Carson City deputies arrest California women in credit card scheme

Two California women stopped by Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies on Tuesday have admitted to a scheme of using stolen credit cards to buy hundreds of dollars worth of gift cards.

Markeisha Yvette Orviss, 22, and Kamesha Joann Cooper, 24, of Pittsburg, Calif., were arrested by Carson City sheriff's patrol officers in the 3900 block of South Carson Street at 12:15 p.m.

According to the arrest report, deputies were dispatched the area of Fairview and Idaho regarding a vehicle that was driving erratically and its occupants throwing items out the window. Dispatch advised that an off-duty sergeant saw the black Infinity with out of state plates driving recklessly near Lowe's where there was a possible larceny involved.

The vehicle was stopped and three females were asked to exit the vehicle. As Cooper exited the front passenger seat, a deputy observed a baggy of marijuana on the seat. Officers then ran Orviss fon a wants and warrants search and learned that she had a suspended driver's license in California.

Orviss advised that she and her friends were just "hanging out" in Carson City from California. Officers informed the women they were suspected of stealing items from Lowes. Orviss said they were not and that they were at the department store to purchase gift cards. A deputy asked Orviss if he could search her vehicle for any stolen property and the woman gave the officer permission, the arrest report states.

During the search, numerous prepaid credit cards and gift cards were found. A deputy also located a marijuana cigarette in the ashtray of the vehicle. Both Cooper and Orviss were in constrictive possession of the marijuana, the arrest report states.

Cooper was read her Miranda rights and she waived her rights and agreed to speak with the officer. She was asked about the marijuana that was on her seat when she exited the vehicle. She told the deputy the marijuana wasn't hers and that it belonged to Orviss. She was also asked about the marijuana cigarette in the ashtray, in which she also said it belonged to Orviss, the arrest report states.

Orviss was arrested for reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. While at detention, deputies found a single Vicodin prescription pill in the purse belonging to Orviss. She was also then charged with possession of a prescription drug without a prescription.

A detective responded to the jail to investigate possible fraud charges. During the investigation both women were interviewed where Orviss advised that she contacted an unknown person and purchased multiple fraudulent credit cards for $200. She further stated that she would then use the credit cards to purchase gift cards from various stores. She advised that purchasing the cards is kind of a gamble, stating some of them work and some of them don't, according to the arrest report.

During the interview with Cooper, the woman advised that she agreed to come to Carson City and Reno to use fraudulent credit cards. She stated that the agreement was that any money/gift cards obtained with the fraudulent credit cards would be split 50/50 between the two.

Several receipts were recovered showing that several hundred dollars of gift cards were purchased from Lowe's on Tuesday. The charge of forgery of credit card or debit card was also added to the women's booking sheet.

Cooper's bail was set at $5,737. Bail for Orvis was set at $9,286.

In other arrests:

A 39-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday and faces gross misdemeanor charges of battery on police officers and six misdemeanor charges.

He was arrested at the intersection of Pratt and Fifth Street at 5:57 p.m. According to the arrest report, officers assigned to the Special Enforcement team observed a white 1997 Mercury Mountaineer with Nevada plates not stop at a stop sign when turning westbound on Fifth Street from Carson Meadows Drive.

Deputies stopped the vehicle and the man immediately exited the vehicle and walked toward a deputy. The deputy told him to stop and the man didn't comply. Another deputy put the man at gunpoint and ordered him to stop. He did not. Deputies attempted to place the man into handcuffs but he became extremely combative, punching, elbowing and kicking deputies several times, the arrest report states.

During the altercation, the man was tasered once and struck with a baton several times, which the man continued to fight. He was pepper sprayed and then placed into handcuffs. He was checked out by Carson City ambulance personnel and released to deputies and was placed in custody.

Officers asked the man if he had been using drugs. He admitted to smoking marijuana and a small amount was found in his vehicle, the report states. However, due to the violent behavior, officers suspect that he was under the influence of something else. He was booked into jail and was to be given a blood test. Bail: $8,822.

— A 56-year-old Carson City man was arrested and faces a felony charge of being in violation of parole and probation terms. Robert Leiter, was arrested Tuesday, 11:55 p.m. at the intersection of Ormsby and College Parkway. No bail hold.

— Two women was arrested in the 700 block of Basque Way on Tuesday, 12:13 p.m. and face misdemeanor drug charges. The women, a 49-year-old from Carson City, and a 32-year-old from Winnemucca, were stopped in a vehicle after deputies observed the vehicle they were in having a broken tail light and the driver crossing the fog line twice.

The 49-year-old driver was found to have a revoked license for DUI. The 32-year-old passenger was asked if she had anything illegal on her and she stated no. In her purse was a hypodermic device. A marijuana pipe with residue was found under the passenger seat. Bail for the 49-year-old woman: $2,274, which includes driving on a revoked license and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail for the 32-year-old was also set at $2,274.

— A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday, June 18, in the 7000 block of Highway 50 East. He faces a charge of being in violation of his probation and having a warrant for failure to report as ordered by the court and for failure to provide a current address. Bail: $1,000.

— A 22-year-old Dayton man was arrested June 17, 8:42 p.m. in the 800 block of East William Street. He faces misdemeanor charges of speeding, driving on a suspended license and violation of pretrial conditions. The man was stopped for doing 40 mph in a posted 25 mph. He had a slight odor of alcohol. Conditions of his Alternative Sentencing agreement was that he not drink alcohol. Bail: $3,729.

— A 28-year-old Carson City man was booked Tuesday, June 18, 11:55 a.m. for misdemeanor contempt of court, failure to report to the fines and fees office of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $207.

— A 63-year-old Carson City man was booked Tuesday, 11:50 a.m. on two misdemeanor contempt of court charges for failure to appear in court. Bail: $6,000.

— A 75-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday, 10:12 p.m. for trespassing in the 2000 block of North Carson Street. Bail: $242.

— A Carson City woman was arrested at 4:41 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Fifth and Mary streets. She faces misdemeanor charges including hit and run, following too closely, driving without a valid license, having no proof of insurance, and failure to report. The woman reportedly hit a vehicle and sped away at the intersection of Robinson and Curry streets. Bail: $2,320.

— A 55-year-old Carson City man was jailed Wednesday morning, 2:29 a.m. after being being called to a residence in the 2400 block of North Carson Street for a domestic disturbance. He was found to be in violation of pretrial conditions when officers observed the man had been drinking. He blew a breath test of .12. Bail: $3,000.

Those arrested and facing charges are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.