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Man arrested after throwing weighted disc through glass window at Fernley substation

  • 06/25/2020 06:05 AM
Man arrested after throwing weighted disc through glass window at Fernley substation

Robert Perea, The Fernley Reporter

A man was arrested Wednesday after he threatened a secretary and threw a weighted disc through a glass window at the Fernley substation, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reported.

LCSO Lt. Pete Spinuzzi said a man later identified as Rick Leon, 38, of Fernley entered the Fernley substation at about 3:05 p.m. and walked up to the counter, which is protected by a glass window. Spinuzzi said when the secretary asked the man how she could help him, he responded in a threatening manner as to what he could do to her, then threw a five-pound weighted disc through the glass and walked out.

The disc narrowly missed the secretary, who was showered with shards of broken glass and other debris, causing minor injuries.

Deputies found Leon nearby, and he was arrested on multiple charges and taken to the Lyon County Jail in Yerington.

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C Comment author: Carl C. HagenComment text: Maybe there is more to this story than what is reported, but it seems to me that the businesses that are causing this problem ought to be paying for this, or at least a major portion of it. Why does the County have to pay the whole bill? Just my opinion.Comment publication date: 5/7/26, 10:26 AMComment source: Storey County, Tesla partner to extend I-80 Patrick on-rampComment author: Alan ReederComment text: Great guy, laughed easily, had fun with his students, enjoyed our time together at FHS!Comment publication date: 4/23/26, 10:23 PMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: Jack & Nancy CookComment text: Wonderful man. Created a precious family with Linda. Will always respect and admire his contribution to teaching at FHS.Comment publication date: 4/18/26, 10:27 AMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: JeffDickersonComment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied.Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AMComment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion caseComment author: Todd fossumComment text: Hi my name is todd fossum i'm clarence's stepson, I was wondering if he had any siblings. I think he said he had a sister that just survived cancer. If she can get ahold of me or any buddy, my number is 916. 3 4 3 1 1 7 7.Thank you have a blessed dayComment publication date: 1/16/26, 4:33 PMComment source: Clarence L Shields C Comment author: Carl HagenComment text: So just curious, what is the point of a franchise agreement if it is not exclusive?Comment publication date: 12/15/25, 4:18 PMComment source: Council approves non-exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection
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