Carson City deputies make weekend arrests for domestic battery, DUI and warrants
A man was arrested Saturday for gross misdemeanor possession of a dangerous weapon and three misdemeanors: A failure to comply warrant, driving without a valid license and speeding, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
The arrest happened at 11:50 a.m. in the area of North Lompa Lane and Highway 50 East. According to the arrest report, a deputy in the area noticed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, kicking up dirt on the roadway. The vehicle was going 60 mph in a 40 mph zone when the deputy caught up to the driver.
During the stop the driver informed the deputy he didn't have a valid license on him and that he was test driving a vehicle from a car lot. He provided the officer with a date of birth and social security number. The deputy ran the information through dispatch and was alerted to an active warrant out of Sparks, the arrest report states.
He was arrested. Later, when the deputy went to inspect his patrol vehicle, he discovered a pair of brass knuckles between the seat and the door. The officer had checked the back seat before their shift and it was empty. The man was the only arrest or transport in the vehicle that day. Bail: $3,379.
— A 37-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday, 12:55 a.m. in the 3100 block of Woodside Drive for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery.
According to the arrest report, deputies were called to a residence for a report of domestic battery. Deputies met with the victim, who had a raised lump on his left eye and make on his knee and back. He stated he rolled over his head and tumbled down stairs after he was pushed by the female suspect.
Officers then spoke with the suspect. She said the two were arguing over a phone which she said the victim was going through. She said the man pushed her while they were arguing in the bedroom of the residence. The victim denied making contact with the woman, the arrest report states.
It was noted the couple had been drinking through the night and both appeared extremely intoxicated, according to the arrest report. Based on the man's injuries, the woman was determined to be the primary aggressor and was arrested for suspicion of domestic battery. Bail: $3,137.
— A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday 8:23 p.m. in the 1000 block of North Minnesota Street for a misdemeanor violation of suspended sentence warrant issued Jan. 22, 2018 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $1,000.
— A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 3:09 a.m. in the area of East Long and North Fall streets for misdemeanor driving with a revoked license for DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, unable to provide vehicle insurance and speeding. Bail: $3,103.
— A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday in the area of Stewart and Burton streets for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, basic speeding and making an improper turn at an intersection, a sheriff's deputy said.
According to the arrest report, a deputy was going northbound on Roop Street at East William streets. While they were stopped at a light the deputy observed a Jeep Cherokee traveling eastbound on William Street. The Jeep made a left turn onto Roop and went northbound on Roop.
The Jeep made the left turn wide while going at a high rate of speed and immediately turned into the number two lane and did not use a blinker to indicate lane changes. The Jeep accelerated to 35 mph in a posted 25 mph zone. The officer attempted to make a traffic stop.
The Jeep sped up after the deputy turned on their lights, going at a speed of 40 mph. The Jeep pulled over. The driver then pulled onto Roop Street into the No. 2 lane before coming to a stop. The driver was advised of the reason for the stop. The driver asked the officer if he had been stopped because he was speeding. The officer said that was one of the reasons, the arrest report states.
The officer could smell a strong odor of alcohol on the man's breath. He said he was going to be honest and stated he had been playing golf and drinking earlier. He said he had several beers and several Seagrams and 7 drinks. He said his last drink was a half hour prior to the stop.
The man consented to standardized field sobriety tests and showed signs of impairment, the arrest report states. He provided a preliminary breath test of .204 and was arrested for suspicion of DUI. At jail he consented to an evidentiary blood draw. Bail: $1,348.
— A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 8:43 p.m. in the area of Highway 50 and Lompa Lane for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant issued Jan. 18, 2019 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $215.
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