Carson City sheriff's SET team arrest two on felony drug charges

A 21-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Thursday on a felony charge of suspicion of maintaining a house where drugs are sold, used or both, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Officers with the Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrested Stacy Babb at a Jeanell Drive apartment where several had complained about recent drug activity going on. Her bail was set at $21,137.

When officers arrived Babb was at the apartment along with two other men. Deputies found paraphernalia and drug residue inside the home. The woman at first admitted to having drugs and doing drugs in the home with others, but recanted the statement, the arrest report states.

The home did not have any functioning electricity and was in disarray, consistent with complaints that the apartment was being used primarily for narcotics use, the arrest report states. The woman had also been served with an eviction notice for failure to pay rent.

An 18-year-old man, Michael Carpenter, was arrested at the apartment on felony suspicion of possession of methamphetamine after deputies found the drug wrapped in tinfoil inside his pocket. Bail: $2,500.

In other arrests:
A 30-year-old Chewelah, Wash., man was arrested Friday on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI at 2:56 a.m. in the 2600 block of College Parkway, a Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy said.

According to the arrest report, officers responded to the 1500 block of College Parkway after dispatch learned from a reporting witness of a possible drunk driver failing to maintain their travel lane.

Officers observed a white truck pulled over and then made a u-turn and turned left onto College Parkway using the marked straight travel lane. The vehicle continued eastbound, crossing over the lane change line and solid line several times, the report said.

The sheriff's deputy initiated a traffic stop and spoke with driver, explaining why they made the traffic stop. The officer could smell an odor of alcohol coming from the driver, who admitted to having consumed one beer earlier.

The man submitted to a preliminary breath test with failed results. He was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI and failure to maintain lanes of travel. He chose to have a blood sample taken at jail. Bail: $1,224.

— A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested June 12, 9:30 a.m. in the 3300 block of Imperial Drive on a misdemeanor charge of violation of a suspended sentence. He was intoxicated while being on Alternative Sentencing with a "no alcohol" clause. The man had a preliminary breath test of .118, according to the arrest report.

Those jailed and facing criminal charges are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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The proposal was submitted by the District’s Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator Brittany Witter. Club members surprised Witter with the award at the school district offices this week.

If you were driving in Carson City today, you may have seen an unusual site, and more than a few escaped pollinators. A semi-truck loaded to the hilt with bee hives was spotted on the I-580 freeway Saturday afternoon heading south.

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On Saturday, local law enforcement agencies gathered at Fuji Park for a K9 showcase as part of the 2023 K9 Unit Challenge.

Apprehension and Agility events were on full display at Fuji’s main arena, where bleachers were provided for public viewing (and cheering).

If you regret not enrolling in Western Nevada College classes at the start of the Fall 2023 semester, there still is time to take the classes you desire and receive full credit.

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Flyer for event - all details provided in text as well

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When deputies arrived, they found the RV in front of a residence where a man was sitting in the front yard. The man looked at deputies, stood up, and went inside.

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A water main leak Thursday afternoon on Dayton Valley Road in Dayton has prompted temporary lane restrictions, Lyon County officials said.

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UPDATE: We've got notice that this event has been canceled. Check back for a future reschedule date.
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