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
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
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
Storey County
Today (April 13), K9 Chino was presented with a ballistic vest generously donated by Battle Born Offroad Club that was funded by Jiffy Lube and Elite Truck. We cannot express our gratitude to all the organizations involved to make this happen. Our K9’s are exposed to the same potential
Crime
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On April 11, 2026, at approximately 11:11 a.m, Storey County Sheriff's Office deputies were alerted to a stolen vehicle (out of Washoe County) traveling in the area of I-80 and Lockwood. Dispatch advised the driver was also a suspect in a domestic
Crime
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On March 30, 2026, Storey County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted an investigation in relation to an anonymous tip that a subject, Michael Espinoza (age 40 of Reno, Nevada) and a friend, Thomas Lee (age 38 of Reno, Nevada), were selling narcotics at a job site
Storey County
STOREY COUNTY, NV – On March 16, 2026, at approximately 6:35 p.m., a Storey County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with no license plates on State Route 341. Unfortunately (for him) the driver, identified as Ryan Rogers (age 39 of Reno, NV), had
Storey County
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On March 2, 2026, at approximately 10:51 a.m., Storey County Sheriff's Office deputies were alerted to a stolen motor vehicle out of California traveling on USA Parkway in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Deputies initiated a traffic enforcement stop and safely detained
Gold Hill
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On Feb. 7, 2026, at approximately 4:06pm, Storey County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a report of a solo dirt bike crash located on State Route 342 in Gold Hill. Upon arrival, deputies observed a male rider unconscious and unresponsive on the
Crime
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On Jan. 29, 2026, Storey County Sheriff’s Office detectives were notified of two stolen semi truck trailers from the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, which held over $500,000.00 in product. SCSO detectives initiated an investigation (are our detectives world famous yet?), coordinating with the