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Carson City sheriff's deputies make DUI, felony warrant arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 9:35amA 28-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, speeding 16 to 20 over the limit and failure to yield for a pedestrian, a Carson City sheriff's report said.
Carson City arrests: Stolen license plates lead to drug arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 10:45amTwo were arrested Saturday for alleged possession of heroin for sale and other charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.
Carson City law officers, Deputy Carl Howell, remembered at wreath laying ceremony
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 2:55pmLocal law enforcement and participants gathered Thursday at the Carson City Sheriff's Office to honor fallen Carson City officers during a wreath laying ceremony.
Mayor Bob Crowell gave the opening statement and spoke on the loss of Deputy Carl Howell on August 15, 2015. He and Carson City Undersheriff Ken Sandage offered words and tribute to Howell and the four other law enforcement officers who lost their lives while in the line of duty in the city.
Live video feed of Carson City Sheriff's Office Wreath Remembrance Ceremony
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 1:50pmA live video feed is available for the Wreath Remembrance Ceremony for fallen Carson City law enforcement officers today, Thursday, at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.
The program begins at 2 p.m. and can be viewed here.
Wreath ceremony for fallen Carson City law officers among events Thursday around town
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 7:21pmHeading into Thursday, August 15, 2019 we can expect hot weather to continue with high temperatures near 100. Among events for the day, there will be a wreath remembrance ceremony for fallen Carson City law enforcement officers at the sheriff's office, a Muscle Powered morning hike, art showings, and a meeting of the Status of Women in Nevada group at the Carson Nugget. As part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival, there will be an outdoor "Woodstock Remembered" concert at Comma Coffee and a music presentation, "All About that Bass" by Scot Marshall and Friends at the Nevada State Museum.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for suspicion of third DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 9:42amA Carson City man was arrested Tuesday evening for suspicion of felony third DUI, according a Carson City sheriff's deputy report.
Carson City arrests: Jail inmates booked for drug possession
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 10:18amTwo Carson City Detention Center inmates were booked early Tuesday for suspicion of felony drug possession after an investigation by jail staff.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed after ramming patrol vehicle following pursuit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 10:40amA Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor evading police and reckless driving following a pursuit with sheriff's deputies that ended at a storage facility.
Carson City Sheriff's Office to hold Wreath Ceremony to honor fallen officers
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 11:50amPlease join the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and Carson City Sheriff’s Office staff for a moment of remembrance honoring Carson City’s fallen law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Carson City schools, law enforcement prepare for worst-case emergency scenarios
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 1:35pmCarson City schools and local law enforcement teamed up at Fuji Park Thursday to discuss action plans for worst-case scenarios to protect students, staff and visitors in the event of an emergency.
Rifle Match this Saturday at the Carson Range
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 10:32amOn Saturday, August 10th, 8AM to 1PM, the Carson Rifle and Pistol Club hold a series of matches at the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range. The matches will consist of an NRA-approved High Power Rifle match, followed by a Bullseye Pistol match.
Carson City correctional center receives federal aid to fight inmate drug abuse
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 12:38pmThe Nevada Department of Corrections announced it was a sub-recipient of $326,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s ‘Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program” for Fiscal Year 2019.
Carson City sheriff identifies suspect shot dead in hostage standoff involving infant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 5:14pmCarson City Sheriff Ken Furlong has released the identity of the deceased suspect involved in Saturday’s hostage incident involving and infant.
Carson City Pokemon Go group brings more than 150 enthusiasts to Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 3:13pmThe Pokémon Go Carson City group joined forces with Fallon, Fernley, Sparks, Reno and South Lake Tahoe Pokémon Go groups to hold the first Northern Nevada All Community Day event — and the biggest community day yet for Carson City — bringing more than 150 enthusiasts to Mills Park on Saturday for competition and prizes, food and family fun.
Carson City couple jailed for child neglect, abuse after meth found in filthy motel room
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 1:38pmThe Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrested a couple Saturday at a Carson City motel they had been living in for suspicion of felony child abuse/neglect and drug possession.
Suspects named in South Lake Tahoe bomb scare, arrests made following FBI investigation
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 10:29pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A lead from the Las Vegas FBI led law enforcement to South Lake Tahoe to confront what they thought to be a woman intent on harming herself and perhaps others with a bomb.
National Night Out: A Celebration of Community Policing and Safety Efforts
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/20/2019 - 9:03amThe 17th annual National Night Out, hosted by the National Association of Town Watch and the Carson City Sheriff's Office, will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mills Park, Carson City, Nevada.
RPD is investigating a body found in hotel room under 'suspicious circumstances'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 11:18amOfficers from the Reno Police Department are currently investigating a body of suspicious circumstances found at the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino early this morning.
According to the Reno Police Department, officers were dispatched to the casino around 2 a.m. to the report of a body being found in suspicious circumstances on the 19th floor of the hotel.
Commissioners call for more transparency from Metro in relationship with ICE
Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 2:00amLas Vegas activists and elected officials are expressing frustration that Metro Police recently renewed their commitment to a program in which Metro notifies federal authorities when officers …
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for domestic battery, says victim crying because she was happy
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 9:56amA 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday in the 900 block of Woodside Drive for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery.
Nevada Lore Series: the murderous Thanksgiving Reno Rampage of Priscilla Ford
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 11:22amOn Thanksgiving Day almost forty years ago, a mentally ill woman carried out what would today be considered a terrorist attack on the streets of Reno.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, July 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 7:53pmGood times, sunny skies, activities and more are planned around the Carson City area as we head into Thursday, July 11. Hikes, bike rides, art, food trucks at Mills Park, a Carson City CASA information night, a sentimental journey along Highway 395 presentation and more are lined up for the day. Enjoy
Superheroes sought: Carson City CASA hosts information hour, training this Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 1:28pmEvery child needs a hero, but abused children need Superheroes. We’ve heard a million times that kids are sponges, absorbing all that they see and hear. That includes the good, the bad and the ugly. It makes sense that they want to imitate one of the good guys in a show or cartoon. To a child, a superhero is magical. A superhero is powerful! A superhero can help keep them safe.
Silver State Musings: A Forgettable Fourth
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 11:59amHolidays are often as fleeting as any other day, ending about as indeterminately as they had begun. On occasion, though, there is always that one day...
When I was about 10 years old, I spent the Fourth of July holiday at the beach with family.
As usual, Mom and Dad piled their four children into the cab-over camper and drove south — all night — to Morro Bay, Calif., where my grandparents lived.
Carson City brothers wanted for robbery, extortion jailed following Incident on U.S. 50 West
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 10:27amCarson City Sheriff's Office deputies made arrests Sunday on Highway 50 West near Spooner Junction for multiple felony charges including drug trafficking and warrants for robbery and extortion.
Speeders on Nevada law enforcement’s radar through July 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/30/2019 - 2:24pmOne-third of fatal crashes nationwide involve speeding, a statistic that is prompting local law enforcement officers to crack down on aggressive drivers and speeders in Nevada. Nevada law enforcement officers are joining forces to increase high-visibility patrols now through July 14, 2019, for motorists exceeding the speed limit.
Fishing Report: Most roads are open, waters are clear and the fish are biting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 9:45amHello fellow anglers. Sorry, but I have been off fishing for a couple weeks. Which I will share in the reports this week.
We are now in summer, and there are a few things we have to remember.
Carson City couple jailed for suspicion of felony domestic battery after choking each other
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 10:44amA Carson City couple face felony domestic battery charges after each allegedly choked each other during a physical altercation, a sheriff's deputy report said.
Poker Run, Street Food Fest, first AMP concert and more: Events in Carson City for Saturday, June 22
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/22/2019 - 12:28amHappy Saturday, Carson City! There are a ton of events going on in our beautiful capital city today as we officially head into summer following yesterday's solstice. On the docket today we have the first of the Levitt-AMP Concert Series at the Brewery Arts Center, a charity poker run, a street food fest, and more! Check below to see whats happening this weekend.
Saturday, June 22
Brewfest, Antsy McClain and more: Carson City area events celebrate first summer weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 6:28pmHeading into the weekend, there's a bevy of events around the Carson City region that brings a cool breeze to the first three days of summer. The 16th Motor Officer Challenge kicks off Friday at 7 a.m. at Mills Park. Lace up the shoes for a Friday morning walk at East Silver Saddle Ranch hosted by Muscle Powered.