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2025
October
Oct. 17, 2025
WCSO Participates in Statewide Pedestrian Safety Campaign, Just in Time for Halloween
WCSO Warns Public of Ongoing Email Scam Targeting Property Owners and Development Applicants
Oct. 16, 2025
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Two, Recovery of Weapons, Drugs, and Burglary Tools
WCSO Arrests Suspect in Domestic Battery
Oct. 14, 2025
WCSO Arrests Suspect in Domestic Battery by Strangulation Case Following Multi-Agency Search
Oct. 9, 2025
Residence Surveillance Footage Leads to Arrest in Door-Kicking Incident
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Educational Seminar on E-Bike Safety 10/16
Oct. 8, 2025
Suspect Arrested For Battering Store Clerk
Oct. 6, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Awarded 2026 Joining Forces Grant
September
Sept. 29, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to Host Free Community Resource Fair on Sat. 10/18/25
Sept. 26, 2025
Juvenile Motorbike Collision in Incline Village Highlights Safety and Legal Responsibilities
Sept. 24, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Missing Person, Ryan Laxague
Sept. 22, 2025
WCSO Makes Arrest in Infant Drug Exposure Case
Deputies Quickly Locate and Detain Shooting Suspect After Community Call-In
Sept. 18, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to Host Annual Incline Community Picnic, Sat. 9/27
Sept. 17, 2025
Deputies Return Stolen Vehicle, Arrest Made
Suspect Arrested Following Vehicle vs. Motorcycle Collision in Spanish Springs
Sept. 15, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Arrest Chimney Drive Homicide Suspect
Sept. 12, 2025
Sept. 11, 2025
ICAC Investigation Leads to Arrest in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
Single Vehicle Crash at the Regional Public Safety Training Center leads to DUI Arrest
Sept. 10, 2025
Single Vehicle Crash at Doral Academy Leads to DUI Arrest
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Fugitive Wanted for Kidnapping
WCSO Participating in Pedestrian Safety Joining Forces Campaign
Sept. 9, 2025
WCSO Makes Arrests in Vehicle Burglary and Fraud Investigation at Hunter Creek Trailhead
Sept. 2, 2025
The Great Reno Balloon Race – Event Safety
August
Aug. 28, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Arrest Delivery Driver in Spanish Springs
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect for Stolen Property and Possession of Dangerous Drugs
Aug. 25, 2025
Aug. 21, 2025
Aug. 20, 2025
WASHOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATING HIT-AND-RUN INCIDENT IN LEMMON VALLEY
WCSO H.E.R.O. Team Conducts Operation Leading to an Arrest with Six Charges Filed
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Reminds Burning Man Travelers to Drive Safely Through Gerlach
WCSO Deputies Make Two Arrests
Aug. 17, 2025
WCSO Cites 12 for Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm
WCSO HASTY Team Hosting Hike to Fundraise
Aug. 15, 2025
SHOOTING INCIDENT IN SUN VALLEY
Aug. 14, 2025
WCSO Deputies Respond to Semi-Trailer Explosion in Rancho Haven
Aug. 12, 2025
WCSO Alerts Residents to Increase in Thefts from Unsecured, Standalone Mailboxes
Aug. 11, 2025
WCSO Alerts Residents to Increase in Thefts from Unsecured, Standalone Mailboxes
Aug. 10, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Joins Forces with Statewide Partners to Combat Distracted Driving
Aug. 7, 2025
WASHOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPONDS TO DUI INCIDENT INVOLVING SOLO VEHICLE CRASH AND SELF-INJURY
Aug. 6, 2025
Aug. 5, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Warns Public of Increasing Bike and E-Bike Thefts in Incline Village
Aug. 3, 2025
Two Arrested Following Residential Burglary and Vehicle Theft in Arrowcreek
Aug. 1, 2025
WCSO Seeks Missing Runaway Juvenile
July
July 31, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Local Businesses to Combat Cryptocurrency Fraud
July 24, 2025
WCSO Assists in Successful Rescue of Lost Hiker and Dog near Lassen National Park
July 23, 2025
Compassionate Response by Washoe County Deputies Leads to Safe Outcome in Mental Health Crisis
July 20, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect in Commercial Burglary and Grand Larceny Case
July 17, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two in Stolen Vehicle and Theft Investigation
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Assistance in Identifying Porch Pirate
July 14, 2025
July 11, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Assistance in Commercial Theft Investigation
July 10, 2025
Structure Fire in Sun Valley Leads to Arrest Following Confrontation
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Addresses Rising Squatter Incidents in Vacant Homes for Sale or Rent
July 9, 2025
HEAD-ON COLLISION IN SUN VALLEY RESULTS IN DUI ARREST AND CHILD ENDANGERMENT CHARGES
July 7, 2025
Arrest Made in Sun Valley Child Abandonment Case
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance Locating 1-Year-Old & Runaway Teen
July 6, 2025
Abandoned Newborn Rescued in Sun Valley
July 4, 2025
WCSO Safety Advisory: Incline Village Fireworks Cancelled
June
June 29, 2025
WASHOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PARTICIPATING IN STATEWIDE JOINING FORCES SPEEDING AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
STABBING SUSPECT IN CUSTODY, VICTIM RECOVERING AT HOSPITAL
June 27, 2025
June 24, 2025
WCSO Aids in Recovery of Two Victims of Saturday’s Lake Tahoe Storm
June 20, 2025
June 18, 2025
WCSO H.E.R.O. Team Conducts Operation Leading to Three Arrests
June 17, 2025
June 16, 2025
WCSO Requests Assistance Locating Missing Sexual Assault Suspect
June 13, 2025
Statement from Sheriff Darin Balaam Regarding Planned Protests
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Traffic and Safety Guidance for 2025 Reno Rodeo
June 12, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest from 2024 Sun Valley Arson
June 10, 2025
Update: Death Investigation on Chimney Road- Secret Witness Offering $5,000 Reward
June 8, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Standoff Leads to Arrest of Unwanted Subject
June 6, 2025
WCSO Detectives Arrest Mother Following Child Abuse and Poisoning Investigation
June 4, 2025
Traffic Accident Involving Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Vehicle
June 2, 2025
WASHOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE JOINS STATEWIDE IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN
May
May 31, 2025
Wanted Felon Apprehended Following Search Warrant at Sparks Residence
May 29, 2025
Suspect Identified and Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run on Eastlake Boulevard
May 28, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Involving Bicyclist
May 26, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death in Sun Valley
May 23, 2025
WCSO Makes Arrest in Nevada Humane Society Theft Case
May 22, 2025
Sun Valley General Improvement District “Dive Into Summer” Event
May 21, 2025
WCSO Seeking Public’s Assistance in Theft of Trailer and Skid Steer
“Barks and Badges” Returns May 31st — Meet the Washoe County Sheriff’s K9 Unit
May 20, 2025
WCSO Urges Safety and Responsibility at Moon Rocks Over Memorial Day Weekend
Traffic Stop Leads to DUI Arrest and Recovery of Stolen Firearms
May 15, 2025
WCSO and Regional Teams Arrest Suspect on Multiple Felonies
May 14, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspects
May 8, 2025
May 7, 2025
Update: Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death in Sun Valley- Suspect Arrested
May 6, 2025
Scam Alert from Washoe County Sheriff’s Office on Coinbase SMS Scam Targeting Cryptocurrency Users
May 4, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Participates in Statewide Joining Forces Click It or Ticket Campaign
April
April 29, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Releases Video of the Jail-Based Mental Health Unit
April 28, 2025
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death in Sun Valley