Washoe County, NV…Washoe County Sheriff Balaam and Chief Deputy O’Connor took part in the graduation ceremony for the spring Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) academy this past weekend. The 12 graduates learned valuable skills for disaster preparedness including light search and rescue, disaster medical operations and team organization. The skills learned could assist neighbors or […]
Pyramid Lake, NV…Shortly after 9:00 A.M. on April 30, 2022, a citizen discovered a subject unresponsive in the water on the west side of Pyramid Lake and notified authorities. Officers with the Pyramid Lake Tribal Police responded to the area of Washout Beach and were able to confirm that a subject was deceased in the […]
Reno, NV…At the recent meeting of the Reno City Council, Council approved a $200,000 Grant Agreement with Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada (RTNNV) to manage a new Neighborhood Renewal Program. These funds will help Reno homeowners repair a minimum of 22 homes for households at or below 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI). This Neighborhood […]
Reno, NV…Join in the fun! Reno Margarita Crawl is planned for May 7th in downtown Reno… Time Noon – 6:00pm Status Cups are on sale now! Price Only $10 Participating Bars 12 stops all within walking distance downtown! Exclusive discount hotel codes Silver Legacy & Circus Circus RSVP on Facebook for updates ORDER CRAWL CUPS […]
Carson City, NV…Come and enjoy the Silver State Pageant – held during Nevada State Fair. This pageant is for everyone to enjoy! Our pageant has a hometown family feel. Our fun, inclusive, and family friendly pageant is open to every age, size and ability from birth up. Our pageants are for boys, girls and women […]
Reno, NV…Pinocchio’s Moms on the Run is a non-profit that raises funds to assist Northern Nevada women while in treatment for breast & gynecological cancers. Event to be held on Sunday, May 8th, 8am-12pm. Locals helping locals since 1999, Pinocchio’s Moms on the Run provides support for everyday living expenses including to help offset medical […]
Reno, NV…The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and Join Together Northern Nevada join several community partners this Saturday to provide residents an opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Medicines that remain in home cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the […]
Reno, NV…Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on missing 70-year-old Diana Wong. Diana is a white female adult approximately 5 foot 4 inches, weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Diana has a distinct mark on her left cheek. Diana was last seen driving a maroon 2021 Nissan Murano. Washoe County […]
Washoe County, NV…This morning, Sheriff Darin Balaam delivered the opening remarks at the 49th Annual ASCLD Symposium. The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors provides excellence in forensic science through leadership and innovation. The WCSO Forensic Science Division hosted members of the conference over the weekend, giving tours of the crime lab and showcasing their […]
Washoe County, NV….In honor of #childabusepreventionmonth. The Sheriff’s Office is proud to join the Washoe CASA Foundation along with over 30 children’s agencies hosting the first annual community wide Biggest Little Easter Egg Hunt and Resource Fair from 10am – Noon this Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Rancho San Rafael. Don’t miss this FREE event […]
