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Carson City jail inmate throws books, punches at ceiling tiles in attempt to escape

A 28-year-old inmate at Carson City Jail was booked Monday for gross misdemeanor suspicion of destruction of jail property after damaging ceiling tiles in an attempt to escape, a sheriff's report states.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for having stolen vehicle, discharging firearm

A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of possession of stolen property, a stolen vehicle and unlawful discharge of a firearm, a sheriff's booking report states.

From more family court judges to a tracking program for evidence kits, new laws take effect in Nevada on Jan. 1

With the new year, a new set of laws is once again taking effect.

Of the hundreds of bills the Legislature passed in 2019, nine finally became effective either in whole or in part on Friday with the start of the new year and as the next legislative session is set to begin in February.

Carson City deputies arrest woman for drug possession after she parked in a stranger's driveway

A 54-year-old Reno woman was arrested in the area of Catalpa Dr. for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription after parking in a stranger’s driveway for over 20 minutes.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make warrant, drug and DUI arrests

A 33-year-old man was arrested Oct. 31 for a felony warrant alleging embezzlement of a motor vehicle, according to a Carson City sheriff's office booking report.

Obituary: Verne Horton

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Verne R. Horton of Carson City, Nevada passed away at his residence on October 19, 2020. He was born February 1, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA and is survived by loving and devoted wife of 23 years, Brenda; sons Sean and Scott, daughter Debra, 5 grandchildren and brother, Jim Horton.

Carson City man jailed after homeowner shoots him in foot for alleged attempted break-in

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday for suspicion of felony home invasion after being shot in the foot by a homeowner who had attempted to scare the suspect away, according to a sheriff's office booking report.

Carson City deputies arrest man for punching deputy, running after giving false identification, allegedly exposing himself

A transient man was arrested by Carson City deputies Thursday for battery on a peace officer, resisting arrest, and providing false identification to avoid prosecution.

Carson City man booked after Ring video shows alleged lewd act on door bell camera

A 24-year-old man was booked Friday for two counts suspected gross misdemeanor open and gross lewdness following an incident in which he was captured on a Ring door bell camera doing a lewd act.

WNC graphic design student honored to help design women’s suffrage specialty license plate

Western Nevada College graphic design student Maxine Thew won’t have to worry about her legacy as a young artist.

Starting this fall, her artwork is guaranteed to be seen every day in Nevada going forward and only the future knows when her art will no longer be visible. You see, her “everlasting” art will frequently appear on roads and freeways around the state.

Carson City deputies make drug, warrant arrests

A 36-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 2500 block of Kit Sierra for parole and probation violation, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of paraphernalia.

According to the report, Lindsie Newman was arrested by Special Enforcement Team deputies after they learned that Newman, a parolee absconder, was staying at a residence on Kit Sierra Way.

Man accused of graffitiing restroom, urinating in shed at Carson City home improvement store

A 24-year-old California man was arrested Tuesday in connection with graffiti found on a bathroom wall at a home improvement store and for also allegedly urinating inside a shed, a Carson City sheriff's booking report states.

Woman jailed for suspicion of DUI after boyfriend clipped by vehicle, Carson City deputy report says

A 21-year-old woman was arrested Saturday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI following an incident in which she admitted to being intoxicated and mistakenly clipped her boyfriend in her vehicle after he was attempting to get away from her.

Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for suspected DUI after hitting light pole, driving away

A 36-year-old woman was arrested Monday for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, failure to stop at the scene of an accident, driving with a suspended license and no proof of insurance, a Carson City sheriff's report states.

Carson City sheriff's detectives seek public's help finding stolen classic car

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle theft that happened in the Northridge area early Sunday morning. Detectives are asking for the public's help in locating the vehicle, a black 1970 Chevrolet Impala, which has unique features.

Carson City man arrested after stealing roommate's money to pay him rent, then gambling the money and losing it

A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses after allegedly stealing his roommate's bank card in order to pay him rent, then gambling with the money and losing it.

DMV offices in Carson City, statewide open with phased-in limited service

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles reopened its branch offices in the Silver State including Carson City and Reno, which saw brisk business Monday.

Carson City deputies arrest pair for drug charges after they left a hotel known for 'heavy drug traffic'

A 21-year-old Carson City man and a 41-year-old transient woman were arrested in the 100 block of E. Long Street for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and violating bail conditions.

According to the report, Allen Lee Parkins and Kesa Dawn Pascal were arrested by Special Enforcement Team deputies after deputies spotted Parkins and Pascal leaving a hotel known for “heavy drug traffic.”

DMV to reopen June 15 in Carson City, statewide; plans include drive tests, new tech solutions

CARSON CITY — Beginning Monday, June 15, 2020, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles will reopen all branch offices in the Silver State.

Second vehicle pursuit in two days ends Saturday in Gardnerville with 2 arrests

A vehicle pursuit with law enforcement, the second in two days, ended Saturday with arrests in the Gardnerville area, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Carson City arrests: Suspect denies threats, admits huffing fumes inside ride share vehicle

A 20-year-old woman was arrested Sunday in the area of Koontz and Carson streets for suspicion of misdemeanor threats and harassment, and violation of alternative sentencing conditions following an incident involving a ride sharing service driver, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

Carson City deputies arrest man for possession of stolen moving truck, secret methamphetamine pipe

A 32-year-old Minden man was arrested in the area of Sonoma and Frontage Road for possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to the report, deputies ran a records check on an Arizona license plates and deputies advised the vehicle was stolen out of Reno.

Carson City deputies make felony, misdemeanor arrests over weekend

Two inmates at Carson City jail face felony battery by a prisoner charges following an incident Saturday at the detention center, a sheriff's report states.

From a ban on surprise hospital ER billing to 'red flag’ gun law, new bills take effect in Nevada

Today, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 is the beginning of a new year, a new decade and also a new set of laws. More than 70 laws enacted by the Nevada Legislature last year take effect either in whole or in part today.

They include several major health care initiatives — including a ban on surprise emergency room bills, a tax on vaping products and a requirement that hospitals use patients’ preferred names and pronouns — as well as laws that will benefit employees, including paid sick leave.

Carson City arrests: Man stopped for not having license plates jailed for meth possession

A 42-year-old man was arrested by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team for suspicion of multiple felony drug and misdemeanor offenses, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

Carson City deputies arrest motorcycle rider for alleged unsafe driving, weapon violation

A 33-year-old Gardnerville man was arrested in the area of South Carson Street for misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon without a permit and carless driving after riding a motorcycle unsafely, causing other vehicles on the roadway to slow and alter their direction of travel, a Carson City sheriff's report states.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office seeks whereabouts of known suspect in vehicle pursuit

On Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at around 6:24 p.m., a Lyon County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy observed a suspicious vehicle in Yerington near the Maverik Gas Station.

Carson City arrests: Pair arrested for alleged drug possession during traffic stop

A 41-year-old Carson City man and a 33-year-old Sacramento man were arrested in the area of Saliman and Robinson streets Friday night for suspicion of drug related offenses.

Nevada Commission for Women unveils historic license plate honoring 100 years of women's suffrage

The Nevada Commission for Women unveiled a limited edition license plate celebrating women’s suffrage as a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote.

The plate itself is historic to Nevada, as it was the first assembly bill, Assembly Bill 499, to be backed by only women. Bills need a majority vote to pass any legislation, and this session was the first session any state in the country saw a legislature with a female-led majority.

Carson City deputies arrest multiple suspects in unrelated burglary crimes

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 3000 block of Thurman Circle early Thursday morning on nine counts including felony possession of stolen property, ex-felon in possession of a firearm, and six counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition, two other people were arrested in connection with this incident for obstruction after allegedly telling deputies the man wasn’t at home.

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