Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1700059
Date Issued: Jun 23, 2017 - 4:52pm

Washoe County Sheriff's Deputies arrest armed hot prowl robber in Cold Springs

CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

Washoe County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested an 18-year-old man this morning after reports of an armed intruder in a Cold Springs residence occupied by a woman and two small children.

At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2017, Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of an armed man inside a residence located on Pin Oak Court south of Rockland Drive. The suspect had just fled from the house, according to the reporting party.

A K9 deputy responding to the incident spotted a suspicious person in the area of New Forest Drive and Boxelder Court. The deputy made contact with the subject who was identified as the suspect in the home intrusion on Pin Oak Court.

The suspect was identified as Jordan Davis, age 18. After further investigation, Davis was arrested on charges of armed robbery, child endangerment, burglary and other related charges.

This is an ongoing investigation, detectives believe Davis may have been involved in other area burglaries. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

photo: Jordan Tyler Davis

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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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