Carson City deputies arrest pair for meth possession, intent to sell

Two were arrested early Saturday morning for suspicion of meth possession and possession with intent to sell, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Diego Michael Coralles, 45, and Meagen Rene Turkington, 25, were arrested in the area of East Nye Lane and Lavender Circle at 1:16 a.m.

Coralles faces charges of providing false identification to avoid prosecution, possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to sell and four misdemeanors: Driving with a suspended driver’s license, no proof of insurance, fictitious registration and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Turkington faces felony charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to sell, gross misdemeanor concealing evidence and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to the arrest report, a deputy patrolling the area observed a vehicle driving and using a flashlight to light up both residences and businesses. The driver, Coralles, noticed the officer’s presence, slammed on the brakes and pulled over to the right, parked and exited the vehicle along with Turkington.

The deputy instructed both to return to their vehicle and made contact with them. The woman began to frantically manipulate her clothing as if she were concealing something, the arrest report states. Deputies interviewed the driver, who said he did not have any type of identification on him and verbally identified himself with a name that turned out to be false. He said he had bought the car recently and did not have insurance or registration, the report states.

During the investigation the arresting deputy asked Turkington if she had any drugs in the vehicle. The woman stated not to her knowledge, according to the arrest report.

Around that time dispatch advised the vehicle license plate and the vehicle’s VIN did not match. Due to the suspicious nature of the incident, a canine sniff was done on the exterior of the vehicle. The dog alerted positive.

During a search of the vehicle deputies located several burnt tin foil pieces and hypodermic needles, several “tooter” straws commonly used to ingest drugs, baggies and a scale, used to weigh, repackage and sell drugs.

In the vehicle deputies located several new packaged items such as liquor, clothing and painting supplies. The woman admitted later the items were stolen and given to Coralles by a friend in exchange for money owed. The man denied knowing about the items and claimed they belonged to Turkington, the arrest report states.

The man was read his Miranda rights and agreed to speak, and said he lied and gave the name of his brother as his verbal identification. Turkington was read her Miranda rights and agreed to speak. She said she hid a baggie of methamphetamine inside her bra after being told to hide it by Coralles, the arrest report states.

She was asked if she had more narcotics on her. She initially denied and then stated she “may” have hidden methamphetamine inside her pants. At jail she was searched and a baggie of methamphetamine was found on her person. Bail for Coralles: $15,123. Bail for Turkington: $11,137.

In other arrests:
— A 32-year-old Winnemucca woman, Davina C. Brown, was arrested Saturday, 3 a.m. in the 1500 block of North Lompa Lane for a felony fugitive from justice warrant alleging probation violation for child endangerment issued Sept. 18, 2017 out of Sweetwater County, Wyoming.

According to the arrest report, deputies were sent to the 1500 block of North Lompa Lane in regards to a dispute. Brown identified herself among the four subjects at the location. A records check showed she had the warrant. She is being held without bail awaiting extradition.

— A 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday, 2:42 p.m. in the 3900 block of Village Drive for suspicion of second offense domestic battery.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to a residence regarding a domestic battery. Deputies interviewed the victim and the suspect. The suspect said the couple had argued the night before and that he had a bruise on his back.

The victim said she was kicked in the leg and punched in the head. The investigating deputy observed a red bump above her right eyebrow and a bright red mark to the woman’s front shin and ankle. The victim said both she and the suspect had been using methamphetamine, the arrest report states.

A records check showed the suspect was convicted of a 2011 prior domestic battery in Douglas County. Bail: $5,137.

— A 30-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday, 11:43 p.m. in the 3400 block of Highway 50 East for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI. According to the arrest report, a deputy observed a motorcycle pull out from an exit on Highway 50 East.

The rider accelerated and lost control of the motorcycle, causing it to spin around and fall to the ground in the middle of the travel lane.

The deputy stopped and asked if the rider needed medical attention. The man stated he was not injured during the incident and stated he did not hit anyone and asked to be able to leave. While speaking the deputy noted an odor of alcohol on the man’s breath and person. The deputy asked if he had been drinking to which the man replied he had been drinking. He spoke with slurred speech and displayed red and watery eyes, the arrest report states.

He was asked if he would submit to a field sobriety testing. He refused. The deputy informed him that he would take him to jail for evidentiary testing. The man stated he did not want to do any roadside testing. He was arrested. At jail he provided evidentiary testing with a BAC of .165 and .163. Bail: $1,137.

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