Lyon Sheriff's detectives release photos of missing Fernley woman, possible pickup involved
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 11:06am
UPDATE 4:22PM: Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the search and investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Naomi Irion, 18, of Fernley, Nev.
Naomi was last seen in the parking lot of Walmart in Fernley on March 12, 2022 at approximately 5 a.m. hours. The investigation now indicates that the suspect may be driving a dark 2020 or newer Chevrolet, 2500, High Country 4 Door pickup truck.
The forensic evidence discovered, to date, continues to lead Lyon County Investigators to believe Naomi’s disappearance is suspicious in nature and that the driver of the above vehicle has a direct connection to her disappearance and her current whereabouts, according to a news release from LCSO.
Naomi’s vehicle, a 4 door sedan, was later located near Walmart in an east end industrial area of Fernley. The vehicle has since been retrieved, searched and forensically analyzed. Forensic evidence has been recovered and is being expedited for testing through the Washoe County Forensic Investigation Section, the news release states.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is seeking any information regarding the disappearance and whereabouts of Naomi Irion, the Chevrolet pickup vehicle and/or information concerning possible contacts that persons may have had with Naomi.
If you have information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Erik Kusmerz regarding case number 22LY01068 at 775-577-5206 ext 2 or email at detective@lyon-county.org or Secret Witness of Northern Nevada at (775) 322-4900.
Meanwhile, LCSO Sheriff Frank Hunewill will be at the Fernley Substaion for a live press conference Thursday, 11 a.m. in regards to the disappearance of Naomi Irion.
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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office released photos Wednesday on its social media page of the last time a missing 18-year-old woman, Naomi Irion, was seen at a Fernley Walmart. LCSO is investigating her disappearance as a criminal matter.
LCSO writes: "Here are photos of Naomi the morning she was last seen and what she was wearing at that time. We are aware that the suspect photo is not much to go on at this time and we are working diligently to get better photos of the suspect. Thank you to everyone for your continued support."
It was unclear if the two sidewalk parking lot photos on the social media post were those of the suspect. LCSO didn't clarify. Scroll and click on photos to enlarge.
The following is a news release Tuesday from LCSO Sgt. Mitch Brantingham:
On March 13 at approximately 11:25 p.m. Lyon County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatch to a report of a missing woman.
The woman was identified as 18-year-old Naomi Irion of Fernley. Naomi was last seen in the area of Walmart in Fernley on March 12 at approximately 5 a.m. During the course of the investigation, evidence was discovered leading investigators to believe Naomi's disappearance was suspicious in nature. Naomi was reported as a missing person and Sheriff's Office personnel began searching for Naomi and her vehicle.
On Tuesday, March 15 at approximately noon, deputies located Naomi's vehicle in the industrial park in Fernley. Naomi was not with the vehicle and is still being searched for. Evidence suggesting Naomi's disappearance is criminal in nature was located in the vehicle. The Washoe County Forensic Investigation Section responded to the scene to assist in processing the vehicle for evidence.
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is seeking information regarding the whereabouts and disappearance of Naomi Irion. If you have information regarding this investigation, contact Detective Erik Kusmerz regarding case number 22LY01068 and call 775-577-5206 extension 2 or email at detective@Lyon-County.org.
