Sheriff’s Office responds to 123 calls

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 123 calls for service during the past week, assisting with a variety of incidents across the county.

Among the notable calls, deputies responded to two domestic disturbances in Caliente, one on July 20 and another on July 24. No arrests were made in either incident.

A fraud investigation in Caliente resulted in the arrest of one individual, while deputies also arrested one individual in Panaca following a report of an intoxicated person. Deputies later responded to a disorderly conduct call in Caliente, where no arrests were made.

Deputies and Lincoln County Search and Rescue also conducted a rescue operation south of Alamo, safely recovering two individuals without injury.

Traffic-related calls included a vehicle-versus-calf collision near Rachel; a vehicle-versus-elk crash on Panaca Summit that resulted in minor injuries, though the patient was not transported after an ambulance responded; a vehicle-versus-deer collision near Panaca; a single-vehicle accident in Panaca and another vehicle-versus-deer collision near Hiko. No injuries were reported in any of those incidents except the Panaca Summit collision, where only minor injuries were sustained.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reminds motorists to remain alert for wildlife, especially during dawn, dusk and nighttime hours when animals are most active.