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NHP offers car seat safety check at south Carson City Walmart
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 1:17pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol will offer a car seat safety check at the Walmart Super Center in South Carson City. NHP will inspect, install and if needed, replace car seats on a case by case basis.
Carson City Airport Open House June 10
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 11:50amThe Carson City Airport will hold an Open House on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. The event takes place at the Carson City Airport, 2600 College Parkway, Carson City, Nevada. Entry to the event is FREE to the public and draws over 6,000 visitors. The community event explores the exciting world of aviation and aerospace including: interactive displays, historical aircraft, military equipment, flybys, plane and helicopter demonstrations, food and beverages, and many more educational and family activities.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Dayton women busted for commercial burglary
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/27/2017 - 11:35amA pair of Dayton women were arrested Friday evening at 7:39 p.m. at a business in the 7000 block of U.S. Highway East for felony burglary, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.
Gov. Sandoval signs statewide broadband modernization, police bodycam bills, among others
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 10:08amNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed 12 bills into law on Thursday including a statewide broadband modernization effort, an act requiring bodycams on most law enforcement officers, and a bill to make it easier to transition to State service from internship and student programs. The governor also vetoed 7 measures.
Sandoval signs measures supporting military, law enforcement, students with disabilities
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 12:41pmCARSON CITY — Governor Brian Sandoval hosted community advocates, law enforcement officials, members of the Legislature and their invited guests in his office Monday for the signing of several bills. The Governor has signed 73 bills into law with 22 receiving final approval.
Carson City sheriff's log: Deputies make DUI, warrant arrests
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/21/2017 - 10:39amA 28 year-old Dayton man was arrested late Friday night at 10:48 a.m. near the county line in the 7000 block of U.S. Highway 50 East on multiple misdemeanor offenses, including driving under the influence, driving without insurance and open container in a vehicle, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.
Eyes on Carson City: Cops and Kids Safe Streets Open House at CCSO
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 11:08amThe 14th annual Cops and Kids Open House at the Carson City Sheriff's Office (CCSO) started at 10 a.m. Saturday morning and runs until 2 p.m. today.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man threatens police officers, arrested for disorderly conduct
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 10:17amA 45 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 1:28 a.m. in the area of North Carson and Musser streets on multiple misdemeanor offenses, including disorderly conduct, intoxicated pedestrian and open container in public, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.
2017 Cops and Kids: Safest street party in Carson City set for this Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 5:10pmThe safest street party in Carson City, the 2017 Cops and Kids Open House, is this Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.
Two bills to benefit Nevada's emergency first responders introduced at legislature
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 12:53pmTwo bills were introduced Thursday aimed to recognize firefighters with a memorial in Carson City and further enhance safety measures for Nevada's first emergency responders.
Nevada OHV program launches new website for trail enthusiasts
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 1:18pmCARSON CITY — A new website, OffRoadNevada.org, offers information about registering off-highway vehicles, which is required in Nevada, and the benefits of registration. The website also provides motorized trail maps and information about the Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles’ grant program, which funds off-highway vehicle related projects.
Western Nevada College Driver Education Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 9:33amDriver Education: Offers thirty hours of new driver education in a classroom setting. Meets requirements to obtain a Nevada driver's license. Uses lectures, interactive CD's, videos and on occasion guest speakers: Auto Insurance, Accident Victims, DMV Examiner, Department of Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and our WNC Auto Instructor to give vehicle and engine component identification.
Class instruction will cover Nevada driving regulations, basic vehicle control, and challenging situations. Open to students ages 15 and above. Please Note: Driver Education class fees are non-refundable.
Nevada law enforcement steps up 'Click it or Ticket' enforcement now through end of May
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/13/2017 - 1:42pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol is teaming up with local law enforcement agencies to educate motorists on seatbelt usage. The "Click it or Ticket" campaign runs now through May 31.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Multiple people arrested on warrants
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/13/2017 - 9:06amThe Carson City Sheriff's Office served local bench warrants Friday, Carson City Sheriff's deputies said, taking into custody two individuals on outstanding misdemeanor charges issued out of the Carson City Justice Court.
Western Nevada College Driver Education Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 9:44amOffers thirty hours of new driver education in a classroom setting. Meets requirements to obtain a Nevada driver's license. Uses lectures, interactive CD's, videos and on occasion guest speakers: Auto Insurance, Accident Victims, DMV Examiner, Department of Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and our WNC Auto Instructor to give vehicle and engine component identification. Class instruction will cover Nevada driving regulations, basic vehicle control, and challenging situations.
Open to students ages 15 and above. Please Note: Driver Education class fees are non-refundable.
Highway 50 East 7-Eleven raises $711 for Special Olympics Nevada weekend fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 9:40amA Saturday car wash and weekend-long pizza and Slurpee fundraiser offered by 7-Eleven on Highway 50 East in Carson City raised $711 for Special Olympics Nevada, organizers said.
Carson City arrests: DUI suspect caught after driving more than 100 mph
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/07/2017 - 12:50pmA 21 year-old man was arrested early Friday morning for multiple traffic misdemeanors, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said, including first offense driving under the influence, speeding, failure to maintain a lane, driving with a suspended license and expired vehicle registration.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Gardnerville patient arrested for battering medical staff
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 11:26amA 24 year-old Gardnerville man was arrested Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the 700 block of Fleischmann Way for misdemeanor battery, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man arrested after driving on sidewalk
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 9:56amA 46 year-old male transient was arrested at 5:44 p.m. Thursday evening in the area of West Fifth and South Nevada streets on multiple misdemeanor violations, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, including driving his motor home on a sidewalk.
South Lake Tahoe man suspected of embezzling from Pop Warner Football
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 6:55amUPDATE 2:34PM: KRNV News 4 in Reno is reporting that Klug has turned himself in to the South Lake Tahoe Police on Friday after an arrest warrant had been issued in connection to embezzlement charges filed against him.
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The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a South Lake Tahoe man suspected of embezzling funds from the South Tahoe Pop Warner football program.
Law enforcement gather in Carson City to memorialize fallen officers, North Las Vegas detective
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 2:25pmHundreds of Nevada law enforcement officers were in Carson City Thursday to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to memorialize a North Las Vegas Police detective who died earlier this year.
Carson City Sheriff’s Office seeks volunteers for community policing program
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 1:20pmHave you ever wondered what goes on inside those double doors at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office? You can find out by becoming a volunteer.
Saturday car wash to benefit Special Olympics Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 8:53amA fundraising car wash for Special Olympics Nevada will be held this Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 7-Eleven, 3838 Highway 50 East in Carson City.
Thursday, May 4: In Carson City, Things to do there are
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 12:41amSo many things deserve to be in this first sentence: do I mention the annual West Side Bike Month Cruiser Ride, make a Star Wars pun about May the Fourth, or focus on the Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony? What I love most about Carson City is our ability to be outdoorsy, patriotic, geeky, and none of the above - all at the same time. If you don’t find something you absolutely have to check out in today’s “Things to Do”, please look at my list again in a day or two, or sometime next week.
Carson City honors Thin Blue Line with laser light show
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 8:40pmThe names of all fallen peace officers killed in the line duty throughout state history were read Wednesday night in a public gathering that precedes the 20th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday on the Capitol grounds in Carson City.
Western Nevada College Driver Education Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 12:13pmDriver Education
Offers thirty hours of new driver education in a classroom setting. Meets requirements to obtain a Nevada driver's license. Uses lectures, interactive CD's, videos and on occasion guest speakers: Auto Insurance, Accident Victims, DMV Examiner, Department of Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and our WNC Auto Instructor to give vehicle & engine component identification. Class instruction will cover Nevada driving regulations, basic vehicle control, and challenging situations. Open to students ages 15 and above. Please Note: Driver Education class fees are non-refundable.
80 mph speed limit to begin on some sections of I-80 between Fernley and Winnemucca
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 10:03amThe Nevada Department of Transportation will raise the maximum speed limit from 75 to 80 mph on sections of Interstate 80 between Fernley and Winnemucca.
2017 Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial programs presented in Carson City this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 9:16amTwo events will be held in Carson City this Wednesday and Thursday as part of the 2017 Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony, said Memorial Historian Frank Adams.
Nevada law enforcement to focus on impaired drivers now through Sunday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 12:59pmLaw enforcement officers statewide will be Joining Forces with increased patrols efforts on the lookout for impaired drivers and riders from Monday, May 1 through Sunday, May 7. Making the decision to drive impaired can quickly turn a good time into a bad time with lasting consequences.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed after hit and run for DUI, possession
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/30/2017 - 10:29amA Carson City man was arrested Friday evening at 6:28 p.m. in the area of Silver Sage and Clearview for felony possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription, misdemeanor driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs, misdemeanor hit-and-run with property damage, misdemeanor failure to stop at the signal of a law enforcement officer, and misdemeanor failure to obey a traffic control device, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.