Nevada Department of Public Safety

Government buildings in Carson City, as well in Las Vegas were evacuated briefly Thursday after receiving emails that reportedly were of a threatening nature. Authorities say similar bomb threats were sent to dozens of cities nationwide.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety commissioned the state's newest Peace Officers at the Academy 82 graduation ceremony held Friday at the Carson Nugget in Carson City.

A newly dedicated memorial on the State Capitol grounds in Carson City was damaged Monday by vandals on razor scooters and bicycles, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety Capitol Police.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has received a grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety to support law enforcement participation in Joining Forces traffic safety campaigns during the coming year.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has received a $131,000 grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety to support the law enforcement’s participation in Joining Forces traffic safety campaigns during the coming year.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety Investigations Division and the state's Threat Analysis Center, working in partnership with participating law enforcement agencies, have launched NevadaMostWanted.org, a website that features profiles and photos of fugitives with active arrest warrants currently wanted by Nevada law enforcement.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Highway Patrol along with the Departments of Transportation and Public Safety are reminding drivers and pedestrians to be especially safe and vigilant this Halloween Wednesday and every day.

A 24-year-old man sought by Nevada Parole and Probation turned himself into Carson City jail authorities on Tuesday, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety.

The Nevada Parole and Probation Division of the Nevada Department of Public Safety is seeking the public’s assistance for information regarding the location of fugitive Javier Ruben Martinez who is known to frequent Carson City.

Mother Nature and Father Time often don't agree here in Northern Nevada. While the calendar marks today as the official start to Fall, the weather still feels like summer.

Five were arrested in Carson City recently including one fugitive, two offenders and two civilians in a sweep conducted by the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Parole and Probation, the Carson City Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshals Service.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS) will hold a hiring event in Reno Sept. 22 for candidates seeking a career in law enforcement and public safety.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety says it is investigating sexual assault allegations against Republican Assembly candidate and brothel owner Dennis Hof.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is joining other Nevada law enforcement agencies to emphasize the importance of safe and sober driving as we approach the Labor Day Holiday weekend.

A 21-year-old woman was arrested early Thursday morning for felony suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

CARSON CITY — In a statewide effort to combat school violence and bullying, every school in Nevada is now interconnected into the SafeVoice Communications Center, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, according to the Nevada Department of Education.

Nevada's two largest counties have seen 29 lives lost since the New Year. Clark County has had 26 pedestrian deaths while Washoe County has had 3 pedestrian deaths. The Nevada Highway Patrol will be Joining Forces with law enforcement statewide from August 6-24, 2018 to enforce pedestrian laws for both drivers and pedestrians.

Five people were taken into custody Thursday and face multiple charges associated to an ongoing burglary, drug and probation absconder investigation, a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team sergeant said.

Significant changes to Nevada’s sex offender registration system are in effect.

Assembly Bill 579 (AB 579) aligns Nevada sex offender registration laws with the federal requirements of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.

One of Nevada Division of Parole and Probation’s most wanted fugitives was apprehended in the Reno area May 29 by members of the Nevada U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Southwest Regional Task Force.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety commissioned the state's newest Peace Officers at the Academy 80 graduation ceremony held Friday at the Carson City Community Center.

With a 20 percent increase in pedestrian deaths in 2017, Nevada law enforcement officers have stepped up patrol efforts statewide, issuing citations to both motorists and pedestrians who do not obey traffic safety laws.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety will commission the state's newest Peace Officers at the Academy 80 graduation ceremony this Friday, 11 a.m. at the Carson City Community Center.

Happening now through the end of the month, the Joining Forces law enforcement team throughout Nevada is issuing citations to pedestrians and motorists who are breaking traffic safety laws.

The weekend has arrived, and it will be an exceptionally long one for the schoolkids of Carson City: spring break begins Monday. There’s a rumor of snowfall for this weekend, but it’s not expected to be too heavy in the valley. Don’t quote me on that, though, I’ve been wrong before. Break a leg to the Douglas students performing in ‘Game of Tiaras’ this weekend; the show sounds hilarious, but be warned, it’s not for kids. For a family friendly outing, check out Story Time with Suzie at the Nevada Railroad Museum, or photos with the Easter Bunny at PetSmart.

SATURDAY:

Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol, as well as other employees for the Nevada Department of Public Safety will be participating in the South Lake Tahoe “Polar Plunge” on Sunday, March 18.

Two were arrested last month on felony drug, conspiracy and burglary charges after an investigation led Nevada authorities to a scheme where numerous fraudulent Veteran Affair prescriptions for Oxycodone were allegedly being filled on behalf of several who were not documented veterans.

A three county pursuit through Storey, Lyon and Carson City that began at 9:39 a.m. Saturday morning, March 10, ended when the suspect of the vehicle crashed and was discovered deceased in his vehicle shortly after 10:08 a.m., on Highway 50 East in Carson City.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal reminds residents that when setting clocks forward one hour for Daylight Savings Time, which occurs at 2 a.m. this Sunday morning, March 11, it is also a good time to check smoke alarms and change their batteries.

On the morning of March 8, 2018 the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) received an Attempt-to-Locate from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on behalf of the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC).