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Douglas investigators ask for public's help identifying bank drop box thief
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 3:21pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the suspect involved in a theft from the night drop box at the Gardnerville US Bank.
Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle crash involving cyclist near Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 10:25amUPDATE 11:28AM: Both east and westbound traffic lanes on William Street are now open.
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UPDATE 11AM: The patient was flown by Care Flight to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center. Their condition is unknown at this time. Carson City Sheriff's Office and NHP are investigating the crash. Motorists can expect delays.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday morning to a vehicle crash involving a bicycle rider in the area of William Street near Mills Park.
With season's first storm arriving this weekend, NDOT prepares to keep roads clear
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 8:55amA strong storm will push through the Sierra and western Nevada beginning Friday into the weekend, bringing gusty winds, much colder temperatures and chances for rain and snow showers, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make warrant, drug and DUI arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 6:32pmA 33-year-old man was arrested Oct. 31 for a felony warrant alleging embezzlement of a motor vehicle, according to a Carson City sheriff's office booking report.
Nevada Highway Patrol identifies driver in fatal Oct. 29 crash near Fernley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 10:08amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a 28-year-old Utah resident who died in a single vehicle crash Thursday on I-80 near Fernley.
Carson City Sheriff's Office requests public's help identifying robbery suspect
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 12:40pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the community in reference to a robbery that occurred at Carson Vape.
Halloween fun, 'reverse parade' and film festival, competitions highlight Nevada Day weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 7:42pmHeading into the final weekend of October, Halloween and Nevada Day events will keep revelers busy through Sunday making for a jam packed weekend of fun for families and grownups around the Carson City region.
Carson City Sheriff's Office identifies two teen suspects in political sign theft
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 6:21pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office has identified two suspects allegedly involved in the theft of a political sign last week.
Traffic delays on US50 East compounded by 2 crashes, Halloween festivities at Centennial Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 4:52pmUPDATE 7:13PM: Traffic should be cleared in all directions after 7:30 p.m. said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. With two vehicle crashes earlier and the Boo-Nanza Halloween celebration at Centennial Park that ended at 7 p.m., traffic along Highway 50 East has been significantly impacted with delays.
Nevada law enforcement begins November with 'click it or ticket' seatbelt campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:08amThe Nevada Highway Patrol and other Nevada law enforcement agencies participating in the Joining Forces program will be increasing seat belt enforcement efforts throughout the state.
Carson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among sustainability award winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 8:53amLocal non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at College Parkway and Research Way
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:13pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash near the intersection of College Parkway and Research Way.
Carson City deputies make arrests for alleged indecent exposure, theft at store
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 9:31amA 43-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of indecent or obscene exposure, a gross misdemeanor offense, a Carson City sheriff's office booking report states.
Carson City emergency crews called to 3-vehicle crash at Highway 50 and Fairview
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 3:37pmCarson City Fire Department sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called to a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at Highway 50 East and Fairview Drive. No one was seriously injured.
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.
Carson City deputies arrest man for allegedly attempting to break into vehicle at crosswalk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:40amA Dayton man was arrested Monday for suspicion of attempted robbery that ended with the suspect giving himself up, a Carson City sheriff's arrest report states.
Carson City sheriff's investigators seek public's help identifying political sign thief
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 2:16pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the community in reference to a political sign that was stolen from a residence in west Carson City.
Nevada's statehood celebrated at WNC in Carson City with film festival and 'reverse parade'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 12:55pmCelebrate Nevada’s most cherished time of the year in the safety of your own vehicle at Western Nevada College on Oct. 30 and 31. For many there will be a major void in their social calendars to fill on Nevada Day without the annual parade to attend.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make arrests for stolen truck, drug offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 10:50amA 35-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for felony suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and a drug charge, a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report states.
Christmas tree permits begin Nov. 2 on Carson, Bridgeport forest ranger districts, Nov. 16 in Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 11:05amChristmas tree permits for National Forest System lands on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts will be available for purchase online through Recreation.gov, as well as in-person at multiple locations, beginning Monday, Nov. 2.
Accident with injury reported near Woodside Drive Saturday afternoon
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/24/2020 - 3:46pmJust before 3:45 p.m. on Saturday afternoon an accident with injury was reported near Woodside Drive.
There is only one vehicle involved at this time and the driver is out of the vehicle.
The driver was bleeding from his nose and mouth, and his car was smoking from the engine compartment.
East and westbound lanes shut down on Fairview and Saliman Saturday due to vehicle collision, careflight enroute
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/24/2020 - 12:42pmUPDATE 1:02 p.m.: Careflight has taken off and is now enroute to Renown with one patient.
UPDATE 12:48 p.m.: careflight has landed at the east side of the prison for transport.
Tows are enroute to Fairview and Saliman, both vehicles are inoperable.
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Just before 12:40 p.m. a two vehicle crash was reported on Fairview and I-580.
According to deputies on scene one person is lying on the ground.
All westbound and eastbound traffic has been stopped on Fairview and traffic is being diverted.
Careflight is enroute to the scene.
Carson City investigators ask for public's help finding missing and endangered veteran
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 4:54pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing and endangered veteran. The missing person is identified as Robert Hester, 61, and was last seen near his Carson City residence on or about October 1, 2020.
Three arrested after marijuana, concentrated THC and cash found during US 395 traffic stop in Douglas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 3:30pmMINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrested three on drug charges after a large amount of marijuana, concentrated THC, and cash was discovered following a traffic stop on Highway 395.
Northern Nevada first responders receive $79K from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:46pmLocal first responders from around the Carson City region from Central Lyon County to Reno and Sparks areas, will be better equipped to keep community members safe thanks to grants from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for alleged battery after drinking six pack, fighting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 9:27amA 37-year-old Carson City woman was arrested late Wednesday for misdemeanor suspicion of battery in an incident at an apartment complex, according to a sheriff's office booking report.
Carson City deputies make arrests for drug, indecent exposure and theft offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 2:47pmA 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and two misdemeanor offenses, a sheriff's office booking report states.
Voters can use drive-up ballot drop box at Carson City's Fuji Park, community center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 12:52pmIn addition to mailing ballots through the U.S. Postal Service, Carson City voters can submit mail ballots in three ways:
1. Drive-up drop box at the east parking lot of Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Road (look for the blue tent). 2. Drop box by the east exit of the Carson City Community Center 851 E. William St. (look for the blue tent). 3. At the counter of the Carson City Clerk's office, 885 E. Musser St., Suite 1025.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash involving pedestrian at Hot Springs, Pine Lane
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 6:48pmUPDATE 10:17PM: A 72-year-old male pedestrian was seriously injured and flown to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno Monday night following a vehicle crash near a crosswalk at the intersection of Hot Springs Road and Pine Lane. Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Nate Brehm said the driver of the vehicle is cooperating and told officers she didn't see the man.
Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor, said Brehm. The victim was conscious and suffered injuries to his leg and hip. NHP is also involved in the accident investigation.
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.