Remains of missing Fernley man found in Storey County

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information on 45-year-old Buddy Yoscovitch who left home on Sept. 23 and has not returned home.

Yoscovitch’s vehicle was located broken down off of Interstate 80 and the Patrick exit. Deputies searched the area, but were unsuccessful in locating Yoscovitch. A missing persons report for the Fernley resident was filed on Sept. 27.

An investigation at the scene of the vehicle suggested Buddy left the scene on his own free will and no evidence of criminal activity related to Yoscovitch’s disappearance was located.

Further investigation of his disappearance led to information that he may be located in the Carson City or Reno area. This is an on-going investigation and available information is limited at this time.

If you have any information related to the whereabouts or disappearance of Buddy Yoscovitch, please contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at 775-463-6600 and request to speak with Detective Sergeant Erik Kusmerz. --> The Storey County Sheriff's Department said Saturday night that it has recovered the remains of missing person Buddy Yoscovitch.

The next of kin has been notified and Storey County is handling the investigation of his death.

If anyone has information,  contact Storey County Dispatch 775-847-0950 reference case number 22-934 or Lyon County Dispatch 775-463-6620 reference case number 22LY04067.

Monday, Oct. 3 story:
 

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information on 45-year-old Buddy Yoscovitch who left home on Sept. 23 and has not returned home.

Yoscovitch’s vehicle was located broken down off of Interstate 80 and the Patrick exit. Deputies searched the area, but were unsuccessful in locating Yoscovitch. A missing persons report for the Fernley resident was filed on Sept. 27.

An investigation at the scene of the vehicle suggested Buddy left the scene on his own free will and no evidence of criminal activity related to Yoscovitch’s disappearance was located.

Further investigation of his disappearance led to information that he may be located in the Carson City or Reno area. This is an on-going investigation and available information is limited at this time.

If you have any information related to the whereabouts or disappearance of Buddy Yoscovitch, please contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at 775-463-6600 and request to speak with Detective Sergeant Erik Kusmerz.