Deputy Sheriff John Nicholas Wiberg, II, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Nevada

Deputy Sheriff John Nicholas Wiberg, II

Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Nevada

End of Watch Tuesday, May 11, 2004

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John Nicholas Wiberg, II

Deputy Sheriff John Wiberg was killed in an automobile crash while responding to an armed robbery call at a casino in Lemon Valley at 2:00 am.

Deputy Wilburg was responding on U.S. 395 when his patrol car went out of control on the wet pavement near the Panther Valley exit. The patrol car crossed into oncoming lanes and collided with another vehicle. Deputy Wiberg was extricated from the wreckage and transported to the Washoe Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Deputy Wiberg had served with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office for 14 years. During his tour, he had received the agency's Lifesaving Award and Bronze Star. He is survived by his wife and four daughters.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 14 years
Badge 825

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

emergency response, robbery

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I never know why some days you are prominent in my thoughts. Today is one of those days. I have periods where I dream of you. Sometimes we are in uniform. Sometimes we are just our regular selves. I can hear your voice sometimes. I won’t forget cousin. Love you and miss you everyday.

Retired Chief Deputy S-4 Anthony Miranda
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office

June 1, 2025