On May 9, 2025, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputies observed 34-year-old Dustin Cottiero driving in the Sun Valley area. Deputies initiated a traffic stop, however, Cottiero failed to yield and eluded deputies. During the pursuit, Cottiero’s nearly struck two...

May 14, 2025 — The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a theft at the Nevada Humane Society, located off Longley Lane in Reno. On Monday, April 29, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m., a white...

The Davis Fire was reported on September 7, 2024, at approximately 2:19 p.m. The fire originated in Davis Creek Regional Park, about 15 miles south of Reno, NV. Prolonged above-average temperatures and dry conditions prevailed on the day of the fire, along with...

Following further investigation and additional interviews conducted by Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives, Nathan Krall was taken into custody and booked into the the Washoe County Detention Facility on a charge of Open Murder with a Deadly Weapon....

A new SMS scam targeting cryptocurrency users has been identified, falsely claiming to be from Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange. This scam involves unsolicited text messages that provide a supposed one-time password (OTP) for a withdrawal and urge...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Nevada for the Joining Forces Click It or Ticket campaign, running from May 5 to May 26, 2025. This statewide effort emphasizes the importance of seat belt use, aims to educate motorists...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is proud to unveil the release of a powerful new video highlighting the life-changing work and impact of its newly established Jail Based Mental Health Unit (JBMHU), a critical initiative transforming how we care for individuals...

On April 28, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 4600 block of W. Leonesio Drive in Sun Valley regarding a report of a physical altercation.   Upon arrival, deputies determined...

Washoe County, Nevada — On April 26, 2025, at approximately 6:50 am, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies and medical personnel responded to a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Highland Ranch Parkway near Sun Valley. One of the drivers was pronounced...

Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam is proud to announce the release of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) 2025 Community Feedback Survey, a key initiative aimed at strengthening communication between the Sheriff’s Office and the residents it serves....