The Pershing County Law Enforcement Association is an organization that protects the Law Enforcement Officers who protect the Citizens of Pershing County.
The PCLEA will disseminate factual data which has been collected, studied, standardized, and summarized regarding the law enforcement professionals who are members of the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Association. The goals of the Pershing County Law Enforcement Association are:
• Promote Law Enforcement Professionalism.
• Stimulate mutual cooperation between Law Enforcement Ag
The PCLEA will disseminate factual data which has been collected, studied, standardized, and summarized regarding the law enforcement professionals who are members of the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Association. The goals of the Pershing County Law Enforcement Association are:
• Promote Law Enforcement Professionalism.
• Stimulate mutual cooperation between Law Enforcement Ag
Operating as usual
The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank The Mustang Youth Team for inviting us to spend time with them this morning for Coffee with Cops at the Lovelock Depot.
Thank you for all the support and keep up the good work on helping our youth understand the dangers of alcohol and drugs.
Don’t forget to come out to the Depot here in town and enjoy some Donuts, Coffee, and Hot Chocolate with our local law enforcementt
Please join us to thank our Pershing County Law Enforcement Officers.
The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down barriers between deputies and the citizens they serve by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the deputies in our community.
We will be serving Coffee and Hot Cocoa with all the extras for $3 a cup.
#buildingarelationshiponecupatatime#coffeewithacop
Please join us to thank our Pershing County Law Enforcement Officers.
The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down barriers between deputies and the citizens they serve by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the deputies in our community.
We will be serving Coffee and Hot Cocoa with all the extras for $3 a cup.
#buildingarelationshiponecupatatime#coffeewithacop
Please join us to thank our Pershing County Law Enforcement Officers.
The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down barriers between deputies and the citizens they serve by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the deputies in our community.
We will be serving Coffee and Hot Cocoa with all the extras for $3 a cup.
#buildingarelationshiponecupatatime#coffeewithacop
On Wednesday November 10, 2021, from left to right, Deputies Paul Christenson Kathrin Rogers and Robert Abernathy graduated from Nevada’s Peace Officers Academy in Carson City, Nevada.
We congratulate them on achieving this accomplishment and look forward to their continued commitment to our community.
On Wednesday November 10, 2021, from left to right, Deputies Paul Christenson Kathrin Rogers and Robert Abernathy graduated from Nevada’s Peace Officers Academy in Carson City, Nevada.
We congratulate them on achieving this accomplishment and look forward to their continued commitment to our community.
On October 26, 2021, at approximately 8:30 am The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a truck driver who’s semi became stuck in the mud near the Coal Canyon Road/Stillwater Road area of Pershing County Nevada.
This came after a major storm hit the Pacific Northwest over the weekend which brought constant rain fall causing unsafe road conditions, washouts and mud.
The driver of the semi had already spent the night in the remote area, had no more diesel and no longer had power to charge his cell phone to call for help.
Deputy Thornhill of the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office was able to subsequently locate the driver and bring him out of the elements.
This incident is a good reminder to all residents and visitors who come to Pershing County, Nevada, that weather conditions change at a moment's notice and to always stay prepared.
Plan ahead by being aware of your surroundings and pay attention to the weather/road conditions.
At the end of the day, we are just glad everyone made it home safe!
Thank you to all of the departments, family and friends who came out to support Kaylee Poffenroth at her first Volleball game after her fathers unexpected death on October 20, 2021.
October 20, 2021
For Immediate Release
It is with heavy hearts that the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office relays the loss of a long-standing and valued member of the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office and member of the community.
Don Poffenroth, a full time Sworn Deputy starting November 10, 2003, succumbed to complications from a bout with COVID 19 earlier this afternoon.
Deputy Poffenroth leaves behind his wife and their three children.
The family has asked for privacy during this time of grieving. If you are interested in helping the family, please contact the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office and we will assist with relaying condolences, gifts or any other conveyances to the family.
Memorial services are being coordinated, and that information will be forthcoming. Thank you for your support and understanding during this extremely trying and emotional time for all involved.
Sincerely,
Jerry Allen
Pershing County Sheriff
P.O. Box 147 - 395 9th Street - Lovelock, NV. 89419 - (775) 273-2641 - Fax (775) 273-5052
Send a message to learn more.
ATTENTION EVERYONE!
It’s that time again! Please show your community some support and come down to the D.A.R.E breakfast this Saturday and Sunday located at the courthouse park for Frontier Days, August 7th and 8th between 7am and 11am.
The breakfast menu will include:
French Toast, Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, milk, OJ and coffee for just $10 dollars a plate. Bring your family and enjoy!
All proceeds received go towards our D.A.R.E program which helps us educate our communities youth to respect others and choose to lead lives free from violence, substance use, and other dangerous behaviors.
ATTENTION EVERYONE!
It’s that time again! Please show your community some support and come down to the D.A.R.E breakfast this Saturday and Sunday located at the courthouse park for Frontier Days, August 7th and 8th between 7am and 11am.
The breakfast menu will include:
French Toast, Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, milk, OJ and coffee for just $10 dollars a plate. Bring your family and enjoy!
All proceeds received go towards our D.A.R.E program which helps us educate our communities youth to respect others and choose to lead lives free from violence, substance use, and other dangerous behaviors.
We want to give a big shout out and thank all of the volunteers who assisted and took the time out of their personal day to make a difference with the children in our community with our annual Cops and Kids Picnic this last Saturday;
Sheriff Jerry Allen, Undersheriff Eric Blondheim, Deputy Alfonso Gonzalez, Deputy Paul Christensen and Deputy Shawn Thornhill.
Come on down to the Court House park for our Annual Cops and Kids Picnic!
We still have plenty of food, games and prizes to come!
Come on down to the Court House park for our Annual Cops and Kids Picnic!
We still have plenty of food, games and prizes to come!
Don’t miss our Annual Pershing County Sheriff’s Office Cops and Kids picnic on July 17, 2021, at the local court house park!
Food, games and prizes start at 12:00pm. The swimming pool will be free and open from 1pm to closing time!
Don’t miss our Annual Pershing County Sheriff’s Office Cops and Kids picnic on July 17, 2021, at the local court house park!
Food, games and prizes start at 12:00pm. The swimming pool will be free and open from 1pm to closing time!
(Pershing County Sheriff’s Office) Under Sheriff Eric Blondheim and Deputy Shawn Thornhill had a great 4 days of training hosted by Meyers Police K-9 Training out of Chico, California.
https://meyerspolicek9.com/
On February 18, 2021, Mario Rostro III (23, Lovelock, NV) and Heather Montgomery (25, Lovelock, NV) were arrested in Lovelock, for 32 PC, accessory to murder.
Investigators from the Paso Robles Police Department and the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office traveled to Lovelock, Nevada to assist local agencies in arresting the pair on an arrest warrant, relating to their involvement in the Trevon Perry homicide case.
SLO County investigators were assisted by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Pershing County Sheriff’s Office, Lovelock Police Department, and the Lovelock Paiute Tribal Police Department. Rostro III and Montgomery were booked at the Pershing County Jail, awaiting extradition to California.
Police Dog Update:
The police dog involved in yesterday’s (OIS) Officer Involved Shooting is alive, well and will make a full recovery! 🐕
Thank you all for the support!
Pershing County Sheriffs Office Official Statement:
A person is dead after stabbing a police dog and resisting arrest on Wednesday June 17, 2020.
The deceased is a male motorist who’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Pershing County deputies went to the Humboldt Sink area about 12 miles west of Lovelock and about 73 miles east of Reno on a report of a motorist who needed help. The deputies ran a warrants check on the motorist and found there was an warrant for his arrest.
The motorist resisted arrest and an attempt to use a TASER was unsuccessful.
The motorist got into his early model Winnebago and refused to get out and drove away, colliding with a patrol vehicle head, forcing it off the road. The sheriff’s office pursued and the Winnebago struck patrol vehicles at least two more times.
After a short chase, they got the Winnebago to stop. The motorist refused to exit his vehicle and a police dog was deployed and the motorist got out of the Winnebago and began stabbing the dog in the neck with a large knife.
Having exhausted all other options, a Pershing County Deputy discharged his service firearm at the motorist striking him in the upper torso.
The motorist was taken by ambulance to Pershing General Hospital and died from a gunshot wound.
The police dog involved will make a full recovery.
Does your dog need a haircut? Nails Clipped or just a good old deep cleaning/bath?
Look no further, Pampered Pooch located in Lovelock, Nevada has you covered for all your animal grooming needs.
The Pershing County Sheriffs Office would like to thank Pampered Pooch for keeping our K9’s clean and healthy!
Before and after!
The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office would like to give a big shout out and thank you to John and Becky Flowers at Blue Flower Horse Sanctuary. They were kind enough to buy us some coffee to thank us for the service we provided to our community. Heaven knows we live off of it!
With the way the world is viewing law enforcement right now It’s nice to know that our community still supports and appreciates us. 🖤💙🇺🇸
**WANTED- Warrant Suspect**
Jake Bokori. Jake is known to frequent the Lovelock Colony. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts can call anonymously at (775) 422-2503 or contact the Pershing County Sheriff’s Department at (775) 273-2641.
PCLEA Statement:
In light of the recent events unfolding in Minnesota we felt compelled to make a written statement to the community.
Our job as peace officers is to protect and serve everyone, equally. Our job as peace officers is to help people, including those who commit crimes and are taken into our custody.
We strive to provide the members of our community with professional law enforcement services without prejudice or bias, regardless of ethnicity, race or creed. On behalf of the men and women of the PCLEA, I want all to know that we are committed to the safety and well being of all of our community members.
This incident has further opened conversations regarding community relations, the need for continuous officer training and most importantly, ACCOUNTABILITY.
-Thank you and be safe!
Detective Cooper is home, healthy and with his family.
Detective Cooper was released from the hospital today. He was welcomed home by his extended family! Thanks for your support!
Pershing County Emergency Management Director, Sean Burke and PGH Administrator, Cindy Hixenbaugh would like to remind everyone that the Coronavirus Pandemic is still very active and strongly urge you to protect yourself and others by using social distancing and wearing masks.
Stay at home whenever possible.
Humboldt County has experienced it's first death related to Covid-19, it is very real and the threat is all around us.
Our thoughts are with our neighbors in Humboldt County.
Cruz-Gonzalez says he was paid to commit arson
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 1:00 AM
During last week’s preliminary hearing for arson suspect Oscar Cruz-Gonzalez, a state fire investigator said the Lovelock resident claimed that he was paid $2,000 in cash for starting the Nov. 17, 2019 Main Street Fire that destroyed three downtown Lovelock buildings.
During an interview after his arrest for multiple counts of first-degree arson and conspiracy to commit arson, Cruz-Gonzalez told fire investigator Joel Martin he’d been paid to start the fire. In an earlier interview at the Lovelock Police Department, Cruz denied any involvement in the fire. In a subsequent interview, Cruz-Gonzalez changed his story and told Martin he had “accidentally” started the fire by “flicking a cigarette” and offered to write a letter of apology.
In another subsequent interview with Martin at the county jail, Cruz-Gonzalez changed his story again by describing his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to commit arson.
“Mr. Cruz admitted he was paid $2,000 to start the fire and that he used a book of matches and loose material at the political signs to light the fire at the political signs,” Martin told the court.
Deputy District Attorney Todd Banks asked Martin for further details on the alleged arrangement whereby Cruz-Gonzalez was asked to commit arson by an individual on behalf of “third parties.”
“He explained to me that he had been contacted by Donald Wanner, that they had a conversation outside of a young lady’s house named Heidi Pollard. While they were having a cigarette, he was asked to start a fire at 250 Main Street for $2,000,” Martin said. “He (Cruz) asked why and he was told that it would be for insurance purposes and people would give him money. Mr. Cruz indicated the people that would give money he believed was Todd Plimpton...”
At this point, Martin’s testimony was interrupted by defense attorney David Neidert who objected then immediately withdrew his objection without explanation.
Cruz-Gonzalez described the cash payment during a jailhouse interview conducted by Martin.
“He stated $2,000. He stated it was in cash, mostly hundred dollar bills,” Martin told the court.
Martin showed photos of burn patterns indicating the political sign fire allegedly ignited by Cruz-Gonzalez was the source of the fire that destroyed three buildings in the Main Street Fire.
“I rule, with a level of scientific certainty, that the fire established on political signs progressed into structure one at 250 Main Street then extended into 260 and 230 Main Street,” Martin said. “That sole fire at the pallets is the sole cause for the loss of all three structures.”
Martin said Cruz-Gonzalez confirmed his finding by showing where he started the fire was the same place Martin had pinpointed in his investigation. A Lovelock police video confirmed the fire seemed to start at the pile corrugated plastic campaign signs, owned by Todd Plimpton, at the back of Pershing Pub, also owned by Plimpton. After the fire spread into the pub, it spread to the Treasures Bookstore, owned by the Murphy family, and to Plimpton’s former law office.
Neidert questioned Martin on his assertion that the fire originated outside the back of the Pershing Pub. Martin said burn patterns indicated the fire’s direction from back to front of the structure. A broken window at the front of the building created a “vent path” that may have accelerated the fire when fire crews opened the back door of the building, Martin explained.
Judge Karen Stephens later determined the case will be bound over from Lake Township Justice Court to the Eleventh District Court due to “slight or marginal” evidence presented by the prosecution. The amended criminal complaint includes three counts of first degree arson, one count of third degree arson and one count of conspiracy to commit first degree arson.
Cruz-Gonzalez will be arraigned in district court but the date had not been set as of Friday.
Debra Reid, News4Nevada
During last week’s preliminary hearing for arson suspect Oscar Cruz-Gonzalez, a state fire investigator said the Lovelock resident claimed that he was pai
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K9 Deputy Shawn Thornhill and his Giant Schnauzer Veno.
Sgt. Blondheim getting bit at Decoy training. 😁 Video courtesy: Deputy Thornhill
Sgt. Blondheim and his K-9 Nellco at Decoy training yesterday. Video courtesy: Deputy Thornhill
Eggs are ready! Come on down and get some!
One of our Fellow Deputies was on his way home after working a 12 hour graveyard shift and observed this: A Pot Belly Pig going to the bathroom on someone's lawn. Only in Lovelock people, only in Lovelock... 🐷🐷🐷 #OnlyInRuralNevadaSmallTownIssues!
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Pershing County Clerk-Treasurer
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