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Assemblyman Richard Carrillo arrested for DUI, having firearm while intoxicated
Nevada Assemblyman Richard Carrillo was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and being in possession of a firearm while intoxicated, Carson City sheriff Ken Furlong said....
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All Clear: White powder brought to Carson City Sheriff's Office is gypsum...
UPDATE 12:35 p.m.: The substance that led to the closure of the Carson City Sheriff's Office this morning has been identified as a gypsum-type material, according to Sheriff Ken Furlong. Barricades on...
View ArticleDouglas County sheriff's investigates threats made in phone scam
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several calls where a male with a Hispanic accent threatens to kill a female if monies are not sent to him. Sgt. Pat Brooks with the Douglas County...
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Suspect in Douglas County shooting turns himself into authorities
Douglas County authorities have arrested a man wanted for a shooting that happened Thursday in Topaz Ranch Estates, said Sheriff Ron Pierini.Gary Wilson, 44, was taken into custody at 3:45 p.m. Friday...
View ArticleCarson City authorities investigate dog attack
A dog that had apparently bit a person earlier tonight attacked a Carson City deputy when he responded to a separate civil dispute just inside the gate of a 5th Street home. The dog was fatally shot....
View ArticleCarson City sheriff warns of scammer making phony phone calls threatening arrest
Another telephone scammer, this time claiming to be the Carson City undersheriff, has surfaced again. Sheriff Ken Furlong is warning citizens not to engage with the caller.The sheriff's office is...
View ArticleSheriff's log: Carson City jail inmate admits to punching fellow inmate at...
An inmate in the Carson City jail was booked Friday on a felony charge of battery by a prisoner after allegedly punching a fellow inmate in the face during breakfast, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy...
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Gov. Sandoval Calls For Reassessment Of Homeland Security Funding Priorities
Sean Whaley CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today called for a reassessment of Nevada’s homeland security priorities given the news that federal funding for the ongoing fight against terrorism could...
View Article2 of 3 killed at Nev. restaurant were Guardsmen
A third person was killed in addition to the servicemembers, and the gunman was not expected to survive, said Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong. ...
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Have a safe, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Carson City...
By Sgt. Scott McDaniel Over the past months I have addressed many subjects related to traffic safety. These articles were written to educate and inform you, the motoring public, on a variety of issues...
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Historian, Author Dennis Cassinelli to discuss 'Dayton Petrified Forest' At...
By Karen Woodmansee Dennis Cassinelli, a Nevada historian and author, will offer a presentation on “Petroglyphs” and “The Dayton Petrified Forest” that Mark Twain wrote about in his book, Roughing It...
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Carson City suspect in house fire found dead at Duck Hill
The suspect who fired a single gun shot tonight in the area of an arson fire early this morning on Garnet Way and Duck Hill has been found dead. The gunshot was heard around 7 p.m., and authorities...
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Carson City police chase ends; woman wanted on four felony warrants arrested
A brief car chase through Carson City ended with the vehicle crashed and a woman, wanted on multiple warrants, arrested. The crash happened Wednesday in the area of Northridge and Roop streets in...
View ArticleGardnerville resident identified as the woman who died in the Carson City Jail
A Gardnerville woman has been identified by authorities as being the woman who died in the Carson City Jail on Sunday. Kimberly Wood, 23, died Sunday morning for unknown reasons. An autopsy was...
View ArticleCarson City sheriff's arrest log: $60K in gold stolen, arrest made
A 39-year-old Gardnerville man was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony grand larceny in the 1800 block of Winnie Lane, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.Michael Shane Prouty was taken into custody...
View ArticleSilver dollars & wooden nickels: Sheriff's officers go above and beyond
The Nevada Appeal's "Silver Dollar" and "Wooden Nickel" feature recognizes positive achievements from the capital region and, when warranted, points out others that missed the mark.
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Carson City sheriff's weekend log: Deputies busy with felony and misdemeanor...
Two people were arrested on multiple felony drug charges Saturday in the area of Arrowhead Drive and Goni Road, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.Arrested were Laura Borst, 34, and Jarrard Jacob, 27,...
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Carson City sheriff's deputies arrest second suspect in June 1 armed robbery
A second suspect identified in the June 1 armed robbery of a Carson City woman was arrested Friday morning after investigators received an anonymous tip that he was hiding inside a car, a Carson City...
View ArticleJuly 4 at Lake Tahoe means no fireworks allowed, holiday booze ban at Nevada...
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reminds residents and visitors to help protect public safety and our environment during the Fourth of July holiday. Keep wildfire prevention in...
View ArticleCarson City sheriff's log: Deputies make DUI and disorderly conduct arrests...
Two men were arrested on DUI related charges on Monday, with one of the suspects also facing drug charges after prescription pills were recovered during a vehicle inventory, a Carson City sheriff’s...
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