Breaking: Carson City deputies shut down Corbett Street while trying to apprehend suspect
UDPATE: 7:45PM: Two suspects are in custody following a law enforcement operation that began with a burglary Thursday in Washoe City. The suspects are believed to be connected to a string of dozens of burglaries spread over three counties. Go here for the video press briefing from Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
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Update 6:45 p.m.: Suspect wasn't found in the residence, and the scene is secure.
Update 6:21 p.m: SWAT is inside the residence, checking in the crawl space for the suspect.
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Update 6:02 p.m.: SWAT team just used flash bang devices and tear gas in the residence of the suspect. Deputies on the scene have reason to believe suspect may have a cache of stolen weapons.
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Traffic on Corbett Street between Roop and Stewart has been blocked by Carson City Sheriff's deputies who are trying to apprehend a crime suspect.
Deputies are currently trying to evacuate two apartment complexes that are near where they think the suspect is holed up.
Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong emailed the following statement:
Major activity in Carson City a result of a reported burglary. Agencies involved include Washoe, Carson, and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s.
Over 30 officers dispersed over numerous locations in Washoe City and at least 4 locations in Carson City.
This is on-going with few details immediately releasable.
We will have more details as they become available.