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The community is invited to attend Carson City Supervisor, Ward 1 Karen Abowd’s monthly walkabout, Friday, May 8 at Mills Park.

“There are so many big and diverse issues and ideas facing Carson City presently, so I welcome everyone to come out so we can continue the discussion on the arts in Carson City, as well as proposed development in town, and sexual assault and what is happening to resolve that issue,” she said. “The more voices heard in these very important conversations, the better for all of us.”

Today is Denim Day. Get the blue jeans out and help raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Thanks to Advocates to End Domestic Violence, custom, handmade denim coffee sleeves will be placed on the cups of coffee purchased throughout the day at local Carson City coffee houses: Comma Coffee, Carson Coffee, San Rafael Coffee Company, the Roasting House in Virginia City, and the Pony Espresso in Dayton. For more information on AEDM go here.

WEDNESDAY:

• Denim Day for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Customer Appreciation Month: free glazed donut with medium drink at Dunkin Donuts

Sexual Assault Response Advocates, a division of Advocates to End Domestic Violence, is supporting Denim Day, Wednesday, April 29, by placing custom, handmade denim coffee sleeves in local Carson City coffee houses, Comma Coffee, Carson Coffee, San Rafael Coffee Company, the Roasting House in Virginia City, and the Pony Espresso in Dayton.

A man who was found in possession of 6,000 images and 20 videos of child pornography, including child rape, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, lifetime supervised release, and ordered to pay $25,000 in restitution to various victims, announced U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden, for the District of Nevada.

A 33-year-old Fallon man, Michael Earl Wiseman, was arrested Friday, 12:24 a.m. at Highway 50 and Airport Road on felony drug charges of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance and probation violation, a Carson City Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Team deputy said.

A 23-year-old Stateline man was booked Thursday into Carson City Jail on felony charges of suspicion statutory sexual seduction and luring a child by computer, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Jordan Frasier Schroeder, a Tramway Drive resident, was brought by Douglas County authorities to Carson City to face the charges, issued April 6, 2015 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $30,000.

A Nevada Assembly panel has unanimously approved a bill extending the state’s statute of limitations on sexual assault cases. The Assembly Judiciary Committee voted to approve AB212 on Wednesday. The proposal now move...

A bill that would extend the statute of limitations in cases of sexual assault from four to 20 years was approved Wednesday by the Nevada Assembly Judiciary Committee....

Nevada lawmakers are reviewing a bill that would ban therapies aimed at turning gay young people straight. Democratic Sen. David Parks is sponsoring SB 353 and testified on the bill on Monday during a ......

Since the February release of results from a student survey regarding sexual conduct and safety, a number of efforts to strengthen a supportive campus climate, one with zero tolerance for sexual assault, sexual misconduct and other life-damaging actions, have been put in place at the University of Nevada, Reno.

In March, the University launched a 24-hour Sexual Assault/Sexual Misconduct Hotline, allowing students, faculty and staff to report incidents that occur on or off campus. The caller may remain anonymous if he/she chooses. The hotline phone number is 775-784-1030.

A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday 5:52 p.m. at Carson Tahoe Hospital on felony warrant charges alleging sexual assault on a minor and lewdness with a child under the age of 14, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Arrested was Daniel James Sperske, a resident in the 1400 block of North Edmonds Drive. He was at the hospital being treated for an injury. Officers knew he had the warrants issued March 24 out of Carson City Justice Court and made the arrest there. Bail: $150,000.

The following are Monday’s bookings and arrests made by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Those arrested and facing charges are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
A 32-year-old woman turned herself into Carson City Jail at 9 a.m. Monday on a felony warrant alleging statutory sexual seduction, a Carson City deputy said.

A 20-year-old Carson City man was booked Friday on four counts sexual assault involving a minor under 16 and other sex related charges, a Carson City sheriff’s office investigator said.

Drake Martin, 20, was arrested Wednesday on a priority 5 parole and probation violation, with the charges filed Friday by the Carson City District Attorney’s Office, said Detective Sal Acosta. If convicted he faces a maximum of life in prison.

An alleged sexual assault victim of comedian Bill Cosby asked the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Friday to approve a bill that would eliminate the criminal statute of limitations for rape in Nevada....

Lawmakers in conservative Utah on Wednesday passed a landmark anti-discrimination bill, with the backing of the Mormon Church, they say will prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation while also protecting religious freedom....

A 67-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday, 1:20 p.m. in the 400 block of East Park Street on a felony warrant, suspicion of sexual assault of a child, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
In custody is Ramon Medina-Lopez who was arrested in the 400 block of East Park Street in Carson City.

Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., has joined a bipartisan group of 12 in sponsoring legislation to prevent sexual assaults on the nation’s college campuses.The legislation would establish campus resources and support servic...

CARSON CITY, NEV. — Experienced talent, Charles “Charlie” P. Cockerill and Thoran Towler, join Allison MacKenzie Law Firm in Carson City, Nevada. Joining the firm on November 1st, 2014 and January 20th, 2015 respectively, the gentlemen offer expertise in Labor and Employment Law.

A proposed law in conservative Utah aimed at clarifying its definition of consent in sexual assault cases has drawn widespread attention after a state representative questioned how it might work between married couples....

The Nevada Supreme Court this week modified a September order, opening the door for the Carson City District Attorney’s Office to refile charges in a child sexual assault case.The high court last year upheld the dismissal of 10...

Here's the official Super Bowl NO MORE ad, the first-ever Super Bowl commercial addressing domestic violence and sexual assault. Go here and pledge to say NO MORE. The minute-long version of NO MORE's Super Bowl aired live during the NFL Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015.

Former Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons had a very interesting term as Nevada's 28th governor from 2007-2011

UPDATE: Carson City District Attorney-Elect Jason Woodbury announced Wednesday he will appoint Kristin Luis to be Assistant District Attorney. She will replace Mark Krueger who is now serving as assistant district attorney under Neil Rombardo.

“Kristin embodies every principle I want the D.A.’s office to reflect,” said Woodbury. “She’s honest. Her judgment is sensible and consistent. And she’s the hardest working person I’ve ever known.”

FRESNO, Calif. — U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill sentenced Las Vegas attorney Charles Max Pollock, 43, to nine years in prison, to be followed by 20 years of supervised release, for travel in interstate commerce with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.

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 59-year-old Carson City man was jailed Sunday after allegedly using a gun in an attempted sexual assault and then, later, pointing the weapon at a law officer when he was called to investigate, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Richard John Besal, was arrested at 5:23 p.m. at an apartment in the 2000 block of West College Parkway. He’s being held on $80,000 bail. According to the arrest report, officers were called to the apartment complex for a report of a possible suicidal subject.

A 39-year-old former Carson City resident suspected of possessing thousands of child pornography images was successfully extradited from Hawaii and is now in Carson City Jail with a $150,000 bond.

Patrick Jason Williams, was extradited at approximately 11:30 a.m. Friday via airline from Hilo Hawaii and taken to the Carson City detention facility. He was booked into jail on a Carson City Justice Court warrant for possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of children under the age of 16. His first appearance is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov.

For several months, I have tried to show voters what kind of a District Attorney I would be with a principled, professional, hard-working campaign.

That’s why it was disappointing to read Mr. Rombardo’s letter. He’s entitled to an opinion on the race. And, although it’s not my style, if he chooses to express his opinion as an attack against me rather than approval of my opponent, that’s up to him.

But he doesn’t get to be untruthful.

A man who has been evading Carson City sheriff’s detectives for months and facing child pornography charges was arrested in Hawaii on Monday and will be extradited back to Carson City, according to the district attorney's office.

Patrick Jason Williams was arrested by Hawaii Island police on an extradition warrant.

Sexual conduct and how to receive consent is the topic of a new campaign being launched at the University of Nevada, Reno. With national attention addressing sexual assault on college campuses, the University continues to be part of the dialogue to ensure all students, faculty and staff create a safe, respectful and welcoming campus environment.