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Carson City authorities responded tonight to a shooting where a 31-year-old man took a gunshot wound to the knee. The shooting happened at around 7 this evening near Mills Park and there are apparently no suspects.

Authorities have confiscated a 45-caliber semi-automatic gun that was found inside the man's vehicle, said Sheriff Ken Furlong.

The victim, whose name has not being released, was apparently having a problem with someone else and felt it was necessary to carry a gun. No one else was inside the vehicle. The man was discovered by friends, Furlong said.

(Press Release) On Wednesday March 2, 2011, at approximately 12:00 p.m. Lander County Sheriff Ron Urger was notified that a man, later identified as Devin Westenskow, age 28, of Evanston, Wyoming, fell while exploring an abandoned mine shaft. The mine site closed since 1945, is located in the Jersey Valley at the far eastern part of Pershing County, Nevada.

By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A bill from Sens. James Settelmeyer and John Lee would ease regulations for carrying a concealed semi-automatic weapon.

Carson City authorities are trying to determine how a man died after he was found in the middle of North Plaza and Telegraph streets early this morning. Foul play is not suspected, according to Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Deputies responded to the intersection at about 6:30 this morning after the man was reportedly found in the middle of the street and bleeding from the head. He apparently fell face first into the pavement which is what caused the bleeding, Furlong said.

An autopsy will be conducted on the man who had a Nevada identification card on him when he was found.

A number of leaders from around Northern Nevada, including officials from Lyon County and Carson City, attended the summit earlier this month that highlighted the impact of marijuana use.

The summit held in Las Vegas on Jan. 13-14, featured a dynamic group of local and national experts that presented the latest research and data on marijuana and its impact on community, the environment, enforcement, business and economy, treatment, and legislation.

The remains of a woman found earlier today near Carson River Road will take some time to identify, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong reports this afternoon.

Detectives are combing through the area near the Carson River after the body was discovered and reported at 12:54 this afternoon. She was found near the entrance of Silver Saddle Ranch. Furlong said the case is being treated as a homicide for the time being.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong announced law enforcement statistics for the year, including a 4 percent drop in most felony crimes.

Those who have warrants for their arrest in Carson City will now be able see them online and those with some warrants — mainly minor traffic tickets — will be able to pay them without having to be thrown in jail or have to appear before a judge.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong today announced plans designed to enhance crime prevention efforts by making better use of its website, which means going public with those who have active warrants for their arrest.

Jan 7, 6:34 PM (ET)

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Six girls have been arrested after students were invited on Facebook to take part in "Attack a Teacher Day" at two middle schools.

One girl was accused of inviting about 100 students on the social networking website to participate in the event Friday, and the other five were accused of responding with online threats against specific teachers, Carson Middle School Principal Dan Sadler said.

(Press release) On January 5, 2011 Carson City Sheriff’s Office received a national award for “Outstanding Citizen Participation” for the 2010 National Night Out special event hosted in August. National Night Out heightens crime and drug prevention awareness, community safety and, as in the case of Carson City, strengthens police-community partnerships. This award is the latest in the list of recognitions Carson City Sheriff’s Office received for the 2010 event including Congressional Awards from Congressman Dean Heller and a Letter of Commendation from Senator John Ensign.

Three men were treated for injuries with two hospitalized after a stabbing in the early morning hours following the New Year's celebration at Lake Tahoe in Stateline, a Douglas County Sheriff's Office sergeant reports.

A Dayton man who led Carson City authorities on a chase through city residential streets faces multiple charges including attempted murder on a police officer.

John Michael Foster, 46, is being held in Carson City jail on four felony and four misdemeanor charges. Bail is in the amount of $158,028.

A car chase tonight through north and west Carson City caused a two-vehicle accident at Mountain and Winnie streets with a deputy being injured after being rammed by the suspect's vehicle.

The chase involved a red Ford Ranger that wouldn't stop for a patrol officer who has apparently suffered injuries to his hands, knee and shoulder after the suspect reportedly rammed into the patrol car head-on, reports Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Violence on Sunday that led to near-tragedy ended today with the arrest of a 17-year-old Carson City boy. The incident is a reminder of how fragile children can be and how early intervention can prevent something like this from happening again.

A teenage suspect wanted in the Sunday stabbing of a high school girl was apprehended near his home this morning, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

Suspect John "Nubs" Linville, 17, was found in the East Carson City neighborhood of Surrey Lane at around 11:15 this morning. Witnesses were key to the boy's arrest, Furlong said, adding the boy gave up.

"I'm very pleased with the investigation," Furlong said.

The following is from Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong regarding a stabbing on Sunday that resulted in a wounded teen girl and a father who was grazed by a bullet.

Suspect John Linville, 17, remains at large and is considered dangerous, Furlong said. The incident was reported at 9:47 p.m., on Sunday. Deputies were called to the 1500 block of Walker Drive following a dispute between two teens, Furlong said.

Carson City authorities are looking for a John "Nubs" Linville, 17, who allegedly stabbed his 16-year-old ex-girlfriend, and then shot at her father, Sheriff Ken Furlong reports.

Linville reportedly had been arguing with his ex-girlfriend throughout the day before going to her home at about 9:30 on Sunday night in the 1500 block of Walker Drive, Furlong said.

He allegedly confronted the girl on her porch and stabbed her in the back shoulder blade, causing a minor injury. The girl's father reportedly heard the commotion and confronted Linville, who pulled out a gun. During the struggle, the gun went off and the bullet apparently hit the father in the chest and fell to the floor, causing only a powder burn on the victim, Furlong said. The knife, gun and bullet have all been recovered.

Linville is described as 5' 11" tall, and missing his left arm from a birth defect.

If you have information, contact sheriff's dispatch at (775) 887-2500.

"True Grit" is a 2010 remake to the 1969 film which starred John Wayne, written and directed by the Jeff and Ethan Coen. It is the second adaptation of Charles Portis' 1968 novel of the same name. The film stars Jeff Bridges as U.S. Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn and Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie Ross with Texas Rager Matt Damon and bad guy Josh Brolin.

A new group has formed to propose innovative strategies to create a healthy State with well-supported public systems and services and an improved fiscal system.

Members of the Nevada Values Coalition have met twice for “big tent”, nonpartisan meetings to discuss the complex issues, and members then further examined ideas through subcommittees.

Applications are being accepted beginning today for the Carson City Citizens Academy, Sheriff's Ken Furlong announced.
The academy begins Feb. 2 and is designed for people interested in law enforcement who want to experience the wide range of duties the Sheriff’s Office performs.

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Two Carson City men face property destruction charges after allegedly shooting out 13 windows inside a building in the 2800 block of Arrowhead Drive that caused an estimated $5,200 in damage.

Eric Dean Larson, 23, faces a felony property destruction charge as well as being in the possession of a burglary tool, a gross misdemeanor. Garrett Wesley Blackwell, 20, faces a felony property destruction charge, a charge of discharging a firearm into a structure, also a felony, and a misdemeanor charge of discharging a firearm.

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With all precincts, early voting and absentee ballots counted, here is the still yet unofficial percentage breakdown for Carson City elected positions.

Sheriff:
Kenny Furlong 60.75
Bob Guimont 39.25

Supervisors Ward 1:
Karen Abowd 54.14
Rob Joiner 45.85

Supervisor Ward 3
John McKenna 63.65
Day Williams 36.35

School Board District 1
Ron Swirczek 50.53
Julie Bushner 49.48

School Board District 6
Barbara Myers 54.52
Randy Carlson 45.50

Assessor
Dave Dawley 76.65
Ian Mindling 23.35

Carson City School Bond Passes 55.44

State questions
1: no 65.25
2: no 61
3: no 68
4: no 71

State Senate
James Arnold Settelmeyer 65.88
Kevin Ranft: 29.14

Assembly District 40
Pete Livermore: 51.42
Robin Williamson: 48.58

Leaders in early voting (percentage of the vote)

Sheriff:
Kenny Furlong 62.8

Supervisors Ward 1:
Karen Abowd 52.28

Supervisor Ward 3
John McKenna 64.18

School Board District 1
Ron Swirczek 50.3

School Board District 6
Barbara Meyers 54

Assessor
Dave Dawley 78

School Bond 53.6

State questios
1: no 65.25
2: no 61
3: no 68
4: no 71

The Nevada Highway Patrol reports arresting nine people in Carson City over the three-day holiday weekend, eight of the arrests being for motorists driving under the influence and one was arrested on a warrant.

The figures are from Friday to Sunday. The best news to report is that the Northern Nevada area didn't have a single highway fatality crash this year over the Nevada Day weekend, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen.

Before you head to the polls tomorrow (if you haven't voted early), you might want to check out the candidate expense forms to see who is backing our local candidates. The Secretary of State's website doesn't have all the latest forms online yet, but here are the links to the ones they do have:

Nevada Assembly District 40
Pete Livermore
Robin Williamson

Carson City paramedics were called Wednesday to the Aquatic Facility on Roop Street after a child was pulled from the water and not breathing, authorities said.

Care Flight transported the 11-year-old boy from Carson-Tahoe Hospital to Renown Medical Center in Reno, according to Sheriff Ken Furlong. The child was taken by ambulance from the aquatic center to the hospital.

At the time the child arrived at the hospital he had a pulse and was breathing on his own, Furlong said.

Wendy Madson of Healthy Communities Coalition will facilitate an open meeting on Monday Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Dayton Community Center at 170 Pike Street for any groups that are or would like to be involved in any community assistance for Dayton during the holidays (gifts, coats, hats, mittens, etc.)

Prepare to see red wrist bands on Carson City adults and children over the coming days as part of a national unified message against substance abuse.

Partnership is the theme of this year's National Red Ribbon Week, which kicks off Saturday and is being coordinated locally through the Carson City School District, the Carson City Sheriff's Office and Partnership Carson City.