The Moon Rocks OHV Area, located west of Winnemucca Ranch Road, remains a popular destination for OHV riding and camping. With large crowds expected over Memorial Day weekend, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is reminding visitors to recreate responsibly and help...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about a recent increase in phone scams involving individuals impersonating Sheriff’s Office personnel and local court officials in an attempt to fraudulently obtain money from victims. Scammers are contacting...

If You See the Signs, Make the Call. Following the May 19 press conference regarding the Izabella Loving case, Sheriff Darin Balaam emphasized the importance of protecting children in our community and speaking up when something does not seem right. “Right now,...

On May 17, 2026, at approximately 8:25 a.m., the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office received a request to assist in locating a possible missing aircraft last reported to be near the area of Empire, Nevada. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue personnel and...

On the evening of May 12, 2026, members of the Washoe County Sheriff’s K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop in the area of I-580 and Bellevue Road. After an on-scene investigation, deputies arrested the driver, identified as 28-year-old Jose Arias-Aquino, on multiple...

On May 12, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m., the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and Washoe County School District Police responded to a report of a possible medical call on the outdoor campus of Lois Allen Elementary School. Upon arrival, medical personnel...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the statewide Joining Forces Click It or Ticket campaign from May 13 through May 21, 2026. During this campaign, deputies will conduct increased patrols and enforcement efforts focused on seat belt compliance....

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist Washoe County School Police at North Valleys High School after deputies were advised through dispatch that the Washoe County School Police was responding to...

The Washoe County Consolidated Bomb Squad has been awarded $18,392 through the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance, as part of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The award period runs from April...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the community to a recent scam involving fraudulent requests for bail payments. The Sheriff’s Office has received reports that scammers are monitoring publicly available information on the Washoe County Sheriff’s...