An Elko County deputy is on administrative leave after being arrested on a domestic violence charge.
The sheriff’s office says Deputy Dennis Johnston was arrested on Wednesday with the help of the Elko Police Department.
The sheriff’s office says it will work with an outside agency to conduct a separate internal affairs investigation.
“The Elko County Sheriff’s Office understands that this is a very significant allegation against a member of this office and will provide our full cooperation to discover the facts surrounding this case."
“Sheriff (Aitor) Narvaiza understands the impact that this type of event can have on the community and this office. The Sheriff would like to assure our community that he fully supports both criminal and administrative investigations. Sheriff Narvaiza also fully supports the Elko County District Attorney’s Office in their decision to charge this case. The Sheriff’s Office will provide full cooperation with the criminal investigation, as well as ensure that the administrative investigation is completed in a thorough and timely fashion.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
If you or someone you know is in a violent domestic relationship, there are several community resources available:
* The Committee Against Domestic Violence crisis line: 775-738-9454
* Crisis Support Services of Nevada: Call or text 988
* WCSO Victims’ Advocates: 775-328-3334 or 775-325-6454
* WCSO Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST) Email: MOST@washoecounty.gov
* Domestic Violence Resource Center: 775-329-4150
* Safe Embrace – Family Violence Program & Shelter: 775-322-3466
* Sierra Community House, Incline Village, 24-hour crisis line: 800-736-1060
* Protection Order Help Center: 775-328-3127
If you are in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
