Douglas Sheriff's Office says person of interest now in custody

The man accused of firing shots into the home of Carson City Judge John Tatro, and later attempting to firebomb his residence, will face trial after evidence was presented at this week's three-day preliminary hearing, according to the Carson City District Attorney's Office.

UPDATE 1:25PM: The fire in a storage lot area off of Arrowhead Drive is under control, burning around a half-acre, said Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon. No additional resources are needed.
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UPDATE 1:12PM: Firefighters have made progress on the fire, knocking down much of the flames. The fire started in a storage lot area. Two older vehicles parked in the storage lot area were damaged. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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The Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Friday afternoon to a brush fire in the 5400 block of Arrowhead Drive.

The Sixth Annual Feds Feed Families Food Drive to benefit the hungry in Carson City brought in 2,722 pounds of food in August, including 1,346 pounds of fresh produce at the Third Street Farmer's Market. All donations benefitted families and individuals served by the Ron Wood Family Resource Center and Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH.

UPDATE: 2:45PM: An inmate was taken by Care Flight for a stab wound following a fight at the Correction Center yard at Warm Springs, according to Department of Corrections Public Information Officer Brooke Keast. The injury was non-life threatening. A second inmate was shot with pellets and did not suffer serious injuries and was not transported. No corrections officers were injured.
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UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department was called Friday morning to the Warm Springs Correctional Center off of Fifth Street for an incident involving an inmate that was reportedly shot with pellets. Care Flight air ambulances have been ordered.

It began on a December night in 2012. A loud crash woke Judge John Tatro and his wife, Kathy, in their Carson City home. Someone had fired two shots through their front door. The bullets, we now know, passed through the home and shattered a glass door to the backyard.

One of Carson City's most prominent, historic buildings is officially in escrow, according to the property manager for the Ormsby House. Ted Stoever, senior vice president, Northern Nevada Land & Development Investment Services for Colliers International, told News 4 that the "iconic" property is currently in the process of being purchased.
The news was also made to the Carson City Board of Supervisors on Thursday.

Almost immediately after giving birth to her son, Javon, five months ago, Kim Thomas introduced him to one of her favorite hobbies.

A 38-year-old Dayton man was booked Wednesday into Carson City Jail for a felony warrant alleging possession of stolen property.

CARSON CITY — Next week, Sept. 11-15, Carson High School will encourage students and staff to disconnect from technology to better reconnect with each other. The CHS Social Emotional Learning Committee and school administrators decided to dedicate a week to the cause.

Mark your calendars! Print or save this flyer and take it to Chili’s in Carson City on Tuesday, Sept. 12 between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Enjoy a delicious meal, drinks and dessert and Chili’s will donate a portion of the proceeds to Catmandu. You must show the flyer in order for Catmandu to receive proceeds.

Head to bed early tonight, the Great Reno Balloon races are best enjoyed by early risers. Not to be outdone, Virginia City has discovered that camels and emus are even more hilarious to race. You’ve got plenty to look forward to this weekend, but don’t discount today. Jimmy Mallett will sing you back to yesteryear at Living the Good Life. You’ll get your motor running at Battle Born Harley Davidson’s weekly bike night.

THURSDAY:

Partnership Carson City is teaming up with the Nevada Coalition for Suicide Prevention and the Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention for Carson City’s third 5K Walk for Suicide Prevention. The walk will be 10 a.m. Sept. 9, beginning at the Bob McFadden Plaza, 223 W. Third St.

Day one of the preliminary hearing into the case of a series of threats against a Carson City judge included the judge taking the stand as a witness. The hearing in the case of John Aston is scheduled to last three days.

Around two dozen runners and walkers remembered the victims of a mass shooting in Carson City that happened six years ago Wednesday in which five people died, including three Nevada National Guardsmen.