Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

Washoe County Sheriff's Office Investigating Suspicious Death

On June 23rd, 2023, at approximately 11:28 pm, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Jeffrey St. and Hazel Ct. in Incline Village for a report of an unresponsive subject.

When deputies and medical personnel arrived on the scene, they located a deceased male subject at a residence.

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating this as an isolated incident, and there is no outstanding threat to the public.

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct its formal death investigation and release the victim’s name upon next of kin notification.

This an ongoing investigation, and 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. Refer to case number: WC23-3217.

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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