Crime

Lyon County Sheriff's Office Sex Offender Task Force Arrests Fernley Man for Registration Violation

Mario James Ibarra

For Immediate Release
October 27, 2026

FERNLEY, NEVADA – On Oct. 26, 2026, deputies with the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested 44-year-old Fernley resident Mario James Ibarra, a Tier III registered sex offender, for failing to comply with Nevada's sex offender registration requirements.

Ibarra failed to complete his required registration verification in October 2026, despite having previously received written notification from the Lyon County Sheriff's Office advising him of his registration obligations.

Ibarra was taken into custody and subsequently transported to the Lyon County Jail, where he was booked on one felony count of Violation of Sex Offender Registration Requirements, pursuant to NRS 179D.550. His bail was set at $5,000.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office Sex Offender Task Force remains committed to ensuring that convicted sex offenders residing, working, or attending school within Lyon County comply with Nevada's registration requirements. Through proactive compliance checks, targeted enforcement efforts, and information provided by the public, the Task Force works to promote accountability and enhance public safety throughout Lyon County.
Members of the public who have information regarding a sex offender who may be out of compliance with registration requirements are encouraged to contact the Lyon County Sheriff's Office Sex Offender Task Force at SOTF@lyon-county.org.

Jeffrey S. Miller
Central Commander
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office

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