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Carson City man jailed for allegedly hitting man with weighted sock with lock inside

A 37-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon and parole and probation violation, a Carson City sheriff's booking report states.

Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for suspected child abuse, 8-year-old 'surrounded' with drugs

A 34-year-old Dayton woman was arrested Saturday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team for suspicion of child abuse causing substantial bodily harm, burglary, grand larceny, possession of meth and heroin and other charges.

Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss Butti Way affordable housing proposal Dec. 5

Event Date: 
December 5, 2019 - 8:30am

The Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Dec. 5 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

On the docket for discussion is the sale of property to Carson Tahoe Regional Health Care, development of affordable/workforce housing near Butti Way, purchasing a new radio dispatch console system and public safety audio equipment and more.

Carson City emergency crews called to Highway 50 East crash near Sherman Lane

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were dispatched late Sunday afternoon to a vehicle accident in the area of Highway 50 East near Sherman Lane.

Carson City Fire Department called to brush fire in the area of Fairview and Lepire

UPDATE 3:56PM: Forward progress on the fire was stopped at around 1/4 an acre, according to a Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief on scene.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday afternoon to a brush fire in the area of Fairview and Lepire Drive in the Moffat Open Space area.

Carson City investigators say arson the cause of vehicle fires at apartment complex

An early Wednesday morning fire at a Brown Street apartment complex that destroyed four vehicles has been determined to be arson, said Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon.

Carson City Sheriff: Explosion, vehicle fire at apartment complex considered suspicious

Carson City Sheriff’s Office detectives and fire Investigators are on scene Wednesday morning at a Brown Street apartment where multiple vehicles were burned in a fire that is being considered as suspicious.

Through the Smoke: Adele's owners discuss fire, their commitment to re-open

What's on the outside doesn't always reflect on what's going on inside. Perceptions are just that sometimes. There's usually a lot more going than meets the eye.

And that is the case with Cafe at Adele's following the March 28 fire that swept through but was mostly contained to the laundry room area of the iconic Carson City restaurant that sits on the corner of North Carson and John Street.

Applications sought: Carson City Sheriff's Office to host 12-week Citizen's Academy

Event Date: 
April 24, 2019 (All day)

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong is opening the doors of the sheriff's office for 12 consecutive Wednesday nights as part of its annual Citizen's Academy, which enables residents to have a better understanding of the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Fire crews called to aircraft crash, wild fire on Slide Mountain near Davis Creek campground

UPDATE MONDAY MORNING: The Slide Fire that grew to 80 acres overnight and is 10 percent contained as of Monday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Applications sought for Carson City Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Citizen Academy will return August 1 and is looking for residents who wish to join. The academy is a community program of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office for the development and understanding of citizens in their knowledge of policies, procedures and action of the sheriff’s office.

WNC releases list of 539 graduates for May 21 commencement in Carson City

Western Nevada College is holding is 2018 commencement Monday, May 21 at 10 a.m. in the Marv Teixeira Pavilion, 111 E. William Street at the east end of Mills Park in Carson City.

Lightning strikes cause power outages, communication tower problems in Lyon County

Lyon County crews are addressing heavy rainfall and lightning issues that developed Wednesday during a series of storms. Lyon 911 dispatch reports the loss of communications sire on Rawe Peak, said County Manager Jeff Page.

Carson City man jailed for making 3 phony phone calls to 911 dispatch

A 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday for allegedly making multiple false claim phone calls to 911 dispatch and for suspected felony probation violation, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Two men identified in early Sunday morning attempted robbery in Carson City

Two 18-year-old men and three juveniles were arrested early Sunday morning for suspicion of attempted robbery on Hot Springs Road, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City crime log: Attempted armed robbery ends with multiple arrests

An attempted armed robbery that happened early Sunday morning on Hot Springs Road ended with the arrests of adults and juveniles, a Carson City Sheriff’s Office sergeant said.

Carson City Sheriff's Office investigating man found dead in garage, natural causes suspected

UPDATE 1:28PM: Investigators at the scene report the death is being investigated as potentially by natural causes with hemorrhaging. Foul play is not suspected.
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Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies were called Thursday afternoon to the area of West Ninth and South Division for a man discovered dead and bloody in a garage with circumstances appearing suspicious, according to dispatch.

Carson City sheriff's deputy, suspect identified in Friday night officer involved shooting

A transient faces multiple charges including attempted murder, two counts battery with a deadly weapon and two counts assault with a deadly weapon following Friday night's stabbing of a Carson City deputy in which the deputy fired five shots at the suspect, Sheriff Ken Furlong said Monday.

Near-Record 551 Students to Graduate Monday from Western Nevada College

Western Nevada College is graduating one of its largest classes ever, with 551 students graduating with 592 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony today, Monday, May 22 at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.

Carson City sheriff's deputies in standoff with domestic battery suspect at Pheasant Drive home

UPDATE 10:50 AM: The suspect has been identified as Mark Samaniego, 32. He faces a charge of felony domestic battery causing substantial bodily harm and is being held in the Carson City Jail on $15,000 bail.
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UPDATE 1:35AM: The standoff at the Pheasant Drive home ended tonight at around 1:30 a.m. when a flash bang charge was placed on the door; the device exploded and the suspect came out of the home with his hands up, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
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Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies were called Friday night to a domestic battery incident that has resulted in an armed standoff situation that is happening in the 4200 block of Pheasant Drive.

NV Energy reports power outage on west side of south Carson Street

UPDATE: 3:55 PM: Power has been restored in Carson City after an outage earlier today affected an isolated area west of South Carson Street.
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UPDATE 2:35PM: Around 40 customers were without power as of 2:35 p.m.
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NV Energy reports a power outage Friday afternoon affecting customers west of South Carson Street.
As of about 1:50 p.m. there were 115 customers without power. See the map above. Calls to 911 dispatch were reports of people hearing an explosion in the area of Thompson Street, with lights flickering and then going out.

Did you see it? Possible meteor breaks up over skies between Tahoe and Carson City

Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatch received multiple 911 calls Wednesday night reporting a large object, likely to be a meteor, that broke up over the skies above Carson City. Locally, the debris was seen as far west as Lake Tahoe and into the Mound House, Dayton and Brunswick Canyon areas.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed after allegedly pocketing money from auto parts employer

A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday on felony suspicion of embezzlement, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle crash involving motor scooter

Carson City Fire Department responded early Wednesday afternoon to the area of Emerson and Arrowhead for a vehicle that hit a motor scooter. The accident was reported at 12:13 p.m.

Carson City Fire Department called to Condor Circle structure fire

UPDATE 12:55PM: Two adults and three children from one apartment and one adult from a second apartment at Condor Circle have been displaced due to the fire, according to Fire Chief Bob Schreihans. Red Cross has been called to the scene.
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UPDATE 12:08PM: Carson City Fire Chief Bob Schreihans reports the bulk of the fire at 7 Condor Circle has been effectively knocked down. No injuries were reported.

Woman flown by Care Flight after vehicle plunges off embankment in Brunswick Canyon

A woman sustained non-life threatening injuries after the vehicle she was driving plunged 300 to 400 feet off an embankment into a canyon east of Carson City on Saturday morning, a Carson City sheriff’s sergeant said.

Carson City sheriff’s log: Five jailed on felony charges in connection with vehicle theft

Five people were arrested Friday on various felony charges after a vehicle was reported stolen from a Nevada Street residence, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. Four of the five were arrested at 5:58 a.m. during a high risk traffic stop involving a black Camaro at the intersection of Harbin and Musser streets in Carson City.

Carson City Sheriff's Office arrests: Man jailed on felony embezzlement warrant from 2010

A California man was booked Monday into Carson City Jail on a felony embezzlement warrant issued in 2010, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Tahoe man jailed on felony drug charges after pepper spray assault on homeless man

UPDATE: According to Melanie Porter, Carson City Deputy District Attorney, the suspect has been charged with the following: Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Battery. The District Attorney's Office has not charged him with possession of drug paraphernalia.
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A 20-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested Monday on felony drug charges after he allegedly used pepper spray on a homeless man and then called 911 dispatch to report what he had done, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City 911 dispatch center makes $1.2 million software upgrade

Tuesday morning at 5 a.m., the Carson City Sheriff’s Office implemented upgrades made to the key public safety infrastructure system known as Tiburon. The 18-month, $1.2 million project was funded by the Board of Supervisors last year.

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