Truckee Police

27/10/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC UPDATE 🚨

The southbound lane of SR-89 South is now open.

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

The southbound lane of SR-89 South is closed from Donner Pass Road to Deerfield Drive due to an overturned semi-truck.

Please use an alternate route. No hazards are reported at this time.

27/10/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

The southbound lane of SR-89 South is closed from Donner Pass Road to Deerfield Drive due to an overturned semi-truck.

Please use an alternate route. No hazards are reported at this time.

24/10/2026

HAPPENING NOW: Safely and anonymously dispose of your unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications at our Free Medication Take-Back Day! We'll be here until 2 PM.

22/10/2026

The Truckee Police Department has arrested the suspect believed to be responsible for shooting a family's dog inside their residence on Deerfield Dr. on December 9, 2025.

Following an extensive investigation, Gian Mendoza Silverio of Carson City, Nevada, was arrested in Nevada on Wednesday. Mendoza Silverio is currently being held pending extradition to Nevada County, where he is expected to face felony charges of Stalking, Shooting at an Inhabited Dwelling, Cruelty to an Animal, and Vandalism. The investigation indicates Mendoza Silverio specifically targeted that location and was aware of an individual associated with the residence; however, the residents did not know him or have a personal relationship with him.

The Truckee Police Department would like to thank the Carson City Sheriff's Office, FBI - Sacramento, University Police Department Northern Command, TriNET Task Force and the Nevada County District Attorney's Office for their assistance and partnership during this investigation. We also appreciate the members of our community who provided information and assisted investigators following our request for public assistance.

At this time, no additional information will be released due to the pending court proceedings.

21/10/2026

Families and community members, let’s talk about the conversations that aren’t always easy to have.

Join local school, health, and public safety professionals for Teen Substance Use: A Parent Town Hall meeting.

This free community conversation will give families an opportunity to hear what local professionals are seeing among teens and ask questions.

Truckee Police Department School Resource Officer Bratt will join the panel to provide a law enforcement perspective alongside professionals from Tahoe Forest Health System and TTUSD.

📅 Tuesday, November 17
⏰ 6–7 p.m.
📍 Truckee High School Auditorium
🆓 Free to attend
🗣️ Spanish interpretation available

We hope to see you there!

17/10/2026

BIG TRUCK DAY is here!

Join the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District today, October 17th from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Town Corp Yard for a family-fun event you won’t want to miss!

Kids can get up close with heavy equipment, explore big trucks, and check out emergency vehicles from our public safety partners.

See you there!

15/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by Wild Cherries this morning to support our Pink Patch event! 🎀☕️

We’re so grateful for the incredible community support and for everyone who came out to say hello, grab some Pink Patch gear, and help us raise awareness for breast cancer.

A special thank you to Wild Cherries for hosting us and helping make this morning such a success!
CHP - Truckee Nevada County Probation Nevada County Sheriff's Office Tahoe Forest Health System

15/10/2026

Join us this morning for Coffee for a Cure at Wild Cherries, happening from 8AM until 10 AM!

Pink Patches and Challenge Coins are available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting the Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation.

12/10/2026

The Truckee Police Department lobby will be CLOSED today for the Holiday. The lobby will reopen Tuesday, October 13th at 8am.

As always, our officers, community service officers, and dispatchers are still available. To report a crime, call (530) 550-2320. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

08/10/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Join us for Free Medication Take-back Day, where you can safely and anonymously dispose of any unneeded or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications.

This event is for community members only. This event is not for hospitals, doctor’s offices, distributors, veterinary clinics, or DEA registrants.

What is accepted? Medication pills (prescription and over-the-counter), liquid medications, and pet prescription medication pills or liquids.

What is NOT accepted? Sharps, inhalers, v**e devices, creams, intravenous solutions, medical waste or equipment, or anything that is not on the ‘accepted’ list.

Here's how it works:
Medication Pills: You can leave them in their original container and black out any personal information.

Liquid medications: Keep them in their original bottles, black out any personal information, and place the bottles in a zip-lock bag.

Can't make it? No problem! Permanent Rx drug drop-off bins are available at the following locations:

Truckee Police Department: Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM
CVS Pharmacy: business hours
Tahoe Forest Hospital Pharmacy- business hours

This Free Medication Take-back Day is a collaborative effort between the Truckee Police Department, Nevada County Public Health, Tahoe Forest Health System , The Speedy Foundation, and the Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA.