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Carson City Sheriff's Office seeks suspect in armed robbery

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in attempting to identify a suspect in an armed robbery.

On October 30th, 2019 at approximately 10 p.m., an unknown male subject walked into a business in the 1400 block of College Parkway. The subject produced a black handgun and forced the employee of the business to hand over money from the cash register, and took other items from the store. The male then fled from the scene.

Washoe County Sheriff's Office finds remains of 20-year-old potential murder victim near Moon Rocks

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives announced today that the remains of missing 20-year-old Kenyon Wilson were located late last week. Detectives say they are treating this case as a homicide investigation and are asking the public for any information that may help to identify and locate a suspect, or suspects.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 21

And we're off as we count down the days until Saturday's Nevada Day celebration, the biggest statewide party of its kind or any kind for that matter. Going into the first day of the work week, Monday, Oct. 21, we're looking at sunshine and a high around 70. Events around the capital city include a lunch discussion on the Secret Witness program, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.

Secret Witness the topic at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
October 21, 2019 - 11:30am

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Mike Hix, board member of Secret Witness, an organization founded in 1979 to afford Northern Nevada community members an opportunity to share information on unsolved crimes while remaining anonymous.

Carson City sheriff's investigators seek identity of vehicle burglary suspect

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for information in several vehicle burglaries in Carson City that have happened in the first weeks of October.

Carson City sheriff's detectives seek suspect in Sunday night robbery at Wendy's

The Carson City Sheriff's Office investigation division is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect in a robbery that happened Sunday night at a south Carson Street fast food restaurant.

Carson City sheriff's investigators identify stabbing suspect who remains at large

Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators are asking for the public's assistance in helping locate the suspect involved in a stabbing that happened Wednesday at a Carson City casino.

Carson City detectives look for suspect who posed as nurse, stole from elderly person

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in locating a fraud suspect. On July 30, 2019 an elderly victim was approached by the suspect who claimed to be a nurse.

Carson City arrest update: Pair jailed for alleged robbery in drug deal that turned violent

Two are in custody and face multiple charges related to an armed robbery that happened early Tuesday morning, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office captain.

Carson City investigators seek identity of burglary suspect who stole tools, equipment

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's help with information regarding a commercial burglary investigation.

Carson City detectives ask for public's help locating runaway teen

UPDATE THURSDAY: The 16-year-old runaway turned herself into the Carson City Juvenile Detention Center without incident Wednesday evening.
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's assistance in locating a runaway teenager.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office release 'vehicle of interest' photos following Dayton pedestrian fatal

UPDATE: An arrest has been made in connection to the Thursday morning hit and run pedestrian crash that killed a 59-year-old Dayton man, identified as Michael Kuntz, and his 5 dogs, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol and Lyon County Sheriff's Office. James Parisi, a 39-year-old Dayton resident, has been arrested in connection to the crime, according to NHP. Go here for the full story.
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The following images released Thursday afternoon by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office are of a "vehicle of interest" in the hit and run vehicular homicide that occurred on Six Mile Canyon Road in the Dayton area on Thursday morning, in which an adult male pedestrian and five dogs died.

NHP: Fatal hit and run crash kills pedestrian, 5 dogs near Dayton

UPDATE: An arrest has been made in the Thursday morning fatal pedestrian hit and run crash that killed a 59-year-old Dayton man, identified as Michael Kuntz, according to Lyon County Sheriff's Office and the Nevada Highway Patrol. James Parisi, a 39-year-old Dayton resident, has been arrested in connection to the crime, according to NHP. Go here for the full story.
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UPDATE: The Lyon County Sheriff's Office released three photos it calls a "vehicle of interest" in Thursday morning's fatal crash in the Dayton area in which an adult male walking five dogs was struck and killed in a hit and run crash. Go here for the updated story and photos. If you have any information about this vehicle and or driver, contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at (775) 577-5023, the Highway Patrol at (775) 687-9600, or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
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The Nevada Highway Patrol and the Lyon County Sheriff's Office are investigating a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian that happened Thursday morning in the Dayton area.

Washoe County Sheriff's Office arrest Geiger Grade Armed Robbery Suspect

Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam announced this morning that deputies arrested the suspect in an early morning armed robbery of a 7-Eleven store with help from a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office K9 team.

At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Friday morning, August 2, 2019 deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at the 7-Eleven store located on Geiger Grade Road near King Lane.

Carson City detectives seek information after thieves break into 12 vehicles at 2 dealerships

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's help in providing any information regarding at least a dozen vehicles that were burglarized at two Carson City auto dealerships early Monday morning.

Carson City detectives ask for public's help identifying thieves who stole from worksite

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's help identifying two men involved in a worksite theft on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Smart Foods, 222 Fairview Drive.

Carson City investigators seek identity of credit card fraud suspect

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying a credit card fraud suspect.

Carson City investigators say arson the cause of vehicle fires at apartment complex

An early Wednesday morning fire at a Brown Street apartment complex that destroyed four vehicles has been determined to be arson, said Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon.

Carson City sheriff's investigators seek identity of 'porch pirate' thief

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's help in identifying a man captured in video stealing a package from the door step of a Carson City residence.

The man with slicked back hair worn "man bun" style is responsible for the July 5, 2019 theft of a kayak paddle from a Rocky Bluff Drive residence.

Carson City investigators say Sunday's townhouse fire classified as arson

The Carson City Sheriff's Office and fire department investigators say Sunday night's structure fire at a vacant townhouse under construction has been classified as arson.

Carson City sheriff's detectives seek 3 in robbery, extortion case

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in attempting to locate three subjects wanted for robbery and extortion.

Carson City law enforcement arrest man with half a pound of meth, firearms and cash

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.

Carson City Sheriff's Office says runaway teen found in Reno

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.

Burglary suspect sought after running from Carson City deputies during traffic stop

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for information on the whereabouts of a local man wanted for suspicion of residential burglary who fled from deputies Thursday morning following a traffic stop in the area of Park and North Carson streets.

Carson City detectives seek suspect in recent rash of vehicle burglaries

The investigation division of the Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help identify the person, seen in video surveillance, involved in a vehicle burglary that happened Monday, June 10 in the 1500 block of Rand Avenue.

UPDATE: 17-year-old runaway located, according to Carson City Sheriff's Office

UPDATE WEDNESDAY: The Carson City Sheriff’s Office announced that Bryce Kent and the outstanding Toyota Camry have been located. The juvenile and the vehicle were released back to his parents by Washoe County deputies.
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking the public for help locating a 17-year-old runaway juvenile who is believed to be in possession of a stolen car.

UPDATE: Carson City teen runaway located Tuesday night

UPDATE WEDNESDAY: Based on tips from the public, the 13-year-old runaway juvenile was located late Tuesday evening in Carson City, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office detective.
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile female. Trinity Cole age 13, was last seen on June 8 in Carson City. Trinity is believed to still be in Carson City.

Carson City detectives: Suspects sought used stolen credit cards in Carson City and Reno

Suspects sought for allegedly using stolen credit cards at Walmart in Carson City on Saturday are also believed to have used stolen cards at a Target store in Reno, sheriff's investigators said Monday.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office asks for public’s help in identifying fraud suspects

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division is asking for assistance in identifying credit card fraud suspects.

On Saturday, June 1 at approximately 4 a.m. two unidentified white male adults used stolen credit cards at Walmart in Carson City.

Suspects identified in vehicle burglary, credit card fraud case; one man in custody

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.

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