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Capitol Plaza Trees project seeks public comment, plus ‘My Capitol Grounds Story’ sought from visitors

Jeff Munson — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:05:04 +0000

Capitol Plaza Trees Project

The Capitol Plaza Trees project team from Wood Rodgers, Inc. is seeking public comment, suggestions or concerns regarding the tree inventory project or the Capitol grounds in general.

The Carson City capitol grounds are a popular place for the public to enjoy and comments from visitors are being sought to help build a repository of stories to add to the history of the grounds.

Public comment may be given on the project’s Community Feedback Survey, found on the project website, www.capitolplazatreesnv.com, where updates about the tree survey are also available.

The project, announced in March, includes a comprehensive tree inventory project on the capitol grounds. This important initiative aims to identify the location, type, species, and health of each tree within the capitol’s historic and beloved grounds.

A tree expert and surveyor from Wood Rodgers Inc. in Reno conducted a detailed inventory of each tree, marking a significant step toward enhancing the sustainability, health, and vitality of the capitol grounds. This effort will provide valuable insights into the current condition of the grounds’ greenery, enabling the formulation of a strategic plan for tree care, preservation, and potentially necessary renewals.

The findings from the inventory will inform decisions regarding tree care, landscaping enhancements, and the integration of new, sustainable practices into the care of the grounds. Additionally, the project aligns with the division’s broader goals of environmental stewardship and conservation, underpinning its commitment to maintaining a green and healthy environment at the heart of the capital grounds.

Residents and visitors to the capitol are invited sign up to receive email updates on the website, reflecting the project team’s commitment to transparency and community involvement in the recorded history, care and management of the state’s shared green spaces.

For more information on the tree inventory project, please visit www.capitolplazatreesnv.com or contact the project media coordinator at mailto:nvcapitolplazatrees@gmail.com. Information about trees found on the capitol grounds can also be found on Facebook and Instagram by searching for capitolplazatreesnv.

Carson City Fire Department extinguish small pit fire near Long and Saliman

Jeff Munson — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:52:53 +0000

Carson City Fire Department knocked down a small fire in a pit Wednesday afternoon in the area of East Long Street and North Saliman Road.

At around 3:40 p.m. Carson City Fire Department responded to reports of smoke in a small field area. The 1 foot by 1 foot fire was located and quickly extinguished.

No word yet on who started the fire. It is being investigated.

Carson City mayor, community partners deliver bikes, airpods and cash for student attendance

Jeff Munson — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:16:02 +0000

Carson City School District

Every day counts in a child’s education and School Attendance Matters. Chronic absenteeism has been defined as missing at least 10 percent of days in a school year for any reason, including excused and unexcused absences.

The Carson City School District has hovered around 25% chronic absenteeism. While most schools in the district don’t average as high as the overall rate, hearing about the alarming statistic has motivated a few community partners including Mayor Lori Bagwell.

Back in January, Mayor Bagwell launched the “Mayor’s Attendance Hall of Fame” campaign to promote perfect, improved or consistent attendance in school. The campaign was designed to help students understand the importance of attending school and ultimately incentivize children to arrive on time and remain at school.

Partnering with local businesses including Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU), Carson City Toyota, Glen Eagles Restaurant and many others, Mayor Bagwell and these community partners have delivered six bicycles per elementary school (36 in total), gift cards for the middle schools and high schools, ice cream gift certificates, Visa cards, air pods, Jump Around Carson bus passes, toothbrushes, movie passes, books and other items. Because numerous students who met the criteria, the items were offered as raffle prizes.

“School attendance has shown to be a key indicator significantly correlated with high school graduation,” said Ricky Medina, Ph.D., director of accountability and assessment for the Carson City School District. “The effects of lost school days build up one absence at a time with individual students. The best way to counteract that is to build up regular attendance, one day at a time and to help parents a families unify with schools and understand the importance and overall impact of missing school.”

While we recognize that life happens and that there will be times we will not be able to go to school for reasons beyond our control, absenteeism or tardiness becomes an issue at school when it becomes a constant behavior, Medina continued. Parents must be behind these efforts to ensure their children are practicing good habits at home and at school. After all, parents are children’s first teachers, and family values are the main contributing factors to the life of a successful student.

The prizes from the “Mayor’s Attendance Hall of Fame” campaign were awarded publicly during school assemblies and served as incentives for youth to establish lifelong positive habits. Not only does attendance matter in school, but those early learned habits of tardiness or unplanned days off also play a significant role in careers and future employment opportunities. Educators, parents and community partners and businesses need to unify in the effort.

If a child is communicating a desire to not attend school or attendance issues persist, don’t be afraid to ask school officials for help. There are resources and support from the school community.

The following students were awarded bikes for perfect, improved or consistent attendance in school:

Sahrena Chairez-Cox, kindergarten, Bordewich Bray Elementary School
Eugene Claridge, first-grade, Bordewich Bray Elementary School
Avery Smith, second-grade, Bordewich Bray Elementary School
Marlee Sommers, third-grade, Bordewich Bray Elementary School
Eli Royce, fourth-grade, Bordewich Bray Elementary School
Maggie Ray, fifth-grade, Bordewich Bray Elementary School
Marjorie Oliva-Acosta, kindergarten, Empire Elementary School
Aileen Magana, first-grade, Empire Elementary School
Ximena Zaragoza, second-grade, Empire Elementary School
Liz Blandon, third-grade, Empire Elementary School
Alexer Zaragoza, fourth-grade, Empire Elementary School
Delia Mendoza, fifth-grade, Empire Elementary School
Desmond Armenta-Montez, kindergarten, Fremont Elementary School
Sophie Roberts, first-grade, Fremont Elementary School
Angel Bedoy-Regla, second-grade, Fremont Elementary School
Alice Rodriguez, third-grade, Fremont Elementary School
Jeff Hurzel, fourth-grade, Fremont Elementary School
Eduardo Galvez-Hernandez, fifth-grade, Fremont Elementary School
Landon Curtis, kindergarten, Fritsch Elementary School
Addilyn Hall, second-grade, Fritsch Elementary School
Andrew Herrera, second-grade, Fritsch Elementary School
Ariel Lawrence, third-grade, Fritsch Elementary School
Derrick Manley, fourth-grade, Fritsch Elementary School
Gretchen Bell, fifth-grade, Fritsch Elementary School
Jayla Paris, kindergarten, Mark Twain Elementary School
Alizabeth Galloway, first-grade, Mark Twain Elementary School
Malique Perkins, second-grade, Mark Twain Elementary School
Hernan Garcia, third-grade, Mark Twain Elementary School
Tashana Pierorot, fourth-grade, Mark Twain Elementary School
Gael Pacheco Contreras, fifth-grade, Mark Twain Elementary School
Sloane Dehaven, kindergarten, Seeliger Elementary School
Ricardo Alfarez, first-grade, Seeliger Elementary School
Bridget Thompson, second-grade, Seeliger Elementary School
Taelynn Jalkson, third-grade, Seeliger Elementary School
Lionel Lopez-Lopez, fourth-grade, Seeliger Elementary School
Tristan Flores, fifth-grade, Seeliger Elementary School

The following middle and high school students were awarded $250 gift cards for perfect, improved or consistent attendance in school:

Janred Deza, sixth-grade, Eagle Valley Middle School
Tatum Manley, sixth-grade, Eagle Valley Middle School
Kassandra Mosqueda, sixth-grade, Eagle Valley Middle School
Kensington Thorley, sixth-grade, Eagle Valley Middle School
Saul Juarez-Razo, seventh-grade, Eagle Valley Middle School
Kellen Thorley, eighth-grade, Eagle Valley Middle School
Jaelynn Paugh-Wallis, eighth-grade, Eagle Valley Middle School
Norma Dominguez, sixth-grade, Carson Middle School
Emmalina Alfarez, seventh-grade, Carson Middle School
Charlie Richetta, eighth-grade, Carson Middle School
Amy Velazquez-Velazquez, ninth-grade, Carson High School
Genius De Serrano, tenth-grade, Carson High School
Thomas Kryder, tenth-grade, Carson High School
Karol Sanchez-Iniguez, tenth-grade, Carson High School
Febbie Asun Breitweiser, eleventh-grade, Carson High School
Additionally, listed below are the names of students from Pioneer Academy that received gift cards/gift certificates for perfect, improved or consistent attendance in school.
Kaitlyn Nguyen (bike, gift card and medal)
Nikki Mae Dimarucut (gift card, medal and cash prize from mayor's office)
Christina Taylor (gift card, certificate and medal)
Alexander Jeffries (gift card, certificate and medal)
Apple Aguilar (gift card, certificate and medal)
Ashley Ellis (gift card, certificate and medal)
William Houk (gift card, certificate and medal)
Kameron Harris (gift card and certificate)
Josiah Diaz (gift card, certificate and medal)

114th annual Carson Valley Days runs Thursday through Sunday in Douglas County

Kelsey Penrose — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:47:18 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sun Jun 09 2024 .

June 7, 2024 (All day)

June 8, 2024 (All day)

June 9, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

Carson Valley Days is back this week beginning Thursday in Douglas County.

The annual event is on its 114th year, and is hosted by the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club. This year’s theme is “MCV: Music in Carson Valley.”

To celebrate, there will be free live music at Lampe Park Friday night and Saturday, along with the annual parade that will run through downtown Minden and Gardnerville beginning at 9 a.m.

A raffle drawing will also be held at 3 p.m. at Lampe Park on Sunday.

Be sure to stop by for the carnival, as well as craft fair and food vendors, face painting, games for kids, bean sac races, water balloon tosses, obstacle courses, tournaments for horse shoe tournament, basketball, and corn hole all at Lampe Park throughout the weekend.

To see the full schedule of events, click here.

Carson City area weather: Heat Advisory issued for much of Western Nevada

Jeff Munson — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:05:16 +0000

While we're in late spring, temperatures Wednesday and Thursday will feel more like a summer heat wave, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Heat Advisory for the Carson City area and throughout western Nevada.

Temperatures are expected to be between 95 to 100 during the day with overnight lows 65 to 70, NWS forecasters said, while urging people to take necessary precautions. The Heat Advisory is from today, Wednesday, 10 a.m. to Thursday, 8 p.m.

The hot weather is expected to taper off Friday and Saturday, into Sunday with highs in the mid to upper 80s for the Carson City area and surrounding counties.

In the meantime, the weather service advises people sensitive to hot weather to rescheduling activities, recognize heat illness, drink plenty of fluids, take frequent breaks in A/C, and use sun protection. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Douglas School Board controversies: Joey Gilbert tweeting during meetings, a trustee criticized for using 'r' slur

Kelsey Penrose — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:35:33 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

More controversies are coming out of the May 21 Douglas County School Board and this time one of the issues isn’t what’s happening at the meetings, but rather, what isn’t.

Attendees of the meetings have pointed out that the board’s attorney, Joey Gilbert, spends time on his phone during the school board meetings during which he is paid $325 an hour.

Gilbert is a fan of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, with hundreds of tweets and re-tweets on his profile each month.

While his use of the platform is not an issue in and of itself, some have pointed out that it does become an issue when Gilbert spends the school board meetings scrolling and tweeting on the platform.

A survey of Gilbert’s tweets during school board meetings shows he has shared tweets and retweets at times that the board was actively discussing policies or during public comment.

A recent survey from the past four meetings shows Gilbert was tweeting at the following times:

Feb. 13:
5:26 p.m.
8:32 p.m.
9:24 p.m.

March 12:
4:52 p.m.
6:08 p.m.
7:06 p.m.

April 9:
4:25 p.m.
6:34 p.m.

May 21:
6:48 p.m.

All of these tweets, correlating to the posted YouTube video timestamps, were not made during breaks in the meetings.

None of the tweets referred to anything relating to Douglas County or the school board.
Instead, they ranged in topics from outrage over trans individuals being allowed in gyms, wanting to prohibit free healthcare to immigrants, anti-masking, and election misinformation.

Legal questions left unanswered by legal counsel

The fact that Gilbert has been caught tweeting during meetings has angered many members of the public for another reason: during the most recent meeting, Gilbert ignored legal questions regarding board procedure and instead allowed trustees to battle it out amongst themselves.

The first came about during a spat between trustees Katherine Dickerson and Linda Gilkerson.

Gilkerson stated she was concerned by the fact that there are so many involuntary staff moves, specifically educational staff being moved from one school to another, as well as multiple resignations.

Dickerson then responded saying that there was no indication the resignations had anything to do with the board, and Gilkerson was wrong for implying that was the case.

“That’s an unfair assumption,” Dickerson went on.

When Gilkerson asked to respond, President David Burns simply said, “Uh, no.”

“I don’t think you can do that,” Gilkerson said.

Trustee Yvonne Wagstaff spoke up on Gilkerson’s behalf, stating that Burns in fact could not refuse another trustee to speak during discussions.

Wagstaff: “According to our training, it says you cannot stop another board member from speaking during discussion, only during debate.”

Burns told Wagstaff to show him where there is a difference between debate and discussion.

Wagstaff: “There is a huge difference between debate and discussion.”

Burns: “Show me.”

Wagstaff: “Did you watch the training?”

Burns: “Yes, I did.”

Wagstaff: “Okay well then during debate each person has ten minutes to speak two times, that’s it. During discussion every member has the opportunity to speak until everyone has spoken or chosen not to speak and then it goes back to the person that chooses to speak. There’s not a limit to the number of times that can happen and it can be amongst the school board members.”

Burns: “I disagree.”

During the entire discussion, neither Gilbert nor his associate Kendra Jepsen intervened.

At this point, another trustee said they should ask legal counsel.

Gilbert can be seen on the recording shaking his head, and does not respond.

Jepsen then answered that she agreed there is a difference between debate and discussion.

“But there is still a control of time?” Burns asked, but neither Gilbert nor Jepsen appeared to respond.

“Not during discussion,” Wagstaff said again.

Burns said he would bring back the answer to it later and allowed Gilkerson to respond.

“All I wanted to say was I’m not putting blame on anybody, I’m just stating a fact,” Gilkerson said.

This argument was repeated multiple times during the meeting, and at no time did either of the attorneys move to settle legal debates between board members.

Arguments erupted again during discussions on Gilbert’s contract — the fourth iteration the board has had brought before them.

Wagstaff pointed out that under state law as well as board policy, there should only be one person hired or fired by the board, which is the superintendent, and all other staff should report to the superintendent.

Based on that determination, she said, Gilbert should not be answering directly to the board, but rather to the superintendent, the way all other previous district contracts were written, similar to a company’s CEO.

Wagstaff also asked whether or not Gilbert would choose the board’s interests over the district’s when the board and the district do not have aligned interests, such as in investigations, but Gilbert did not respond to her question. Instead, he said the contract was written the way it was intentionally.

Wagstaff and Burns again got into a legal debate on who counsel should report to. Burns said that the board members determine who counsel reports to, while Wagstaff insisted state law says otherwise.

Burns: “The superintendent cannot fire the legal counsel therefore they answer to the board.”

Wagstaff: “Says who?”

Burns: “The board members.”

Wagstaff: “The only one we are allowed to hire and fire is the superintendent, it says that in NRS.”

At this point, Dickerson said, “Can we get counsel in on this? This is nonsense, this is what (counsel is) for.”

However, neither attorney responded.

Burns insisted that the bylaws of the board say that the board can “do a lot of things” when it comes to employees.

Wagstaff: “Actually, no, if you look up policy 314, what you were looking at last month you were incorrect in what you were stating.”

Burns: “That’s your opinion.”

Dickerson again asked for Gilbert’s opinion.

“I’ve written my contract the way I’ve written, it’s for the board to hire or fire me. … I’ve written this contract. I’m familiar with what it says. You don’t have to sign it, it’s here to be discussed, and put to a vote and then we do it, that’s what we’re here for. I know people have their different opinion things or how they feel about things but it’s how I see it is: I am hired and fired by the board, I will report to the board.”

Trustee Carey Kangas has brought up numerous times during contract discussions that because of these changes and because there is a lack of trust between the public and the board, he would like to see the contract reviewed by a third party. Kangas also said he agreed that the contract should read counsel reports to the superintendent, not to the board.

While Jepsen said the board could vote on these changes, and that she believed they would have no issue with a third party reviewing the contract, Gilbert disagreed.

“I don’t agree to having it reviewed by a third party. I don’t need a third party reviewing it. It’s a contract, it’s fair and there’s nothing off-sided or off-put here.”

Trustee Doug Englekirk asked Gilbert if he would be willing to amend the contract to say he would report to the superintendent.

“I’ve made it very clear I need this the way it is so I can do my job, I do go to (acting superintendent Jeanne Dwyer) on certain things … but no, I’ve written (the contract) this specific way so I can get my job done and when I’m peppered with nonsense that happens every single meeting, every special meeting, every meeting in between I need to be able to do my job and this is — it’s just getting out of control. I’m always going to be communicating with Jeanne … that’s where I’m at.”

Kangas tried and failed to call a vote for the contract to be reviewed by a third party.

Jansen under hot water for ‘R’ slur

During the meeting, Trustee Susan Jansen was once again discussed for using inappropriate language during a board meeting.

According to members of the public, Jansen told a group of attendees as she walked into the meeting that their signs were “retarded,” more than once, which she did not deny after multiple commenters brought it up during public comment.

Apparently, this is not the first time Jansen has used this language.
During the end of public comment, former superintendent Keith Lewis called in to give public comment. He said that as the proud father of two children with intellectual disabilities, he was “disappointed and repulsed” by her use of the word, and said he had already asked her not to use it during a previous meeting.

“This word is not only offensive but also dehumanizing, and its use by anyone is unacceptable. However it is particularly egregious when uttered by someone in a position of leadership and influence over our students with disabilities.”

Lewis went on to say that to those who might consider defending Jansen’s remarks as merely a terrible choice of words, this is not an isolated incident.

“Rather it reflects a pattern of behavior. Trustee Jansen has used this slur on other occasions including during a meeting in my office in July 2023. I made it clear to her then that such language was unacceptable and I will not let this latest incident pass without defending my two boys and all other students who deserve respect and dignity. Our board members should exemplify the values of respect and inclusivity that we strive to teach our children. Trustee Jansens’ continued use of such offensive language demonstrates a severe lack of empathy and respect for those who are different from her.”

Lewis asked the board to take swift action regarding her use of the word. At the end of Lewis’s comment, Burns ended the meeting.

Carson City man arrested for prohibited firearms possession, discharging a firearm at a structure and drawing deadly weapon

Jeff Munson — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:26:00 +0000

Carson City Sheriff's Office

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of prohibited firearms possession, discharging a firearm at a structure and drawing deadly weapon, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

On June 2, 2024, at approximately 3:43 a.m., a passerby reported a man, later identified as Nathan Kelly, 46, standing on the corner of Carson Street and Musser Street with a high-powered rifle, screaming into the air. Patrol deputies responded to the location and apprehended Nathan without incident.

Nathan informed the deputies that he suffered from a mental health condition and had consumed six alcoholic beverages. The deputies recovered the rifle, which was an AR10 308-caliber rifle with a long-range scope, activated green dot, and loaded magazine with the round in the chamber and the safety off. Nathan's breathalyzer test indicated a .174 BAC, and deputies also detected green residue on his tongue. Nathan later admitted to smoking marijuana.

Later that day, deputies investigated a gunshot through the northeast door of the Valero gas station at 1360 South Carson Street. Reviewing the surveillance video, they discovered that on June 2, 2024, at around 3:10 a.m., a person walked in front of the doors with a high-powered rifle identified as Kelly. No one was injured during this incident.

Deputies then obtained consent to search Kelly's apartment and seized his other firearms. They recovered five handguns, one 45-caliber rifle, and one Mossberg shotgun. While searching Kelley's residence, a neighbor living below Kelley's apartment reported finding a hole in their ceiling. The neighbor mentioned being away that morning and returning around 2:00 a.m., then discovering the hole above the center of their living room. Deputies determined that the hole in the neighbor's ceiling was caused by a bullet fired downward from Kelley's apartment. Fortunately, no one was injured at this location.

If you have information, please contact Sergeant T.J. Boggan of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division, referencing Carson City Sheriff’s Office case number 24-3369.

NDOT to begin major $11M improvement project on US-395 in downtown Gardnerville

Jeff Munson — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:04:17 +0000

NDOT news release

Beginning Monday, June 10, drivers will see extensive lane reductions as the Nevada Department of Transportation launches major construction as part of a continuing highway improvement project to reconstruct U.S. 395 through downtown Gardnerville.

Since last fall, drivers have seen single lane closures and lane shifts on small sections of U.S. 395 between First Street and Waterloo Lane for preliminary highway drainage, sidewalk and curb and gutter improvements. The majority of lane closures were short in length, with moderate travel delays.

Major Traffic Impacts Launch June 10, 2024
Beginning June 10, more extensive lane reductions will take place as crews launch major highway reconstruction. Just under two miles of U.S. 395 between Waterloo Lane and First Street in Gardnerville will be completely reconstructed and repaved.

Drivers should anticipate the following construction on sections of U.S. 395 between Waterloo Lane and First Street spring through September 2024.

Sections of U.S. 395 between Waterloo Lane and First Street in Gardnerville will be reduced to one lane in each direction during major construction.

Drivers should anticipate shifting traffic control and 24/7 travel delays through the work zone as semi-permanent barriers are placed in work areas for driver and worker safety.

At least one lane in each direction and one access to each business will remain available during construction.

Access will be maintained, but may include metal plates over driveways. NDOT encourages the community to support local businesses during construction.

Alternate routes are advised for those traveling through without a planned destination in the work zone.

Left-hand turns and travel across intersections will periodically be prohibited as intersections are reconstructed and new road surface placed.

Expect reduced speeds through the work zone and provide extra time to reach destinations.

While pedestrian and bicycle access will remain available, marked pedestrian detours will be in place in certain sections of the work zone.

Construction schedule is weather permitting and subject to change.

Those interested can receive project text notifications by texting “DOWNTOWN” to 866-540-8466, or by calling (775) 379-8777.

The project will make the following improvements:
— Reconstruct approximately a half mile of U.S. 395 from Waterloo Lane to Toler Avenue. Nearly fifteen inches of aging roadway surface and base will be pulverized and blended with new cement to create a sturdier and durable roadway base. Six inches of new asphalt will then be placed over the new roadway base for a smoother and safer roadway surface.

— Through the “S-curve” (Toler Avenue to approximately Mill Street), an even more aggressive roadway modification will excavate 18 inches of the roadway base before reconstructing and resurfacing.

— The remaining section of roadway improvements will remove and replace almost three inches of aging pavement surfaces.

— Electronic flashing pedestrian crossing signs, known as a rapid rectangular flashing beacons, will be installed or upgraded near Mission Street and Kingslane Court, allowing pedestrians to activate the signs to help stop traffic as they cross the street.

— Upgraded lighting will be installed as part of existing lighting fixtures.

— Underground conduit line will also be enhanced for better connectivity to roadway cameras, road/weather information systems, and more. This also provides opportunity for early installation of future electrical and communications including fiber optic cables, as part of a broader plan to make high-speed internet more accessible throughout Nevada.

— Additional storm drains will also be added near Toler Avenue at the “S Curve” to more effectively direct storm waters.

— Americans with Disability accessibility improvements will be made to certain sidewalk facilities.

A second phase of improvements in future years will include additional sidewalk and accessibility improvements, as well as remaining roadway drainage, signals, and lighting enhancements.

The approximately $11 million improvement project by contractor Sierra Nevada Construction will improve the highway for the as many as 20,000 who travel the road daily, including many heavy trucks and other commercial vehicles. The road was last fully repaved in 2003, with minor resurfacing in some areas more recently.

Motorists should use caution while traveling through work zones, and take alternate detour routes, if possible. The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other factors. For the latest state highway conditions, visit nvroads.com or call 511 before driving.

Lyon County Sheriff: Standoff in Mound House ends, three jailed

Jeff Munson — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:46:23 +0000

Lyon County Sheriff's Office

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit attempted to apprehend a known felony warrant suspect known to them as Steven White.

Steven White fled from the Special Investigations Unit across Highway 50 and into a Mound House residence. A perimeter was established, and White barricaded himself inside of the residence.

After a several hour long, “surround and call-out” entry into the residence was made. Lyon County Sheriff’s Office K9 Kai, found Steven White hiding in the residence. K9 persuaded White to surrender to Lyon County Sheriff’s Office SWAT personnel.

The following suspects were arrested, and booked into the Lyon County Jail for the following:

Steven White:
— Possession of a controlled substance
— Possession of Narcotic paraphernalia
— Obstruct and Delay (2 Counts)
— Felony Parole and Probation Warrant
— Criminal contempt

John Zielinksi
— Possession of a controlled (methamphetamine under 14g) -Possession of Narcotic paraphernalia
— Obstruct and Delay

Shonae Thacker
— Obstruct and Delay.

Carson City emergency crews respond to crash off I-580 near US-50 East

Jeff Munson — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:28:00 +0000

Carson City emergency crews were called to a crash Tuesday afternoon at I-580 near US-50 East. The crash was reported to Nevada State Police at 3:51 p.m.

At this time there are no injuries to report. Motorists can expect delays.