Man jailed for suspected felony DUI after eluding Carson City sheriff's deputy in vehicle pursuit

A 36-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Thursday morning for suspicion of felony driving under the influence and eluding with endangerment among other charges, a sheriff's deputy said.

Robert Edward Slater Jr. was arrested at 12:13 a.m. near the intersection of Stanton and Monte Rosa Drive. He also faces charges of misdemeanor basic speeding 11-15 mph over, lamps required and disobedience to traffic control device. Records show he had a felony DUI conviction in 2010.

According to the arrest report, the man was observed by a Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputy turning southbound on Monte Rosa Drive from Stanton Drive at a high rate of speed and without using headlights or taillights.

The deputy activated the emergency lights and siren and caught up to the vehicle near Monte Rosa and Gordonia Drive. The vehicle did not yield to the patrol car and turned onto Gordonia traveling at approximately 40 mph in the 25 mph residential zone, the arrest report states.

Slater then failed to pull over and continued to run the stop sign at Gordonia and Siskiyou Drive and sped onto Siskiyou Drive. The CCSO deputy continued pursuit when Slater’s vehicle conducted a U-turn and facing head-on with the deputy, it went around the patrol car and finally came to a stop on Siskiyou Drive.

The CCSO deputy quickly maneuvered his patrol car behind the suspect's vehicle and then held Slater at gunpoint while ordering him to stay in the vehicle with his hands up. Slater failed to follow the directions and exited the vehicle, but complied when ordered to get on the ground, the report states.

The deputy waited for backup and then placed Slater into handcuffs. Slater stated he had “one beer,” and then quickly changed his answer to “two beers.” He was unable to maintain his balance without leaning against the patrol car, the report states.

The deputy asked him why he didn’t stop for the emergency vehicle and he stated, “I did stop, in front of my house.”

Slater originally agreed to field sobriety tests, but the deputy felt it would be safer to administer the tests within the security of the jail. Upon arrival, the man refused to participate and also refused a preliminary breath test. The deputy advised that refusing the evidentiary testing would result in his driver’s license being revoked for a minimum of one year. Slater responded, saying “let’s do one year,” the arrest report states. Total bail: $40,246.

In other bookings:
— A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday, 8:24 p.m., near Denio Ct. for two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and contempt of court.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an intoxicated subject. The reporting party said they found drug paraphernalia in the suspect's room and provided the deputies with a small box with numerous pipes and baggies typically associated with controlled substances, the arrest report states.

The deputies made contact with the suspect, Corey Christian Owens. The man advised that he had drugs and paraphernalia throughout his room and allowed the deputies to search. According to the arrest report, Owens had recently been released from jail and said he had just been cleaning all of the drugs and paraphernalia out and was going to throw everything out. He also advised that he had been drinking and smoking marijuana, a violation of his terms with the Department of Alternate Sentencing.

During the search of the residence, aluminum foil with burn marks consistent with heroin usage was discovered. Owens was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance, paraphernalia, and contempt of court for the DAS hold. Upon search of his person a small baggie with a crystalline substance was found that Owens advised was methamphetamine, the arrest report states. Total bail was set at $9,548.

— A 34-year-old transient man was arrested Wednesday, 7:49 a.m., in the 1900 block of N. Carson Street for a felony warrant issued by the Carson City District Court alleging domestic battery with strangulation and a parole and probation priority 5 hold.

The suspect, Hamilton Chase Ford, was the subject of a jay walking stop near the Frontier Plaza. He provided the CCSO deputy with his identification information and a records check returned with the confirmed felony warrant and parole and probation hold. Ford is in custody with a no bail hold.

— A 50-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday, 7:24 p.m., near the intersection of Winnie Lane and Carson Street on a warrant for gross misdemeanor unlawful contact with a minor. He was pulled over by a CCSO deputy on patrol after failing to stop at a red light while turning right onto Winnie Lane, the arrest report states.

A routine wants and warrants check returned with the gross misdemeanor warrant issued by the Carson City Justice Court for unlawful contact with a minor. He is being held on a $2,500 bail.

— A 25-year-old transient man was arrested Wednesday, 9:31 a.m., in the 300 block of N. Stewart St. for misdemeanor trespassing.

An employee of an Inn on Stewart Street noticed that someone was inside one of the vacant rooms and would not open the door. When Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived he opened the door and was arrested for trespassing. Bail: $242.

— A 35-year-old man was arrested Tuesday, 1:14 p.m., near the intersection of Nye Lane and Imperial Way for felony suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

A Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of an unwanted subject and the reporting party advised that a man had been driving recklessly in the nearby parking lot, according to the arrest report.

The CCSO deputy made contact with the suspect identified as Keath Baker, who said he was driving to “blow off steam” after an argument.

The deputy noticed Baker was amped up, advising he was using methamphetamine the night before, the arrest report states. Upon a voluntary search, a hypodermic needle was found with a dark substance inside. It was presumptively tested and showed positive for methamphetamine, according to the arrest report. Total bail: $3,774.

— A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday, 7 p.m., near the intersection of Hwy 50 East and Airport Road on a misdemeanor warrant issued by Carson City Judicial Court for violation of suspended sentence.

A Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputy was conducting a business check at a nearby casino and noticed a subject that appeared to be underage and was acting nervously. A records check revealed the confirmed warrant for violation of suspended sentence. The man was arrested and taken into custody. Bail is set at $1,000.

— A 44-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday, 11:05 p.m., at the intersection of North Carson and Bath Street on a misdemeanor warrant issued by Carson City Justice Court for contempt of court.

A Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a vehicle fail to stop at the stop sign at Nevada and Long streets. Upon contact the driver immediately advised the deputy that he had a warrant out for his arrest. A records check confirmed the active contempt of court warrant and the man was arrested and is being held on a $542 cash bail.

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