Lyon County
Lyon County School District No Ongoing Threat To Public
As of now, The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public, schools, or staff members.
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Kidnapping Arrest Made
Through the course of the investigation, deputies and investigators identified 31-year-old Gordon Alexander Bayne of Silver Springs as a person of interest.
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Traffic Stop Results in the Arrest of Sureno Gang Member
The combination of these three warrants could potentially result in a life sentence for Tichenor.
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Fernley Man Arrested at Fernley Intermediate School
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Search Warrant and Arrests in Yerington
During the service of the warrant, detectives located Megan Franks, a felony wanted subject.
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Attempted Murder and Arson in Dayton
There were numerous other trailers and vehicles in the immediate area, which also caught fire, resulting in a total loss of many of them.
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Large amount of Methamphetamine (1.49lbs) Recovered
The marijuana was weighed and found to be 31.7 grams. The Methamphetamine was tested and weighed and found to be just under one and half pounds (1.49 lbs)
Lyon County
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Violent Altercation in Fernley
Deputies arrived to find an injured male, later identified as Ricky Fields, who was being treated by North Lyon County Fire Department personnel.
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We Can't Make This Up ...
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Message of the Week 08/22/2025
The charge would’ve required him to be in jail for about 8-16 hours (Thank you, bail reform, and Nevada Law).
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Welfare Check in Silver Springs Results in Arrests for Child Endangerment and Sex Offender Violation
During the investigation, personnel assigned to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Task Force contacted 54-year-old Steven Frey, a Silver Springs resident who was living in an RV in the backyard of the property.
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Fernley City Councilman Arrested
*****For Immediate Release***** On August 18, 2025 at approximately 1459 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the area of Shadow Lane and US 50 Alternate in Fernley, Nevada for a reported altercation. Upon arrival, Deputies met with the construction crew doing work in the area. One