GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval issued the following statement today following the death of District Court Judge Andrew J. Puccinelli of Elko. The governor has ordered flags to half-staff in honor of Puccinelli.
“Nevada has lost one of its great legal minds and finest public servants with the death of Judge Andrew Puccinelli. I have known Judge Puccinelli for many years and was always impressed by the care and concern with which he approached his job. A native of Elko, Judge Puccinelli rose to prominence on the district court bench. He will long be remembered for his service.”