Carson City sheriff's deputies make DUI, warrant arrests

A 22-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, driving on a suspended license, two warrants and driving on suspended registration, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

According to the arrest report, a Carson City Fire Department engine crew informed dispatch that it was behind a vehicle that was unable to maintain a lane of traffic.

The operator of the engine stated the vehicle was a traffic hazard. A deputy responded attempting to locate. Dispatch also advised they had received a 911 call from a female who also said she observed the vehicle failing to maintain a lane of traffic and was bouncing into curbs.

She followed the vehicle and observed it run over a curb at Airport Road. She said she observed sparks coming from the vehicle and then lost sight of it.

Deputies continued to search for the vehicle and learned the fire engine driver had followed it into a mobile home park in the 2800 block of Airport Road. The suspect vehicle had pulled into a space when the deputy arrived and approached the vehicle, with firefighters standing near the vehicle and the driver standing in front of the vehicle. The deputy observed signs of intoxication and alcohol on her breath.

While on scene fire department paramedics checked the woman for injuries. She told the deputy she has low blood pressure and was attempting to drive home. The woman was treated by paramedics who advised she did not have any injuries. She was asked if she would participate in field sobriety tests.

The woman agreed and showed signs of impairment. She provided a preliminary breath test of .212 and was arrested at 10:37 p.m. for suspicion of DUI. Deputies learned of the two outstanding warrants and she was booked for those as well as driving on a suspended registration. Bail: $2,286.

In other bookings:
— A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday, 11:46 p.m. in the area of Roop and Fifth streets for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI. According to the arrest report, a deputy observed a pickup swerve into another lane of traffic after following too close to another vehicle.

The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, who was advised of the reason why he was stopped. The man provided registration and insurance and was asked if he had been drinking. The man stated he had two beers about 30 minutes prior. He provided a preliminary breath test of .094 and was arrested for suspicion of DUI. Bail: $1,137.

— A 47-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday, 4:43 p.m. in the 3800 block of Highway 50 East for a misdemeanor warrant issued April 12, 2017 out of East Fork Township Court. Bail: $300.

— A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday, 10 a.m. in the 2300 block of Dori Way for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI and a contempt of court warrant. According to the arrest report, a traffic stop was made after vehicle plates were run and returned with a warrant attached. The man had a moderate odor of alcohol from his person and told deputies he had been drinking that night and smoked marijuana about 3 to 4 hours prior.

He submitted to field sobriety tests and showed signs of impairment. He provided a preliminary breath test of .087. He was read the request for voluntary evidence and refused evidentiary testing. A telephonic search warrant was granted and a blood draw was completed. Bail: $1,137.

— A 25-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman was booked into jail Friday, noon, for a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant issued Jan. 10, 2018 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $3,000.

— A 39-year-old Reno man was booked into jail Friday, 3:40 p.m. for a misdemeanor probation violation warrant issued Oct. 12, 2017 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $3,000.

— A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday, 3:56 p.m. in the area of Woodside Drive for a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant issued July 26, 2017 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $1,000.

— A 30-year-old Carson City man was booked Friday, 8:59 a.m. for misdemeanor being an ex-felon failing to register. Bail: $242.

— A 40-year-old transient was booked into jail early Saturday, 5:22 a.m. for a misdemeanor violation of bail conditions warrant issued Feb. 1, 2018 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $3,000.

All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.