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The Family of Naomi Irion Files a Complaint Against The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office

The family of slain 18 year-old Naomi Irion has filed a complaint against the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. During a press conference in Fernley on Friday, Irion’s brother, Casey Valley, indicated that the sheriff’s office neglected to file a Missing Persons report for nearly 24 hours after the office was contacted. The suspected kidnapper, 41…MORE

Authorities Recover The Body of Naomi Irion

Authorities have recovered the body of Naomi Irion. In a statement Wednesday night, the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office said a tip led them to a gravesite in a remote part of Churchill County on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the body was confirmed to be 18-year-old Naomi Irion. The sheriff’s office said,“We would like to extend our…MORE

Sparks Man Arrested After Lewdness Investigation at Unlicensed Daycare

Sparks Police Department Detectives arrested Juan Jose Macias-Gomez for 10 counts of Lewdness with a Child Under 16, and 2 counts of Sexual Assault. The investigation revealed multiple victims, all associated to an unlicensed home daycare operating within the City of Sparks. The investigation is ongoing. If anyone has any information that may assist detectives,…MORE

Eureka County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Homicide Suspect

A shooting is under investigation near Interstate 80 just west of the Eureka-Elko County line. It happened about a mile west of Carlin on Old Highway 40. According to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office called for assistance just before 6 o’clock Tuesday evening, saying one person had been shot. Eureka…MORE

Alleged Kidnapper Has Criminal Past

The alleged kidnapper in the Naomi Irion case is 41 year old Troy Driver of Fallon. Driver is due in court for a bail hearing Wednesday, via Zoom from the Yerington jail. The FBI is now offering a ten thousand dollar reward, for information that leads to Naomi. The search for her continues, as law…MORE

One Person Killed in Shooting on South Virginia Street in Reno

One person is dead and another injured after a shooting early Sunday. It happened about 2:30 a.m. on South Virginia Street near Brinkby Avenue. Police arrived to find a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Despite medical assistance, he died at the scene. His name is being withheld until next of kin have been notified.…MORE

Suspect Arrested in Naomi Irion Case

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a suspect in the Naomi Irion case. 41 year old Troy Driver of Fallon is now being held on charges of kidnapping. Naomi has still not been located and Lyon County says they’re continuing their search and investigation. Troy Driver was taken into custody at a home off…MORE

More Nevada DMV Services Are Moving Online

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has revamped their website with features that allow you to complete a number of transactions without having to go into their office.MORE

Have You Seen This Suspected Gas Thief?

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify a man involved in a gas theft. The sheriff’s office released a photograph of the man they say was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe used in the theft. On March 17th, a woman was eating lunch inside her van parked in the Lowe’s parking lot on Fairview…MORE

Family of Naomi Irion Pleads For Help From The Community

A candlelight vigil was held last night in Fernley for missing teenager Naomi Irion. Tuesday her family pleaded for information, in the apparent kidnapping from a Walmart parking lot. It happened while she was waiting for a morning work shuttle March 12. Detectives say she could be anywhere by now. Naomi was seen on video…MORE