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Partnership Carson City hosts Oct. 22 prescription drug roundup
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/13/2016 - 1:06pmPartnership Carson City's fall prescription drug roundups will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, in Carson City from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with three drop-off locations. Bring your used and expired prescription drugs to a drop off location for proper disposal to protect the community and water supply.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for allegedly stealing $244 worth of booze from Walmart
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/05/2016 - 1:26pmA 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of shoplifting after allegedly stealing several bottles of alcohol from Walmart, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed on suspicion of meth trafficking and possession
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/04/2016 - 1:55pmA 50-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday on suspicion of felony drug trafficking and possession after he had left behind a backpack at a casino that contained just under 10 grams of methamphetamine, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City man faces kidnapping charges after stealing van with elderly woman inside
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 10/01/2016 - 4:22pmA 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested for felony kidnapping and grand larceny early Saturday after he allegedly stole a van in which an elderly, disabled California woman was sitting in the passenger seat waiting for her nephew who was checking into a hotel for the night, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed after allegedly swiping $800 in casino winnings, burglarizing car
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 3:26pmA Carson City man was arrested early Friday morning on felony suspicion of burglary, grand larceny and attempted burglary after allegedly stealing $800 in jackpot money from a player at a casino. During the investigation, officers recovered items stolen from a vehicle burglary that happened earlier, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Man known as ‘Tattoo Mike’ now in custody on burglary charges
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/10/2016 - 11:50amA man known as “Tattoo Mike” who had been wanted by Carson City Sheriff’s Office investigators for suspicion of felony burglary was captured Friday night at a College Parkway apartment, a Carson City sheriff’s detective said.
Carson City sheriff’s log: Arrests made for vehicle theft, rock throwing and domestic battery
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 12:17pmA 38-year-old transient was arrested Thursday, 11:44 p.m. in the 500 block of North Carson Street for felony suspicion of vehicle theft and other charges after a man was discovered inside a red Jeep Cherokee reported stolen, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Suspect jailed for stolen car seen on Facebook was sought as person of interest in stabbing
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 4:08pmA man arrested Monday night in Carson City for auto theft and other charges had been a person of interest among Washoe County authorities who had recently asked for the public's help in locating him for his possible involvement in an Aug. 13 stabbing case.
Facebook post of stolen car in Carson City leads to arrest of suspect in attempted homicide
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/29/2016 - 6:45pmThis story has been updated to include a booking photo and more information about the man sought for questioning in an August 13 stabbing. Go here for the update.
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A person who recognized a Honda he had recently seen posted to Facebook as being stolen discovered the vehicle Monday night across from a McDonald's drive-thru and called 911 to report it, resulting in the arrest of a person of interest for attempted homicide, a Carson City sheriff's sergeant said.
Carson City sheriff’s arrest log: Man jailed after gun incident at bar
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/19/2016 - 10:07amA 51-year-old San Jose, Calif., man was arrested Thursday night on felony suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm and felony DUI following an altercation at a bar, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Nevada Unemployment Division: Fraudulent claims targeting state employees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 7:04pmSeveral fraudulent “imposter” claims have been filed through the state's unemployment agency using personal identifiable information of Nevada employees, the director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Wednesday.
Carson City detectives seek public's help finding camouflage van, suspect in theft
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 11:55amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office investigations division is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in this van, who allegedly stole catering equipment and tools outside Villa Basque restaurant at Roop Street and Basque Way.
Carson City Sheriff's Office arrests: Woman jailed for DUI, hits two vehicles and flees
Submitted by editor on Sat, 08/13/2016 - 12:35pmA 53-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday, 7:01 p.m. in the area of Sweetwater and Fairview Drive on suspicion of DUI drugs and two counts hit and run of occupied vehicles, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Woman allegedly hits disabled man, breaks phone and steals quarters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 10:09amA 48-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Monday on felony suspicion of preventing a victim from calling 911 among other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed after allegedly pocketing money from auto parts employer
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 1:15pmA 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday on felony suspicion of embezzlement, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Three jailed in connection with theft of 1,100 Lake Tahoe ski vouchers
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 9:34amAn investigation into the March 10 theft of more than $116,000 worth of Lake Tahoe area ski pass vouchers has led to the arrest of three men on suspicion of conspiracy, felony embezzlement, theft and possession of stolen property, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Carson City sheriff's arrest log: Pair jailed after fake credit card laboratory found inside car
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 11:47amA California man and woman were arrested Friday on suspicion of credit card fraud after an elaborate computer forgery lab was discovered inside a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic violation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City Sheriff’s Office arrests: Pair jailed after drugs found in car near park
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 1:23pmAn officer who could smell marijuana smoke that came from a vehicle near a public park resulted in the arrest Wednesday of two people, a Carson City sheriff deputy said.
John Bullis Column: When does a hobby become a business?
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/21/2016 - 12:52pmIncome from a hobby is offset by expenses only to the extent of the income. Further, the expenses are supposed to be claimed only as Itemized Deductions on Schedule A of form 1040. The expenses are reduced by 2 percent of Adjusted Gross Income (bottom of page 1 on form 1040).
Carson City arrests: Man jailed after stealing loading dolly from Tractor Supply
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/17/2016 - 1:49pmA 56-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony grand larceny after allegedly stealing a green dolly from Tractor Supply Company, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Marijuana clouds issue of workplace drug use
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 6:47pmAll employers must protect their workers, their customers and themselves when it comes to illicit drug use in the workplace. Doing so will become especially crucial if Nevadans, through November’s ballot, vote to legalize the recreational sale and regulation of marijuana and related products.
This was the primary message of a “Marijuana in the Workplace” lecture delivered Friday at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce’s Soup’s On! luncheon, in collaboration with Partnership Carson City and the city’s district attorney’s office.
Carson City arrests: Woman jailed after traffic stop for speeding leads to meth discovery
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 1:23pmA 43-year-old Zephyr Cove woman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance after methamphetamine was found in her vehicle following a traffic stop, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City sheriff’s arrest log: Dayton woman jailed on suspicion of driving stolen vehicle
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 1:50pmA 39-year-old Dayton woman was arrested Friday, 12:30 a.m. in the 3800 block of South Carson Street on felony suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Former Tahoe Brewing Company owner turns himself into Carson City Sheriff's Office
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 12:23pmFormer Lake Tahoe Brewing Company owner Michael Candelario turned himself into Carson City Sheriff’s Office investigators Tuesday on a felony contempt of court warrant and misdemeanor violation of pre-trial supervision warrant. Both warrants were issued by Carson City Justice Court earlier this month.
Carson City arrests: Goodwill cashier jailed on suspicion of fraud and embezzlement
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/29/2016 - 5:26pmA 20-year-old Goodwill cashier was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony fraud and embezzlement after alleging pocketing money from cash register transactions, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
NV Democrats file complaint against Sanders campaign to DNC
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/16/2016 - 8:26pmThe state Democratic Party has filed a stinging complaint with national Democrats over the "explosive situation" and "paranoid fantasy of fraud and delegate theft" created by Bernie Sanders supporters at Saturday's state convention, warning it could be a harbinger of what's to come in Philadelph ...
Reno home searched after warrants issued for former Lake Tahoe Brewing Company owner
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 5:11pmOn Tuesday Carson City Sheriff’s Office detectives and the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team executed search warrants in the 8000 block of Willow Ranch Trail and in the 2000 block of East 9th Street in Reno.
Reno Police Department and FBI/DEA Safe Streets Task Force also assisted during the search warrant.
Leaders warn of marijuana use dangers, speak out against November ballot question
Submitted by editor on Sat, 04/16/2016 - 7:28amWhen it comes to legalizing recreational marijuana use in Nevada, Assemblyman P.K. O’Neill, R-Carson City, is asking voters to just say no.
“I’ve lived in Nevada half of my life,” he said. “This is my state. I do not want a state that takes that slippery slope.”
O’Neill was the featured presenter at Partnership Carson City’s Community Action Agency Network meeting at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on Friday.
Recognition deserved: Carson City dispatch navigates critical information around the clock
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 11:57amThey’re always at the other end of the line, the lifeline between those who have emergencies and the first responders. They are rooted at the very center, disseminating information as it comes in. Their work is absolutely essential because every second counts.
Carson City sheriff’s log: Two female jail inmates face battery charges after inmate attacked
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/08/2016 - 10:44amTwo Carson City jail inmates each booked on felony charges of battery by a prison after a fight early Thursday morning in which a third inmate was attacked, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.