Crime Reports

Lincoln County emergency services log 114 calls

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Lincoln County first responders responded to a total of 114 calls during the past week, with activity ranging from property-related complaints and criminal investigations to coroner cases and a medical emergency. Among the more notable calls were the recovery of a stolen motorcycle, a trespassing complaint, two coroner cases and a theft report, with incidents reported in Alamo … [Read more...] about Lincoln County emergency services log 114 calls

Lincoln County first responders answer the call as nation remembers 9/11

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 109 calls for service during the past week, with noteworthy incidents including arrests, vehicle accidents, a recovered stolen vehicle and calls throughout the county. In Caliente, deputies responded to several incidents during the week. A search warrant resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of one … [Read more...] about Lincoln County first responders answer the call as nation remembers 9/11

Sheriff’s Office reports multiple arrests following drug investigations

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The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office announced that deputies have executed four drug-related search warrants over the past several weeks as part of an ongoing effort to combat illegal drug activity throughout the county. According to the Sheriff's Office, the investigations resulted in the arrests of three individuals. During one of the arrests, deputies seized what the … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Office reports multiple arrests following drug investigations

County advances Chapman prosecution request

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Commissioners voted May 18 to approve a resolution formally joining the Lincoln County District Attorney’s request to the Nevada Office of the Attorney General for assistance in the criminal prosecution of John Matthew Chapman within the Seventh Judicial District Court. The action follows Chapman’s prior federal prosecution connected to the 2019 death of Jaime Feden, a … [Read more...] about County advances Chapman prosecution request

Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in Y Service Station burglary case

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying additional information related to a February burglary at the Y Service Station, a case that has since expanded to include multiple suspects and connections to crimes across several jurisdictions. On February 23, 2026, deputies responded to a burglary at the service station, where suspect(s) … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in Y Service Station burglary case