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....

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has released a powerful 20-minute video that focuses on the growing fentanyl crisis and its devastating impact on individuals, families, and the community. Titled “Fatal Dose: The Rise of Fentanyl in Our Community,” the video...

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives have identified Manuel Lopez-Gomez as the suspect in connection with a homicide that occurred in Incline Village on April 10, 2025. Following the identification, a description of Lopez-Gomez, his vehicle, and the last known...

Sheriff Darin Balaam: "On behalf of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, I want to provide an update to our community regarding the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of Izabella Loving. Our detectives continue to work diligently and with unwavering...

Washoe County, NV- The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and Recovery Operations (H.E.R.O.) Team recently conducted a multi-day operation focused on recovering trafficking victims, providing positive contacts for advocacy, and enforcing laws related...

On April 3, 2025, at approximately 6:50 a.m., Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence in Cold Springs following a report of an unresponsive child. When deputies and medical personnel arrived on the scene, life-saving measures were...

Washoe County, NV – From April 1 through April 19, 2025, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and regional law enforcement partners will participate in the statewide Joining Forces Campaign to combat distracted driving on Nevada roads. Distracted driving includes any...

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a series of vandalism incidents occurring in our local parks. A group of individuals has been defacing public property, including basketball hoops, park benches, porta-potties, and buildings, with...

Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam has released the 2024 State of the Sheriff’s Office report. The report provides a comprehensive look at the efforts of the WCSO over the last year, including performance metrics, results from the advancement of intelligence-based...

Cold Springs, Nev. – On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Deputies responded to a residence in Cold Springs following reports of a disturbance between neighbors. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a victim who...