It’s time to roll back your clocks 1 hour, Washoe County! We recommend doing this before bed so you don’t forget and have to blow up your clock like we did. To all of our Sheriff’s Office employees working tonight, thank you for the extra hour of tireless service. You’ve got

Happy Nevada Day, Washoe! Today, we celebrate the 161st anniversary of Nevada’s statehood. Our great state became the 36th to join the Union on October 31, 1864, during the Civil War, a proud moment that continues to define our heritage. As Nevadans, we embrace our rich history

Lights, costumes, and a few friendly frights filled the streets today as members of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Motors Unit and Patrol Division provided a safe escort for the students of Glenn Duncan Elementary School during their annual Trunk or Treat event. Our deputies

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but staying alert to scams targeting your hard-earned assets is important all year long. Remember: STOP. VERIFY. DISCONNECT. Visit our Fraud Awareness Hub on the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office website to learn how to recognize scams and

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Information on Stolen Trailer and Generator On September 8, 2025, a black custom utility trailer with Oklahoma license plate DS3745 was stolen in south Reno. The trailer was carrying a Hemphill Zeno generator. The estimated combined loss

Our Scaredy Cat competition is BAACCCK! Each department decorates to see who can scare our judges best. We are always impressed with the creativity of our staff. Their commitment to excellence is obvious. Our winner this year? Accounting and Payroll for their epic Freddy versus

UPDATE – October 28, 2025, 4:00 a.m. : On October 27, 2025, at approximately 6:50 p.m., deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, along with REMSA and Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue, responded to reports of a multi-vehicle accident on Eastlake Boulevard south of Freckles

ROAD CLOSURE: Eastlake Blvd. Eastlake Blvd. is closed in both directions at Freckles Ct. due to a fatal traffic collision. The road is expected to remain closed for several hours. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes if possible.

On October 24, 2025, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible deceased individual located in the hills near the Jumbo Grade Gravel Pit. Deputies responded to the area and, with the assistance of Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue members

That’s a wrap on this year’s 2025 National Staccato S.W.A.T. Championship, where our Washoe County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. Team displayed outstanding skill, endurance, and teamwork against some of the best teams in the nation. “This competition showcased the tenacity,

Human Trafficking Operation Leads to Felony Arrest by WCSO H.E.R.O. Team After a months-long investigation, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and Recovery Operations (H.E.R.O.) Team arrested a suspect in connection with an ongoing human trafficking

WASHOE COUNTY – LET’S RALLY! Your Washoe County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team has earned a spot in the finals of the Staccato SWAT Competition, rising to the top against 40 elite teams from across the nation. After battling through high-intensity stages that pushed tactical skill,

Today, between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is joining our community partners across Northern Nevada for Rx Drug Take Back Day. A safe, responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications. Join us today, and safely dispose of your

As a reminder, Washoe County ordinance strictly prohibits discharging shotguns, air rifles, BB guns or similar weapons within 1000 feet of any dwelling, and 5000 feet for pistols, rifles or other firearms. Additionally, these actions cannot occur within any congested areas,

WCSO H.E.R.O. Team Arrests Five in Human Trafficking Operation On October 22, 2025, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and Recovery Operations (H.E.R.O.) Team conducted a targeted operation aimed at combating human trafficking and exploitation in our region.

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Recovers Stolen Jewelry; Suspect Arrested The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has recovered approximately $32,300 worth of stolen jewelry and arrested a suspect following an investigation into a theft reported at a residence in northwest Reno. On

UPDATE: Missing Elderly Person Located Ricardo was located safely after an alert Incline Village resident became aware that he had been reported missing and saw the information on social media. The resident contacted deputies after locating Ricardo on his property. Ricardo has

WCSO Attempting to Locate Missing Elderly Male The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate 85-year-old Ricardo Cesped. Ricardo was last seen at approximately 2:30 p.m. wearing a gray sweater and dark Bermuda shorts. He was also wearing an ID band at the time he

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to a recent increase in online “rug pull” scams, in which criminals disappear with investors’ money after recruiting victims to invest in legitimate-looking investments, frequently using cryptocurrency or digital tokens.