On July 21, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m., Washoe County Sheriff's Office Dispatch received a report of a domestic disturbance involving a male suspect armed with a firearm at a residence on Sprucewood Drive in Sun Valley. Deputies responded to the area and made...

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO), in partnership with the Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association (WCHDSA) and our many generous community partners, is proud to host the 8th Annual Christmas in July Back-to-School Event. As families prepare for...

First and foremost, as Washoe County Sheriff, it is my primary responsibility to ensure the safety and security of this county.  I am committed to strengthening the Sheriff’s Office and improving public safety and service through responsible allocation of...

On July 1, 2026, members of the Nevada Violent Offender Task Force arrested Scott Conley on an outstanding felony warrant. The warrant, issued by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office in Dayton, Ohio, charged Conley with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. His...

As boating season continues, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents and visitors of the Washoe County Code governing parking boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, and oversized vehicles on public streets. Under Washoe County Code 70.391,...

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 10:37 a.m., deputies with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office responded to multiple 911 calls reporting that a woman was assaulting individuals with a baseball bat at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Witnesses reported...

The Northern Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has arrested a suspect following a joint investigation into the possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). On June 30, 2026, the ICAC Task Force assisted the Federal...

On June 30, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon at the Nevada Cares Campus Resource Center, located at 610 Line Drive in Reno. During the investigation, deputies...

From July 1 through July 20, 2026, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will participate in a statewide Joining Forces campaign aimed at reducing crashes caused by excessive speed. During this period, deputies will focus on proactive traffic enforcement and visible...

The RAVEN helicopter program introduces airborne radar technology to expedite missing person searches across Northern Nevada and Northern California. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has made a major advancement in its regional search and rescue (SAR)...