Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1800128
Date Issued: Dec 14, 2018 - 1:15pm

Sheriff's Office seeks information about shot fired into garage in Galena

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

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is asking for information from the public that could help locate the person or persons responsible for a shooting that damaged a garage door and vehicle in the Galena area on Wednesday night.

Deputies believe the shooting may have occurred sometime between 10:00 and 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at a residence on Portland Drive, south of Vancouver Drive. The bullet passed through the garage door and damaged a vehicle parked inside the garage.

The resident was not aware of the damage until Thursday morning, at which time he notified the Sheriff's Office. Deputies canvassed the neighborhood near where the shooting occurred and found no additional damage.

Anyone with information that can assist with identifying the suspect in this investigation is asked to contact the Washoe County Patrol Division at (775) 328-3350, or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. Refer to case number WC18-6108.


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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