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Eluder who skipped out on treatment in custody

A woman who walked away from a treatment center on May 3, 2021, is back in Douglas County custody.

Sexual park predator faces prison

Alexander Jaiden Russell, 18, admitted Tuesday to attempted sexual assault and attempted lewdness both on children under the age of 16.

Woman who sold methadone in fatal overdose goes to prison

Brittany Dawn Miller, 26, received concurrent 12-30-month sentences on two counts of possession of a controlled substance for sale.

Felony DUI nets driver 4-10-year prison sentence

Leslie Diane Meier, 51, was sent to prison for a subsequent felony charge of driving under the influence

Second quiet New Year’s Eve in a row at Stateline

With a crowd estimated at 1,500-2,000 people, Stateline experienced a second relatively quiet New Year’s Eve in a row.

Urban miners tear out 1,000 feet of copper tubing

Damage to buildings during a March 10, 2021, urban mining attack was estimated at $22,000

Driver in fatal 2020 collision due in court Tuesday

Douglas County saw four fatal collisions on its state highways during 2021, and one in the Gardnerville Ranchos

Markleeville man killed in Thursday night shooting

James Foley was found dead on the front porch of his home at Sierra Pines Mobile Home Park in Alpine County.

Bail increased to $200,000 for man arrested in Minden stabbing

Thomas James Meagher has been sought by authorities for more than a month after he refused to come to court