For Immediate Release

June 10, 2025

Update: Death Investigation on Chimney Road- Secret Witness Offering $5,000 Reward

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to actively investigate the death of Carlos Cadenas (40) that occurred on May 25, 2025, in the area of the Chimney Road dirt extension in Sun Valley.

Detectives are diligently working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident and identify any individual(s) responsible. We urge anyone with information, no matter how minor it may seem, to come forward to assist in the investigation.

Members of the public can contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division directly at (775) 328-3320. When calling, please reference case number WC25-2485.

Secret Witness has recently added a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of the individual(s) involved. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Secret Witness by calling (775) 322-4900 or visiting www.secretwitness.com.

Thank you to Secret Witness and the community for their continued support. We encourage anyone with information to come forward.

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