SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office confirms that a formal identification and family notifications have been made in the death of a male Reno resident at a Lemmon Valley gathering over the weekend. The deceased, identified as 20 year-old Jared Hyde (previously reported as a 19 year-old), succumbed to injuries as a result of a physical altercation.
Anyone with information on this investigation is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division at (775) 832-WCSO (9276) or remain anonymous by calling Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office celebrated 150 years of proud service and community partnership in 2011. Sheriff Michael Haley is the 24th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County. His office continues to be the only full service public safety agency operating within northern Nevada and is responsible for operating the consolidated detention facility, regional crime lab, Northern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center, Internet Crimes against Children Task Force, court security, service of civil process and traditional street patrols.
