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Yesterday was Thanksgiving, a holiday that reminds us of everything we should be thankful for, and a time to spend with family and friends. I am thankful for the entire staff of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, sworn, non-sworn, and volunteers alike. The effort and work product being delivered is exceptional, professional, and consistently getting better! In last week’s message of the week, I wrote how the holidays can be tough and mental health issues seem to peak during

On Tuesday, the Command Staff of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office hosted a presentation by the representative of the Nevada 988 system. 988 is a valuable resource for the entire State for those in crisis or considering suicide. 988 is completely confidential; according to the representative, law enforcement is not contacted in over 98% of calls the hotline receives. The representative of 988 even encourages seniors who are lonely to call the service if they need to speak t

November is here already! This is the time of year that the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office begins preparing for Shop with a Sheriff! Shop with a Sheriff dates back many years and is a great program that helps further our mission of breaking down barriers between our youth and law enforcement. The Shop with a Sheriff program offers underprivileged youth from our communities the opportunity to shop for Christmas presents alongside first responders from the area. The Walmart in Fe

On Wednesday, I attended the Fernley Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon. A few individuals asked that I share crime statistics from Lyon County. Crime statistics are separated into numerous categories, based on several factors. I thought Larceny/Theft would be a great place to start, and I will release other crime statistics over the next few weeks. In January 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office restructured its personnel deployment, with a focus on increased staffing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 11/5/2025 Sheriff Brad Pope Announces Re-Election Campaign for Lyon County Sheriff Yerington, NV — Lyon County Sheriff Brad Pope has officially announced his candidacy for re-election in the 2026 election, seeking a second term as Sheriff. Sheriff Pope expressed pride in the progress made under his leadership and enthusiasm for continuing to serve the residents of Lyon County. "I am proud of what we have accomplished together during my first term.