Lyon County Sheriff’s Office
On Saturday, July 13 Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies were informed by an anonymous citizen about a residence in Dayton where the living conditions were extremely poor, along with additional concerns of possible child endangerment/neglect, animal neglect and drug use.
Deputies located the owner of the residence in a parking lot of a nearby business, which subsequently resulted in a DUI investigation. During this investigation, the suspect had multiple children present and under her direct care.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as Dayton resident, Heather Harrison, was found to be impaired and was arrested for DUI drugs.
After officials with the Nevada Division of Child and Family services were contacted to take custody of the children, a visit to the Dayton residence was necessary to gather clothing and medication for the children. Upon arrival at the residence, it was discovered that the residence was in extremely poor condition.
A search warrant was applied for and granted for the residence. Upon entry into the residence, Deputies observed the conditions to be extremely filthy and uninhabitable.
There were also multiple animals living within the squalor.
In addition to the DUI, Harrison is also being charged with five (5) counts of felony Child Abuse/Endangerment and seven (7) counts of animal cruelty.
The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services took custody of the children who were living in the residence. The animals in the home were turned over to the care of Lyon County Animal Control Officers.
Harrison’s bail total bail is: $239,760
Any questions or information in reference to this case can be directed to Deputy Jeremy Tafelmeyer or Sgt. Julie Redmond by calling (775) 463-6600. Reference Case # 24LY02839.
