The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has successfully completed their share of the “Joining Forces” DUI Enforcement Campaign. “Joining Forces” is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program that promotes statewide enforcement in four areas: DUI, seat belts, and speed and pedestrian safety. The Sheriff’s Office joined the Sparks Police Department, Reno Police Department, University of Nevada Police […]
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office announces an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment to fill current vacancies in Deputy Sheriff Recruit positions. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. Under immediate supervision, the Deputy Sheriff Recruit will receive instruction in assigned curriculum from the High Sierra Regional Law Enforcement Academy and […]
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of a violent domestic dispute between a man and women at approximately 8 AM. The physical altercation occurred on I-80, in the area of USA Parkway, in both the east bound and west bound directions. During the investigation, Deputies learned that the male half, Alex Rivers, strangled […]
CORRECTION: It was incorrectly reported that only three Reno PD Officers were involved in the in-custody death investigation. It should be noted that one University of Nevada Police Department officer was also involved in the incident and is currently on routine paid administrative leave, pending the outcome of the on-going investigation. Below is from Wednesday, […]
Update Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives located Nathanyl Lockie in the 1200 block of East 4th Street in Reno, Nevada. At approximately 1:04 PM, Lockie was arrested and transported to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility. Lockie was booked for Burglary, Possession of Stolen Property, Probation Violation and a No Bail Felony Warrant. Lockie […]
Washoe County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating a residential burglary that occurred on Saturday, November 19, 2011, in the area of Williamsburg Drive and Fontana Court in Cold Springs. During the burglary, three suspects entered the residents unoccupied home and removed numerous items of value. Items stolen included electronics and jewelry. Patrol deputies identified three suspects, […]
The Washoe County Medical Examiner – Coroner’s Office has completed a formal identification and next of kin notifications. The deceased person has been identified as Micah S. Abbey, 33 year-old Reno resident. The cause of death is still pending from the Medical Examiner – Coroner’s Office. Below is from Monday, December 26, 2011 On Sunday, […]
Reno, NV….Emergency crews are responding to a traffic accident at I80 and East Virginia Avenue in Reno. It is reported to be an Injury Accident with possible traffic delays. Please travel with caution in the area.
Sparks, NV…On December 24, 2011 at about 11:55 p.m., an unknown suspect or suspects fired several rounds at the building which houses the Sparks Police Department at 1701 E. Prater Way. At least one officer was in the secured parking lot of the building and heard the shots being fired. Several rounds struck the building, […]
On Sunday, December 25, 2011at approximately 7:45 PM, officers from the Reno Police Department responded to 9801 Crystalline Drive on a report of a domestic disturbance where a male subject had battered another person, made threats to harm others in the residence, and had armed himself with a fork. The subject actively resisted officers as […]
