Former Reno Police Officer Indicted For Civil Rights Violations Publisher: U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Nevada Dateline: Reno, Nevada Date: 6 February 2025 Subjects: American Government , Crime

RENO – A former Reno Police Department officer made his initial court appearance today for allegedly depriving two individuals of their civil rights under color of law by violating their right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure.

A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Tyler Michael Baehr, 30, of Reno, with two counts of depravation of rights under color of law. Baehr appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney who scheduled a jury trial to begin April 8, 2025, before United States District Judge Miranda M. Du.

According to allegations contained in the indictment and statements made in court, on December 31, 2023, Baehr willfully deprived an individual of the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure by taking her cellular phone during a routine traffic stop and unlawfully seizing sexually explicit photos of her from her phone. On August 12, 2024, Baehr willfully deprived another individual of the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure by taking her cellular phone during a routine traffic stop and unlawfully searching through her private photos and messages.

If convicted, Baehr faces the maximum statutory penalty of 2 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Acting United States Attorney Sue Fahami and Acting Special Agent in Charge Jeremy N. Schwartz for the FBI made the announcement.

This case was investigated by the FBI and Sparks Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Andolyn Johnson is prosecuting the case.

An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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Updated February 6, 2025