A man has been arrested following a fatal shooting in Sun Valley, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect remains in custody while authorities continue their investigation. Officials say there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
A man was arrested by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Northern Nevada Drug Task Force after an investigation into methamphetamine distribution. Detectives seized about six pounds of drugs valued at…
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will take part in a statewide campaign against distracted driving from April 3-20. Deputies plan increased patrols and public engagement during this period. The effort…
Lisa Krasner has received endorsements from the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and the Washoe County Republican Party according to posts made on March 31 and April 1, 2026.
A man wanted on multiple felony charges was arrested by Washoe County Sheriff’s deputies after fleeing from law enforcement in Sun Valley. The suspect struck two law enforcement vehicles before…
Detectives from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal shooting following an altercation between two motorists. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to public safety. The victim’s…
Two fugitives from Oklahoma were arrested in Sparks, Nevada by a joint task force after an investigation revealed their location. The pair faces extradition on child abuse-related charges. Authorities credit…
The Washoe County Consolidated Bomb Squad has been awarded a $29,094 state grant for key vehicle upgrades aimed at improving its response capabilities against explosive devices and drone threats. The…
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Alternative Sentencing Unit has received a $31,500 state grant aimed at enhancing its monitoring program for people under court-ordered supervision. The funding will support alcohol…
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will participate in a statewide speed awareness campaign from March 13-29. Deputies will increase traffic enforcement efforts as part of an initiative aimed at reducing…
Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam announced that his office will oversee the Reno Police Department after its chief was placed on leave. The sheriff emphasized maintaining uninterrupted public safety services…
A person was found dead following a house fire early Tuesday morning in Sun Valley, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
As the 2026 tax filing season progresses, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is urging residents to be cautious of tax scams that are increasingly affecting people across the country.
Deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a runaway juvenile at Our Place on February 15.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and Recovery Operations (H.E.R.O.) Team arrested 37-year-old Ivan Cruz on February 12, 2026, following a targeted operation focused on human trafficking and child…
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has announced its participation in a statewide campaign called Joining Forces, which targets impaired driving through enforcement and education.
On February 3, 2026, officers from the Reno Police Department responded to a welfare check near South Wells Avenue and Kuenzli Street.
On January 30, 2026, law enforcement officials arrested Devon McMillin, age 28, in Sparks, Nevada.
Over recent weeks, Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam has addressed the ongoing events in Minneapolis and their effects on communities nationwide.
Detectives from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office have completed an investigation into a series of poisoning incidents involving a 14-month-old child.
On January 13, 2026, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and Recovery Operations (HERO) Team arrested Jose Menendez-Murray, 42, in Sparks.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the Joining Forces Speed Awareness Campaign, a statewide effort taking place from January 13 to January 31, 2026.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno Police Department, and Sparks Police Department have announced the launch of the OffenderWatch Public Portal.
There was one company in a city associated with Washoe County that received an FDA inspection in December 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a homicide that took place near Fish Springs Road on January 22, 2025.
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