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- Washoe County Sheriff's Office detectives seek information from the public to assist with Peavine death investigation
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1800012 |
| Date Issued: | Jan 26, 2018 - 10:50am |
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Washoe County Sheriff's Office detectives seek information from the public to assist with Peavine death investigation |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
Washoe County Sheriff's Office detectives are asking for the public's help with information that could assist the ongoing investigation of a deceased person located inside a vehicle on the northeast side of Peavine Mountain Thursday night.
Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018, Sheriff's Office dispatch was notified of a possible deceased person located inside a vehicle on a Peavine access road approximately one mile up the mountain from Virginia Street. Deputies responded and located the vehicle with a deceased person inside.
Sheriff's Office detectives are conducting the death investigation and would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the vehicle, or witnessed any suspicious persons or activity in the area during the past week.
The decedent is a white male adult. The vehicle is described as a Blue Toyota RAV4/SUV.
Anyone with information that could assist this investigation is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
The Washoe County Medical Examiner will conduct an investigation to determine cause of death and confirm the identity of the deceased.
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.