Fernley murder suspect found dead in jail cell

Churchill County man was charged with murdering Naomi Irion

Troy Driver, the man charged with kidnapping and murdering Naomi Irion in 2022, was found dead Sunday evening in his jail cell in an apparent suicide.

Suspect waives preliminary hearing in Fernley teen’s killing

Troy Driver's preliminary hearing had been scheduled to begin this week.

Accused killer of Fernley teen found competent to stand trial

A Lyon County district judge set Troy Driver's preliminary hearing for Feb. 16-17

Hearing canceled in Fernley kidnap-killing

“The proceedings in this matter shall be suspended until the question of competence is determined."

Fernley teen’s killing case suspended on competency doubt

Justice of the peace suspends proceedings until a state judge can decide whether Troy Driver should undergo a competency examination.