Nevada County Sheriff's Office

#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay We are fortunate to have many hardworking and dedicated admin professionals who work behind the scenes every day to support our operations. We are grateful for their ongoing dedication and commitment to the Sheriff’s Office and community. #ThankYou

Nevada County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff's Search and Rescue Honored with Distinguished Service Award nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter…

It is with profound sorrow that the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) announces the unexpected passing of K9 Riggs, who joined the NCSO team in 2024 as a seasoned law enforcement canine with three years prior experience. Details: nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter…

Tune into our Facebook today at 1 p.m. PST today to hear a live avalanche recovery up.facebook.com/nevadacountysh…

Update 2:56 p.m. on 2/20/26: Avalanche mitigation is commencing shortly this afternoon. All advised to stay out of the area.

Castle Peak Avalanche Recovery Update for Feb. 20 nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter…

#FactFriday - We have a Citizens Camera Registry that allows residents & business owners to register the locations of their video surveillance systems. The program does NOT give us personal access but can help solve crimes. nevadacountyca.gov/3268/Citizen-C…

Join us in welcoming our two newest deputies! Deputy Sheriff Trainees Katrina Putnam and Charles Raban graduated yesterday from the Sacramento Sheriff’s Police Academy with our Sheriff’s command staff cheering them on. Be sure to say hello to them when you see them on patrol.

Good Samaritan Finds Over $6,000 in Cash and Helps Return to Rightful Owner nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter…

PSA: A public walkout is currently underway at Nevada Union HS as part of a national walkout effort to protest President Donald Trump’s administration. Motorists should use extra caution, allow more time for travel, and be vigilant of increased pedestrian traffic and protests.

Avalanche Victim Identified; New Details Emerge nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter…

Nevada County Sheriff's Office and Search and Rescue Volunteers Respond to Avalanche; One Fatality Confirmed nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter…

OVER 200 ANIMALS RESCUED - Joshua Evan Grayson, 39, of Grass Valley, was arrested on Dec. 11 for eight felony counts of animal cruelty, following an animal cruelty investigation that launched Nov. 30. Over 200 animals were seized nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter…

#Update on the Carrie Ann Rd. Incident from last night. nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter…

Per CHP - Grass Valley, Highway 20 between Penn Valley and Grass Valley is presently closed in both directions for a major traffic collision. No ETA on reopening. Please use alternative routes or consider temporarily postponing immediate travel plans.

Gold Rush Subaru Selects Nevada County Sheriff's HEART as 'Share the Love’ Hometown Donation Recipient nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter…

Over 1,500 lbs. of Illegal Processed Cannabis Located and Destroyed by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office and CA Department of Fish and Wildlife nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter…

'Celebrity' Catfish Scam Leads to Local Resident Losing Over $25,000 nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter…

Drawings like this one have been slowly trickling in for our annual Holiday Card Contest. The contest ends one week from today—Nov. 3 at 10 am! Entry forms: tinyurl.com/Sheriff-contes… Full details: nevadacountyca.gov/CivicAlerts.as…