Teens suffer gunshot wounds

Two teenagers are recovering from gunshot wounds after an incident in Carson City Tuesday evening. KOLO says the Sheriff Ken Furlong says the situation took place behind a local store, but the two victims were found in different places. No word on a suspect, but authorities think it was an isolated incident.

Vehicle crashes into building

The Reno Fire Department says a car crashed into a building on Keystone Avenue early Monday morning. There was no structural damage to the 7-Eleven, and no one was hurt, according to KOLO.

Arson suspect arrested

On January 17, 2023, the Nevada State Fire Marshal was requested by the Wells Volunteer Fire Department to investigate a residential fire that occurred in Wells in the area of Shoshone Avenue. The fire completely damaged the residence and caused some damage to the neighboring structure. Investigators with the Nevada State Fire Marsal found the … Read more

Theft suspect caught

On November 7, 2022, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies responded to a report of a theft from a residence, resulting in approximately $8,000 loss of jewelry. During an investigation by Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, it was determined that Johnny Earl was responsible for the theft while employed as an in-home caretaker for veterans … Read more

Retired K9 passes away

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office grieves the passing of retired K9 Akim. K9 Akim passed away with friends and family by his side at home this weekend. He and handler Corey Solferino were paired together on January 23, 2012.

Attempted kidnapping suspect caught

Authorities have arrested a suspected wanted for the attempted kidnapping of a CVS employee. Omar Garcia-Madrigal was caught this week. He was taken into custody on charges of attempted kidnapping in the second degree and unlawful contact with a minor. The alleged incident happened on Monday at the CVS at 1980 North Carson Street.

Authorities make murder arrest

A 61-year-old woman is accused of suffocating a woman on New Year’s Day. Suzanne Ehlers was booked into the Washoe County Jail on a charge of murder, related to the death of Kim Rohr. Police said they were called out to the area of Rock Boulevard and Glendale Avenue and found Rohr unresponsive and Ehlers … Read more

Flooding call center de-activated

Douglas County has de-activated its flooding call center that was established to manage problems with potential flooding from recent storms. The county did set up a damage assessment tool for residents to report damage to property and infrastructure.

Police need help finding attempted kidnapping suspect

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who allegedly tried to kidnap a CVS employee on Monday, and they’re asking for the public’s help in finding him. The Sheriff’s Office has released images of the suspect. Officials said the suspect loitered in the store at 1980 North Carson Street for about an … Read more

Reward offered in hit and run

Secret Witness is offering a reward of $1,500 for infomration leading to the arrest and prosecution of a suspect involved in a fatal hit and run that happened Tuesday morning in Sparks. Investigators said a woman was crossing the street in an activated crosswalk when she was hit by a driver who left the scene. … Read more