The Washoe County coroner has identified a body found near the Jumbo Grade Gravel Pit as a man who went missing last month.
Deputies say 34-year-old Ryan Carter Laxague went missing on September 1. On October 24th, deputies were called to that area where they found a man's body, up in the hills.
The coroner later identified the body as Laxague. Following an investigation, authorities say they are not investigating the death as suspicious.
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting its formal death investigation.
“On behalf of the members of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, I want to extend our deepest condolences to Ryan’s family, friends, and everyone who knew and loved him. The outpouring of support from community members and organizations throughout the search demonstrated the remarkable strength, compassion, and unity that define our community, especially during times of loss,” said Sheriff Darin Balaam.
If you have any information related to this case, contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency dispatch at (775) 785-WCSO (9276) and reference case #WC25-4729.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a man who has been missing since the night of September 1.
34-year-old Ryan Carter Laxague is a white man who is 5' 7" inches tall and weighs 225 pounds.
He has brown hair, blue eyes, and a U.S. Marine Corps tattoo on his chest.
On Wednesday, September 17, a white Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup truck belonging to him was found in the area of Jumbo Grade Hills in Washoe Valley.
Police say it is uncharacteristic for him to have been gone this long, and that he might be in a personal crisis.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts or who might have come into contact with him is urged to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Dispatch at (775) 785-9276 and reference case number WC25-4729.
