Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1400030
Date Issued: Apr 15, 2014 - 3:30pm

Sheriff's Deputies seek witnesses to Cold Springs incident

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

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is looking for information from the public to assist with the ongoing investigation of an incident that took place at approximately 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 in the area of Georgetown Drive and Village Parkway in Cold Springs.

According to Sheriff's Deputies, Edden Gonzales-Baer, age 55 and of Asian descent, is suspected of attacking her husband while driving in a red van on Village Parkway. Both persons exited the vehicle and the altercation continued into the street before witnesses contacted the Sheriff's Office. Gonzales-Baer then fled the scene and was later arrested at a location in Reno.

Deputies are asking that anyone who witnessed this incident, or may have information useful to the investigation, contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division at (775) 328-3350 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.


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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