LOCKWOOD, Nev. — The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Storey County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for 23-year-old Chase Orput, who walked away from a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office inmate work crew while assigned to the H.O.P.E. Teams work crew on Monday afternoon.
Orput was last seen at approximately 1:30 p.m. heading southwest from East Mustang Road in the direction of Canyon Way.
Orput is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing about 185 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black-and-white striped inmate shirt and pants. If the clothing is turned inside out, it appears gray.
Orput is currently serving a sentence on misdemeanor charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to show or maintain proof of insurance.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is working in collaboration with the Storey County Sheriff’s Office to locate Orput. Residents can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence in the Lockwood area as marked patrol units continue search efforts through the night.
“The safety of residents remains a top priority,” said Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam. “Deputies are actively searching for this individual and are committed to resolving this incident as safely and quickly as possible. We appreciate the public’s awareness and encourage anyone with information to contact us immediately.”
Storey County Sheriff Mike Cullen said the agencies are working together to ensure the safety of the Lockwood community.
“Our priority is the safety of the Lockwood community. Our deputies are actively assisting Washoe County Sheriff’s Office personnel in locating this individual, and we will continue working together until this incident is resolved. We appreciate residents staying aware and reporting any information that may help bring this search to a safe conclusion.”
Anyone with information regarding Orput’s whereabouts is asked to contact Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Dispatch at (775) 785-WCSO (9276). If you observe Orput or believe there is an immediate threat to public safety, call 911 immediately.
