Update: Suspect in Homicide Investigation Booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility

Jan 31, 2025

Press Release Update:

On January 30, 2025, Nicholas Powell was released in Lyon County on his local charges and taken into the custody of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.

Nicholas was booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility, on a warrant for Open Murder with a Deadly Weapon.

 

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Through continued investigation by Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, Nicholas Powell has been identified as the suspect in case #WC25-452. An arrest warrant was submitted and subsequently issued for Powell on January 26, 2025, by the Incline Village-Crystal Township Justice Court, for the charge of Open Murder with Use of a Deadly Weapon.

Powell is currently in custody at the Lyon County Detention Facility on local charges and is awaiting extradition to Washoe County.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our gratitude and commend the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Nevada State Police, Mono County Sheriff’s Office, and the California Highway Patrol for their assistance in bringing Powell into custody.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information related to this case to contact the Detective Division at (775) 328-3320, referencing case #WC25-452.

 

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Original Press Release:

On the evening of January 25, 2025, deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Incline Village for a report of a trouble unknown.

Upon arrival, deputies conducted a safety sweep and discovered a deceased adult female.

Detectives arrived on scene and are leading the investigation, which is currently ongoing. There is no immediate threat to the community at this time.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information related to this case to contact the Detective Division at (775) 328-3320, referencing case #WC25-452.

Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

 

Deputy Cade Goodman

Public Information Officer