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A Gardnerville Ranchos man died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot Monday night following an argument with his wife whom he apparently shot in the leg before turning the gun on himself, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports.

David Woffinden, 37, died of a single shot to the chest, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pat Brooks. The man's wife, Kimberly Woffinden, 34, was taken to Carson Valley Medical Center where she was treated for her injury. The incident was reported at around 9:40 p.m., at a home in the 1400 block of Angora Dive in Gardnerville Ranchos

Carson Now reader Jessica Crossman took this video and photo of a fire Tuesday morning in the Industrial Parkway area of Mound House.

Central Lyon County Fire District Chief John Gillenwater reports the fire was at 59 Industrial Parkway, D K Logistics, and was called in at 7:47 a.m. The fire was located inside the building that processes organic herbs.

A Carson City man turned himself into Carson City Sheriff's Office authorities on Monday for a felony warrant of fraudulent use of a credit card.
Jeffrey Aguisanda, 30, had a warrant for his arrest out of Carson City Justice Court issued on August 9. Bail; $3,000.

In other arrests, Angela Rebecca Bowman of Mound House was booked into Carson City Jail on Monday. She faces two felonies charges that were under warrants: Failure to appear in court and violation of probation.

It's a story News 4 brought you last week that's gaining international attention. A woman's dog is put down by Carson City Animal Services after she can't pay the fees to reclaim it during a 72-hour window, a policy the city may change.
Since Jeraldine Archuleta's story broke, employees of Carson animal services have been attacked on social media sites across the internet, and now we know they've been receiving physical threats as well.

Fans of the iconic film "12 Angry Men" will be in for a special treat tonight as Plan B: Microlounge in Carson City shows the film for free.

Before the film, at 6 p.m., the cast of Proscenium Players "12 Angry Jurors" will make an appearance, in costume and in character. The director of the play, which opens August 16 at Silver State Charter School, will also be on hand to answer questions.

The Annual “Cancer Sucks 5K” is celebrating its 5th year on Saturday, October 5. For the past several years this event has welcomed hundreds of men and women who choose to run or walk in honor of Cancer survivors, lives lost, and Cancer research. Additionally, one of the goals of this event is to provide funding for care to those who are in desperate need.

Come join us as High Sierra Brewing Company supports the Carson City Relay For Life. The event is Monday, August 19, 5 to 10 p.m. High Sierra will donate 20 percent of proceeds to American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Carson City.

Raffles and Relay goods also available. Help us as we celebrate the end of the 2013 season and continue our fight against this horrible disease. For more information contact us at jumpinapdl@yahoo.com.

New York Times best selling author Ellen Hopkins is this week's guest on It's Your City produced by Access Carson City Television. Hopkins discusses her books, including "Crank" as well as founding the nonprofit Ventana Sierra in Carson City along with her daughter Kelly. The house opened June 1.

Wildlife biologist Jenni Jeffers will release an owl and provide a free public presentation at Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa on Wednesday, August 14, at 7:30 p.m.

Jeffers will show several live native owls as she discusses the life cycle of owls, their habits, habitats and how the public can help in their conservation.

Bring the family and a picnic dinner to enjoy the presentation and take advantage of this opportunity to see these spectacular nocturnal birds up close. No photographs or dogs are allowed. The programs runs until 9 p.m.

The 2013 Edible Pedal is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 15

A guest post by Jill Stockton

A 19-year-old Carson City man faces a felony charge of attempted robbery after he was arrested Sunday for allegedly demanding money from a victim and then chasing him to a nearby apartment complex.

A 31-year-old Carson City man remains in critical condition Monday after being struck by a vehicle that sped away in the Stateline area of Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 early Saturday morning, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

Two were arrested Sunday and face multiple felony charges including burglary after allegedly stealing a purse with a gun inside from underneath the counter of a Carson City business and then using credit cards to go on a buying spree.

Samantha Ann Henry, of Dresslerville, and David Elden Bennett of Markleeville, both 27, are being held on $105,200 bail each. The pair were discovered attempting to purchase items with one of the stolen credit cards at the Walmart store on Market Street.

Last week four of the Carson City's Sheriff Office top motor officers were invited to compete in the San Francisco Police Department Motor Officer Training Challenge held at Giants Stadium.

The SFPD Training competition attracted 52 motor officers from police, sheriff and highway patrol departments from California Oregon and Nevada. In June the Carson City Sheriff's Office hosted its own 10th annual Motor Officer Training Challenge during the Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest.

On Friday Aug. 9, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Nevada Highway Patrol, conducted a compliance checkpoint on U.S. Highway 50 near the Carson City county line.

Of the 1,741 vehicles that passed through the checkpoint, no alcohol related offenses were found. A total of 13 citations were issued for various vehicle and drivers license violations.

Here is the Carson City road construction and maintenance report for the week of Aug. 12-18. Tuesday, August 13, the outside eastbound lane on Fairview Drive will be closed between Roop Street and Industrial Park Drive during the early morning hours. The lane is expected to reopen by 7 a.m.

From Thursday, August 15, and Friday, August 16, the inside lanes in both directions on William Street will be closed from just east of Rand Avenue to just west of the interchange with the Carson City Freeway.

If you've turned on your television recently, you have no doubt seen the bevy of trials that have caught the public eye. Trials and the jury process are nothing new. But the drama has become somewhat of a live soap opera to many.

Capital Crossfire, a forum highlighting Nevada and Carson City politics and policies, continues its look at implications of the 2013 legislative session.

Join Karl Neathammer and Shelly Aldean with guests Carol Lucey, president of Western Nevada College, and Rob Hooper, executive Director of the Northern Nevada Development Authority, as they discuss funding cuts to Nevada’s community colleges at a time when creating a skilled workforce has become a State imperative.

A yearling male black bear was released early Friday evening in the mountains west of the Carson Valley, the Nevada Department of Wildlife reports.

Biologist Carl Lackey, accompanied by Karelian Bear Dog, Rooster, released the bear and applied the proven “aversive conditioning” treatment as the bear scurried toward freedom with the dog on its heels, said NDOW spokesman Chris Healy.

A 31-year-old Carson City man was critically injured early Saturday morning at Lake Tahoe after being hit by a Dodge pickup that sped away on Highway 50 and Lake Parkway in Stateline, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

This hit and run was report 3:13 a.m. The 31-year-old Carson City man was walking on the road just east of the MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa when he was hit. It is possible the man may have been struck by more than one vehicle, said Trooper Chuck Allen.

A food drive that brings federal employees together to collect food for those hungry in Carson City will be held Saturday following a successful event last weekend that netted more than 700 pounds in donations. Also underway Saturday is a clothing drive for families in need at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The “Feds Feed Families” drive will have a booth and food drop-off area at Grocery Outlet, 1831 North Carson Street this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Carson City authorities are looking for a man who has been missing for about a month. Christopher "Chris" Cash is a caucasian male, 55 years of age, 5 foot 11 inches tall and weighs 200 to 250 pounds. He has blue eyes and gray to brown hair.

Cash is from Carson City and was reported missing July 15. He has not been taking his medication. Several inquires at the places he frequents have shown that he has not been seen for about a month, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Detective Doug Speegle of the Investigation Division.

A male black bear was tranquilized Friday morning in Gardnerville Ranchos by Nevada Department of Wildlife wardens and will be set free later west of Gardnerville in the Carson Range.

The yearling male was found up a tree at a residence south of the downtown area of Gardnerville. While not typical bear habitat, it does see bears wandering through occasionally.

The 80 to 100 pound bear is of “dispersal age” said NDOW biologist Carl Lackey.

Street Vibrations is in its 19th year and growing strong, Randy Burke of Roadshows, the Street Vibrations guru, is always looking to expand his empire of fun and memorable events. Well, this year he has partnered with the family owned and operated HorseShoe Club Casino.

I was recently reading local commentary over on Carson Now titled, Driving is Interesting and an Adventure in Carson City. The title is sarcastic, the article really expressing the author’s frustrations with driving in our city. While the points made in the article are valid, they’re certainly not unique to Carson City. This is simply the reality of driving a car in an urban environment.

Northern Nevada communities are set to reap the rewards of the Western Nevada State Peace Officer Academy’s 2013 graduation class. Twenty-two cadets were honored Friday at Western Nevada College. The 2013 WNC graduating class hails from throughout the region:

ApexSCF will hold a free 90-minute “Ladies Day” class, Aug. 22, 6 p.m. at the Bosma Business Center, 401 Ryland, Reno Nev. Please RSVP by: August 19, 2013 as the class is limited to 75 participants and it fills up fast.

This is our FREE 90 minute class that focuses on women’s safety. It incorporates the fundamentals from our full ASAP class and scenarios specifically designed to teach women how to be safer and protect yourself in the face of danger.

The Carson City Pop Warner Cheerleading squad will host a rummage sale this Saturday, Aug. 10. All proceeds go to National Competition in Florida.

The event will be at the Carson City Plaza Hotel, 801 South Carson Street. It runs from 8:00am to 3:00pm

Health inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division.
This report is for the week ending Aug. 9, 2013 and includes inspections of convenience stores, a concession at Fuji Park, restaurants, fast food restaurants and a bakery.
See the full report below:

Sherry Duncan of Carson City holds a sign Friday in front of the Carson City Animal Services on Butti Way. She and others were demonstrating against practices at the shelter after a pet dog was recently euthanized when the owner said she couldn't pay the fees on time.

The shelter said it was within its rights, but should have allowed the woman, Jeraldine Archuleta, additional time needed to come up with the money.