Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1500098
Date Issued: Sep 02, 2015 - 5:35pm

Investigators ask for public assistance with identifying suspect in Incline Village church vandalism

CONTACT: Lieutenant Jeff Clark
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Cell 775-737-8801

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are investigating a series of vandalism cases at Incline Village Churches dating back to Easter Sunday 2015.

Investigators with the FBI and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office are asking for assistance from the public in developing leads to these cases. Specifically, investigators are interested in tips from citizens who have witnessed or seen graffiti or writings from anti-Christianity websites and/or satanic worship graffiti.

Through a cooperative investigation, the FBI is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those involved in the vandalism. Citizens with information regarding the vandalisms are asked to call 1-800-CALL FBI. In addition to the FBI, Secret Witness announced an increase in the reward they are offering to $1000 for the arrest and prosecution of those involved.

Background: Since April 2015, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the FBI have investigated four incidents involving churches in Incline Village. Most recently, between Saturday night August 29 and Sunday morning August 30, 2015 a subject broke multiple windows and attempted to cut down a wooden cross at two Incline Village Churches and again on Tuesday night September 1 and Wednesday morning September 2, 2015.


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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