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 excited to host our 7th annual Christmas in July back-to-school event. In preparation for...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying those responsible for a commercial theft that occurred late evening on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at a business in Sparks. At approximately 10:00 p.m. on July 8, 2025, deputies responded to a...

 On Thursday, July 10, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) responded to a report of a structure fire in the 5000 block of Pegasus Drive in Sun Valley. Upon arrival,...

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) has experienced a rise in calls for service involving squatters occupying vacant homes listed for sale or rent in Washoe County. These incidents frequently involve real estate agents or family members discovering...

On July 9, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a two-vehicle head-on collision at the intersection of West 7th Ave. and Sidehill Dr. in Sun Valley. Upon arrival, deputies located two heavily...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to report that Sabina Coronado, Tiffany Coronado (1-year-old) and Cashus Calvin (13-years-old) have been safely located and are now in protective care. The children were found in a coordinated effort between the Washoe...

Following an ongoing investigation related to the male newborn found abandoned in Sun Valley on July 5, 2025, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 28-year-old Taylour Sierra Dickinson. Dickinson has been booked on the following charges: Attempted Murder...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s immediate assistance in locating a missing one-year-old child believed to be in the company of her biological mother, Sabina Coronado, who is believed to be in the Reno/Sparks area. On Saturday, July 6,...

On Saturday, July 5, 2025 at approximately 1:00 p.m., Washoe County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of an abandoned newborn in the 4000 block of Sun Valley Blvd., after a concerned citizen called 911. The citizen reported hearing the sound of a baby...

The 2025 Incline Village Fireworks Show has been cancelled after last night’s storm caused damage to the fireworks barge. The following beaches are closed until further notice: Ski Beach Incline Beach Boat Ramp Open: Burnt Cedar Beach (for IVGID Punch Cards and...