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Douglas authorities seek help identifying suspects in Walmart battery thefts

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two theft cases at the Walmart on Topsy Lane south of Carson City. The first theft occurred on Jan. 30 and the second on Feb. 20, 2017. In both cases two male subjects stole used vehicle battery cores from a fenced area near the automotive service department.

At this time it is believed that over 100 battery cores were taken between the two thefts.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified two subjects wanted for questioning in these theft cases and is seeking help in identifying the two subjects.

A reward is being offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s). Your identity is not needed and you will remain anonymous.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call DCSO Dispatch at (775) 782-5126, Douglas County Secret Witness at (775) 78-CRIME (775-782-7463) or Investigator Nate Almeida with Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigation’s Division at (775)782-9909.

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UPDATE: A fire weather watch issued for Carson City and surrounding counties was upgraded Sunday afternoon to a Red Flag Warning due to projected gusty winds and low humidity, according to the National Weather Service. The warning is from noon to 8 p.m. Monday.
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Firefighters with the aid of improved weather conditions were able to bring the containment lines around the Crozier Fire near Placerville, Calif., to 18 percent as of Sunday morning, while northern California's largest fire, the Park Fire, is 37 percent contained.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday afternoon to a crash involving a motor scooter rider in the area of South Carson Street and Sonoma Street. No serious injuries were reported.

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Nationally renown blues band the Delta Wires will bring their high energy harmonica and horns from the vibrant San Francisco and Bay area music scene to the Nashville Social Club in Carson City on Friday, August 23.

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The Nevada Department of Agriculture removed nearly two dozen feral horses on Wednesday from the Virginia Range — the first time in seven years that the agency has removed such a large number of horses.

As summer draws down and the school year begins, Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH — a Carson City area nonprofit dedicated to providing community members in need with access to Food, Instruction, Shelter and Healthcare, is preparing for one of its busiest times of the year.

Lane reductions will take place on U.S. 50 in eastern Carson City this Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13-14, as part of preliminary engineering for future Nevada Department of Transportation highway improvements.

Celtic sound pioneers The Wicked Tinkers will bring their bagpipes, drums and didgeridoos along with a Bronze-Age Irish horn to the Levitt Amp outdoor concert this Saturday in Carson City.

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Dr. Anna Camp stands next to a mural

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For the latest air quality readings, see airnow.gov here.

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