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UPDATE: Care Flight was ordered and Carson City fire and ambulance responded tonight to an accident involving a pedestrian in the 3800 block of Highway 50 East at Fairview and Gordon. The victim, an adult female pedestrian, was conscious and moving on the pavement when rescue crews found her but was suffering from back and neck injuries.

The call came into dispatch at 5:18 p.m. Carson City sheriff's deputies rerouted traffic around the accident scene.

Three juveniles, ages 17, 14 and 11 were injured in Wednesday's two-vehicle crash at Highway 50 East near the Lyon County line and Linehan Road, said Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Daniel Lopez.

UPDATE 6:20PM: Highway 50 is now clear and moving freely after a two-vehicle injury accident this afternoon sent at least three to the hospital. What we know is two Care Flight helicopters landed, according to NHP Trooper Dave Gibson. One person was taken by ground ambulance, according to Central Lyon County Fire District. Their conditions are not known at this time.
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UPDATE: Two people have been flown by Care Flight to Renown Medical Center in Reno with serious injuries, while a third person was taken by ground ambulance to the hospital, according to Central Lyon County Fire District officials. Their conditions are unknown at this time.

A two-car crash Saturday on Highway 50 in Dayton sent one person to the hospital via Care Flight with non-life threatening injuries, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

The late afternoon accident tied up traffic on the highway for more than an hour. It happened on Highway 50, east of mile marker 6 and involved two vehicles, a 2002 Saturn View and a 2012 Ford Focus, said NHP Trooper Tappan Cornmesser.

Bring your pets to Benson's Feed and Tack at 2750 Highway 50 East in Carson City today for pictures with Santa. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $10 per picture.

All dogs must be on leash and cats in a carrier. Share the holiday spirit with the staff at Benson's and CASI volunteers while helping to build a new animal shelter.

Here is this weekend’s arrest report from Friday through Sunday morning. Carson City sheriff’s deputies made numerous felony and misdemeanor arrests over this 2014 Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Those arrested and facing criminal charges are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Bring your pets to Benson's Feed and Tack at 2750 Highway 50 East for pictures with Santa. The event is Saturday Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $10 per picture.

All dogs must be on leash and cats in a carrier. Share the holiday spirit with the staff at Benson's and CASI volunteers while helping to build a new animal shelter. If you need more information call CASI at 671-2413.

Here is your opportunity to help CASI help Carson City's homeless critters.

A 28-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of third offense felony domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Ivy Mountain Lion was arrested at 10:08 p.m. in the 1100 block of Woodside Drive. She’s being held on $15,000 bail. According to the arrest report, officers were called to a residence after dispatch was told that a man had been struck in the face by the woman.

A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday on felony charges, battery with a deadly weapon and possession of marijuana with intent to sell, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Christoper Matthew Couch is being held on $35,000 bail. According to the arrest report, officers were called to the 3800 block of South Carson Street regarding two people arguing. Dispatch advised they were getting several 911 calls and one of the reporting witnesses said one of the men hit the other.

A Carson City man who had a felony warrant for possession of stolen property was arrested Monday at a Brick Road resident on suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Stephen Mendes, 42, is being held on $35,000 bail. According to the arrest report, officers were called to the 5000 block of Brick Road for a report of domestic battery. Officers arrived and met with Mendes and asked what happened.

A 38-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday morning in the 1200 block of Woodside Drive on felony suspicion of preventing a victim of domestic battery from reporting the crime, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

James Corbett Hardie was arrested at 1:32 a.m. and also faces a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery. According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to a Woodside Drive residence. Officers found Hardie standing in the front yard. He told officers he and his girlfriend who he has children in common with, had been arguing.

A 23-year-old transient, Kyle William Krites, was arrested Nov. 6, 8:30 p.m. in the 500 block of North Carson Street on a felony warrant issued out of Lyon County, Oct. 7, 2014, alleging statutory sexual seduction, a class C felony, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said. He was being held without bail awaiting a hearing.

In other arrests:

A 22-year-old Carson City man, Nicholas J. Stockwell, was arrested Thursday, 1 p.m. on two felony burglary warrants out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $40,000.

— A 65-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday, 8:30 a.m. near the 200 block of Lee Street on two misdemeanor Nevada Highway Patrol failure to appear warrants, and a misdemeanor Contempt of Court warrant out of Carson City Justice Court. Officers first attempted to contact a different resident at that address and discovered the 65-year-old had three warrants out for his arrest. Bail: $1,624.

Law enforcement and public safety issues associated with Nevada Day in Carson City have been "unusually tasking" this weekend, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. While the parade itself was calm for the most part, there was a significant uptick in alcohol and drug related arrests after the parade ended and when afternoon turned to evening.

A 29-year-old Carson City man, DeWayne Rey, was arrested Friday, 10:34 p.m. in the area of Woodside and Stanton on a felony charge of violation of probation conditions. According to the arrest report, deputies with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team were in the area and observed a dark color sedan with nonfunctioning license plate lights.

Low pressure will move through northern California and northwest Nevada Monday, producing gusty winds and hazardous boating conditions for Lake Tahoe and Pyramid, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect.

In addition to the winds, the best chance for rain and high elevation snow is north of Interstate 80 from Monday afternoon to early Tuesday morning. Rainfall amounts up to 0.50 inch are possible in Lassen and Plumas counties, with less than 0.10 inch elsewhere.

A 69-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony hit and run causing injury after a collision with a Carson High student on a bicycle in the 1100 block of Saliman Road, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Arrested was Kulwant Singh Mand with a bail amount of $40,000. According to the arrest report, officers were notified of a hit and run that happened at the high school at 7:42 a.m., and a juvenile who was declining paramedics but was going to the nurses’s office because she was having trouble walking, her leg hurt and she was having back pain.

It is that time of the month again where you can come into Pizza Factory and help raise funds for our students and staff at Eagle Valley Middle School.

On Thursday, Oct. 16, 20 percent of the entire day's earnings will go towards our school's library this month. Many students cannot afford to purchase books or necessary literacy supplies that enable them to get a good education. And due to budget cuts, our admin is limited on what funds can and cannot be spent on.

A Carson City man was arrested Sunday in the 3300 block of Highway 50 East on suspicion of felony third DUI, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Abel Bargas Munoz, 43, was being held on $20,284 bail. According to the arrest report, dispatch alerted officers to a vehicle driving recklessly.

A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony hit and run causing injuries to a 75-year-old driver, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Christopher Gene Keep was jailed with a $40,000 bail. According to the arrest report, officers were sent to Jeanell Drive to look for a gray Dodge Durango involved in a hit and run where the driver allegedly pulled out in front of another vehicle causing the accident and then fleeing the scene.

A Carson City man was arrested early Thursday morning on a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge after a bizarre verbal exchange with law officers outside the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on Musser Street.

Carson City sheriff's deputies arrested a pair Friday on felony drug conspiracy and trafficking charges after finding nearly 28 grams of methamphetamine inside a vehicle.

The arrests happened Friday, 8:54 p.m. in the area of Hot Springs and Nye. David Pomjoon Kim, 44, of Carson City and Cory Michael Harmon, 24, of Gardnerville, each face felony charges of possession of methamphetamine for sale, drug trafficking and conspiracy. They were taken to Carson City jail with bail amounts of $40,000 each.

Join us at Pizza Factory on Highway 50 East, in Carson City as we kick off the Halloween season with a screening of Carnival of Souls.
This 1962 independent thriller was inspired as the writer/producer/director stumbled upon the abandoned Saltair amusement park on the southern shore of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. The film borders on campy, but has developed a strong cult following in recent years.

Carson City was among five cities selected Tuesday to receive federal assistance to help spruce up William Street. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will provide technical assistance to Carson City through the Greening America's Capitals program, which helps cities to develop environmentally-friendly infrastructure that will contribute to greener, more vibrant neighborhoods and increase resiliency from the impacts of climate change.

A Gardnerville woman was arrested Monday on a felony charge of giving an officer false identification information after she was detained for shoplifting at Walmart, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Ashlee Nicole Karow, 22, also faces misdemeanor charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, petit larceny and a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear in a Douglas County court.

Carson City sheriff's deputies issued 38 citations on a Friday as part of a saturation patrol in Carson City that focused on speeding drivers, said Sgt. Scott McDaniel.

The patrols were in areas where crashes have occurred in the past, specifically Fairview Drive from Highway 50 east to South Edmonds Drive and North Carson Street from Lakeview Hill to Winnie Lane. The focus of this event was to reduce the possibility of car crashes by speeding drivers, said McDaniel.

A 53-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday on four misdemeanor charges, including DUI, destruction of private property, driving on a suspended license and resisting arrest after she drove her vehicle into a building, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The incident happened in the 3300 block of Highway 50 East at 10:41 a.m. Officers arrived and found the woman had driven a white Toyota pickup into the north side of a business. The vehicle was running and still in drive gear, with the engine revving at a high rpm, according to the arrest report.

A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday on a felony charge of parole violation and misdemeanor charges of petit larceny after allegedly taking clothing and a watch from two department stores, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Shawn Anderson was booked into jail at 6:38 p.m. without bail awaiting a hearing for the parole violation charge. According to the arrest report, Anderson was stopped outside of Kohl’s by loss prevention after being seen leaving the store with a shirt. Anderson threw the shirt at the security officer and took off running, leaving his getaway vehicle.

UPDATE 6PM: Two people were taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries in a four-vehicle accident this afternoon at the intersection of Fairview and South Carson streets in Carson City, law officers said. The Nevada Highway Patrol is handling the investigation and thus far there have been no arrests.

The accident was called into dispatch at 4:21 p.m. and caused significant backup of vehicle traffic in both directions of Carson Street. As of 6 p.m. dispatch reports the northbound lane should be opening soon.

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An elderly woman died in Saturday morning's fatal single vehicle rollover at Highway 50 East and Nye Lane in Carson City, a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper said. The driver of the vehicle, an adult man, was taken to the hospital with injuries. His condition is unknown at this time.

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UPDATE: Nevada Highway Patrol reports at least one person has died in this morning's single vehicle rollover accident on Highway 50 and East Nye Lane in Carson City.

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A Carson City firefighters have responded to an accident near the intersection of Highway 50 East and Nye Lane, where a small white SUV hit a drainage ditch and flipped several times.