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Carson City Sheriff's Office investigates Interstate 580 shooting, southbound College Pkwy off-ramp closed
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 4:39pmUPDATE: 6:12PM: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong has released the following statement on the suspected shooting that occurred on Interstate 580 Sunday afternoon:
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man booked on second domestic battery charge
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 10:46amA 42 year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday morning at 12 a.m. in the 3800 block of Imperial Way on a second misdemeanor domestic battery offense, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Deputies make multiple felony drug arrests
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 11:17amA 30 year-old man was arrested early Friday morning at 12:33 a.m. on multiple drug offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, including two counts of felony heroin possession, one count of felony methamphetamine possession, and gross misdemeanor possession of a dangerous prescription drug without a prescription.
Carson City Sheriff's Office readies for Tuesday's 2018 National Night Out at Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 11:10amCarson City Sheriff’s Office and the National Association of Town Watch will host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7 at Mills Park from 5 to 8 p.m.
Douglas County authorities ask for public's help finding vandals who destroyed horse troughs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 4:55pmAfter horse troughs for the Fish Springs wild horses were destroyed, resulting in $1,400 worth of damage, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the people involved in this felony destruction of property.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Reno woman booked on felonies after failed shoplifting attempt
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 07/29/2018 - 10:16amA 31 year-old Reno woman was arrested Friday afternoon at 2:07 p.m. in the 1400 block of South Carson Street on a pair of felony violations, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including burglary and grand larceny.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Third battery offense leads to felony bust
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/28/2018 - 11:38amA 32 year-old Carson City man was arrested late Wednesday night at 10:33 p.m. in the 2700 block of Menlo Drive on two counts of felony third-offense domestic battery, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, as well as for two outstanding bench warrants issued by the Carson City Justice Court.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office asks for help in identifying couple involved in Fernley stabbing
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:20amThe Lyon County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a stabbing that occurred Wednesday afternoon at approximately 12:45 pm in front of Dotty's Casino on the 1400 block of Highway 95A in Fernley.
Carson City looks for more effective jail time for women
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 4:37pmSpeaking to a group of women community leaders and advocates, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong asked a rhetorical question: “When was the first time you were a victim?”
Thieves steal American flags, a statue in north Carson City neighborhood
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 2:32pmA number of American flags have been stolen from homes in the Silver Oak area in recent weeks and on Friday a 100 pound statue was reported missing, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Drug bust results in three arrests
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 07/22/2018 - 11:45amThree people were taken into custody Friday morning at 7:45 a.m. in the 1000 block of South Carson Street, Carson City Sheriff's deputies said, each charged with felony possession of methamphetamine.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office investigates early Saturday morning shooting in Dayton
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/21/2018 - 2:04pmAt approximately 12:49 am, July 21, 2018 the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible shots fired at the shopping center parking lot on Pine Cone Road in Dayton.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Oklahoma woman booked on two counts of battery
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/21/2018 - 1:30pmA 36 year-old Anadarko, Oklahoma, woman was arrested early Friday morning at 1:15 a.m. in the 3200 block of Market Street on two counts of misdemeanor battery and one count of felony interfering with witness reporting a crime, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.
Carson City man jailed after allegedly attempting to run woman over with car
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 11:27amA Carson City man was arrested Thursday evening for suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon and reckless driving, a sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make warrant arrests for burglary, grand larceny
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 8:43amA 28-year-old man was arrested Monday for felony warrants alleging burglary and uttering a forged instrument, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Dayton man booked for underage gambling
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/14/2018 - 10:15amA 19 year-old Dayton man was arrested Saturday morning at 5:04 a.m. in the 1900 block of North Carson Street on three misdemeanor offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including minor under the age of 21 gambling, minor loitering where alcohol is served, and violation of bail conditions.
Drones used by Douglas law enforcement shown to help officers with public safety operations
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/12/2018 - 4:38pmMINDEN — In May 2018 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an armed individual who was near Painted Rock in the Johnson Lane area at around 9:30 p.m.
Carson City Sheriff's Office warns of telephone scam asking for warrant payment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 4:28pmA familiar phone scam began circulating in Carson City over the weekend, this time naming a Carson City Sheriff's Office captain as the phone caller.
Column: Celebrate, honor the unsung canine cop
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 07/08/2018 - 11:27amNot every hero walks on two legs. Some have four.
There are five of these serving the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and I was humbled to be able to meet them Saturday at a retirement celebration for one of their own.
Carson City Triad presents Love is a Four-Legged Word
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 07/08/2018 - 8:50amCarson City Nevada Triad presents Love is a Four-Legged Word, a presentation designed to help people learn about the Nevada Humane Society animal services, vaccination clinics and low-cost programs designed to help people with fixed incomes held at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, on Friday, July 13 at 11:45 a.m.
Career of K-9 Officer Rex celebrated Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/07/2018 - 6:03pmThe Carson City Sheriff's Office celebrated the retirement of one of its own Saturday afternoon at the Nevada Humane Society in Carson City.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Minor booked for consuming alcohol, obstruction after chase
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/07/2018 - 11:18amAn 18 year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Saturday morning at 4:38 a.m. in the 3900 block of Pheasant Drive for misdemeanor obstruction and minor consuming alcohol following a chase that began after she refused orders to stop, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man booked for battery with a deadly weapon
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 07/01/2018 - 1:01pmA 27 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 12:25 a.m. in the 1000 block of North Saliman Road on charges of felony battery with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor domestic battery and a misdemeanor violation of Carson City Department Alternative Sentencing terms, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Woman arrested for felony drug, unlawful credit card possession
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/30/2018 - 11:19amA 29 year-old transient woman was arrested Friday afternoon at 1:55 p.m. in the 4800 block of Hells Bells Road on two felony offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including methamphetamine possession and possession of a credit card without permission.
Applications sought for Carson City Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/28/2018 - 12:00pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Citizen Academy will return August 1 and is looking for residents who wish to join. The academy is a community program of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office for the development and understanding of citizens in their knowledge of policies, procedures and action of the sheriff’s office.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Deputies make multiple weekend drug, DUI busts
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 06/24/2018 - 1:32pmThree people were arrested in two separate busts late Friday night into early Saturday morning on felony drug offenses, Carson City Sheriff's deputies reported.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man arrested for stalking ex-girlfriend
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 12:18pmA 54 year-old Carson City man was taken into custody Friday afternoon at 3:18 p.m. in the 2200 block of Poole Way for misdemeanor stalking after his ex-girlfriend signed a citizen's arrest form, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.
Carson City sheriff's SET, drug task force arrest 5 in raid; stolen guns, 85 grams of meth seized
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 4:49pmFive people were taken into custody Thursday and face multiple charges associated to an ongoing burglary, drug and probation absconder investigation, a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team sergeant said.
Carson City sheriff's detectives ask for help identifying suspect using stolen credit card
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 2:30pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying a credit card theft suspect.
Escaped Carson City Jail inmate taken into custody in Reno
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 10:30pmUPDATE: Nearly a week after having escaped Carson City Jail where he was an inmate, Michael Bass was taken into custody Monday night in Reno and is likely to be extradited back to Carson City to face criminal escape charges, Sheriff Ken Furlong said.