The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek the public’s assistance in an ongoing death investigation involving an individual discovered off the dirt extension of Chimney Road in August.
Secret Witness is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the individual or individuals involved in this case.
On August 21, 2026, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a deceased individual located off the dirt extension of Chimney Road.
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives continue to actively investigate the circumstances surrounding the individual’s death. Detectives believe the decedent may have been at the location for an extended period of time before being discovered.
Investigators are asking anyone with information related to this case, including anyone who was in or frequented the area prior to the discovery of the decedent and who may have observed anything suspicious, to contact detectives.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or by email at wcsotips@washoecounty.gov. Please reference case number WC26-4607.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Secret Witness by calling (775) 322-4900 or by email at swhotline@secretwitness.com.
