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Carson City arrests: Man booked for suspicion of DUI drugs, driving with suspended license
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 10:19amA 48-year-old man was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI drugs, speeding and driving with a suspended license, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Carson City Jail inmate booked for attempting escape through ceiling tiles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 9:59amA 23-year-old inmate at Carson City Jail was booked Tuesday for felony attempted escape by a prisoner and gross misdemeanor damage to jail property, according to a sheriff's office arrest report.
Carson City man jailed after allegedly entering apartment, punching father and son
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 10:58amA 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspected child abuse of a minor under 18, burglary and misdemeanor battery, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Nevada's automatic voter registration numbers ‘fell off a cliff’ following DMV closures
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 2:52pmWhen the pandemic forced the DMV to close in-person services and waive deadlines, license renewals slowed, vehicle registrations lapsed and voter registration numbers plummeted as people largely stopped interacting with the DMV.
Insurance agent with traffic warrants tells CCSO deputy he was speeding to get to restaurant before it closed
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 10:40amA 25-year-old Reno man was arrested Sunday night in the area of Fairview and Roop streets for three failure to appear warrants out of Carson City, a contempt of court warrant out of Reno Township, and for suspicion of reckless driving, speeding more than 35 mph over the limit and driving with a suspended license.
Carson City woman arrested for drug possession while sitting on a curb, waiting for a ride to work
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 10:58amA 44-year-old Carson City woman was arrested at a local gas station for possession of controlled substances after she was approached by a Carson City deputy while sitting on a curb waiting for a ride to work.
Carson City man suspected of being under influence of whippets in hit and run crash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 9:59amA 35-year-old Carson City man was booked Wednesday for suspicion of hit and run causing injury, DUI drugs, failure to render aid and failure to maintain a lane of travel, a sheriff's booking report states.
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 mother jailed for allowing 13-year-old to drive to store with young children
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 1:18pmA 32-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of three counts gross misdemeanor child neglect after allegedly letting her 13-year-old daughter drive to the store with two other children aboard, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Carson City deputies make drug, warrant arrests
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 11:08amA 36-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 2500 block of Kit Sierra for parole and probation violation, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of paraphernalia.
According to the report, Lindsie Newman was arrested by Special Enforcement Team deputies after they learned that Newman, a parolee absconder, was staying at a residence on Kit Sierra Way.
Carson City arrests: Woman accused of beating car passenger, drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 9:22amA 38-year-old Gardnerville woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and misdemeanor domestic battery among other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Carson City deputies arrest man for suspected kidnapping, drug possession
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 10:33amA 31-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of second degree kidnapping, possession of drugs and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.
Reno, Carson City area climate advocates participate in virtual conference, lobbying efforts
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 3:10pmA group of advocates from the Carson City and Reno Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Education participated in a virtual climate conference and lobbying event last month.
Carson City deputies arrest man for grand larceny after he drove away with new car from car dealership
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 10:21amA 66-year-old Bristol Bay, NV man was arrested in the 3200 block of South Carson Street for grand larceny and possession of stolen property after stealing a car from a car dealership.
“Dr.” Sisolak: racism is a public health crisis (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 8:03am“Dr.” Sisolak the good Democrat: racism is a public health crisis.
https://carsonnow.org/story/08/06/2020/nevada-governor-proclaims-racism-...
http://gov.nv.gov/News/Proclamations/2020/Racism,_as_a_Public_Health_Cri...
With this proclamation, the governor has perpetrated the most egregious insult of all Nevadans. He has also perpetrated the most egregious assault on fact, law and common sense.
Carson City deputies book woman for felony child neglect after leaving 3 month old baby alone during warrant arrest
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 10:49amA 40-year-old Carson City woman was arrested for felony child abuse and neglect, violation of a Temporary Protective Order, and a contempt of court warrant.
According to the arrest report, Maria Olvera was arrested Thursday afternoon in the 2700 block of Dori Wy. by Special Enforcement Team deputies after they were dispatched on a warrant service to Olvera’s home.
Governor announces ‘strike force’ led by former Nevada lawmaker to improve unemployment claims processing
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 6:03pmGov. Steve Sisolak has appointed former lawmaker and legal aid center leader Barbara Buckley to lead a “strike force” focused on improving the processing of Nevada’s backlogged unemployment claims.
Carson City arrests: Man sleeping in car parked in travel lane held for stolen property, drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:49amA 31-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of possession of stolen property and multiple drug related offenses, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.
Nevada special session closes, lawmakers pass COVID liability bill exempting hospitals, schools
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 6:28amLawmakers ended the second special session of the summer shortly after midnight on Wednesday after passing a heavily lobbied bill that shields many businesses from COVID-19-related lawsuits but ultimately exempted school districts, hospitals and other health care facilities from receiving the additional protections.
Carson City jail inmate booked for battery by a prisoner following incident inside cell
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:06amA 27-year-old female inmate at Carson City Jail was booked early Tuesday morning for suspicion of felony battery by a prisoner, a sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson City arrests: Man with open knife in pocket held after scuffle with deputy
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 9:28amA 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.
Trump threatens legal action against Nevada Legislature’s elections bill expanding mail-in voting
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 3:44pmDemocrats are pushing back on President Donald Trump’s latest criticism and threat of litigation over Nevada’s move toward a mostly mail general election.
Carson City sheriff's SET makes arrests for alleged marijuana concentrate sales
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 10:16amThree people were arrested Saturday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team, with two of the suspects alleged to be connected to a suspected marijuana concentrate sales operation.
Bill limiting police chokeholds, requiring duty to intervene passes Nevada Assembly in bipartisan vote
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 10:55amA 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.
Bill Tracker: Mining tax changes, election overhaul, banning choke holds on deck for special session
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 10:34amNevada 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.
Carson City deputies arrest woman with mental health issues for trespassing after refusing to leave her mother's house
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 9:04amA 31-year-old woman suffering from mental health issues was arrested for trespassing after refusing to leave her mothers house.
According to the report, the mother called dispatch advising her daughter was at her residence refusing to leave, and that she has mental health issues. The mother stated she was afraid of her daughter.
Sisolak calls for second special session on election changes, business liability to begin Friday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 8:02amGov. Steve Sisolak has formally called on legislators to convene in Carson City for a second special session of the summer focused on a wide range of policy issues.
The governor issued an official proclamation on Thursday evening calling for the special session to begin Friday, with language requesting the session wrap up by midnight on Friday, Aug. 7.
Grow with Google provides Nevada small businesses with tools for times of uncertainty
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 8:17pmOn Thursday, July 30, Google co-hosted an online workshop with the Nevada Small Business Development Center and the Connected Commerce Council for Nevada as part of the tech company’s ‘Grow with Google’ initiative. ‘Grow with Google’ aims to help create economic opportunity in communities across the United States by providing free training, tools, and expertise for people across their country to grow their skills, careers, and businesses.
Carson City driver gives passenger's name instead of her own to avoid warrant arrest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 10:59amA 36-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of providing false information to avoid prosecution, a felony, and a misdemeanor bench warrant.
Carson City arrests: Driver booked for suspected DUI, child endangerment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 9:10amA 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the area of South Curry and Fourth Street for suspicion of gross misdemeanor child endangerment and misdemeanor DUI, a sheriff's deputy report states.