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Crime Log: Carson City man arrested for sexual assault on a minor

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals on felony or gross misdemeanor allegations over the weekend:

  • Michael Eric Irwin, 26, a Carson City resident, was transported to the Carson City Detention Facility for allegations of lewdness with a child under 14, and two allegations of sexual assault of a child under 14. Irwin was arrested in Washoe County and transported to the CCDF at approximately 9:30 Friday evening. A warrant for Irwin's arrest was issued on March 26, 2012 by the Carson City Justice Court. Bail is set at $150,000.
  • Diana Lynne Howell, 42, of Hayden, Idaho, was transported to the Carson City Detention Facility for a probation violation warrant in her name. No bail has been set.
  • Orion Jonathan Haines, 21, a transient, for a failure to appear warrant in his name. Bail is set at $5,000.
  • Christopher Aaron Wilson, 18, a Carson City resident, for a probation violation warrant in his name. Wilson was also arrested on two misdemeanor failure to appear traffic warrants in his name. No bail has been set.
  • Arthur Lucero, 46, a Gardnerville man, for possession of methamphetamines, possession of methamphetamines with the intent to sell and parole violation. Lucero was also arrested for misdemeanor allegations of possession of drug paraphernalia and improper method of turning at an intersection. No bail has been set.
  • Jeffrey Joseph Powers, 36, a Carson City resident, for gross misdemeanor allegations of child abuse and misdemeanor allegations of domestic battery. Bail is set at $5,500 plus administrative fees.
  • Garrett Blackwell, 21, a Carson City resident, for a Parole and Probation violation. No bail has been set.
  • Alfredo Gutierrez, 33, a Carson City resident, for third offense driving under the infulence. Gutierrez was also arrested for misdemeanor allegations of having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and driving under a suspended license. Bail has been set at $10,000.
  • Eddy E. Lanuza-Alfaro, 26, a Carson City resident, for gross misdemeanor allegations of battery on a peace officer and misdemeanor allegations of obstructing an officer. Bail is set at $2,800 plus administrative fees.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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