On Monday, April 7, 2025, at approximately 8:30 A.M. Pacific Time, troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol received a report of a reckless vehicle traveling eastbound on Interstate 80, toward West Wendover, NV., from the Elko County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle was described as a dark blue BMW sedan traveling in excess of 100 MPH. A trooper located a vehicle matching the … [Read more...] about Suspected Fentanyl Seized onInterstate 80 Near West Wendover
Nevada Highway Patrol
Letter to the editor
In reviewing the article on the short staffing levels among the Nevada Highway Patrol, this is a situation that is duplicated in nearly every law enforcement agency across the state and country.In our news reports on KELY, there are times in Northwestern Nevada, specifically between 2:30 and 5:30am, there are NO highway Patrol vehicles on the road. Staffing there is at less … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor
Nevada Highway Patrol
Nev. - On July 1, 2024, the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) proudly marked its 75th anniversary, commemorating a legacy of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to the safety and security of Nevada’s roadways. Established in 1949, the NHP has grown from its humble beginnings to become a cornerstone of public safety, entrusted with the responsibility of protecting over 5,400 … [Read more...] about Nevada Highway Patrol
NHP arrests driver transporting suspected fentanyl pills near Ely
On Sunday, February 25, 2024 at approximately 10:30 AM Pacific Time (PDT), a Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) trooper was on routine patrol on US-93 near mile marker 93 in White Pine County. The Trooper observed a white BMW passenger car traveling above the posted speed limit and initiated a traffic stop. As the trooper was conducting the traffic stop, he identified indicators of … [Read more...] about NHP arrests driver transporting suspected fentanyl pills near Ely
K9 Nala taken out of service by the Nevada Highway Patrol; handler denied adoption
Last week, K9 Nala was abruptly taken out of service by the Nevada Highway Patrol after a minor non-aggressive nipping incident that Trooper Chris Garcia responsibly reported out of abundance of caution and in adherence to policy. Trooper Garcia is now fighting tirelessly against a bureaucratic system and stonewalling by the state agency he has devoted his life to in order to … [Read more...] about K9 Nala taken out of service by the Nevada Highway Patrol; handler denied adoption