On August 15, 2026, at approximately 11:40 a.m., an inmate in custody at the Washoe County Detention Facility was found unresponsive in their cell by Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies. The inmate was housed alone in the cell. Deputies and on-site medical...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Christine Mitchell, 47, in connection with the Fred Mountain Fire. According to the investigation, Mitchell left a residence near 1300 block of Fred Mountain Road and intentionally started multiple fires in the area,...

From August 7 through August 31, 2026, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will participate in a statewide Joining Forces campaign focused on distracted driving. Throughout the campaign period, deputies will dedicate additional patrol efforts aimed at encouraging...

Update – August 6, 2026 The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is releasing additional information regarding the ongoing investigation into the intentional poisoning of trees at Burnt Cedar Beach. Investigators have documented 28 affected trees across three incidents...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is renewing its request for information related to the February 2022 homicide of Anna Scott. On February 3, 2022, the body of 23-year-old Anna Scott was located inside a...

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of intentional tree poisonings at Burnt Cedar Beach after multiple trees were recently found contaminated. On July 24, 2026, deputies responded to Burnt Cedar Beach after a strong...

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is excited to announce the return of Barks & Badges, a free community event hosted by Washoe County K9 Partners, on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. This family-friendly event will take place from...

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...