Sheriff Ken Furlong

Nevada Guard Soldiers and Airmen from Carson City to Kuwait will participate in a memorial walk/run this Tuesday, Sept. 6, to commemorate the victims of the IHOP shooting that occurred five years ago in Carson City.

A Carson City man arrested earlier this week for allegedly making threats has been charged with felony first degree arson after investigators believe he intentionally started a fire at an East Appion Way residence, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

A 59-year-old Carson City man arrested Tuesday for allegedly making threats has been charged with felony first degree arson after investigators believe he intentionally started a fire at an East Appion Way residence, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

A fire Tuesday morning in the 1000 block of East Appion Way in Carson City is being investigated as arson, the third in as many days, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

UPDATE 4:15PM From Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong: The Carson City Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office responded to two arson-related fires at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum over the weekend. The first fire was reported on Sunday morning at approximately 2:34 a.m., damaging primarily the east side of the structure. On Monday morning at approximately 4:29 a.m., another fire was reported, this time the origin site was located on the south side of the building. The two incidents have resulted in moderate damage to the building.

UPDATE 9AM: Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes offered condolences on behalf of Carson High School to family members after it was learned a 16-year-old CHS male student was killed in a rollover crash in Goni Canyon early this morning. An adult also died in the accident. The names of the victims have not been released.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is warning recipients of a recent electronic refrigerator direct mailer for Carson City Proud that the communication may be a scam, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said Friday.

Streets and sidewalks around Carson City will be busier starting Monday morning as children throughout the district head back to school.

Two people were taken to the hospital with minor gunshot injuries Tuesday night from an alleged accidental shooting, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

At around 8:35 p.m. Carson City dispatch received a 911 call reporting two people who were "accidentally shot" while handling a gun.

UPDATE 8PM: The Shooting Fire is 40 percent contained with eyes on all fire lines from multiple fire agencies, said Carson City Fire Department spokeswoman Stacey Belt. Mapping has the fire size to be between 200 to 300 acres, she said. Several fire crews will remain on scene to close the containment gap.
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UPDATE 4:33PM: Curry Street is now open. Firefighters continue to attack the Shooting Fire via helicopters. The fire has quieted down since it became active earlier this afternoon, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch. So far around 200 acres have burned. The fire is moving in a southerly direction.
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UPDATE 4:05PM: Carson City Fire Department reports that evacuations have been lifted for the Shooting Fire in the Carson Colony area west of Curry Street in southwest Carson City. The fire is at around 200 acres in size and is burning away from structure, according to Stacey Belt, public information officer for Carson City Fire Department. No structures were burned however a fence was destroyed. No injuries have been reported.
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UPDATE: 3:10PM: The Shooting Fire is now at around 100 acres, and no structures have been damaged or destroyed, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center. As of around 3 p.m. the fire was moving away from the threatened neighborhoods along the Carson Colony area west of Curry Street. No injuries have been reported. The air attack on the fire continues.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorneys Office are investigating allegations of inappropriate contact involving children enrolled in the city’s parks and recreation summer program.

Seven out-of-state men were arrested Saturday on felony fraud and other charges after officers uncovered a scam where the suspects allegedly went door-to-door asking for money donations they said would be used to assemble care packages sent to U.S. soldiers overseas, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

FRIDAY UPDATE: The Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating the body discovered Thursday in east Carson City as a suicide, according to Sheriff Ken Furlong.
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UPDATE: No new information has been made available through the Carson City Sheriff's Office regarding the body discovered Thursday morning in East Carson City. We will provide an update when information becomes available.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office has recovered a dead body off of Eastgate and Flint near the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Eastgate Depot in east Carson City.

Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong said the murder of a five police officers in Dallas will weigh heavily on the minds of every police officer in the nation, not just in Dallas.“The circumstances where ...

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval today signed Executive Order 2016-19, ordering all flags at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds to be flown at half-staff effective immediately and until Tuesday, July 12, 2016 as a mark of respect and in remembrance of the victims in Dallas, Texas.

An increase this month in telephone scammers targeting locals and businesses has prompted Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong to issue a warning to all citizens not to be taken in by the thieves.

"Whether they say they're from NV Energy, the gas company, the IRS or other utilities, don't be fooled. Don't fall prey to these scammers," said Furlong.

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.

In this week's It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer welcomes Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. They discuss upcoming community activities, this weekend's Epic Rides events, plus traffic and safety.

Community members are invited to a series of Citizens Academy classes offered through the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. The next series of classes will begin July 13 and there are open seats available, said Sheriff Ken Furlong.

The informative academy explains what the Sheriff’s Office does and how they do it. It also is designed to inform citizens about the important role community policing plays around Carson City.

A 39-year-old Carson City man died Friday after being flown Wednesday by Care Flight following an incident between him and his roommate in which the victim was found unconscious, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

Bike Month is only a third of the way through, but Bike Week in Carson City is coming to a close. For those taking their bike to work today, Comma Coffee and LA Bakery are offering a cup of joe on your way. Pedal your way to the Max Casino for the Grand Opening of the Black Bear Diner; you’re going to need your strength to get through this day full of fun stuff to do. The Nevada State Fair is in full swing and a street dance at the Pavilion starts at 6 p.m.

A 43-year-old Zephyr Cove woman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance after methamphetamine was found in her vehicle following a traffic stop, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

UPDATE 8:26PM: A Carson City man is in custody after attempting to beat his mother to death Tuesday afternoon at an Arrowhead Drive home, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

Douglas Taladay, 40, is in custody at Carson City Jail and faces charges of attempted murder, battery with a deadly weapon, elderly enhancement and preventing a victim from calling 911. His bail is set at $500,000. Taladay admitted the crimes to investigators, said Furlong.

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.

It’s an energy that’s being felt in nearly every city. Emotions are high. The tension is thick. The weather is getting warmer and patience is wearing thin.

Sunshine and bright faces moved like a breeze through Carson City’s safest street early Saturday at the 13th annual all-ages Cops and Kids event hosted by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.

The block party brought children, their parents and grandparents, families and friends for a morning and mid afternoon of refreshments, music, safety demonstrations and games.

Ron Wood Family Resource Center will be honoring Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong as the 2016 Community Leader of the Year. The organization, along with the Legacy of Grace Foundation, will also award 12 outstanding youth leaders for their commitment to academics, volunteerism and community giving.

An all-ages invitation is extended to the safest street party in Carson City this Saturday at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.

The 13th annual Cops and Kids is an all-out community gathering where parents and children can participate in games and activities all designed with family, health and safety in mind. The street party spans two blocks and features refreshments, music, safety demonstrations, games and more. It regularly sees at least a thousand or more children in attendance.

An award-winning musician and producer was arrested Thursday near a Lake Tahoe casino after drug enforcement officers found nearly 58 grams of methamphetamine on the man, according to a Tri-NET task force officer.

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.