VYA, Nev. – The S-1 Fire, burning in the Vya area of Washoe County, has grown to more than 6,500 acres with 0% containment as firefighters continue suppression efforts. The fire has threatened one structure and two outbuildings. Residents should continue to monitor...

VYA, Nev. – The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue, has completed evacuation notifications for residents in the Vya area impacted by the S-1 Fire. With evacuation notifications now complete, the S-1 Fire remains...

VYA, Nev. – The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue in coordination with the Federal Wildfire Services are responding to the S-1 Fire burning in the area of Vya, Nevada. The fire began on August 24, 2026, at approximately 2:50 p.m....

On August 21, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., 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 are actively investigating the...

On August 15, 2026, at approximately 11:40 a.m., an inmate in custody at the Washoe County Detention Facility was found unresponsive in their cell by Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies. The inmate was housed alone in the cell. Deputies and on-site medical...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Christine Mitchell, 47, in connection with the Fred Mountain Fire. According to the investigation, Mitchell left a residence near 1300 block of Fred Mountain Road and intentionally started multiple fires in the area,...

From August 7 through August 31, 2026, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will participate in a statewide Joining Forces campaign focused on distracted driving. Throughout the campaign period, deputies will dedicate additional patrol efforts aimed at encouraging...

Update – August 6, 2026 The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is releasing additional information regarding the ongoing investigation into the intentional poisoning of trees at Burnt Cedar Beach. Investigators have documented 28 affected trees across three incidents...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is renewing its request for information related to the February 2022 homicide of Anna Scott. On February 3, 2022, the body of 23-year-old Anna Scott was located inside a...

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of intentional tree poisonings at Burnt Cedar Beach after multiple trees were recently found contaminated. On July 24, 2026, deputies responded to Burnt Cedar Beach after a strong...