• Carson Now on Facebook
  • Follow Carson Now on Twitter
  • Follow Carson Now by RSS
  • Follow Carson Now by Email

Carson City arrests: Man breaks into home, helps himself to food

A 35-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony home invasion after allegedly breaking into a home and helping himself to food in the kitchen, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Jeffrey David Askew, listed as a transient, was taken into custody at 10:55 a.m. in the 1500 block of Truckee Drive.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to a home where the homeowner reported that someone was inside. The deputies found the man in the garage and he was ordered to the ground. He told the arresting deputy that he broke the window and came into the house.

Inside the residence, deputies found severals stacks of papers and a Bible on the floor of the living room. The homeowner advised the items did not belong to them. In another room a deputy located a rock the size of a fist that went through the window, shattering it.

Inside the kitchen area, the man accessed drawers, appearing to have eaten food and then packaging food up to take with him when he left. The man then began to yell and scream profanities at deputies on scene. He was arrested for suspicion of home invasion. Bail: $20,000.

In other arrests:
— A 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Monday morning for suspicion of felony assault with deadly weapon charges after a four-hour standoff with sheriff's deputies at a residence in the 4000 block of Etta Place. See the story here.

— A Carson City man, Carlos Curiel-Partida, was booked Sunday into Carson City jail on a confirmed warrant alleging grand larceny of more than $3,500. The warrant was issued July 28, 2017 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $50,000.

— A 19-year-old Sparks man was arrested at 11:26 a.m. Sunday in the 400 block of Allouette Way for misdemeanor suspicion of driving under the influence and minor consuming alcohol. According to the arrest report, the man was located in the driver’s seat of a vehicle slumped over.

Carson City Fire Department had to knock several times to wake the man up and also had to tell him several times to put the car in park and not drive away.

He submitted to field sobriety tests showing impairment and provided a preliminary breath test of .122. At jail he refused evidentiary testing. A judge approved a search warrant for a blood draw, which was completed at 1:31 p.m. Bail: $1,379.

— A 49-year-old Carson City woman, Donna Lee Taylor, was arrested Sunday, 11:06 p.m. in the area of Gordon and Fairview for felony suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct.

According to the arrest report, the woman was uncooperative and aggressive with officers who attempted to interview her following a domestic dispute. The woman’s husband said he was attempting to get the woman home but that she was intoxicated, according to the arrest report.

The woman was booked for disorderly after taking an aggressive stance against the officer. During transport to jail, the woman dropped four pills on the floor of the patrol car that she said were Tylenol for back pain. The pills were confirmed to be hydrocodone, the arrest report states. At jail she provided a breath sample of .208. Bail: $2,742.

— An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 10:25 p.m. in the 2700 block of Gardner Lane for misdemeanor suspicion of battery. According to the arrest report, the victim was allegedly hit in the face by the man who is a client at a group home. The staff member did not have any injuries. Bail: $1,132.

— A 23-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday, 12:52 p.m. in the 2900 block of Bunch Way for a misdemeanor failure to appear contempt of court warrant issued Sept. 5, 2017 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $500.

— A 38-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 3:30 a.m. in the 500 block of North Carson Street for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant issued Oct. 16, 2017 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $215.

— A 49-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 4:20 a.m. in the 900 block of North Roop Street for misdemeanor suspicion of obstructing and riding a bicycle at night without a headlamp and rear lamp. Bail: $556.

— A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 11:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of Highway 50 East for suspicion of domestic battery.

According to the arrest report, the man admitted to deputies of slapping the victim, throwing her onto a bed, stuffing a comforter in her mouth to silence her as she was yelling for help and then slapping her again. Deputies observed swelling on the left side of the victim’s face as well as a scratch on the left side of her jaw. Bail: $3,137.

— A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 8:42 p.m. in the area of 20 College Parkway for misdemeanor suspicion of battery. According to the arrest report, the suspect admitted that he punched his neighbor in the nose while they were drinking at his apartment. Bail: $1,137.

— A 36-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday, 11:01 a.m. in the 2300 block of Eastwood Drive for two counts suspicion of domestic battery. The woman allegedly kicked her husband in the chest as he attempted to stop her from battering her daughter. The daughter had scratch marks from fingernails and a large red area with vertical scratches in the thigh area. Bail: $6,274.

— Two Carson City men ages 22 and 34 were arrested Saturday, 2:11 p.m. at Walmart in the 3200 block of Market Street for suspicion of petit larceny. The men allegedly attempted to steal a jacket from the store and then attempt to return the jacket for cash. Both admitted to their actions and apologized for the crime. Bail: $352 each.

All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.

Top Stories

... or see all stories

Carson City is a Bee City USA affiliate, the first in the state of Nevada. Bee Cities are a part of The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. "Bee City USA’s mission is to galvanize communities to sustain pollinators by providing them with healthy habitat, rich in a variety of native plants and free to nearly free of pesticides.”

In recognition of Historic Preservation and Archeological Awareness Month, the City’s Historic Resources Commission has organized the 2024 Scavenger Hunt.

picture of Hall of Fame inductees.

Six local bowlers were inducted in the third class of the Carson Country Bowling Association Hall of Fame at their annual meeting on Saturday, April 27, at HomeGrown Bowl. Carson Country is the local association of the U.S. Bowling Congress.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space will hold a "Sheep Talk" this Monday, April 29 from noon to 1 p.m. so residents can learn from Carson City staff about the popular fuel reduction program used annually with the use of "firefighting" sheep.

Two Carson City residents who hiked C-Hill recently returned Sunday morning with a message: The flag that graces the hillside is in need of repair.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 29 through May 5, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Camp GOTR (Girls on the Run) is coming to Carson City for the second year in a row! Camp GOTR will be a week-long, half-day summer camp from 8 AM- 12 PM at the Carson City Community Center the week of August 5th- August 9th.

Girls on the Run Sierras is a character-building program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade operating in the Reno-Tahoe area.

A number of new Junior Park Rangers received their badges as they were sworn in as part of the annual Junior Park Rangers Day in Carson City.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

For many students at Carson High, Monica Weaver serves as a counselor who is dedicated to helping students navigate the challenges that could alter one’s four years of high school. But in the spring, Weaver also stands poolside, coaching the Senators swim team.

Meet Ricky and Reba, a sweet bonded pair who are waiting for their forever home. Sometimes bad things happen to good cats. Nobody knows this better than Ricky and Reba. Approximately 3 years old, they were abandoned when their owner moved, leaving them to fend for themselves on the streets of Reno. It wasn’t easy.

The 120 pounds of litter collected during the inaugural Shoreline Sweep Volunteer Cleanup at Sand Harbor State Park will be used in an innovative art installation in the park's visitor center.

Over 80 dedicated volunteers joined forces to comb the park's picturesque shores on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Warmer weather is upon us – finally – which also means so is the ever popular and very educational ComputerCorps TechCamp Summer Series! Yes, summer is just a few months off and ComputerCorps TechCamp 2K24 is now accepting applicants.


On April 24, 2024, at approximately 4:48 a.m., the Nevada State Police responded to a crash at the location of IR580 southbound near mile marker CC01 in Carson City, Nevada. (Near the Snyder Ave. overpass).

Each year, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosts an open house event as a way to connect families, deputies, non-profits and more. This year the event takes place May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Douglas County officials have announced that construction will begin soon on the first phase of the Muller Parkway Project. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion in Minden and Gardnerville, offering an alternative route to the main U.S. Route 395 through town. The decision comes as the County moves to fill its requirement to construct 2.4 miles of two-lane road by 2025.

Carson High School is pleased to announce Katarina Klatt and Brynn Russell will carry their academic and athletic talents on to the next level with Division 1 Scholarships. A short signing ceremony was held at the Carson Aquatic Center Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is moving forward with its plan to transfer certain mail processing operations from Reno to Sacramento, a change that has drawn bipartisan opposition among Nevada elected officials over its potential impact on the region’s economy and fears that it would slow the processing of ma

A 32-year-old Silver Springs man was arrested Wednesday and booked for charges associated to a fentanyl drug overdose in December 2023, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

The Division of Child and Family Services, Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services, invites the community to participate in the 2nd annual “Walk Us Home” 5K for Foster Homes on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Carson City.

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified two Carson City residents who died in a wrong way crash early Wednesday morning in Carson City.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week introduces, Shrek. While he may not hail from a swamp, this lovable pup is as big-hearted as they come, searching for his forever family.

Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch program begins in May with this year's theme is "Variety Edition." Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free series in front of the historic Bowers Mansion. Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m., May 17 through June 21.

LGBTQ+ and Allies, community event, Carson Valley events, Western Nevada, gay

Two free scholarship lunch tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who couldn’t otherwise afford to participate. Reach out to wnvlgbtq@gmail.com and request your free tickets now!

St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church in Carson City is having a huge rummage sale Saturday, April 27 at 8 am until 1:30 pm. This is a fundraiser by St. Paul's women's group, WELCA, in association with Thrivent. There will be a jewelry room and a boutique featuring decor de jour and collectibles.

Carson City area casino gaming revenue was up slightly in March, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Statewide, revenue was down 1.65 percent compared to March 2023.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Teacher Adrienne Wiggins has been selected as a Nevada finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the nation’s highest honors for teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science.

Nevada's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in March 2024, which decreased by 0.1 percent from February 2024, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s March 2024 economic report.

Carson High Debate continues its groundbreaking season. Competing at state for the first time since Covid the team advanced to final events in 4 separate events.

Clear Creek Bowmen Cancer Shoot is this Sunday April 28 at the Carson City Archery Range.