Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Domestic Strangulation & Kidnapping Case

NEVADA – On August 16, 2023, deputies responded to a domestic strangulation incident on Hummingbird Drive in Cold Springs. The suspect fled the scene after taking the victim’s car and other items.

On September 20, 2023, Dylan Smith was taken into custody without incident. He faces multiple charges, including Domestic Battery by Strangulation and 1st Degree Kidnapping.

This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office at (775) 328-3001, referencing case #23-4247.

If you or someone you know is in a violent domestic relationship, reach out to these community resources for help.