July 27, 2024 Report of a dog problem. Reporting party advised of a dog at a residence that has its leg in a cast that is yelping and possibly in pain. The report was referred to Animal Control. Report of an abandoned vehicle. Reporting party advised of a vehicle abandoned on a state highway that is creating a traffic hazard. The report was referred to the Nevada State … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Blotter
White Pine County Sheriff's Office
Suspect wanted for attempted murder in Utah arrested in Ely
On February 15, 2024, the White Pine County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding an individual who might be in the Ely area who was wanted for attempted murder. The Sheriff’s Office received the information from the West Valley City Police Department, located in West Valley City Utah of a crime investigation that they were assisting with. West Valley City P.D. … [Read more...] about Suspect wanted for attempted murder in Utah arrested in Ely
Sheriff’s office takes another blow with allegations of a dehumanizing workplace; Federal lawsuit filed
When asked the reason why one becomes a cop, a popular answer is “I wanted to catch the guys who thought they could get away with it.” Law enforcement is supposed to be about justice, but somewhere along the way many lose sight of that. No longer can the White Pine County Sheriff’s Office keep certain allegations “off the record, or on the q.t., or very hush-hush” after a … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s office takes another blow with allegations of a dehumanizing workplace; Federal lawsuit filed
Sheriff’s Office recognizes dispatcher on POST training
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Dispatcher Tawnya Sperling on her recent accomplishment. Tawnya recently received her Nevada POST Dispatch certification. She completed the training through Nevada POST which required her to complete classes in understanding State, and Federal Law Enforcement agencies, Understanding Federal and Nevada Courts. … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Office recognizes dispatcher on POST training
Tip-A-Cop scheduled for Nov. 30
The Sheriff’s Office Employee Association will be holding their fund-raising event, Tip-A-Cop on November 30th, 2023, at La Fiesta Restaurant from 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.. The association will be your volunteer wait staff for the evening with 100% of their tips going towards the associations annual food basket program. Your generous tips will help feed families in our … [Read more...] about Tip-A-Cop scheduled for Nov. 30