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Nye County Sheriff's Office Isrrael Gutierrez-Naranjo

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By Selwyn Harris Pahrump Valley Times

November 22, 2024 - 4:55 am

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office and Nevada State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in looking for a man who allegedly fled from a recent fatal hit-and-run incident in Amargosa Valley Thursday morning.

The man, identified as Isrrael Gutierrez-Naranjo is a Hispanic male adult, standing at 5 feet, 6 inches and weighs approximately 165 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Gutierrez-Naranjo is believed to be driving a silver 2017 Chevy Silverado with a Nevada license plate bearing 283-J82.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Gutierrez-Naranjo is urged to contact the Nevada Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit at 702 486-4100 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 702 385-5555.

New system for road maintenance requests

By Robin Hebrock / PVT

January 30, 2026 - 5:20 am

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By Robin Hebrock / PVT

January 30, 2026 - 5:26 am

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By Elijah Dulay / PVT

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By Robin Hebrock / PVT

January 30, 2026 - 5:07 am

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By Mark Davis Special to the Pahrump Valley Times

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