Carson City arrests: Two jailed in separate drug incidents

A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday in the 2000 block of Lone Mountain Drive for felony suspicion of probation violation after he was found allegedly under the influence and attempting to enter vehicles and residences, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Stephen Scott Morse was taken into custody at 10:33 p.m. According to the arrest report, deputies responded to the area for a report of an intoxicated man wandering around the apartment complex attempting to enter apartments and vehicles.

A deputy arrived on scene and observed several residents who were pointing toward the north end of the complex. The arresting deputy heard someone yell out “that guy with no shirt is the one you are looking for,” the arrest report states. The deputy observed Morse attempting to open the passenger side front door of a vehicle.

The man was not wearing a shirt, was wearing a pair of denim shorts and had a single slipper and sock on his right foot, and did not have a sock or slipper on his left foot, the arrest report states.

The deputy conducted a wants and warrants check on the man and were advised he is currently on parole and probation with several conditions including having a curfew and to abstain from alcohol and drugs.

The man provided a breath sample with a result of 0.000. The deputy observed several signs that led him to believe the man was under the influence of an unknown, intoxicating substance.

Carson City Fire Department was called and he was transported to Carson Tahoe Hospital for treatment. Once the man was medically cleared he was taken to jail. During intake a bottle of prescription medication was located on the man.

The prescription was for 60 pills of Trazadone, the prescription labeled stated that it was filled May 22. There were a total of 36 pills in the bottle. He was arrested for suspicion of parole and probation violation. He is being held without bail in lieu of a hearing.

In other arrests:
— A 29-year-old woman was arrested Monday, 10:08 p.m. in the 3000 block of Melanie Lane for felony suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Taken into custody was Alexandria Cristina Woolf of Henderson, Nev. According to the arrest report, Carson City Fire Department and sheriff’s deputies were called to a residence regarding a drug overdose.

A man admitted to taking a “speedball” about 15 minutes before emergency crews arrived. The “speedball” was a mixture of heroin and methamphetamine. He was taken to the hospital.

Deputies spoke with a female at the residence who said she was with the man and they used drugs together. She had two bags near her where she was sitting. A deputy asked if the bags were hers and she replied they were, the arrest report states. The woman gave deputies consent to search the bags. They found two loaded needles that were capped and “tooter” straws in the front pocket of her bag. “Tooter” straws are commonly used for inhaling narcotics.

Also located was burnt residue on three pieces of foil, two loaded needles with a brown liquid and a small clear plastic bag with suspected heroin. The woman told the deputy she had been to rehab numerous times and was supposed to check herself in to rehab Tuesday in Reno. The woman was emotional and said she had a drug problem, the arrest report states.

During jail pre-booking, a deputy located a small clear plastic baggie with a small amount of suspected methamphetamine. Bail: $3,637.

— A 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday, 4:46 p.m. in the 5400 block of South Carson Street for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant, fictitious registration, driving on a suspended license and no proof of insurance. $2,556.

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