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Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Today the Board approved the creation of a Behavioral Health Administrator position, which will be responsible for the mapping and implementation of a regional system of care for Mental Health services in Washoe County. The position will work with county departments, community providers, and the State of Nevada to define gaps in service, develop strategies for securing facilities and programs, and develop a legislative plan for funding and duty-transition given mental health has been a State-led focus in Nevada.

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Jan 23, 2024

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Regional Animal Services is seeking information related to animal abuse on Gentry Way near South Virginia Street, Reno

Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is seeking information to help identify two individuals who are persons of interest in an animal cruelty investigation. The dog involved is described as an adult, tri-colored, German Shepherd or Husky type, with a second dog that appeared to be a darker colored, bully breed type dog wearing a winter coat. This occurred on January 15, 2024, around 1:10 p.m., in the area of Gentry Way and South Virginia Steet, Reno.

WCRAS is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the two individuals and the dogs in the footage below. The description provided by witnesses to WCRAS is that they are two, adult, white males; one wearing a black sweatshirt and black beanie, and the other wearing a white and black jacket. They were last seen walking towards the Park on Virginia apartments located at 3295 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada.

Washoe County Regional Animal Services wants to speak with these two individuals. Tips on their identity and location or videos of the incident may be sent anonymously to WCRAS by calling Animal Services Dispatch at (775) 322-3647 or by emailing pets@washoecounty.gov.

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Jan 19, 2024

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Tips for winter weather in Washoe County

Washoe County Roads is talented, but the best service is done in partnership with the community. While the crew is focused on public roads and access, residents also play a key role in keeping our community safe. How fast and efficient we complete snow control measures is largely dependent on support within our community. If each of us did the following, countless hours would be saved removing snow and ice from our roadways.

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Jan 10, 2024

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Animal cruelty investigation leads to seizure of 31 animals

On October 16, 2023, in response to public animal welfare concerns, Washoe County Regional Animal Services began an investigation into a potential case of animal cruelty. Washoe County Regional Animal Services ultimately secured a warrant leading to the confiscation of 26 dogs and five horses from the property.

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Dec 28, 2023