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Carson City sheriff's patrol vehicle clipped in vehicle pursuit, teen in custody
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 8:23amA 17-year-old juvenile male was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and other offenses early Monday morning after a pursuit in which a patrol vehicle was clipped, a Carson City Sheriff's Office sergeant said.
Carson City driver gives passenger's name instead of her own to avoid warrant arrest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 10:59amA 36-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of providing false information to avoid prosecution, a felony, and a misdemeanor bench warrant.
Carson City arrests: Driver booked for suspected DUI, child endangerment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 9:10amA 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the area of South Curry and Fourth Street for suspicion of gross misdemeanor child endangerment and misdemeanor DUI, a sheriff's deputy report states.
Nevada DMV to offer most driver’s license, ID card renewals online and by mail this fall
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 12:03pmCARSON CITY — Nevada motorists who have been unable to make an appointment at DMV offices before their expiration date will benefit from two new initiatives announced by the Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday.
Carson City couple held for burglary after former roommate's checks, tax documents found
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 10:45amTwo were arrested Friday for suspicion of burglary and other charges following an investigation into personal checks and tax documents that were stolen, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for warrant alleging sexual assault of a child
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 10:51amA 61-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for a felony warrant alleging sexual assault against a child under the age of 14.
Man accused of graffitiing restroom, urinating in shed at Carson City home improvement store
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 10:33amA 24-year-old California man was arrested Tuesday in connection with graffiti found on a bathroom wall at a home improvement store and for also allegedly urinating inside a shed, a Carson City sheriff's booking report states.
Woman jailed for suspicion of DUI after boyfriend clipped by vehicle, Carson City deputy report says
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 9:55amA 21-year-old woman was arrested Saturday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI following an incident in which she admitted to being intoxicated and mistakenly clipped her boyfriend in her vehicle after he was attempting to get away from her.
Carson City arrests: Driver refuses sobriety tests, jailed for suspected DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 10:25amA 37-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson City deputies arrest man for methamphetamine possession, felony warrant
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 11:06amA 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday night for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, violating alternative sentencing, and a warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses.
Carson City arrests: Man asking patrons for money booked for alleged drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 8:46amA 29-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning for alleged drug related offenses, including possession with intent to sell narcotics, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make arrests for alleged assault, DUI and drug incidents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 10:55amA 55-year-old Carson City man was arrested June 30 for suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon, a Carson City Sheriff's Office report states.
Carson City emergency crews respond to rollover near Spooner Junction
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 6:27pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called early Monday evening to a vehicle rollover near Spooner Junction.
Headed to Tahoe for July 4? Douglas advises of fireworks law, alcohol, marijuana and curfew measures
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 10:13amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming 4th of July celebration and would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. Due to the volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core at Lake Tahoe, Nevada Beach and Zephyr Cove areas during this event and throughout the weekend, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is reminding our residents and visitors to be safe and mindful of the laws surrounding their festivities.
Speeders on Nevada's law enforcement radar continuing into July
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 9:43amSpeed is a major contributing factor to driver, pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities, accounting for nearly one-third of all traffic deaths in Nevada. In 2018, there were 92 speeding-related fatalities on Nevada roadways.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for alleged threats with machete and knife
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 10:40amA 21-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of two felony counts assault with a deadly weapon and two misdemeanor offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for suspected DUI after hitting light pole, driving away
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 10:43amA 36-year-old woman was arrested Monday for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, failure to stop at the scene of an accident, driving with a suspended license and no proof of insurance, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Lane: Four months without sports
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/22/2020 - 10:58amWell, here we are, alive and mostly well, after almost a third of a year without sports. I didn't think it was possible. Thank goodness I've had Mark Twain to keep me in a state of moderate good cheer.
DMV to resume taking appointments in Carson City, tests suspended after Las Vegas examiner contracts COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/20/2020 - 8:45amCARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles today temporarily suspended all non-commercial driving skills tests statewide after one drive examiner in Las Vegas contracted coronavirus.
“We’re taking this brief pause to re-evaluate our protocols. Even though our examiners have been wearing personal protective equipment, the driver and the examiner sit in close proximity during a test. We must continue to put the safety of the public and our employees first,” said DMV Director Julie Butler.
Carson City man arrested for DUI drugs after swerving between lanes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/18/2020 - 10:05amA 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested for DUI drugs first and failure to maintain a lane.
According to the report, deputies were driving south on Saliman when they noticed the vehicle in front of them swerving across the double yellow line. Deputies followed the vehicle and observed it swerve out of its lane another time before going to stop at a stop sign for a “short period of time.”
DMV offices in Carson City, statewide open with phased-in limited service
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 12:46pmThe Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles reopened its branch offices in the Silver State including Carson City and Reno, which saw brisk business Monday.
Carson City deputies arrest shirtless man for allegedly 'walking around with throwing knives' outside auto parts store
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/13/2020 - 3:46pm— A 33-year-old transient man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after allegedly “walking around with throwing knives” while appearing to be under the influence.
Carson City deputies arrest pair for drug charges after they left a hotel known for 'heavy drug traffic'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 11:10amA 21-year-old Carson City man and a 41-year-old transient woman were arrested in the 100 block of E. Long Street for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and violating bail conditions.
According to the report, Allen Lee Parkins and Kesa Dawn Pascal were arrested by Special Enforcement Team deputies after deputies spotted Parkins and Pascal leaving a hotel known for “heavy drug traffic.”
Carson City sheriff's booking report: Deputies make burglary, drug and DUI arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 10:44amA 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested for suspicion of felony commercial burglary, possession of methamphetamine and heroin and four misdemeanor offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team report states.
DMV to reopen June 15 in Carson City, statewide; plans include drive tests, new tech solutions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 1:59pmCARSON CITY — Beginning Monday, June 15, 2020, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles will reopen all branch offices in the Silver State.
Carson City deputies arrest man for attempting to steal a woman's car keys, pulling a knife on her husband
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 11:05amCarson City Deputies arrested a man Thursday afternoon in the area of W. Washington Street and N. Curry Street for attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly tried to steal car keys from a woman and pulled a knife on her husband.
Carson City Sheriff's SET: Traffic stop leads to large amounts of heroin, meth and marijuana
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 1:58pmA 38-year-old California man was arrested Saturday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team for suspicion of multiple felony drug trafficking, possession and other offenses after a traffic stop led deputies to large amounts of methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana.
Carson City Public Works Deputy Director Curtis Horton retires leaving legacy for the future
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/30/2020 - 11:06amFor nearly three and a half decades Curtis Horton made Carson City Public Works his life’s purpose. Over the course of these 35 years Horton witnessed Public Works drastically transform, grow, improve, and services expanded.
Lyon County Sheriffs Office asks for Public’s help in locating hit and run suspect
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/23/2020 - 5:37amThe Lyon County Sheriffs Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in a potential hit and run.
Nevada DMV re-opening date forthcoming, offices to have limited services for first 30 days
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 9:24amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is preparing to reopen after shutting down on March 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a reopening date has not been set. All full-service DMV offices remain closed.