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Carson City deputies in standoff with suicidal man at apartment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 10:59pmUPDATE 1:04AM: A standoff with Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies at an Etta Place residence in which a man threatened to "go out in a blaze of glory" and shoot officers ended safely just before 12:30 a.m., said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
First firefighting boat of its kind launched at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 12:47pmTahoe Douglas Fire Protection District christened Marine 24 earlier this month, giving Lake Tahoe its first year-round firefighting boat. At a cost of nearly $500,000, the vessel is able to fight fires from on board as well as piping water from the lake into water tenders.
Carson City crime log: Woman jailed for suspicion of assault after vehicle ramming incident
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 1:51pmA 64-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly hitting a vehicle she had been pursuing, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for meth, fraudulent use of EBT card
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 12:10pmA 32-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for felony suspicion of fraudulent use of a credit card, possession of a controlled substance and other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Jury reaches guilty verdict in Lyon County child molestation case
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 10:52amAn 81-year-old Yerington man was found guilty of three counts sexual assault on a child, one count of lewdness with a child under 14, and one count of open and gross lewdness, following a week long jury trial in Lyon County.
Running for a cause: Light After Dark Run/Walk in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 10/21/2017 - 8:56pmThe Silver Oak Golf Course in Carson City lit the way Saturday night during the Light After Dark Run/Walk fundraiser, an annual benefit for Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
Carson City crime log: Arrests for assault with a deadly weapon, grand larceny
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 11:26amA 55-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of felony grand larceny after allegedly stealing gold coins from his father-in-law, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City Light After Dark event Saturday to benefit victims of domestic and sexual violence
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 2:15pmHelp victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Carson City community by signing up and joining Advocates to End Domestic Violence at its annual Light After Dark Walk and Run event this Saturday, 6 p.m. at Silver Oak Golf and Event Center in Carson City.
Carson City suspects in Oregon homicide to appear in Klamath County court Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 9:32amTwo Carson City men accused of first degree murder in the September killing of an Oregon man have been extradited to Klamath County and will go before a judge on Monday.
Carson City arrests: Altercation with vehicle, bats leads to battery with deadly weapon charges
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 1:23pmThree people were arrested Monday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon and other charges after an altercation in the 1900 block of Boeing Way, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City detectives investigate Tuesday incident involving suspect who pointed gun
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 3:48pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault with a deadly weapon that happened early Tuesday morning after a victim had a gun pulled on him.
Fall brings heightened bear activity around western Nevada and Sierra
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 12:54pmFall is the time of year for increased bear foraging activity and more human and bear encounters are possible, according to wildlife officials in Nevada and California.
Arrest made in early Saturday morning shooting
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 09/30/2017 - 5:03pmDetectives with the Carson City Sheriff's Office have made an arrest in the case of an early morning shooting incident that occurred Saturday along U.S. Highway 50 East, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.
Carson City man accused of elder abuse, false imprisonment of grandmother
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 11:28amA 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for felony suspicion of elder abuse, false imprisonment and preventing his 86-year-old grandmother from calling for help after deputies attempted to serve him a warrant, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City man allegedly pulls knife on Walmart security, jailed on robbery and drug charges
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 1:13pmA 34-year-old Carson City man faces robbery and drug charges after he allegedly pulled a large knife on Walmart security Saturday when they confronted him for shoplifting, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Inmate battered by another at jail
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/17/2017 - 11:15amA Carson City jail inmate faces a felony battery charge after allegedly hitting another inmate in the face Friday evening, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City sheriff's arrest log: Women jailed for suspicion of felony meth possession
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/03/2017 - 3:02pmA pair of Carson city women were arrested Friday afternoon at 1:45 p.m. in the 1000 block of Woodside Drive for felony possession of methamphetamine, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City man booked on warrant alleging sex crimes with a child
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 12:28pmA 33-year-old Carson City man and a current jail inmate was served Thursday with a Douglas County warrant alleging multiple counts of sexual crimes with a child under the age of 14, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for sexual assault warrant
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 1:08pmA 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for a warrant alleging sexual assault, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City sheriff's deputy, suspect identified in Friday night officer involved shooting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 8:44pmA 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.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man booked for shoplifting, threatening staff with knife
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 08/12/2017 - 10:51amA 28 year-old transient male was arrested Friday afternoon at 3:46 p.m. in the 3200 block of Market Street for felony assault with a deadly weapon as well as misdemeanor petit larceny, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for suspicion of sexual assault of child
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/11/2017 - 1:00pmA 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday for a felony warrant alleging sexual assault of a child under the age of 14, 3 counts lewdness with a child under 14, and one count attempted lewdness, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Save Silver City Website Goes Live
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/30/2017 - 6:34pmThe Silver City Small Actions Committee is happy to announce the launch of the Save Silver City website, SaveSilverCity.org which will serve as a source of information and opinion about Silver City, Nevada, and the challenges it now confronts.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for two counts suspicion of sexual assault of child
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 11:20amUPDATE FRIDAY: The Carson City District Attorney’s Office, in its criminal complaint, argues the victim was repeatedly sexually abused from the ages of 10 to 12, when the suspect was between the ages 16 to 18 years of age.
The District Attorney’s Office cites Nevada Revised Statutes 171.083 and NRS 171.085 in its prosecution of the case, which can be found here.
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A 23-year-old man was booked into jail Wednesday on two felony counts suspicion of sexual assault of a child under the age of 14, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Caretaker jailed for suspicion of felony battery on 95-year-old woman
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 1:43pmA Carson City man was arrested Monday for felony suspicion of domestic battery with substantial bodily harm after allegedly pushing a 95-year-old woman who was in his care, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Geoff Lawrence Moves On and Up
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 6:49amFor now, this is the last regular column that will carry the Ron and Geoff byline. Geoff is leaving the Assistant Controller’s job July 1 for a new one.
James Smack, the Deputy Controller, will join Ron in the weekly column beginning next week. Geoff will make guest appearances now and then, we anticipate.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for allegedly threatening victim with knife
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 1:10pmA 44-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday for felony suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor resisting a public officer, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City deputies make felony warrant, misdemeanor arrests
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/21/2017 - 4:53pmA 43-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday in the 400 block of North Carson Street for a felony fugitive from justice warrant issued in March out of El Dorado County, Calif.
Carson City arrests: Man with Douglas warrant alleging sex crimes jailed Sunday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/19/2017 - 10:25amA 38-year-old man was arrested early Sunday for a warrant alleging sexual assault of a child and lewdness with a child under the age of 14, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man booked on assault, battery in casino
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 4:00pmA 50 year-old Carson City man was taken into custody early Saturday morning at 1:36 a.m. in the 500 block of North Carson Street for multiple misdemeanor counts, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, including assault, battery and breach of peace.