Carson City Search and Rescue

Carson City Sheriff’s Search & Rescue conducts Swift Water Rescue Training - Carson Now With rising water levels from Spring runoff, Carson City Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (CCSSAR) conducted their annual Swift Water Rescue training on the Carson river in Brunswick Canyon. CCSAR consists […]

Congratulations to Lee Spears, retiring from the Carson City Search and Rescue. Lee has spent the last 11 years serving our community and the surrounding counties. Carson City Assistant Sheriff Daniel Gonzales presents to Lee his retired badge in recognition of his service.

Carson City Search and Rescue took advantage of our local snow last Saturday during our monthly training. It was a great day to certify new members driving our Ranger UTV with snow tracks. Next, we intentionally stuck one of our Jeeps in the snow to practice off-road recovery. Rounding out the day we simulated an injured hiker who broke their leg and had to be transported back down the mountain.
Carson City Search and Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Carson City and surrounding communities.

On Friday, February 20th, Carson City Search and Rescue was dispatched to the McClellan Peak area between Carson City and Washoe Valley. A family of five had become stranded by the recent snow storm that hit our region. Using our tracked Ranger UTV, we were able to safely transport the family back to Carson.
Carson City Search and Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the community of Carson City.

Media Release

Media Contact: Sergeant Brett J. Bindley

Human Remains Discovered by Carson River

On December 5th, 2025, human remains were discovered by the Carson River, near the Trainwreck Rapids in Brunswick Canyon. Carson City Park Rangers responded to the area and secured the scene for Sheriff’s Detectives.

Carson City Search and Rescue and Detectives worked on December 6th to preserve the scene and recover several pieces of human remains, clothing, and other artifacts. Artifacts located at the scene led investigators to believe the remains possibly belonged to Robert Lawson White, a kayaker who went missing in June 2023, while boating in the Carson River.

White went missing on the same date in 2023 with another kayaker, James Martin, whose dead body was recovered from the river later that summer.

His next of kin has been notified of the progress of the investigation and the need to scientifically confirm the identity of the human remains. The remains were collected by the Coroner and taken to the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office for formal identification.

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With a little help from our winch and a tree, everyone returned to their home safely. Successful mission.

Just hanging around?
Want to serve your community?
Search and Rescue may be the place for you?
Download an application at carsonsar.com or pick one up at the Sheriff’s Office.
Must be 21.

Getting ready, Nevada Day Parade 2025

Carson City Search and Rescue is looking for people who enjoy the outdoors. If this is you, pickup an application at the Sheriff’s Office or go to carsonsar.com and download an application. Must be 21.

Sometimes, being a member of Search and Rescue means helping those in our community during the holidays.
If that’s something you would enjoy, maybe Search and Rescue is for you?
Download an application on our website, www.carsonsar.com or pick one up at the Sheriffs Office. Must be 21.