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Carson City jail inmates booked in alleged 'cheeking' prescription drug scheme
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 11:51amTwo Carson City Jail inmates were booked Friday on drug charges following an investigation into allegedly concealing prescription medication, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
Carson City Fire Department knocks down mobile home fire on Kentuck Lane
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 12:45pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded late Thursday morning to a structure fire in the 100 block Kentuck Lane near Crown Point Drive and Gold Hill Drive.
Carson City deputies make DUI, graffiti arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 11:38amA 63-year-old Carson City man was arrested Jan. 18 for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and two counts resisting and obstructing, a sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson City jail inmate throws books, punches at ceiling tiles in attempt to escape
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 11:42amA 28-year-old inmate at Carson City Jail was booked Monday for gross misdemeanor suspicion of destruction of jail property after damaging ceiling tiles in an attempt to escape, a sheriff's report states.
Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle crash at Washington and Stewart streets
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 11:11amCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday morning to a crash involving two vehicles near the intersection of Stewart and Washington Street.
19-year-old Carson City man arrested for domestic battery after forcefully keeping girlfriend of one-month from leaving
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 12:26pmA 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 300 block of W. Hampton Drive early Friday morning for domestic battery after allegedly pushing and hitting his girlfriend who was attempting to leave the residence.
Body discovered Jan. 3 in Douglas County identified as Carson City man
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 10:57amA Carson City man has been identified after his body was discovered Jan. 3, 2021 north of Cradlebaugh Bridge on Highway 395, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Carson City arrests: DUI suspect in crash captured on traffic cam disputes he was the driver
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:35amA 39-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI and other offenses, a Carson City sheriff's arrest report states.
Carson City woman jailed for allegedly striking victim with tire iron
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:44amA 54-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon and other offenses after allegedly hitting a person with a tire iron, a sheriff's office booking report states.
Vehicle fire reported in the area of Spooner Saturday morning, fully engulfed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/09/2021 - 12:09pmJust after 11 a.m. Saturday morning first responders were called to a vehicle fire in the area of Spooner.
Douglas County called Carson City deputies stating that in the westbound lanes heading down the hill there was a vehicle, unknown if it was still moving, that was on fire.
The vehicle is fully engulfed according to dispatch. Whether it is blocking traffic is unknown
Motorists should avoid the area.
Carson City man arrested after deputies locate a methamphetamine pipe he claims belongs to a co-worker
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 12:05pmA 57-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of E. Nye Lane for speeding, driving with a revoked license, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Carson City deputies called to shots fired into residence, suspect vehicle crashes, 2 detained
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 8:58pmCarson City Sheriff's Office patrol officers responded Wednesday night to shots fired into a residence in the 2200 block fo East Long Street.
Carson City arrests: Man booked for suspicion of burglary after looking for change in vehicles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 3:16pmA 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of burglary and other offenses, a sheriff's deputy booking report states.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for having stolen vehicle, discharging firearm
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 2:50pmA 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of possession of stolen property, a stolen vehicle and unlawful discharge of a firearm, a sheriff's booking report states.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for embezzlement, admits not returning borrowed vehicle
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 11:30amA 60-year-old Carson City man was arrested Jan. 1 for suspicion of vehicle embezzlement, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
Pair in custody after fleeing from Lyon County sheriff's deputies in Smith Valley area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 8:48amUPDATE: The pair were taken into custody this morning on Pinion Drive in Smith Valley without incident, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.
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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is looking for a pair involved in a vehicle theft Sunday in Smith Valley, which prompted authorities to briefly ask residents to shelter in place after the suspects fled on foot.
Carson City Fire Department called to fire involving RV off of Sherman Lane
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 2:56pmUPDATE: Carson City Fire Department reports the fire was knocked down at 1:57 p.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday afternoon to a fire involving an RV near a mobile home off of Sherman Lane and Kit Sierra.
Only one DUI arrest reported on New Year's Eve in Carson City for the end of 2020
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 3:15pmIn a great way to start the New Year, only one DUI was reported by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office last night on New Year’s Eve in what is surely the lowest number in recent years.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash on Highway 50 East near landfill
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 5:02pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Wednesday afternoon to a crash involving two vehicles on Highway 50 East near the landfill turnoff at Flint Drive.
Carson City Sheriff's Office arrests fugitive with $1 million bail sought by U.S. Marshals
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 10:50amA 24-year-old man sought by the U.S. Marshals Service was arrested and booked Monday for a $1 million fugitive from justice warrant out of California, a sheriff's deputy report states.
Injured Douglas officer returns to Carson City home via escort, greeted with enthusiastic support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 12:12pmUPDATE 12:23PM: Go here to see the video streamed from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
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UPDATE: The law enforcement escort left Renown Medical Center in Reno at 11:45 a.m. on its way to Carson City.
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The Douglas County Sheriff's Office sergeant who was injured in a Dec. 20 shooting is returning to his Carson City home from the hospital today, Tuesday with a full law enforcement escort.
Employees jailed, seen on video attempting to break into safe at Carson City motel
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 11:06amA man and woman were arrested Christmas morning for suspicion of felony burglary after they were seen on surveillance video attempting to break into a safe belonging to their employer, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make felony warrant, assault with a deadly weapon arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 10:53amA 28-year-old man was booked into jail Wednesday on a felony Lyon County warrant, a Carson City Sheriff's Office report states.
Carson City deputies arrest woman for alleged battery with a deadly weapon after fight with sister
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 11:54amA 34-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Tuesday for suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon and suspected drug offenses, a sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson City deputies locate stolen vehicle and suspect within minutes of crime being reported
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 11:41amA 33-year-old man was taken into custody Monday afternoon within minutes of being stopped after Carson City sheriff's officers were alerted that a vehicle was reported stolen from a gas station.
Douglas County sheriff's officer recovering after being shot 3 times, suspects booked in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 2:43pmA Douglas County Sheriff's Office sergeant is recovering after being shot three times late Sunday in Gardnerville. Two suspects are in custody and are being held in Carson City. The following news release was issued from DCSO:
Douglas County sheriff's officer shot, flown by Care Flight; 2 suspects in custody
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 12:48amUPDATE: From the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Facebook page: On Dec. 20, 2020 at approximately 11:15 p.m. an officer Involved shooting occurred in Douglas County NV near Douglas Ave in Gardnerville, NV.
The incident is currently under investigations and no suspects are outstanding. The Suspect is currently being treated at the hospital for injuries. Highway 395/Gillman to Waterloo remain closed. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to please avoid the area. More information will be released when it becomes available.
The Carson City Sheriff's Office will be the lead investigation agency, as protocol for officer involved shootings to have an outside agency investigate, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. There are two suspects who were in a vehicle, a male and female, who were involved in the incident. Both are in custody, said Furlong. The condition of the injured officer is unknown at this time.
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A Douglas County sheriff's officer was shot and suffered serious injuries late Sunday night following an incident in Gardnerville. Two suspects are in custody, according to dispatch reports.
Carson City arrests: Ex-felon jailed for felony weapon offenses; man booked for suspected DUI hit and run
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 11:28amA 25-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, concealing a firearm without a permit and a misdemeanor theft warrant.
Carson City emergency crews respond to 3-vehicle crash at Saliman and William
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 10:47amCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday morning intersection area of Saliman and William streets for a three vehicle crash.