County law enforcement officials utilized two radio-controlled drones Dec. 4, 2020, to locate a fugitive who had fled on foot from a minor traffic … [Read more...] about Drones proving useful for law enforcement
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Turbulent year puts strain on local law enforcement
While the effects of COVID-19 have been widespread, affecting everything from high school sports to businesses around Lincoln County, one major area … [Read more...] about Turbulent year puts strain on local law enforcement
Fugitive captured with help of drones
A fugitive eluded the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) for almost 20 hours before being captured. Sheriff … [Read more...] about Fugitive captured with help of drones
Woman dies in single car crash on 93
A 60-year-old woman from Twin Falls, Idaho, died of “blunt-force trauma and massive head injuries” suffered in a one-vehicle accident Nov. 29 on U.S. … [Read more...] about Woman dies in single car crash on 93
Office of Traffic Saftey gives Sheriff’s Office grant for new Lidar units
The Nevada Office of Traffic Safety has agreed to help fund the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office with two new and improved Lidar units to help combat … [Read more...] about Office of Traffic Saftey gives Sheriff’s Office grant for new Lidar units
Woman dies in rollover accident on SR 375
A 40-year-old Kennewick, Wash., woman, Rebeles Cruz, died of injuries suffered in a one-car rollover accident Nov. 21 on State Route 375 in Railroad … [Read more...] about Woman dies in rollover accident on SR 375
Another fatal crash on Highway 93 south of Alamo
The Nevada Highway Patrol and Alamo substation are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred Nov. 11 on U.S. Highway 93. According to reports, … [Read more...] about Another fatal crash on Highway 93 south of Alamo
Armed robbery suspects captured in Tule Desert
A Las Vegas man and his female passenger were injured slightly after leading law enforcement officers from several agencies on a high speed chase. … [Read more...] about Armed robbery suspects captured in Tule Desert
Driver killed in head-on crash on Highway 93
A Las Vegas man was killed on U.S. Highway 93 near Alamo Saturday afternoon (Oct. 24) in a crash that sent debris flying across a long stretch of the … [Read more...] about Driver killed in head-on crash on Highway 93
Sheriff’s office receives grant to promote traffic safety
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has received a $31,000 grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety to support the … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s office receives grant to promote traffic safety