The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will be joining forces with participating law enforcement agencies in Nevada for a Joining Forces Pedestrian Safety Campaign. The campaign will take place from now through October 31st. With Halloween just around the corner,...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a fraudulent email scam that is circulating, targeting property owners and applicants for development requests in the unincorporated County. The scam attempts to trick recipients into sending money by...

On October 13, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Washoe County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of West 4th St. & Stoker Ave., Reno resulting in the arrest of two individuals, 55-year-old Michael Smedema and 42-year-old Heather...

In the early morning hours of October 15, 2025, Washoe County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a family disturbance in the 800 block of Southwood Blvd., Incline Village. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the female victim and conducted an...

On October 11, 2025, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence in Sun Valley. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that the suspect had fled the scene. Deputies contacted the adult female victim and...

On April 9, 2025, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies responded to the 300 block of Short Avenue in Sun Valley for a reported medical emergency. The victim, identified as 53-year-old Thomas Donoho, was transported to a local hospital where he later...

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies have identified and arrested a juvenile in connection with property damage caused during a door-kicking prank in early September. On September 21, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of property...

With the growing popularity of electric bicycles (e-bikes) and motorized bicycles in our community, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an educational assembly to help students, families, community members, and bike enthusiasts understand the rules,...

On October 6, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Washoe County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to report of a fight in progress at the QuikStop near 1st Avenue and Sun Valley Boulevard, Sun Valley. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the store clerk had...

Washoe County Sheriff's Office Press Release