Crime
On Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in the First Judicial District Court in Storey County, Nevada, Haydn Lothar Thelusma was sentenced to 20 years in the Nevada Department of Corrections for the exploitation of an elderly person by Judge Kristin Luis. Twenty-five-year-old Thelusma, plead guilty to the crime
Education
Are you ready to meet your new School Resource Officer? That’s right! Deputy Simons will be joined by Deputy Sayedi! Deputy Sayedi has served in the jail and patrol divisions. And this year begins her journey as a School Resource Officer. Deputy Sayedi said of becoming an SRO: “I
Tours/Events
SCSO is hosting a Town Hall Meeting: July 30, 2026 Station 72 (2610 Cartwright Rd, VC Highlands) 6 p.m. SCSO is hosting a Town Hall Meeting to discuss crime trends in Storey County, crime trends in the VC Highlands, modern technology, and Deputy training updates. We welcome you to
Crime
2 News Nevada digital team update to SCSO July 13 Press Release A man who died in a weekend motorcycle crash in Virginia City has been identified. Stephen Klein, a 34-year-old Reno man, died in the crash, according to a release from the Nevada Highway Patrol. Storey County
Crime
STOREY COUNTY, NV - In May 2025, elderly residents of the Virginia City Highlands were contacted by fraud suspects pretending to be federal agents and bank fraud investigators. They were able to defraud the victims of a substantially large amount of cash. Suspects came from Broward County, Florida to the victim&
First Responders
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On June 10, 2026, at approximately 1132 hours, a Storey County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a suspected DUI driver on USA Parkway in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. The driver failed to yield to emergency lights and sirens and
First Responders
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On June 9, 2026, at approximately 0709 hours, Storey County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a report of an industrial incident located at a business on Peru Drive in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Dispatch advised a subject had been struck and crushed by
Crime
STOREY COUNTY, NV - In March of 2026, the Storey County Sheriff's Office received a report from a business in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center for possible embezzlement. Upon investigation over the subsequent weeks, it was determined the suspect, Tracy Hansen (age 37 of Fallon, NV), had embezzled approximately
Storey County
Yes we have K9s that detect drugs in Storey County… but when we turn Deputy Lawrence loose we find all sorts of illegal activity. Tenacity runs strong in Storey County. This story is short and sweet. If you’re going to a rave in Vegas don’t bring your drugs
Crime
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On April 29, 2026 Storey County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a location in the Virginia City Highlands for a report of a violation of a temporary protection order for domestic violence. Communication was established with the suspect, who refused to vacate the residence and threatened
Crime
You guessed it…another scam is going around. This one pretends to be from the State of Nevada and “requires” you immediately pay a fine. This is a scam! Do not click links, scan QR codes, or pay by phone. Please call legitimate offices to confirm if you have an
Crime
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On April 23, 2026, at approximately 4:59 p.m., Storey County Sheriff's Office detectives conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on D Street in Virginia City. The occupants were identified as Christa Dyer (age 46 of Virginia City, NV) and Hubert Dyer (age