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...

On December 3 and 4, 2025, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and Recovery Operations (H.E.R.O.) Team conducted targeted operations aimed at combating human trafficking in our region. The operation resulted in eight arrests, totaling fourteen...

The Northern Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has arrested a suspect following a months-long investigation into the possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). On December 3, 2025, the ICAC Task Force assisted the Federal Bureau of...

On August 16, 2025, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies and detectives responded to a shooting in the area of W 2nd Ave and Sidehill Drive in Sun Valley. Deputies located two victims, one who had been riding a motorcycle and was suffering from multiple...

Update 11/29/25, 8:15 p.m.: William Farwell was located deceased in California in what is believed at this time to be a traffic-related accident. The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation, and there is no additional information available at...