Nevada Highway Patrol
Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle partially off embankment along US50 Spooner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 2:14pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Tuesday afternoon to a report of a crash halfway up Highway 50 westbound Spooner, in which a vehicle left the road and was partially over the embankment.
Nevada Department of Public Safety appoints first woman to NHP colonel command
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 11:10amCARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti has appointed Anne Carpenter as Colonel of the Nevada DPS, Highway Patrol Division. Colonel Carpenter officially takes command of the Nevada Highway Patrol on Monday, October 19, 2020. She will oversee 491 sworn officers and 96 non-sworn personnel.
NHP Investigating Fatal Carson City crash Thursday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 2:02pmOn Thursday, October 15, 2020, at approximately 3:07 a.m., Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a crash involving a single vehicle on US-395A and Hobart Road in Carson City.
NHP Northern Command receives public safety Joining Forces program grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 1:18pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command West has received a grant in the amount of $115,000 from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety to support law enforcement’s participation in the Joining Forces traffic safety campaigns during the coming year.
Rider OK after single vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 50 East in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 10:55amCarson City Fire Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Tuesday morning to a motorcycle crash in the 2800 block of Highway 50 East.
NHP joins law enforcement statewide to stop impaired drivers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 10:32amThe Nevada Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies statewide will be combining resources from Monday, Oct. 12 through Nov. 2, 2020 to apprehend impaired drivers.
Vehicle accident at College and I-580 reported Friday afternoon
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 4:37pmA vehicle accident was reported just after 4:30 p.m. Friday near the southbound on-ramp of I-580 at College Parkway.
NHP investigating fatal crash Friday involving juvenile pedestrian in Churchill County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 10:25amA male juvenile pedestrian died Friday from injuries suffered in a vehicle crash in Churchill County, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Lyon County deputies arrest man for open murder following active shooting on State Route 338
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 7:41amOn September 10, 2020, at approximately 2028 hours, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Dispacth Center began receiving multiple 911 calls about an active shooter on the highway in Smith Valley.
NHP and law enforcement statewide to focus on impaired drivers over Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 5:45amThe Nevada Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies statewide will be combining resources and joining forces from Sept. 3 through Sept. 13, 2020 to apprehend impaired drivers.
Carson City mother jailed for allowing 13-year-old to drive to store with young children
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 1:18pmA 32-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of three counts gross misdemeanor child neglect after allegedly letting her 13-year-old daughter drive to the store with two other children aboard, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Nevada Department of Public Safety to hold hiring event in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 9:27amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety will hold a one-day hiring event in Carson City on Saturday, August 22, 2020.
NHP identifies man who died in motorcycle crash Saturday on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 2:01pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified an Oregon man who died Saturday in a crash involving a motorcycle on State Route 207 Kingsbury Grade in Douglas County.
Nevada Highway Patrol, law enforcement join forces statewide to stop pedestrian deaths
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 12:04pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol and other Nevada law enforcement agencies participating in the Joining Forces program including Carson City, are urging pedestrians and drivers alike to be aware of each other at all times and share the road responsibly.
Vote now for American Association of State Troopers 'Best Looking State Police Cruiser' Contest
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 11:34amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has entered into the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), Best Looking State Police Cruiser Contest. This is the 7th year AAST has held this event.
Accident with injury reported on S. Carson Street
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 5:22pmAround 5:20 p.m. Friday evening an accident with injury involving at least two cars was reported on S. Carson Street near Terribles.
First responders, Carson City Sheriff’s Office and Nevada Highway Patrol are enroute.
Motorists should seek alternate routes or use caution in the area.
Nevada governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of Sgt. Ben Jenkins on day of his Elko memorial
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 7:15amBrush fire rages south of Gardnerville threatening homes, evacuations continue, US 395 closed
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 7:44pmUPDATE 6:18AM Tuesday: KOLO reports the fire grew overnight to more than 5,000 acres with one home and 10 outbuildings burned and 350 homes threatened. Highway 395 remains closed.
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UPDATE 10:48PM: East Fork Fire reports rapid spread of #numbersfire, and critical fire conditions. Evacuations continue as the blaze makes its way north along the eastern edge of Gardnerville. For overnight updates, see the Douglas County Facebook page here.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at Highway 50 East and Arrowhead
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/05/2020 - 6:31amCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Sunday morning to a traffic crash in the area of Highway 50 East and Arrowhead.
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.
Vehicle accident with injury reported at South Carson and Eagle Station
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 11:20amAt 11:20 a.m. Friday a vehicle accident with injury involving a motorcycle was reported.
Nevada Highway Patrol is on scene and Carson City first responders are currently on their way.
Motorists should seek alternate routes or use caution in the area.
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.
Lyon County emergency crews respond to brush fire, vehicle crash in Dayton
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/22/2020 - 3:19pmUPDATE: Forward progress on the brush fire was stopped at 3:22 p.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Central Lyon County Fire Department was called Monday afternoon to a brush fire in Dayton near Townsend Street and Andrea Way. Carson City Fire Department was also called to respond as mutual aid.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office: Vehicle pursuit ends in Silver Springs after tires spiked
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/21/2020 - 11:01pmA 36-year-old woman was arrested Sunday night in Silver Springs following a vehicle pursuit that began in Mineral County, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.
Three vehicle accident reported on Highway 50 and Northgate
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 5:26pmA three vehicle accident was reported at 5:24 p.m. on Northgate and Highway 50.
The reporting party called into dispatch stating there had been an issue with their brakes and they struck another vehicle.
NHP identifies rider in Thursday's fatal motorcycle crash on Kingsbury Grade at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 11:04amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified the victim in a fatal crash Thursday involving three motorcycles on State Route 207 Kingsbury Grade near Lake Tahoe in Douglas County.
Highway 395 in Gardnerville reopened after 'suspicious' package closes road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 5:06pmUPDATE 7:40PM Citywide Video News reports the suspicious item was a child's toy.
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UPDATE 6:17PM: Highway 395 in Gardnerville has been reopened, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office via Facebook.
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UPDATE: According to The Record-Courier via Twitter the suspicious package has been identified.
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A suspicious package found Monday afternoon in the 1300 block of Highway 395 in Gardnerville has prompted the shut down of the highway in Douglas County near Waterloo Lane.
Nevada Department of Public Safety commissions new peace officers at Carson City ceremony
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 9:43pmThe Nevada Department of Public Safety commissioned the state's newest peace officers Wednesday at the Academy 88 graduation ceremony. The event was held in Carson City at the Legislative Plaza — Capitol Amphitheater, with limited guests in accordance with COVID-19 public health and safety guidelines.
NHP investigates head-on crash at US 395 near Muller Lane in Douglas County, 2 seriously injured
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 7:05pmA two vehicle head-on crash Wednesday evening on Highway 395 near Muller Lane in Douglas County shut down the northbound lane of the highway, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.