Sheriff’s Office releases January 2025 activity report

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office released its activity report for January 2025, providing an overview of calls for service, arrests and other law enforcement activities throughout the county.  

Calls for Service

The sheriff’s office responded to a total of 395 calls for service in January. These calls ranged from 911 hang-ups and abandoned vehicles to more serious incidents such as assaults, domestic disturbances and drug-related offenses. The towns with the highest number of calls were Alamo (92), Caliente (95) and Pioche (101).  

Other Activities

In addition to responding to calls for service, the sheriff’s office conducted 172 traffic stops, booked 17 arrests and conducted 4 death investigations in conjunction with the coroner’s office. The Lincoln County Detention Center, which is operated by the sheriff’s office, housed an average of 42 inmates during January, including 23 U.S. Marshal contract inmates.  

Financial Information

The report also included financial information related to the detention center. Inmate contract billing for January 2025 totaled $56,606.00, while transport reimbursement amounted to $4,913.20.  

Breakdown of Calls for Service

The calls for service in January 2025 were distributed across the county as follows:  

  • Alamo: 92 calls
  • Caliente: 95 calls
  • Panaca: 51 calls
  • Pioche: 101 calls
  • Hiko/Rachel: 24 calls
  • Other (Mt. Wilson, Eagle Valley, Ursine, outside jurisdictions, etc.): 32 calls  

These calls included a variety of incidents, listed in descending order of frequency:

  • 33 Medical Emergency  
  • 24 911 Hang-up  
  • 23 School Detail  
  • 22 Court Assignment  
  • 18 Animal Problem  
  • 18 Property Checks  
  • 16 Suspicious Person  
  • 15 Agency Assist  
  • 15 Motorist Assist  
  • 15 Traffic Hazard  
  • 15 Welfare Checks  
  • 10 Paper Service  
  • 9 Traffic Accident  
  • 9 Officer Investigation  
  • 7 Special Assignment  
  • 7 Public Relations  
  • 6 Juvenile Problem  
  • 5 Business/Property Checks  
  • 5 Indigent Assist  
  • 5 VIN Inspection  
  • 4 Wanted Person  
  • 4 Utility Problem  
  • 3 Administrative  
  • 3 Domestic Disturbance  
  • 3 Fire  
  • 3 Property Damage  
  • 3 Theft  
  • 3 Traffic Enforcement  
  • 2 Assault  
  • 2 Lost Property  
  • 2 Noise Complaint  
  • 2 Public Land  
  • 2 Sex Offender Registration  
  • 2 Training Exercise  
  • 2 Trespassing  
  • 1 Abandoned Vehicle  
  • 1 Auto Theft  
  • 1 Child Abuse/Neglect  
  • 1 Citizen Assist  
  • 1 Dog Attack  
  • 1 Drugs  
  • 1 Fire Alarm  
  • 1 Found Property  
  • 1 Fraud  
  • 1 Keep the Peace  
  • 1 Missing Person  
  • 1 Overdose  
  • 1 Search & Rescue  
  • 1 Sex Offense  
  • 1 Threatening