that led police from California to Nevada and reached speeds between 90 and 100 mph.
Orwellian NEW-Speak: Budget Cut Language Engineering
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/17/2013 - 12:11pmOrwellian NEW-Speak: Budget Cut Language Engineering
Orwellian New-Speak: Budget Cut Lies
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 10:31pm
Does anyone out there actually believe that Congressional sequestration results in budget cuts? The federal spending under sequestration goes up every year without congress even passing a budget. If the automatic baseline budget grows less than is required by law then Washington, our media, and the New-speak columnists misinform the people of our nation that there has been a cut when in fact spending is increasing. There are no cuts which is why spending goes up each year.
Moms of murdered daughters push for DNA testing bill
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 8:37amTwo women will be in the Nevada Legislature today, pressing lawmakers to pass “Brianna’s Law,” which would allow authorize police to take DNA samples for felony arrests.
Carson City man jailed after smashing door window, stalking ex-girlfriend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/10/2013 - 12:07pmA 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning on misdemeanor charges after he allegedly stalked his ex-girlfriend, made threats, obsessively sent text messages and then shattered the glass door of her home after punching it.
Man jailed for hit and run near school, admits to taking six Ambien the night before
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 3:35pmA 36-year-old Carson City man faces misdemeanor charges of hit and run and driving while under the influence of drugs after admitting he had taken six Ambien the night before to help him sleep and then woke up to drive his children to school.
The man was arrested March 7, 8:37 a.m. at his home in the 400 block of Winnie Lane after witnesses provided a license plate number following a vehicle crash in which the man fled without stopping. He also reportedly crashed into a curb, losing his hubcaps and was seen driving on a sidewalk.
Sen. Jones: Bill could have prevented Carson City massacre
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 10:51pmCARSON CITY - Eduardo Sencion, the man who killed four people in a capital city IHOP restaurant in September 2011 before killing himself, passed a background check and legally purchased firearms, a state senator said Thursday.
In researching his Senate Bill 221 to block mentally ill people from getting guns - a bill that was introduced Thursday - Sen. Justin Jones, D-Las Vegas, said he reviewed Sencion's police file in detail.
Nevada School Police Officers May Get Expanded Jurisdiction
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 6:27pmby RILEY SNYDER
School police officers in Washoe and Clark Counties could play a more active role in public safety if a Nevada Assembly bill passes this session.
Assembly Bill 103, which was introduced today in the Assembly Committee on Government Affairs, would remove the jurisdiction restrictions placed on school police officers in Washoe and Clark counties, giving them classification as full-fledged police officers. Most of the questions regarding AB 103 came from a proposed repeal of the jurisdiction guidelines in the Nevada Revised Statues.
Fire near Mexican Dam area may be insulation from copper wire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 11:01amUPDATE: The fire is believed to be burning insulation from copper wiring, authorities near the scene report. Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators have been called as it may be a law enforcement issue, according to police dispatch. At this time there does not appear to be a vehicle fire but that has not been confirmed. It is unknown if the insulation has burned into brush.
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Carson City man jailed after attempting to steal shopping cart full of merchandise
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 4:45pmAn unemployed 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday and faces felony charges including burglary and possession of a dangerous weapon after attempting to steal 49 items valued at $741 from Walmart.
Anthony Wayne Harris was arrested in the 3200 block of Market Street at 11:01 p.m. According to the arrest report a cashier stopped the man after he was seen leaving the store with a shopping cart full of merchandise.
Carson City man arrested on felony California parolee fugitive warrant
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 10:35amA 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested and faces a felony charge of being a fugitive from justice out of California.
Rex Kevin Warren Jr., was arrested Feb. 20, 7:26 p.m. in the 3000 block of Harrison Lane after being contacted by Carson City law enforcement regarding two outstanding warrants. When arrested it was confirmed that he was wanted for being a fugitive from justice, issued in October 2012 by the California Department of Corrections. The warrant was for Warren being a parolee absconder, according to the arrest report.
Carson City brothers jailed; items from burglaries recovered
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 11:49amTwo Carson City brothers were arrested and stolen property recovered from home burglaries reported earlier this year. Kyle Canyon Curtis, 25, and his brother Matthew Blair Curtis, 21, face felony charges involving burglary and possession of stolen property.
Matthew Blair Curtis was arrested Feb. 19, 3:02 p.m. in the 1000 block of Carson Street. Kyle Curtis was arrested at the same time at the corner of Washington and North Carson streets.
Full speech: Sen. Harry Reid addresses 2013 Nevada Legislature
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 8:18pm
Nevada son and United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addressed a joint session of the Nevada State Legislature today in Carson City. Here is the text of his speech:
Carson City authorities make multiple weekend arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 11:10amA 39-year-old Las Vegas man faces a felony burglary charge after allegedly clipping security tags off several items of clothing at a Carson City department store and putting them on underneath his clothes.
Anthony Abruzzo was arrested Feb. 17, 8:28 p.m. in the 3800 block of Carson Street after security from a local department store called authorities about the man was believed to be taking shoes.
Carson City man jailed after taking his dislike for police patrol cars to another level
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 2:58pmA 51-year-old Carson City man who made it abundantly clear he doesn't like police patrol cars parked near his home, was arrested Sunday and faces gross misdemeanor charges including assault on an officer and a blatant misuse of dialing 911.
According to the arrest report a Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy responded at around 7 p.m. to the 1400 block of Stanford Drive on a larceny report. As the officer left his patrol car to retrieve a statement form, he heard someone nearby shout the following: "Get this this f****** piece of s***, f******* cop car the f*** off my property."
Carson City woman stabbed in arm, suspect remains at large
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 3:18pm
UPDATE 6:15PM: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong provided more details into Thursday afternoon's stabbing. The woman who was assaulted and found near Fall and Corbett streets suffered a deep cut to the arm. Her injuries are non-life threatening. The victim reported that she knows the suspect and told investigators he was an ex-boyfriend, said Sheriff Furlong.
The man is described as Hispanic, with a long dark ponytail, 5 foot 8 inches tall, and a build of about 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and black or dark pants.
Carson City authorities make felony drug trafficking arrest
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:34pmA Carson City man was arrested and faces multiple felony drug charges after authorities found 14 grams of meth hidden in the man's underwear.
Eduardo Segura, 27, was arrested at Hot Springs Road and Roop at 10 a.m. Feb. 8. He was pulled over because of a vehicle license plate that was missing. Upon contact, officers recognized him because of other entanglements with the law including time in prison that involved a Carson City shooting in which he was deported to Mexico following the sentence, the arrest report states.
Carson City authorities busy with felony and misdemeanor-related arrests
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 10:03amCarson City authorities made numerous felony and misdemeanor arrests recently, including arrests for domestic violence, car theft and probation violation court orders.
A 25-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Feb. 7, 7:04 p.m. in the 400 block of Simone Avenue on an outstanding felony warrant out of Douglas County.
Sheriff Furlong trying to get rid of Biker clubs?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/10/2013 - 8:46pmI just got word that Sheriff Fulong is trying to get rid of the biker clubs in Carson City . You got to be kidding me, what has this country come to? Go get the guys that shoot up IHOP, the guy who is molesting children. You wont win this one, we have constitution rights and we will fight for them. Police are the most corrupt people I know. There's bad seeds in all aspects of clubs, including the police. All this is gonna do is bring us bikers closer together and make us stronger. The Blue nights who are cops where cuts too, you gonna close them down to?
Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks jailed again; allegedly attacks family member
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/10/2013 - 2:35pm
Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks was arrested early Sunday morning in Las Vegas on suspicion of domestic violence after allegedly attacking a family member in a physical confrontation and then attempting to take a law enforcement officer's gun.
The arrest, reported at 12:30 a.m. came only days after Brooks, 40, agreed to a leave of absence while being investigated for a number of bizarre events that began with his arrest for allegedly making threats to Nevada Assembly Speaker Marilyn Kirkpatrick.
