Sheriff's Message of the Week 09/26/2025

Remembering Pierce Powell

Pierce Powell, born June 27, 1938, in Alhambra, California, was the oldest of eight children in a lively Catholic family of six boys and two girls. From an early age, it was clear he was different. Teachers once noted he wasn’t “applying himself,” yet he earned straight A’s

Lyon County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Summary ― March 19, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2026 Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Yerington to hear presentations, conduct public hearings, and take action on several significant development and policy items. Highlights from the meeting include: Presentations The meeting began with several

Update: Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Suspect in Dayton Homicide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2026 Dayton, Nevada – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update to the fatal shooting that occurred on March 19, 2026, in Dayton. The suspect has been identified as 60-year-old Dayton resident Greg Kevin Roller. He was taken into custody and booked into

Historic Virginia City to Host Inaugural 601 VC Jeep Stampede

Scenic Jeep run and Jeep-only Show & Shine will bring Jeep owners from Northern California and Western Nevada to the Comstock.