November 9, 2026 update:Â
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is renewing its call for information in the ongoing death investigation involving an person found off the dirt extension of Chimney Road in August.
Secret Witness is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person(s) involved.
Investigators are asking anyone who was in or frequented the area before the discovery and may have observed anything suspicious to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or wcsotips@washoecounty.gov. Please reference case number WC26-4607.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 or swhotline@secretwitness.com.
September 25, 2026 update:Â
Secret Witness is now offering a $5,000 reward in the investigation into a body found in Sun Valley off the dirt extension of Chimney Road August 21.Â
Washoe County detectives believe the body may have been at the location for an extended period of time before being discovered. Â
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.Â
August 21, 2026 update
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating after a body was found off the dirt extension of Chimney Drive north of Sun Valley.
Detectives are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death, according to a release from the WCSO.
There is no threat to the public.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or by email at wcsotips@washoecounty.gov.
You can also contact Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 or swhotline@secretwitness.com.
