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Three Carson City men enter guilty pleas Friday in 2016 drug robbery and murder

UPDATE 5:15PM: Daniel Lease, the sixth person involved with the murder investigation of 18-year-old Grant Watkins, entered a guilty plea late Friday of felony compounding crimes, which is receiving compensation for concealing a crime.
He was originally charged with accessory to murder and accessory to robbery. This is a category D felony.
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Jacob Huttman and Jonathan Skenandore, both involved in the January 2016 homicide of an 18-year-old man during a drug sale and robbery, entered guilty pleas of second degree murder and conspiracy to commit robbery in a Carson City courtroom Friday. Reed Haber Skenandore III entered a guilty plea late Tuesday afternoon.

Defendant in Carson City drug deal robbery and murder pleads guilty

Reed Haber Skenandore III, one of the main defendants in the multiple codefendant Carson City murder case that resulted in the Jan. 11, 2016 shooting death of 18-year-old Grant Watkins during a drug deal, entered a guilty plea late Tuesday afternoon.

Carson City Sheriff’s arrest log: Woman jailed on multiple felony drug offenses

A 38 year-old Carson City woman was arrested Thursday night at 7:26 p.m. in the area of Old Hot Springs Road and Roop Street on multiple felony drug offenses, a Carson City Sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for allegedly threatening adults, toddler with pick axe

A 48-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday for two counts assault with a deadly weapon and other charges after allegedly threatening adults and a toddler with a pick axe, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies respond to reported robbery at Woodside area

Carson City Sheriff's deputies are responding to a reported robbery at a business in the Woodside area of east Carson City.

Fugitive in Dec. 14 kidnapping and robbery of Gardnerville man now in custody

A man wanted in connection to a Dec. 14 kidnapping, robbery and beating of a Gardnerville man is in custody after he was arrested at a Yerington residence Tuesday, a Douglas County sheriff's official said.

One in custody, one at large in Dec. 14 assault, robbery and kidnapping of Gardnerville man

An investigation into the Dec. 14 robbery, beating and kidnapping of a Gardnerville man at his home has resulted with one woman in custody and her alleged partner in the crime a fugitive from justice who is considered armed and dangerous, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Carson City District Attorney to retry man now on parole in 1995 slaying

Carson City's District Attorney said Thursday he would retry a man on parole for charges related to the death of William Gibson that happened more than 20 years ago.

Suspects sought in beating, robbery of elderly Gardnerville man

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying four suspects involved in the Oct. 30 home invasion, robbery and beating of an elderly Gardnerville man.

Suspects in attempted robbery at Carson City Keva Juice face multiple charges

Two men arrested Saturday in connection to an attempted armed robbery at a south Carson Street juice shop have been identified, each facing multiple charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Suspects in armed robbery at South Carson Street business detained in Applebee's parking lot

UPDATE 6:16PM: Two men are now in custody in connection to an armed robbery late Saturday afternoon at Keva Juice on South Carson Street, a Carson City sheriff's sergeant said.
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A suspect who allegedly robbed Keva Juice on south Carson Street at gunpoint late Saturday afternoon was captured within minutes of the robbery.

Carson City sheriff's deputies have two detained after receiving a call at 4:35 p.m. saying the business in the 2300 block of South Carson Street had been robbed at gunpoint, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

A Nation Divided Then and Now

Event Date: 
November 2, 2016 - 10:30am

Disagreement is part of human nature, especially in any society that values people as unique individuals.

Geoff was reminded of that recently when he and his sainted wife Jenna watched a reenactment of the Jefferson-Adams debates. Bill Barker and Steven Holloway, two scholars from the Colonial Williamsburg living history museum, played Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, respectively.

Suspect connected to morning robbery at Winnie Lane bar now in custody

A suspect believed to be connected to a robbery Wednesday morning at a Carson City bar is now in custody after he had barricaded himself inside a College Parkway apartment, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

Carson City sheriff's detectives release surveillance photos of Crossroads bar robbery suspects

The Carson City Sheriff's Office has released surveillance photos of two men who robbed the Crossroads Lounge early Wednesday morning.

Carson City detectives seek pair in morning break-in, robbery at East Winnie Lane bar

This story has been updated with new information and surveillance photos. Go here for the updated version.
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Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating a robbery that happened at around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Crossroads Lounge in the 300 block of east Winnie Lane.

Carson City detectives release surveillance photos of Subway armed robbery suspect

Carson City sheriff’s investigators have released surveillance photos of the suspect in the Thursday morning armed robbery of the Subway at Winnie Lane and North Carson Street.

The suspect is around 5 foot 7 inches to 5 foot 10 inches in height, with blond hair and was wearing a mask. He robbed the restaurant at gunpoint shortly before 9:55 a.m. taking cash from the business and a customer before fleeing on foot.

Report of man carrying gun, acting strangely turns out to be camera equipment

UPDATE: 10:59AM: A report of a man carrying a gun in the 1100 block of William Street turns out that he was carrying camera mount equipment, according to deputies.
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Law enforcement officers responding to reports of man carrying a gun in the 1100 block of William Street, near the offices of the Nevada Public Utilities Commission. Callers to 911 reported he was acting strangely.

Suspect reported as an older white male, wearing blue shirt with gray pants.

Officers don't believe this is related to an earlier armed robbery on Winne Lane.

Armed robbery reported at Subway on Winnie Lane

2:21 PM UPDATE: This story has been updated to include surveillance photos of the suspect in Thursday morning's armed robbery at the Subway sandwich shop on Winnie and North Carson streets. Go here for the updated story.
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UPDATE 1PM: The investigation continues into the Thursday morning garmed robbery of the Subway sandwich shop, which was robbed at gunpoint. The same location had been burglarized in April, with the suspects making off with an undetermined amount of cash.
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An armed robbery was reported at the Subway sandwich shop on Winnie Lane, just before 10 a.m. Thursday.

John Bullis Column: Valuation discounts save death and gift taxes

The current IRS rules that allow valuation discounts may be changed in the near future. Say an asset, such as a family business or a bundle of traded stocks and bonds, is gifted or transferred after a death, and it is worth $10,000,000. With the proper set of facts, valuation discounts of 30% or more can reduce the value subject to gift or death (estate) tax.

Jury trial: Man guilty of armed robbery, conspiracy for targeting woman at Carson City casino

A Carson City jury convicted a man Tuesday for his role in the June 1, 2015 armed robbery of a Carson City woman after he and an alleged accomplice followed her from a casino to her home, stealing her purse at gunpoint.

Jac Owen, 25, of Carson City was found guilty of robbery with a deadly weapon committed on a person age 60 or older, and conspiracy to commit a robbery. The six-day trial was prosecuted by Carson City Deputy District Attorney Melanie Brantingham in District Court Dept. 2 with Judge James E. Wilson presiding.

South Lake Tahoe police release sketches in sex assault investigation

On July 25, a woman visiting South Lake Tahoe reported a robbery and attempted sexual assault in a laundry room at Lakeland Village on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.

Over the past year, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department has received at least three such reports and believe they may be related due to similarities in the subject's description and method of operation, said Lt. Brian Williams.

Carson City sheriff’s arrest log: Woman jailed for domestic battery, resisting

A 49-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Monday night in the 600 block of Carrie Drive on suspicion of domestic battery and resisting arrest.

Second suspect in Carson City auto parts store robbery in custody

The second suspect in an armed robbery Monday night of an O’Reilly auto parts store on North Carson Street was arrested Friday in Reno, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Jermaine Jordan, 31, turned himself into Washoe County Sheriff’s Office on a robbery with use of deadly weapon warrant issued out of Carson City Justice Court alleging his involvement in the auto parts store robbery.

Suspect in Carson City auto parts store robbery in custody, second suspect remains at large

UPDATE 1:50PM: Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives have released the name and a photo of the suspect who remains at large following Monday's armed robbery of the O'Reilly Auto Parts store on North Carson Street. Jermaine Jordan is the second suspect, considered armed and dangerous and wanted for armed robbery.
Detectives say he may have fled Carson City for Stockton or Oakland, California, Oregon or Boise, Idaho.
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A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday at a Sparks casino in connection with the Monday night robbery at O’Reilly Auto Parts on North Carson Street.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigate robbery at Lake Tahoe bank

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery Wednesday afternoon at a south shore Lake Tahoe bank.

The robbery happened at US Bank, 229 Kingsbury Grade in Stateline. The suspect is a white male in his mid 20’s, 6 feet tall with blonde hair, wearing a black fleece type jacket and white shorts.

At 3:19 p.m. the suspect entered the bank and passed a note to a teller. According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office the suspect reportedly had a handgun.

Carson City sheriff’s detectives investigate armed robbery at O’Reilly Auto Parts

UPDATE 2:53PM: Carson City Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating an armed robbery that happened late Monday night at O’Reilly Auto Parts on North Carson Street.

The crime happened at around 10 p.m. after the store had closed, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. Clerks told investigators that two men entered the back of the auto parts store, presented a pistol and baseball bat and then robbed the store of its daily intake money.

Carson City sheriff’s log: Deputies investigate robbery at Firehouse Subs

Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a robbery that happened Monday night at Firehouse Subs in the 3100 block of Highway 50 East.

Carson City man arrested on California murder and robbery warrant charges

UPDATE 7:23PM: Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators assisted Butte County, Calif., authorities in arresting a Carson City man Thursday on murder and robbery charges in which a Northern California man, who had a large quantity of processed marijuana at his residence, was shot to death in November.

Carson City Sheriff: Robbery suspect jailed for sexual assault, child pornography

A 27-year-old Carson City man identified as the person who allegedly robbed a Carson City convenience store early Thursday morning then jumped into a patrol car, crashing it and another police vehicle has been arrested on suspicion of multiple felony sexual assault and child pornography charges, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

Robbery suspect crashes two Carson City sheriff’s patrol cars during chase

UPDATE: This story has been updated to include suspect identification and multiple charges he faces for his involvement in the early Thursday morning robbery at a Carson City convenience story. Go here for the latest version.
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A robbery at a north Carson City convenience store early Thursday morning ended when the suspect jumped inside a Carson City sheriff’s patrol car, fought with a deputy inside the car, rammed the car into a second patrol car and then plowed through a fence into an apartment building storage unit.

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