The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has concluded a comprehensive investigation into the repeated poisoning of an infant child, resulting in a guilty plea and prison sentence for the child’s mother. In May 2025, detectives initiated an investigation after receiving...

On the evening of January 13, 2026, detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and Recovery Operations (HERO) Team arrested Jose Menendez-Murray, 42, a wanted felon, following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Sparks. At...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will join forces with law enforcement agencies across Nevada for the Joining Forces Speed Awareness Campaign, running from January 13 to January 31, 2026. This statewide initiative focuses on high-visibility enforcement, public...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno Police Department, and Sparks Police Department have launched a new OffenderWatch Public Portal, a searchable public resource designed to help community members access information related to registered sex offenders in...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into a homicide that occurred near Fish Springs Road on the night of January 22, 2025. On that date, deputies with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Lassen County Sheriff’s...

On December 26, 2025, deputies with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41-year-old Colin Hartman, a wanted felon, following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Spanish Springs. At approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies located Hartman outside...

“With the recent filing of expanded charges against Andrea Loving by the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office, our agency remains steadfast in our commitment to Izzy and to ensuring that every aspect of this investigation is carried forward with the highest...

Photo of 2 illegal firearms. Black rifle and a black pistol with an extended magazine.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is participating in a statewide Joining Forces event focused on impaired driving. This enforcement campaign aims to increase awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence. From December 16, 2025, through January 5,...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is informing the community of an ongoing arson investigation involving a series of small brush fires reported in the Spanish Springs area. Over the past several months, local fire agencies and, in some instances, Washoe County...