Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1500007
Date Issued: Jan 15, 2015 - 12:41pm

Washoe County Sheriff's Office reports the subject from Monday's pursuit is now in custody

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

The subject of Monday's pursuit in Sun Valley, Kevin Alvin Norton, was taken into custody early this morning according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

Norton, age 41, was brought into the Washoe County Detention Facility early Thursday morning, January 15, after surrendering himself to a local bail bondsman. Detectives had been searching for Norton since he fled from Deputies after an attempted traffic stop near Clear Acre and Scottsdale on Monday afternoon.

In addition to the original misdemeanor warrants against Norton, he has now been charged with additional counts including Reckless Driving, Destruction of Property, and a felony charge for eluding a police officer.

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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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