On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a firearm discovered inside a portable restroom at Andelin Farms.
A father approached a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputy on scene and reported that his juvenile child had discovered a firearm inside a portable restroom.
The firearm was safely secured and recovered without incident.
During the investigation, an individual reported losing their firearm while at Andelin Farms. The individual provided the firearm’s serial number, which deputies confirmed matched the recovered firearm.
The individual was identified as 21-year-old Ernesto Guzman, who was subsequently arrested and booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on charges of gross misdemeanor reckless endangerment and misdemeanor unsafe storage of a firearm.
Andelin Farms has its own security team and works alongside law enforcement personnel during the event to maintain a safe environment for visitors. The firearm was promptly secured, and the incident was resolved safely.
There is no threat to the public related to this incident.
