WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. — The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen trailer and skid steer. On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., WCSO patrol deputies responded to a report of a stolen trailer at a...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the return of Barks and Badges, a signature community event hosted by Washoe County K9 Partners, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Bartley Ranch Regional Park. This family-friendly free event will run from 10:00...

Washoe County, NV — The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public to stay safe and exercise caution while enjoying outdoor recreation at Moon Rocks during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. As we anticipate increased activity in this popular off-road area,...

During the evening of May 15, 2025, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Sun Valley for observed traffic violations.   While stopped, the driver, identified as Israel Jaramillo Lopez, showed signs and...

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...