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A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday on felony drug charges after officers found methamphetamine and pills inside the mans’s vehicle, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 24-year-old woman was arrested Friday in the 1800 block of North Edmonds Drive on felony charges of possession of controlled substance for sales and possession of controlled substance, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

A traffic stop in Carson City on Thursday led to the discovery a large amount of methamphetamine and led police to an Imperial Way apartment where more meth and other drugs were found, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Four people were arrested on felony drug trafficking charges, 42 grams of methamphetamine was seized as well as pills, drug paraphernalia and cash.

On Thursday, June 18, Partnership Carson City and Sierra Nevada Forums will host a guest speaker, Dr. Mel Pohl, who will discuss “Medications, Addiction and Pain Management.” 

The public forum begins at 6 p.m. and doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admittance is free but donations are accepted. The location is the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 449 W. King St., Carson City. On Friday, June 19, Dr. Pohl will make a second presentation at noon in Carson City specifically for criminal-justice professionals. For more information on either session, call Kathy Bartosz, 775-841-4730.

A 19 year-old Carson City man, Alejandro Rios-Geurrero was arrested Saturday at 5:12 p.m. in the 2100 block of Highway 50 East on suspicion of two felony counts of burglary.

A 39-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 8:55 p.m. in the 2000 block Menlo Drive on misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and felony possession of prescription drugs without a prescription. An officer arrived at the location for a repeat domestic disturbance call, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

The Prescription Round Up in Carson City held last Saturday brought in 166 pound of medicine, and nearly 30 pounds of syringes, according to Partnership Carson City. The event was held at all three SaveMarts and Smith's.

They’re something we all have but rarely think about, prescription drugs. Partnership Carson City hosted the roundup eliminating the prescription pills and liquids and collected the 30 pounds of syringes to be destroyed.

This Saturday, April 25, is Partnership Carson City’s annual Prescription Drug Roundup day. The Carson City roundups will be from 9 to 1 p.m. at all Save Mart stores and Smith's.

Bring your used and expired prescription drugs to one of the drop off locations for proper disposal to protect our community and water supply.

Start the week off with a dose of art. The traveling exhibit, Always Lost: A Meditation on War, will be leaving the Legislature building after Wednesday. Spring has Sprung at the Nevada Artist’s Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center. Thanks to the Capital City Arts Initiative, art now adorns the Sierra Room in the Community Center: the first exhibit is titled Tuscarora. Think about how art can enhance downtown if you attend the public input sessions regarding the upcoming downtown rejuvenation project.

MONDAY:

• Be Smart About Prescription Drugs Day at the Legislature
• Customer Appreciation Month: free small iced coffee today at Dunkin Donuts
• ‘The Observation and Conclusion’ by artist Joseph Watson at the LXS Gallery in the Legislature Building

A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday, April 1, 12:55 a.m. in the area of Dan and Roop streets on a misdemeanor charge of probation violation, being out past a court ordered curfew, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. Bail: $3,000.

A 25-year-old firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service was arrested Thursday, March 5 and remains in jail on suspicion of felony burglary, possession of stolen property and drug charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Rory William Torvik of Carson City was arrested following an investigation that led to the recovery of a safe and backpacks filled with stolen jewelry.

Two people, a 39-year-old woman and 35-year-old man were arrested Saturday in the 700 block of Hot Springs Road in Carson City on suspicion of felony burglary. Arrested were Deeanna Sue Byars and James Thomas Rebelez. Each are being held on $20,000 bond, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

According to the arrest report, at approximately 2 p.m. an officer was dispatched to 3200 Market Street, Walmart, for a petit larceny report. The officer learned the suspects were walking down Hot Springs Road.

A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday after a domestic dispute in which the victim said she was hit by the man and then to get away from him, jumped out of the moving vehicle he was driving, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

UPDATE: A motorist wanted for burglary in the Sparks area eluded Carson City sheriff's deputies early this morning in a vehicle pursuit that began around College Parkway but was terminated for safety reasons once the vehicle was in Reno, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

A 25-year-old Carson City Jail inmate faces a felony charge of battery on a fellow prisoner after allegedly punching one of the inmates during breakfast duty Wednesday morning, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 49-year-old Carson City man, in jail on unrelated charges, faces a felony charge of battery by a prisoner. Inmate Scott Michael Tyzbir was involved in a physical confrontation Thursday, 6:45 p.m. with a prisoner inside a jail pod, according to the arrest report. Officers interviewed Tyzbir and the victim who had visible marks on him due to the fight. Bail: $20,000.

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A 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday on felony drug trafficking and sales charges after a scale and a shard of methamphetamine, weighing 7.8 grams, was recovered during a search through bushes, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Greg Lynn Franz was arrested on three felony and three misdemeanor charges and booked into Carson City Jail with a bail amount of $34,637. Officers were tipped off about Franz making transactions in the area of Carson and Robinson streets.

Partnership Carson City will be hosting the next semi-annual Prescription Drug Round Up Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Round Up stations will be located in front of Smith's Food and Drug, and all three Carson City SaveMart stores. See the flier below. Questions? Please call Partnership Carson City at (775) 841-4730.

A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday, 8:36 a.m. in the 200 block of Hackamore Way on a misdemeanor charge of obstructing an officer.

According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a possible structure fire. Officers were advised there had been suspicious activity in the home and that subjects with warrants for their arrests had been hiding inside.

Nevada middle and high school students and schools are encouraged to enter in the Nevada Prescription Drug Prevention Video Contest sponsored by Gov. Brian Sandoval and Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto.

This is an opportunity for Nevada students to get creative and use social media to promote awareness about prescription drug abuse and encourage their peers to stay away from abusing prescription drugs.

Winners will be selected from each Nevada school district. Final winners will be announced Nov. 3, 2014.

A 50-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Thursday in the area of Brown and Gordon streets on a felony charge of possessing prescription drugs without prescriptions, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Lillian Kay Meyer, also faces misdemeanor charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of bail conditions.

Here is the Carson City Sheriff’s Office arrest report for July 16-17, 2014. Those arrested and facing criminal charges are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

A 32-year-old Reno man, Benjamin Sowda, was booked Thursday into Carson City Jail on a felony warrant for failure to appear on a charge of fraudulent use of a credit card, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies kept busy over the weekend, making several arrests for DUI, domestic abuse, theft and felony child neglect and drug-related charges. Those arrested and facing charges are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

A 26-year-old man was arrested Saturday on felony drug and firearm charges after he allegedly fired several rounds from a handgun near hiking trails, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Jesse Jonathan Sillis-Teran, 26, of Carson City is being held on $27,911 bail. According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to the area of Silver Saddle Road and Carson River Road for a report of shots fired in the area.

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A man and woman were arrested Monday on felony charges of possession of methamphetamine, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Mary Jenae Adams, 24, of Carson City and Michael Louis Kizer, 30, of Schurz, Nev., were taken into custody at 9:51 a.m. in the area of Northridge and Roop streets.

Partnership Carson City conducts a Prescription Drug Roundup, Saturday, April 26, at four locations. Folks are encouraged bring their unused and expired prescription drugs to one of the drop-off locations for proper disposal, as this helps protect the community and the water supply.

Drop-off locations are at Smith's Food & Drug at 599 E William St., and at Save Mart Supermarkets at 3620 N. Carson St.,3325 Hwy. 50 E., and 4348 S. Carson St., all in Carson City

A home care provider was booked Friday into Carson City Jail on three felony warrants charges involving burglary, grand larceny and possession of stolen property.

Ella May Dix, 50, of Reno was taken into custody by the Carson City Sheriff's Office after the woman arrived at the front counter for the warrants. The three felony charges are out of Las Vegas Justice Court and issued Jan. 15, 2014. Bail: $80,000.

In other arrests:

A 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of felony grand larceny after allegedly stealing his father's truck.
Josh Baroni is being held on $25,000 bail. According to the arrest report, Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 600 block of of Kay Court in reference to a stolen vehicle.

A Carson City Jail inmate faces a felony charge battery of a prisoner in an incident Wednesday. Billy Harris, 67, was removed from a holding cell at around 8:30 a.m. after allegedly punching, spitting and hurling a racial slur at an inmate, according to the arrest report. Bail: $20,000.

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