Go to main contentsGo to main menu
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:41 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Suspect sought in attempted kidnapping

  • 08/01/2017 08:10 AM
Suspect sought in attempted kidnapping
Courtesy Lyon County Sheriff's Office

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to locate Richard "Rich" Brereton for a charge of attempted kidnapping and burglary, and for being an ex-felon in possession of a gun.

He is wearing a dark gray shirt, blue jeans and a dark ball cap. He is driving a 2013 white Ford Escape with Nevada plate 260 AVW, and was last seen in the area of Trubode Lane area on the east side of Fernley.



Richard "Rich" Brereton


If you see Brereton or know his whereabouts please DO NOT to take any police action yourself, but contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at (775) 463-6620 or (775) 577-5023. You can also contact Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 or www.secretwitness.com.
Upload date: 08/01/2017 08:10 AM
Share
Rate

Comment

Comments

COMMENTS
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
Community Foundation
The-Fernley-Reporter