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A 40-year-old man was arrested Wednesday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team for a felony drug trafficking warrant, possession of a controlled substance and other offenses.

Two months ago, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office put out a press release regarding counterfeit Percocet pills be sold locally that actually contain fentanyl.

Over the past 72 hours, there have been three near fatal overdoses in Douglas County due to people ingesting these pills. DSCO patrol deputies quickly administering Naloxone, which counteracts the effects of opioids like fentanyl, to save the victims.

Miranda grew up in Carson City, went to Carson High School, lived a normal childhood. She is the second oldest of four siblings, and grew up with loving parents. But her life changed forever when she became addicted to drugs.

Her mother, Kristi, has been fighting to keep her daughter alive since then, facing numerous near-death scares.

A 49-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony drug possession and other charges after allegedly punching a motel manager who confronted her about stealing towels, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.

Two were arrested last month on felony drug, conspiracy and burglary charges after an investigation led Nevada authorities to a scheme where numerous fraudulent Veteran Affair prescriptions for Oxycodone were allegedly being filled on behalf of several who were not documented veterans.

A man was arrested early Tuesday for trespassing after he was found on the runway at Carson City Airport, a sheriff's deputy said. It was the second such time the man has been trespassed for being on the runway.

A 29-year-old man was arrested Saturday for felony suspicion of being a convicted person in possession of body armor and misdemeanor disorderly conduct, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A Carson City man was arrested Saturday night for felony suspicion of trafficking and possession of methamphetamine, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 29-year-old Fernley woman who pled guilty in a Lyon County courtroom to driving under the influence of a controlled substance causing death and driving under the influence of a controlled substance causing substantial bodily harm, was sentenced to prison.

Healthy Communities Coalition’s Stand Tall youth leadership teams were one of just 9 groups across the U.S. awarded a Cardinal Health Foundation funded opportunity for training in peer to peer presentations and education about the harmful effects of prescription drug misuse and its tie to heroin abuse.

A 24-year-old man was arrested for felony battery Thursday after allegedly punching, kicking and beating a man who was attempting to help calm him down after he was being detained by Walmart security, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A Mound House woman was arrested early Saturday in the area of Highway 50 and Centennial Park on felony suspicion of possessing a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

A 56-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony grand larceny after allegedly stealing a green dolly from Tractor Supply Company, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Ryan Daniel Smith of Carson City, Dr. Robert Rand of Reno, and seven others were indicted by a federal grand jury on felony drug conspiracy and other charges, the office for the U.S. Attorney announced Wednesday.

A local doctor and eight other Reno-area residents, including a number of employees of the Jones West Ford dealership have been arrested and charged with being part of a conspiracy to unlawfully distribute highly addictive prescription drugs, including oxycodone, to people who did not have a medical necessity for them.

That's according to U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden for the District of Nevada, DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Daniel Neill, and Nevada FBI Special Agent in Charge Laura A. Bucheit.

A Dayton man and woman were arrested Friday on multiple charges following a shoplifting incident at Walmart in which a loss prevention officer was physically assaulted, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 20-year-old transient was arrested Wednesday at Walmart in the 3200 block of Market Street on suspicion of felony shoplifting, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A Carson City man was arrested Friday on suspicion of multiple felonies including possession and trafficking of methamphetamine, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning after he allegedly fired a gun inside an East Long Street apartment after an argument with his girlfriend, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Two were booked into jail Thursday on felony charges after officers responded to a vehicle reported stolen from a motel in the 2700 block of South Carson Street, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

A Carson City man was arrested Friday, 12:56 a.m. on felony charges of possession of a controlled substances and possession of dangerous drugs without a prescription after officers discovered the man had been in possession of seven Oxycodone pills, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 48-year-old man was arrested Friday on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance for sale and drug trafficking after he was found concealing drugs in his underwear, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A Kentucky woman was jailed Wednesday on burglary and multiple felony drug charges after being caught allegedly stealing merchandise from Walmart, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
The woman, Lacey Min Hehl, 30, told officers she had planned to sell methamphetamine, found among her belongings, in order to go to a music festival in Arkansas.

A 38-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly fleeing from a deputy during a traffic stop, jumping out of the moving vehicle with his pregnant girlfriend still inside, and then attempting to carjack a vehicle occupied by a juvenile from a South Carson Street parking lot, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Two people, a 39-year-old woman and 35-year-old man were arrested Saturday in the 700 block of Hot Springs Road in Carson City on suspicion of felony burglary. Arrested were Deeanna Sue Byars and James Thomas Rebelez. Each are being held on $20,000 bond, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

According to the arrest report, at approximately 2 p.m. an officer was dispatched to 3200 Market Street, Walmart, for a petit larceny report. The officer learned the suspects were walking down Hot Springs Road.

Two were arrested and face multiple felony charges related to a vehicle burglary that happened Friday where stolen credit cards were used at a casino and to purchase around $900 worth merchandise, clothing and pizza, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Arrested were Joshua Allen, 34, of Richmond, Calif., and April Grover, 29, of Bay Point, Calif. Each face felony charges of auto burglary, commercial burglary, credit card fraud, prescription drug and controlled substance possession and a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession. The two were already in jail facing other charges.

A 49-year-old Carson City man, in jail on unrelated charges, faces a felony charge of battery by a prisoner. Inmate Scott Michael Tyzbir was involved in a physical confrontation Thursday, 6:45 p.m. with a prisoner inside a jail pod, according to the arrest report. Officers interviewed Tyzbir and the victim who had visible marks on him due to the fight. Bail: $20,000.

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Even with beefed up patrols in Carson City this weekend for the Street Vibrations motorcycle rally, riders were not involved in any significant arrests during its peak Friday, Saturday and early Sunday, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

“The crowds were happy, they were here for the events and nobody was here to cause a problem,” said Furlong. ”We had extraordinary patrol coverage everywhere this weekend and we were well prepared for any incident to come up and it never did.”

A 27-year-old man was arrested Wednesday on felony drug charges after deputies searched his Jeep and found Oxycodone pills and methamphetamine inside a safe, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Kenneth Dominici of Carson City, who is listed as unemployed, was stopped at 9:21 p.m. in the area of Market Street east of Retail Drive after officers observed his left brake light not working and a shattered windshield directly in front of the driver's side.

A 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday on suspicion of grand larceny after admitting to law officers that he stole power tools from his father to support his heroin addiction.

Joseph Eckert was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Monday at an apartment on Arizona Circle. He being held in the Carson City Jail on $25,000 bail.