The Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) has successfully located and taken 23-year-old Chase Orput back into custody following a coordinated search after he walked away from a Washoe County Sheriff's Office inmate work crew on Monday, July 27, at approximately...

On July 27, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Washoe County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the North Sand Harbor boat ramp following a report of a possible water rescue. Upon arrival, deputies observed an unresponsive adult male being brought to shore by...

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office, with the assistance of the Storey County Sheriff's Office, is actively searching for 23-year-old Chase Orput, who walked away from a Washoe County Sheriff's Office inmate work crew while assigned to the H.O.P.E Team work crew on...

On July 21, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m., Washoe County Sheriff's Office Dispatch received a report of a domestic disturbance involving a male suspect armed with a firearm at a residence on Sprucewood Drive in Sun Valley. Deputies responded to the area and made...

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO), in partnership with the Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association (WCHDSA) and our many generous community partners, is proud to host the 8th Annual Christmas in July Back-to-School Event. As families prepare for...

First and foremost, as Washoe County Sheriff, it is my primary responsibility to ensure the safety and security of this county.  I am committed to strengthening the Sheriff’s Office and improving public safety and service through responsible allocation of...

On July 1, 2026, members of the Nevada Violent Offender Task Force arrested Scott Conley on an outstanding felony warrant. The warrant, issued by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office in Dayton, Ohio, charged Conley with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. His...

As boating season continues, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents and visitors of the Washoe County Code governing parking boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, and oversized vehicles on public streets. Under Washoe County Code 70.391,...

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 10:37 a.m., deputies with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office responded to multiple 911 calls reporting that a woman was assaulting individuals with a baseball bat at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Witnesses reported...

The Northern Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has arrested a suspect following a joint investigation into the possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). On June 30, 2026, the ICAC Task Force assisted the Federal...