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Crime Log: Carson City inmate destroys jail television set, injures fellow inmate

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

  • Jerald Fahey, 38, a current inmate at the Carson City Detention Facility, had the additional allegations of battery by a prisoner and gross misdemeanor destruction of jail property (a television set) added to his list of allegations after an incident at around 6 p.m. Saturday. An additional bail of $17,500 was levied.
  • Blane Allen Frazier, 54, of unknown origin, for grand larceny of motor vehicles and gross misdemeanor battery of a peace officer. Frazier was also arrested on misdemeanor allegations of driving under the influence, resisting or obstructing an officer, and verbal threats. Bail is set at $29,500 plus administrative fees.
  • Bertena Mae Galvan, 51, a Carson City woman, for obtaining or using false identification to avoid prosecution and a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant in her name. Bail is set at $5,500.
  • Waylon Dean Fillmore, 20, a Carson City man, for a battery with a deadly weapon (to promote the activities of a gang) warrant in his name. Bail has been set at $10,000.
  • Mark Albert Newman, 58, a Carson City manager, for preventing the victim of a crime (domestic violence) from reporting. Bail has been set at $7,500.

Officers also made the following arrests for misdemeanor allegations:

  • A 36-year-old Carson City man for suspended registration, suspended drivers' license, and two failure to appear warrants in his name.
  • A 19-year-old Carson City woman for a contempt of court warrant in her name.
  • A 25-year-old Carson City man for a violation of a suspended sentence warrant in his name.
  • A 28-year-old Carson City man for domestic battery.
  • A 36-year-old Carson City man for domestic battery.
  • A 26-year-old Carson City man for a contempt of court warrant in his name.
  • A 36-year-old Carson City man for first-offense DUI.
  • A 19-year-old Carson City man for criminal contempt and petit larceny.
  • A 21-year-old Dayton man for petit larceny and a contempt of court warrant in his name.
  • A 30-year-old Carson city man for DUI second offense, attempting to leave the scene of an accident, driving on a revoked drivers' license, hit and run with property damage, no proof of insurance, and obstructing and delaying an officer.
  • A 19-year-old Carson City woman for a failure to comply warrant in her name.
  • A 35-year-old transient woman for possession of an open container of alcohol in public, obstructing or delaying an officer, and a probation violation.
  • A 39-year-old Carson City man for violation of a temporary protective order.
  • A 27-year-old man of unknown origin for an unknown warrant in his name, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a hypodermic device.
  • A 29-year-old Mound House woman for a failure to appear traffic warrant in her name.
  • A 27-year-old man of unknown origin for disorderly conduct and provoking assault.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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UPDATE 6 p.m.: Courtesy of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office: On May 3, 2024 at approximately 1430 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies responded along with Central Lyon County, Carson City and Storey County Fire personnel to the area of 34 Newman Ln. for a report of motorhome on fire. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the fire had spread and multiple other abandoned vehicles caught fire as well. No one was hurt or injured during the incident. The incident is currently under investigation, which is being conducted by the Nevada State Fire Marshall’s Division.

UPDATE 2:38 p.m.: Firefighters from Storey are also now responding.

UPDATE 2:33 p.m.: Multiple vehicles on the property are engulfed in flame.

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Around 2:15 p.m. a fire was reported at 34 Newman Lane in Mound House.

Firefighters from Carson City and Lyon County are enroute to the scene.

UPDATE 1:20 p.m.: According to Sheriff Ken Furlong, a student reported they saw a weapon. The incident was investigated and there was no weapon found. The lockdown has now been lifted and students are leaving the school.

UPDATE 1:15 p.m.: Update 05-03-24 at 1:15 p.m.
One student has reported an alleged weapon sighting. It has not been corroborated, but school officials and the sheriff’s office are investigating out an abundance of caution.

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UPDATE 12:50 p.m.: The following update was provided by the district:

Carson High School was put on lockdown this afternoon around 12:15 p.m. No person was injured. There is an active situation being investigated in cooperation with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. We will provide more information as it becomes known. The school is secure. Do not go to the school. No entrances will be permitted at time. The district will provide updates every 30 minutes. Expect the next update at 1:15 p.m.

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