Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

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PR #: 1400100
Date Issued: Sep 16, 2014 - 3:21pm

Update to investigation of destruction of fence line in Virginia Foothills: Nevada Department of Agriculture offers $5,000 reward

CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

The following information was provided by the Nevada Department of Agriculture today:

"The Nevada Department of Agriculture is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) who intentionally trespassed and damaged private property on September 9th or 10th 2014, by destroying a legal and privately owned fence off Marango Road. The culprits destroyed approximately $50,000 worth of private property and if convicted face several felony counts of trespass and vandalism. If you have any information regarding this incident please call 775-353-3708."

Washoe County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that Detectives are asking for the public's assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for the destruction of tens of thousands of dollars worth of fencing in the Virginia Foothills.

Sometime during the past week, someone cut large amounts of barbed-wire fencing that surrounds 80 acres of private property off Marango Road. Numerous fence posts were also damaged.

In addition to the number provided above, anyone with information may contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320. Or, if they wish to remain anonymous, they may contact Secret Witness by calling (775) 322-4900, texting 847-411 Keyword: SW, or online at secretwitness.com.

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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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