Report a crime?

If it's an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency calls for service, dial (775) 463-6620. You can also file reports online for past tense crimes by clicking here.  

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Provide an anonymous tip?

Call Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

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Contact the jail?

The phone number to the Lyon County Jail is (775) 463-6615.

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Contact the main Sheriff's Office?

Call (775) 463-6600.
 

Get notified when an inmate is being released?

If you are the victim of a crime you have the right to be notified of an inmate's release. To set up notifications, visit  VineLink.com or call 1-888-286-8463.

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Write to or visit an inmate in the Lyon County Jail?

This and more information about the jail and inmate contact can be found here.

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Learn about the rules of the jail for inmates?

You can download a PDF version of the LCSO Inmate Handbook here. 

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Get a copy of a criminal report?

Contact the Records Division by phone at (775) 463-6600, or by fax at (775) 463-7141. For your convenience a copy of the required records request form can be downloaded here.

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Stay informed with updates about what's happening in the county?

You can find public safety updates in Lyon County on the LCSO Facebook page and Twitter page.

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Receive reverse 911 alerts?

You can receive reverse 911 alerts for major events affecting your area by registering your phone(s) at the Code Red website found here.

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Apply for a Concealed Weapons Permits?

Visit our CCW application page here. 

List of Lyon County Approved CCW Instructors here.

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Find out if there are sex offenders residing in my neighborhood?

Visit the Lyon County Offender Watch website.

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Register as a sex offender?

Go to your nearest LCSO substation during business hours and complete a sex offender registration packet.  

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Contact Animal Control?

Lyon County Animal Services is located at 3705 Highway 50 West in Silver Springs and can be reached by phone at (775) 577-5005.

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Contact the District Attorney?

The Lyon County DA can be contacted at the following numbers: in Dayton at (775) 246-6130, in Fernley at (775) 575-3353, and in Yerington at (775) 463-6511.

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Contact the county courts?

The Dayton Justice court is located at 235 Main Street in Dayton and their telephone number is (775) 246-6233. The Fernley Justice Court (Canal Township) is located at 565 East Main Street in Fernley, and their phone number is (775) 575-3355. The Yerington Justice Court (Walker River) is located at 911 Harvey Way Suite 2, and their phone number is (775) 463-6639. The Lyon County Third Judicial District Court is located at 911 Harvey Way in Yerington and can be reached at (775) 463-6571.

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Contact Juvenile Probation?

The Lyon County Juvenile Probation Office (JPO) is located at 31 South Main Street in Yerington and can be reached at (775) 463-6641. In Dayton, JPO is located at 50 River Street and their phone number is (775) 246-6215. And in Fernley, JPO is located at 565 East Main Street. The phone number in Fernley is (775) 575-3360.

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Contact the Public Administrator?

The Lyon County Public Administrator can be reached by phone at (775) 204-0250.

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Contact the code enforcement officer?

Code enforcement can be reached at (775) 463-6531.

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Join the Lyon County Sheriff's Office as a deputy?

Check the employment opportunity page of Lyon County here to see what positions are available in the Lyon County Sheriff's Office or elsewhere within the county.

 

Join the Lyon County Sheriff's Office as a dispatcher or other non-sworn employee?

Check the employment opportunity page of Lyon County here to see what positions are available in the Lyon County Sheriff's Office or elsewhere within the county.

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Request a house watch while I'm on vacation?

Stop by your local substation to fill out a house watch form or contact the LCSO dispatch center at (775) 463-6620 to request a house watch.

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Apply to join the Search and Rescue team?

Call (775) 848-0252, message them on their Facebook page, or email them a volunteer request on their website. 

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Apply to join the Volunteers in Policing (VIP) program?

Email Commander Ortiz here

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Commend an LCSO employee for a job well done?

You can notify the supervisor of the employee depending on the area your contact with the employee occurred. The respective substation contact information for patrol deputies can be found here. For jail staff, contact a supervisor at (775) 463-6615, for dispatch, contact a supervisor at (775) 463-6616. If you're unsure of who to contact, you can call the main sheriff's office at (775) 463-6600 and they can put you in touch with the appropriate supervisor.

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Report LCSO employee misconduct?

If you feel there has been misconduct perpetrated by an employee of the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, you can contact the supervisor of the employee depending on the area your contact with the employee occurred. The respective substation contact information for patrol deputies can be found here. For jail staff, contact a supervisor at (775) 463-6615, for dispatch, contact a supervisor at (775) 463-6616. If you're unsure of who to contact, you can call the main sheriff's office at (775) 463-6600 and they can put you in touch with the appropriate supervisor.

 

Dispute a citation?

If you wish to dispute a citation you received this matter needs to be addressed with the respective court of jurisdiction where you received the citation. 

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Obtain my local criminal history?

Visit the Records Division located at the Sheriff's Office at 911 Harvey Way, Suite 1 in Yerington with a valid government-issued identification to obtain your local criminal history (this service is free).

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Request a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Check

Call Dispatch at 775-463-6620 Sunday and Tuesday between 8:00AM and 12:00PM