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During the raid, approximately 80 persons were contacted and detained for questioning.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming Candy Dance on September 25th and 26th, 2021. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in the theft of packages from a local residence.

On August 26, 2021 at approximately 2:44 pm, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) received a request for assistance from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), who was in pursuit of a white Cadillac from the area of Meyers, California.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying persons involved in a robbery at the Topsy Lane Walmart.

Douglas County TRIAD, a volunteer service organization, combines a cooperative agreement between community agencies, organizations, and community members at large.

On Saturday, July 10, 2021, three females were at Ulta Beauty on Topsy Lane in Carson City, NV.

On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, a male and female with a small child were at Famous Footwear on Topsy Lane Carson City, NV.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard is hosting an annual fundraising golf tournament on September 18, 2021 at the Carson Valley Golf Tournament.

Person of Interest in Burglary and Possession of Stolen Property

Carson Valley Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run scheduled for July 16, 2021.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is restarting their Neighborhood Watch program.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is the first law enforcement agency in the State of Nevada to deploy Live911 technology.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2021.

The Good Neighbor program is hosting a volunteer training on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Asks Citizens to be Aware of Suspicious Activity Involving Dark SUV

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Advisory Council is asking the public to join in a campaign they have named “Thumbs Up for Law Enforcement” to encourage the public to give law enforcement personnel a thumbs up in the spirit of support.

On Friday May 21, 2021 detectives from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Reno Police Department Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT), and Nevada Department of Investigation conducted a human trafficking operation in Stateline, Nevada.

On Friday, May 07, 2021, a male and female with a small child were at Best Buy on Topsy Lane Carson City, NV.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office Makes Arrest Linked to School Threats-Sheriff's Office Providing Extra Patrol

DCSO is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a burglary and unlawful use of credit card investigation.

On May 5, 2021 at approximately 4:00 a.m. the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) responded to the area of Alicia Circle and Tilman Lane, in Gardnerville, Nevada to reports of a male subject entering a residence and was shot by the homeowner.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of trespassing and a man shot in a Topaz Ranch Estates home in Wellington, Nevada around 5:55 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Always be cautious with your personal information to try to limit your exposure to online scammers.

On April 16, 2021, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office identified the male and female seen in the attached photograph as likely perpetrators in the use of multiple stolen credit cards.

On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, two white female adults and a white male adult were at Famous Footwear on Topsy Lane Carson City, NV and are persons of interest in the theft of four (4) pairs of shoes.

On Friday, April 9, 2021, a white female adult was seen putting on a pair of shoes at Famous Footwear on Topsy Lane in Carson City, NV and leaving the store without paying for the item.

On April 13, 2021, two females entered the Ulta Beauty Store located at 911 Topsy Lane in Carson City, Nevada, and stole approximately $4,200.00 in various products.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person who committed a larceny from the Grant Ave Walmart.

In honor of Autism Awareness month, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is proud to display a newly wrapped vehicle with vinyl decals to increase awareness throughout the community surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder and bring attention to their Autism Recognition Alert Program.

Two Douglas County Sheriff’s Office members were the first in Nevada to attend First Responders Resiliency training in Healdsburg California.

On March 16, 2021, a white female adult was seen at Famous Footwear concealing a pair of shoes in a large shoulder bag and leaving the store without paying for the merchandise.

he Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) recently initiated an investigation related to the theft of heating / air-conditioning infrastructure and recyclable materials from the rooftops of commercial buildings located in Douglas County, Nevada.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office would like thank CoCoMoes for hosting their most recent fundraiser for Douglas County dispatcher Kristin Oilar on March 12, 2021.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen 1995 Caterpillar 416D Tractor and Backhoe.

On March 5, 2021, a white female adult was seen on video surveillance at Famous Footwear concealing several pairs of sandals in her purse and leaving the store without paying for the merchandise.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance to identify the suspect involved in a theft of a motor vehicle from the Harrah's Casino parking lot.

Douglas County Search and Rescue is looking for new volunteers to join their team to help respond to various emergency calls.

On Monday, February 22nd, 2021, at approximately 6:15 pm, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence in the 2800 block of La Mirada Ct, in Minden, for shots fired.

Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public Assistance

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is conducting high visibility and strong DUI enforcement extending from February 4, 2021 through February 15, 2021 as part of the Department of Public Safety’s Joining Forces campaign.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind residents and visitors to practice caution when participating in outdoor activities in the snow and winter weather.

On Sunday January 3, 2021 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area north of Cradlebaugh Bridge on Highway 395 to a report of a dead body.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office was proud to participate in "No-Shave November" once again.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) donated $5,000 towards the Kiwanis Aktion Club of Carson Valley.

On January 6, 2021 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office ended a three-week investigation into the death of Jason Kaspian.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) experienced a decrease in the amount of calls for service in Stateline for the New Year’s Eve celebration as compared to 2020.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has received two reports in the past 24 hours from citizens who were contacted by telephone from someone claiming to be a DCSO deputy or sergeant.

Douglas County Releases Body Camera Footage From Officer Involved Shooting on December 20, 2020.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is preparing efforts to insure public safety for visitors and residences during the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebrations happening in Lake Tahoe.

Agencies strengthen connection to community through Server Training

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Officer Involved Shooting December 20, 2020- Update

Under the ‘Campaign Against Drunk Driving’ grant from the Department of Public Safety, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) will be conducting high visibility and strong DUI enforcement December 18th, 2020 in the Stateline area of the Lake Tahoe basin.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection, state agencies, local non-profits and businesses are coming together to launch a campaign aimed to help our community stay safer by providing server intervention training and ride alternatives to those who are drinking and need to get home.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has recently sent home free Child Safety ID Kits to elementary school kids attending Douglas County schools.

Reference case number 20SO33179

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred near the Home Depot store on Jacks Valley Road.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the suspect involved in a theft from the night drop box at the Gardnerville US Bank.

On October 31, 2020, at approximately 6:20 am, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) responded to AM/PM gas station located at 1676 US Highway 395 North, Minden, NV for a report of a robbery.

October 22, 2020, at approximately 2:30 am, Deputies were patrolling US Hwy 395 in Minden, Nevada when they stopped a motor vehicle for a speeding violation.​

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) received a grant from the Department of Public Safety for the Driving Under the Influence Campaign.

DCSO is actively searching for a missing adult male adult.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a $51,000 grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety to support the Sheriff’s Office participation in Joining Forces traffic safety campaigns during the coming year.

Law Enforcement will be focusing on Speeders in Douglas County.

On July 28, 2020 the Douglas County Library Director Amy Dodson and Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley met to discuss the Douglas County Public Library’s proposed statement of diversity.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office Official Statement Regarding Governor's Mask Directive

Secret Witness Help Identify Suspect(s) in Saratoga Springs Park Theft

Wanted Person Felony Arrest Warrant

Help Identify Suspect Case 20SO11816

Douglas County Instates Text-to-911