Upon retiring from the Army in 2016, I quickly felt as though I had no direction or purpose anymore. Although I only served for 7 years personally, and always felt supported by others, something unexplainable was missing inside of me. It felt as though my purpose adapted from helping people and upholding values, to simply working for money to support my family.

The value that I felt from completing my daily “work” had disappeared, and I spent my evenings feeling little accomplishment. Although I felt alone with these thoughts, I quickly found many other veterans in Carson City that shared these feelings with me. Essentially, we were all trying to chase the sense of accomplishment and relativity that we once had had.

Nobody should ever feel as though they are alone. There are many stressful areas of life that can easily bring one down, however with the support of other people have a better ability of finding clarity. I have found that joining local groups and organizations for volunteer service of all kinds has been more rewarding than I ever could have imagined.

From feeding the homeless to cleaning up our hiking trails, there are hundreds of ways one can involve themselves in community development. By doing this, I have only lived here for 2 years but already feel so part of this community that I now call it home. For anyone that feels as though they are alone or singled out, I challenge you to reach out and find a cause that you can connect with. Not only is this an opportunity to become part of a great community, but it also will provide you with a support network that is crucial to those struggling with any mental health issues.

Beginning in 2012 I struggled greatly with depression and nightmares. Although I had the support of my family, I still always felt alone and separated from others. With the support of others, I attempted to better myself by seeking a counselor, getting medicine, or opening up. For years I struggled to accept that I was getting worse and simply did a great job of hiding behind a mask.

Once I began volunteering my time over my money, I realized that I began sharing things that I had never spoken of before. I credit being able to share with others to feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment that I found with volunteer work. The longer I volunteered, the better I felt, and the easier life became. I found that it was a challenge to even remain sad or lost when I was with the other volunteers, as we all came from different walks of life but were brought together by something more than ourselves.

I feel a sense of duty in sharing these thoughts, as I know there are always others struggling with something inside of them. I implore anything struggling with their thoughts to reach out and get help or seek the help through different means such as community involvement.

I would be more than happy to continue to share my story, talk with others, or even connect others to some of the groups that I am involved with. Carson City citizens have impressed me with being one unit, strong and connected with one another, and being proud of where they came from. Let’s continue this by ensuring we give back, we help those in need, and we never give up on ourselves.

Please feel free to contact me at: maxwell.macedo55@gmail.com

MINDEN — An Alturas, Calif., man is in custody following a chase involving a motorhome late Sunday night that began in South Lake Tahoe then eastbound Highway 50 on Spooner and ended with a crash into a building on Highway 395 in Gardnerville.

Christopher Debastiani was booked for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, reckless driving and wanton disregard, DUI drug, destruction of property, speeding 21-30 mph over the speed limit, failure to maintain lane, failure to obey a traffic control device, no driving on right side of road, headlights required, no taillights, obstructing and resisting a peace officer. The total bail is $102,082.

On Sunday at around 10:30 p.m., Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a reckless driver on US Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe, California headed towards the Stateline. The motorhome was reported to have been speeding, running red lights, and driving without headlamps on, said DCSO Sgt. Bernadette Smith in a news release.

Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies observed a 1997 Airstream motorhome with California plates on Highway 50 and cross into the State of Nevada. The motorhome was estimated to be going 55 mph in a 35 mph zone and observed traveling without any tail or headlamps.

An enforcement stop was initiated and the motorhome was not observed to be slowing down or pulling over. The motorhome was observed to speed up to approximately 80 mph and swerving across the double yellow line.

Spike strips were placed by DCSO near US Highway 50 and Hwy 395 and the spike strips were successful, but immediate effects were not observed. Nevada Highway Patrol and Carson City Sheriff’s Office were involved also.

The motorhome continued southbound on Highway 395. The tires on the motorhome began to tear away and the motorhome continued on its right rims, showering the roadway with sparks.

Spike strips were placed again near Highway 395 and 88, but the motorhome kept traveling. The motorhome drove around a law enforcement road block and across a curb, turned into Town of Minden property and caused some damage. The motorhome drove around a second law enforcement road block and swerved toward two deputies who were on foot in the area. Those deputies got out of the way of the moving motorhome. The motorhome continued on southbound on Highway 395 into Gardnerville.

The motorhome eventually ran off the roadway into a building located at US 395 and Douglas Avenue. The driver, Christopher Debastiani, physically resisted the deputies who were attempting to remove him from the vehicle. He was eventually transported to Carson Valley Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries and later booked into the Minden jail.

Nevada Highway Patrol is handing the traffic accident investigation.

August comes to an end today, and with it the end of an era. You are reading my last weekday list of things to do. Celebrate the unofficial end of summer with ‘Cruise Night’ at the Carson Mall, some great live music, or a comedy show. Take a trip back to Nevada’s Battle Born origins during Civil War Days in Virginia City: battle trains, a Victorian Ball, and an authentic ‘camp’ will make the weekend historic. Local BMXers will have to find a different thrill today: racing is cancelled for Labor Day weekend.

FRIDAY, August 31: Things to do in Carson City

• International Overdose Awareness Day
• — Muscle Powered Easy Walk: Westside Neighborhood from the "Mountain Street Trailhead”- Meet in the parking lot at 1340 Mountain Street, across from the end of Fleishman Way (8am-9am; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended; friendly, leashed dogs welcome; The Friday Easy Walk is a repeat of the Tuesday Easy Walk)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth’ at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — "The Surrealist Eye" A Surrealist Art Exhibition in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — ’Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm; part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘The Wind Calls,’ a group exhibition by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Demonstrations of Coin Press #1 at the Nevada State Museum (9am-4pm; included with museum admission of $8 - Patrons can also purchase a blank .999 silver medallion at the museum store for $60 and see it pressed with one of the special designs, including the new ‘Finding Fremont’ and Pony Express designs)
• — Civil War Days in Virginia City: Know Your History Day in the Civil War Camp in Miner’s Park (9am-2pm; $2 at the gate, $1 students; Interactive demonstrations of life in the 1860s)
• — Story Time Adventures: Community Helpers at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; a different story with craft and play each week; museum admission: $6 ages 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, free for those 1 and younger)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 – 1984’ in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — 30th Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Victorian Square, Sparks (10:30am-9pm, Live Music begins at 11am, Joe Diffie headlining; Admission, parking, shuttles and entertainment are free; Full schedule and information at: https://nuggetribcookoff.com/ )
• — Honky Tonk Revival featuring CW Bayer at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (11am)
• — Noon Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; Roots music, Americana, and originals)
• — The Flying Legends of Victory Tour featuring the B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey” at the Minden Airport: 1146 Airport Road, Minden (TOUR STOP CANCELLED)
• — Artist's Reception for Ryan Kelley at Paradise Salon Spa Wellness: 3430 Executive Pointe, off College Parkway (5pm-7pm)
• — Monthly Cruise Night and Donation Drive at the Carson Mall (Registration begins at 5pm, winners announced 7:15pm, activities until 8pm-ish; Open to all makes and models, different award every month; $5 Poker walk, music, food specials, raffles and more; More information please call Chelsea 775-671-8150; requesting donations for ‘blessing bags’ i.e. toiletries, socks/gloves, feminine hygiene products, individually packaged snacks/beverages, etc.)
• — Beer Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring FIFTY FIFTY Brewing Co. Eclipse Beers: Vanilla, Evan Williams - Barrel Aged, Willett Bourbon - Barrel Aged, and Maple Barrel)
• — Live Music with Sandi ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Open Mic and Jam at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)
• — Trivia Night at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (6pm-8pm; no cost to play, light dinner provided, play as a team or individual – prizes for the top three; each week benefits a different charity, fundraiser, or organization)
• — Live Music featuring Greg Austin on the outdoor stage at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9:30pm, Live DJ indoors afterwards; no cover)
• — Carson City BMX Friday Night Bikes at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (RACES CANCELLED FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Live Music with Arizona Jones at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with No Clue at Bella Vita Bistro on the east side of the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music with Soul Connection at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm; food truck, drink specials; 21+ only in the bar and/or the beer garden)
• — Comedian Kathleen Dunbar headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
• — Live Music with Alias Smith at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music featuring the Buddy Emmer Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with Adam Traum at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Steel Rockin’ Karaoke at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)

It’s nice that the beginning of the school year is almost immediately rewarded with a three-day weekend. You’ll find annual events like Civil War Days in Virginia City and the Best in the West Rib Cook-off in Sparks, in addition to smaller happenings like the monthly Downtown Carson City Wine Walk and a roller derby double-header. If you haven’t made plans to head for the hills, take a look at your options and have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend.

SATURDAY:

• — Free Fishing Day in California (all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements and fishing hours and stream closures, remain in effect)
• — Labor Day Steam Up: V&T #25 and Inyo #22 Steam Train Rides with the ‘Glenbrook’ Under Steam for public viewing at the Nevada State Train Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; Train Rides available from 10am-4pm; All-inclusive wristbands featuring unlimited train rides and museum admission $15 Adults, $9 Children 12 to 17, $5 Children 4 to 11 years old, Children 3 years old and under are free; Standard museum admission and train fares will also be available; Warren Engine Co. will be selling Hamburgers and Hotdogs Saturday and Sunday)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, live music, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)
• — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Genoa Town Park, on Nixon in Genoa (9am-1pm; An assortment of fresh produce, herbs, eggs and more, crafts, and local food items and specialties)
• — Dayton Farmers Market at Community Roots and Shoots: 60 Second Ave - across from Pizza Factory, Dayton (9am-12pm; they accept WIC, SNAP, USDA Senior Citizen Coupons, and cash, etc)

Outside eating is a summertime tradition. Whether it’s a BBQ or a picnic, find something fresh and delicious at the Farmers Market in Carson City, Genoa, or Dayton.

• — Annual Rummage Sale in the Silver City Town Park: 385 High St, Silver City (9am rummage sale begins, 3pm-8pm Music in the Park Event; bargains, food, fun, and entertainment)
• — Civil War Days in Virginia City: Civil War Camp in Miner’s Park (9am-5pm; free, open to the public) Battle Train (11:30am, $28 tickets at the V&T Station) Swap Meet in Miner’s Park (4:30pm-5:30pm) Night Battle Champagne Train (7:30pm, $30 tickets at the V&T Station)
• — Live Music with Gail and Donna at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (9am-11am; Cello and acoustic guitar)
• — Annual Labor Day Weekend Blizzard Ski and Snowboard Sale at Heavenly's California Main Lodge at the top of Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe (9am-6pm)
• — Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (NEW TIME: 9:30am-11am; F.E.A.T. or 'Families for Effective Autism Treatment' is a group of parents who formed an organization in the Carson Valley for support and advocacy to help families with children who have received the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder; open to anyone who loves someone with autism)
• — Arts and Antique Faire at the Carson City Art Gallery: corner Curry/Fourth St. (10am-4pm; A selection of the Gallery’s artists will be displaying their work, and some will be doing live demonstrations)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture, excludes books; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program; donations always appreciated, call 447-301-6676 for information or donation pick-up)
• — Round-trip Diesel Train Rides: leave from Carson City Virginia and Truckee Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; Adult $45, Child 3-16 $25, Seniors/Veterans $40; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ call 877-724-5007 for more info)
• — Mind, Body, and Mimosas with Good Elephant at the Union: 302 N. Carson (10am; $12 suggested donation; Vinyasa Flow Style Yoga; Bring your mind, body, and mat; After class, we encourage you to join us for mimosas)

All Aboard at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Take a ride, or several, on a historic train and don’t forget your camera to capture the steamed-up wood-burning Glenbrook.

• — Family Day at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (10am-3pm free museum admission, 1pm-3pm Story Telling with Nancy Raven: “Every Family Has a Story to Tell” includes complimentary coffee and pie; performances by the Young Chautauqua)
• — 30th Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Victorian Square, Sparks (10:30am-9pm, Live Music begins at 11am, 10,000 Maniacs headlining; Admission, parking, shuttles and entertainment are free; Full schedule and information at: https://nuggetribcookoff.com/ )
• — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; original swing and honky tonk songs)
• — Pig Out! BBQ with the Dayton Pigs Volunteer Desert Cleanup in Mark Twain Park: 121 Roughing Rd, Dayton (12pm; All volunteers and donors get a free plate, $5 for all others; Celebrate 10 weeks of hard work, potluck dishes welcomed; Dayton Pigs is a community effort to rid our beautiful wild spaces of trash left behind from out-of-control illegal dumping - We are always welcoming new members, we have something for everybody to do)
• — Rain or Shine: the Downtown Business Association's monthly Wine Walk: sign up at The Carson Nugget, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Touched By Angels, Purple Avocado, Cactus Jacks Casino, The Brewery Arts Center, or Comma Coffee (1pm-5pm, raffle at 5pm sharp in the Carson Nugget Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar; $15 includes an official wine walk glass or $10 with the official wine walk glass from a previous walk)
• — The Flying Legends of Victory Tour featuring the B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey” at the Minden Airport: 1146 Airport Road, Minden (TOUR STOP CANCELLED)
• — Summer Saturday Family Movies series: Madeline at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; rated PG; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)
• — Fifth annual Musical Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Research presented by Earl Dutton on the Third Street Stage in the Bob McFadden Plaza (3pm-9pm; Concert is free, but donations gladly accepted to benefit the Alzheimer's Association; featuring musical artists from Carson City, Reno, Dayton, Round Mountain, Silver Springs, Yerington and Virginia City)

Music is good for the soul, and good for fundraising, too. Earl Dutton’s annual Alzheimer Research Benefit Concert in McFadden Plaza features a plethora of local performers, family friendly, and free.

• — Music in the Park and Annual Rummage Sale in the Silver City Town Park: 385 High St, Silver City (3pm-8pm live music featuring: The American Phlats Band, Tom Zachary, Lonesome Wayne, Smilin' Bob and Friends, and Jim and Barbara; Bring a picnic, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a free afternoon of entertainment in the heart of the Comstock; rummage sale begins at 9am)
• — Roller Derby Double Header: Carson Victory Rollers VS the Lockeford Liberators in the Carson City Community Center Gymnasium (doors open 3:30pm; first whistle at 4pm; Carson Victory Rollers game followed by the Carson Junior Victory Rollers VS the Lockeford Little Rascals; special halftime show featuring the Chimera Belly Dancers; Admission $10, ages 10 and under free; Snacks and beer will be available for purchase)
• — Live Music with Sandi ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Live Music with Arizona Jones at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14 includes two hours of bowling and more; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (sundown-11pm; free to participate; guided star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
• — Comedian Kathleen Dunbar headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
• — Karaoke hosted by J and M Productions at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 E (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Alias Smith at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music featuring the Buddy Emmer Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with Adam Traum at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Steel Rockin’ Karaoke at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Live Music featuring Ev Musselman at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm-12:30am; no cover)
• — Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)

Time for some Sunday fun. The Carson Nugget has something special tonight, Hot For Teacher, a Van Halen Tribute Band plays two concerts in their upstairs ballroom. For a lazy afternoon in the shade, you’ll find live music on the porch of the Genoa Bar. The Tahoe Orchestra brings their annual 9/11 Memorial Concert to St. Gall’s Church in Gardnerville. Virginia City is trapped in a time loop during Civil War Days. Don’t forget to get your grub on at the annual Rib Cook-off in Sparks.

SUNDAY:

• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 8am ready to ride; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes; ride consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles - Riders usually split up into two groups (tortoises and hares) and do 10-15 mile loops; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• — First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 8am, breakfast 8:30am-11am; $8)
• — Labor Day Steam Up: V&T #25 and Inyo #22 Steam Train Rides with the ‘Glenbrook’ Under Steam for public viewing at the Nevada State Train Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; Train Rides available from 10am-4pm; All-inclusive wristbands featuring unlimited train rides and museum admission $15 Adults, $9 Children 12 to 17, $5 Children 4 to 11 years old, Children 3 years old and under are free; Standard museum admission and train fares will also be available; Warren Engine Co. will be selling Hamburgers and Hotdogs Saturday and Sunday)
• — Carson City BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (RACES CANCELLED FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested donation; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• — Civil War Days in Virginia City: Civil War Camp in Miner’s Park (9am-5pm; free, open to the public) Church Service under Civilian Fly (9:30am, non-denominational and period correct) Battle Train (11:30am, $28 tickets at the V&T Station) Battle Train (3pm, $28 tickets at the V&T Station) Victorian Ball and Dinner at Piper’s Opera House (7:30pm; $20, live music with the Fort Point Brass Band, period attire optional)
• — Live Music with Gail and Donna at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (9am-11am; Cello and acoustic guitar)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Round-trip Diesel Train Rides: leave from Carson City Virginia and Truckee Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; Adult $45, Child 3-16 $25, Seniors/Veterans $40; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ call 877-724-5007 for more info)
• — Annual Labor Day Weekend Blizzard Ski and Snowboard Sale at Heavenly's California Main Lodge at the top of Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe (10am-5pm)
• — 30th Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Victorian Square, Sparks (10:30am-9pm, Live Music begins at 11am, Jana Kramer headlining; Admission, parking, shuttles and entertainment are free; Full schedule and information at: https://nuggetribcookoff.com/ )
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome)
• — Sunday Porch Party with Live Music by the Mudd Bonz at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (1pm-5pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and street tacos available from the Genoa Station Grill)
• — Jack DiCarlo's Musical Stylings at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; an elegant performer with a guitar gently coaxing the listener into a happy place)
• — Flashback Cinema: American Graffiti (1973) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $8 kids 2 - 11)
• — Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus (TOCCATA) presents their 9/11 Memorial Concert featuring guest artist Alex Eisenbergat the St. Gall Catholic Church: 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville (4pm; Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $5 students age 19-23. Preferred seating is $40 and $15 for Youth/students. Youth under 19 are admitted free; This concert series commemorates the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy and will include Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto in G minor and selections from Verdi's Requiem)
• — The Flying Legends of Victory Tour featuring the B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey” at the Minden Airport: 1146 Airport Road, Minden (TOUR STOP CANCELLED)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5pm-8pm)
• — Live Music featuring the Buddy Emmer Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Hot For Teacher: Van Halen Tribute in the Carson Nugget Ballroom (Concert 7pm; $15 General Admission, $30 VIP)
• — Flashback Cinema: American Graffiti (1973) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.50 adults, $8 kids)
• — Live Music with Kelly McGuire on Ruby’s Amphitheater - the outdoor stage at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm; $10)
• — Hot For Teacher: Van Halen Tribute in the Carson Nugget Ballroom (Concert 9pm; $15 General Admission, $30 VIP)

Don’t let finding something fun for Labor Day be laborious, just keep reading. Virginia City hosts a noontime parade to celebrate. You’ll want to stick around as the Comstock Civil War Reenactors wage a “Battle for ‘C’ Street.” Join your neighbors at the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for the annual Interfaith Potluck Picnic and food drive for Friends in Service Helping (FISH). If you need to jump, jive, and wail, you’ll find the High Sierra Swing Dance Club at Carson Lanes for their weekly meet-up, but no lessons tonight due to the holiday.

MONDAY: Labor Day

• — Keep Tahoe Blue Labor Day Beach Cleanup at Commons Beach, Tahoe City (8:30am-12pm; We provide cleanup materials, refreshments and a prize; bring reusable water bottle; RSVP at https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/news/events )
• — Labor Day Steam Up: V&T #25 and Inyo #22 Steam Train Rides with the ‘Glenbrook’ Under Steam for public viewing at the Nevada State Train Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; Train Rides available from 10am-4pm; All-inclusive wristbands featuring unlimited train rides and museum admission $15 Adults, $9 Children 12 to 17, $5 Children 4 to 11 years old, Children 3 years old and under are free; Standard museum admission and train fares will also be available)
• — Civil War Days in Virginia City: Civil War Camp in Miner’s Park (9am-11:30am; free, open to the public) Labor Day Parade down ‘C’ Street (12pm) The Battle for ‘C’ Street (civil war skirmish following parade, approx. 12:30pm) Final Battle Train (2:15pm; $28)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-10pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Annual Labor Day Weekend Blizzard Ski and Snowboard Sale at Heavenly's California Main Lodge at the top of Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe (10am-2pm)
• — 30th Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Victorian Square, Sparks (10:30am-5pm, Live Music begins at 11am, Blind Mile headlining; Awards announced at 2pm; Admission, parking, shuttles and entertainment are free; Full schedule and information at: https://nuggetribcookoff.com/ )
• — All Day Happy Hour in the Fox’ Den at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm)
• — Mimosa Monday all day at Ed’s Doghouse
• — Live Music with the Hoboes featuring Brother Dave on Octaplex, CW on old time banjo, and The Doctor on bones at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm; see the live broadcast on the A to Zen Facebook Page)
• — Annual Labor Day Parade down ‘C’ Street in Virginia City (12pm, followed by ‘The Battle for “C” Street’)
• — Martini Monday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half priced martinis)
• — Tenth annual Interfaith Potluck Picnic and Food Drive on the lawn of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: corner of Division and Telegraph (4pm-6pm, All members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend; please bring a main dish, salad, side dish, or dessert to share in the potluck; bring your own plates, water cup/drinks, eating utensils, and lawn chair; nonperishable food donations to benefit FISH - Friends in Service Helping; Participating faith-based congregations include: Baha'i, Buddhist, Catholic, Episcopal, Hindu, Islam, Jewish, Latter-day Saints, Lutheran, Methodist, Nazarene, Presbyterian, Scientist, Sikh, and Unity)
• — Live Music featuring Chris Twomey in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s Night Out at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (no lessons this week; open dancing 7:30pm-10pm, Free)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at the Fox Brewpub (8pm-close; all ages; drink specials)

Two from California with warrants were arrested Monday outside the Walmart store in Gardnerville after leading Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies on a vehicle chase in which the stolen SUV they were driving was abandoned and found to contain 5 pounds of marijuana.

Arrested were Johnny Ray Miller, 28, of Calaveras County. He was booked for a California parole violation warrant. Also arrested was Sherri Lynn Davis, 39, of San Jose. She was booked for a contempt of court warrant out of East Fork Justice Court. Additional charges may be forthcoming, said DCSO Capt. Dan Britton.

At approximately 3:40 a.m. DCSO patrol units responded to the Carson Valley Inn for a report of a domestic dispute. While the deputies were responding, the reporting party stated that a silver Ford Escape left the scene which was related to the domestic, said Britton.

Patrol deputies saw the vehicle turn down Buckeye Road. As the patrol deputies began to follow the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated and turned down Heybourne Road, the vehicle then turned onto Stockyard Road and rammed two closed gates on Bently Nevada Properties, said Britton.

The vehicle was located abandoned on Highway 395 near Airport Road. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of California and contained more than 5 pounds of marijuana, said Britton.

It was determined that the participants in the domestic had rented a hotel room at the CVI. DCSO investigators obtained a search warrant for the hotel room and evidence was located in the room leading to the identity of the two suspects in this case.

At approximately 11:36 a.m. DCSO dispatch received information that the suspects in this case were at the Walmart Store on Grant Avenue in Gardnerville. When the suspects exited the store, they were detained by DCSO personnel. It was determined that both individuals had warrants for their arrest. Both were taken to the Minden Jail Facility where they were booked.

The matter remains under investigation.

A 44-year-old transient man was arrested Thursday afternoon in the area of Curry at Betts for possessing methamphetamine, after a routine traffic stop.

Michael Luis Cota was pulled over after deputies observed a van towing a Ford Explore with a rope, and neither vehicle had valid registration.

The deputy noted that Cota was speaking very rapidly, sweating profusely, and had very defined muscle tone and veins.

A records search revealed that Cota’s license was suspended and he had pending DUI charges. He also did not have proof of valid insurance, and he had a warrant for a drug charge in California.

He also had an “extensive and violent criminal history,” according to the police report, with multiple felon convictions in Texas, Nevada, and California, yet had failed to register in Carson City as a felon.

K-9 Deputy Ivo was called to the scene, and conducted an exterior sniff around the vehicle. He altered to the presence of a drug at the van, but not the Explorer.

Inside, deputies found several hypodermic needles, pieces of torn baggies, a hollowed pen tube, which tested positive for methamphetamine.

His charges were possession of a controlled substance, a felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, a convicted person failing to register, driving with a suspended license, driving with no insurance, and driving with expired registration.

Bail: $5,500.

In other arrests:

— A 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested on the charge of felony possession of a controlled substance Thursday afternoon in the 2700 block of Highway 50.

Dustin Matthew Johnson was driving a pick up truck without a visible license plate on Highway 50, and deputies conducted a traffic stop.

Dispatch informed deputies that the registration for the vehicle had been suspended, and that Johnson had a previous history of drug use.

An unnamed K-9 deputy arrived and conducted a sniff of the vehicle, which resulted in a positive response.

Inside the truck’s cab deputies located a white powered substance which later tested positive for methamphetamine, and a glass pipe with white residue inside.

He was taken into custody without incident.

Bail: $3,637.

— A 26-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Thursday evening in the 400 block of E. Long Street on a charge of domestic battery.

According to the police report, deputies were flagged down by a citizen who said there was a domestic violence issue taking place.

When deputies arrived on scene, they saw the woman and a man outside arguing. The two were separated and interviewed.

The woman said she was having an argument with her off-and-on boyfriend over her drinking. They have a child in common. She said during the argument she threw a car key at the man, striking him on the shoulder.

She said he then grabbed the car key and stabbed himself in the head.

Deputies spoke with the man, who had blood running down the left side of his head. He said he had been living with the woman up until a week ago, and she had a drinking problem. He said that during their argument, she “stabbed” him on the head.

An independent witness stated they saw the man hugging their child, and the woman attempted to pull the child away. The witness stated it looked like they were playing tug of war.

It was deemed she was the primary aggressor and was taken into custody.

Bail: $3,137.

— A 39-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 400 block of E. Adam Street Thursday morning on the charges of obstructing a public officer and contempt of court.

Deputies were called to a motel to deal with an unwanted subject.

Deputies were told that the woman had just been evicted from her apartment, but had been allowed to put some of her things inside a friend’s apartment. The friend told deputies the manager of the hotel was threatening to evict the friend if she continued to allow the woman to keep her possessions in the apartment.

Deputies saw the woman approaching the motel and pulled over. Deputies approached the woman and said they needed to speak with her, at which point she began running.

The deputy began to chase the woman, and told her to stop running. She ran through the motel, across Carson Street and behind businesses.

The deputy decided to stop chasing her and returned to his patrol car. He drove down Long Street and saw the woman, who then began running again. The deputy exited their vehicle and lost sight of her.

The deputy found the woman a few houses down, crouching behind a fence and out of breath. She raised her hands over her head and said she was done running.

She admitted to having a misdemeanor warrant, which is why she had run. The warrant was for failing to appear in court in December of 2017.

She was booked on obstructing an officer, as well as the warrant.

Bail: $3,412 cash only.

— A 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday morning in the 2500 block of N. Carson Street on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery.

On Wednesday, deputies were called to the hospital for a report of a domestic battery that had occurred Tuesday night.

According to the police report, the victim reported she and her husband had gotten into an argument regarding the discipline of their small child. The argument escalated and the husband began calling the victim names and became enraged. He then punched her in the left eye and pushed her in front of their small child.

Deputies attempted to locate the husband on Wednesday but were unable to find him.

The husband called dispatch Thursday morning and stated he wanted to turn himself in on the charge of domestic battery.

Bail: $3,132.

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.

A 32 year-old Reno man was arrested Friday evening at 7:34 p.m. in the area of North Carson Street and College Parkway on felony drug possession and a host of misdemeanor offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Jeramy Scoggin was taken into custody after the motorcycle he was riding had been stopped for no visible license plate. Registration on the motorcycle was found to be expired for more than a year, according to the arrest report.

Scoggin was observed to be wearing the insignia of a motorcycle gang, the report said. He failed multiple times to comply with law enforcement instructions to place his hands on his head and keep his kick stand up while straddling the bike with his legs.

The sheriff's deputy repeated the commands, both times over the patrol unit's PA system. Scoggin then made a motion to his ears that he was unable to hear the officer's instructions; however, he had already partially complied with instructions by placing his hands atop his head, the report said.

As officers approached him, Scoggin put the kick stand down on his bike and removed his hands from his head. He as once again ordered to put his stand up and place his hands back on top of his head, the report said, but Scoggin told deputies he was not going to comply. He told officers the very same thing again after another order, stating that it was unsafe for him to comply.

A knife was observed in view on Scoggin's side. Because he refused to comply with instructions and he was armed with a weapon, a deputy grabbed him by the back of the vest, pulled him off the bike and put him on the ground, where he was detained in handcuffs, the report said.

During pat-down for additional weapons, a large folding knife was removed from Scoggin's right side. A search also recovered a vial containing a small amount of a white, powdery substance in one of Scoggin's pockets, the report said.

This substance, which was weighed at about two grams, field-tested presumptive positive for cocaine. Scoggin state had previously used cocaine in his life, but that this vial was one he had found on the ground. He said he had picked up because he did not like littering.

Scoggin was unable to provide valid registration or proof of insurance, the report said, and a records check of his license showed he did not have a motorcycle endorsement.

He was taken into custody and transported to the Carson City Jail, where he was booked on felony cocaine possession as well as misdemeanor obstruction, expired registration, no valid license and no proof of insurance. Bail: $3,913.

In other arrests:
— A Carson City man was arrested Friday evening at 6:42 p.m. in the area of College Parkway and Market Street for felony cocaine possession as well as a host of misdemeanor offenses, including an outstanding bench warrant, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Cristian Zuniga was taken into custody following a traffic stop on the black Dodge pick-up he was driving without a front license plate. A Sheriff's deputy made contact with Zuniga, who failed to produce proof of insurance, the arrest report said.

A records check through Carson City Dispatch revealed that Zuniga had a confirmed arrest warrant issued by the Carson City Justice Court for failure to appear.

He also had a suspended driver's license, the report said.

Zuniga was detained in handcuffs for the warrant. As he stepped out of the pickup, the arresting deputy observed a clear plastic bag containing cocaine residue on the floor between the driver's door and the seat, the report said.

Zuniga said, "Oh, s***" When he noticed that the officer had seen the bag.

Upon being Mirandized, Zuniga admitted that the bag contained cocaine, having purchased the substance a week ago and forgot it was in the vehicle, the report said.

A vehicle search recovered additional bags containing cocaine or cocaine residue, including one weighing in at about eight grams, the report said.

Zuniga was arrested and transported to the Carson City Jail without incident and booked. Bail: $4,483.

— A 21 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 1:26 a.m. in the 100 block of North Carson Street downtown for misdemeanor obstruction, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

According to the report, Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a downtown business on report of a fight in progress. The reporting party (RP) had told Carson City Dispatch that 10 subjects were fighting in front of a business.

Upon arrival, deputies met with several subjects in the vicinity. They told law enforcement that one suspect, wearing a red shirt and red beanie, was last seen running toward the State Capitol building

Law enforcement observed the suspect on the capital grounds, just east of the State Capitol building. But when the Sheriff's deputy activated his emergency lights, the subject took off running south, the report said, despite the officer identifying himself as law enforcement and yelling at him to stop.

A chase ensued and the officer briefly lost visual of the suspect, who disappeared around a corner of the Capitol building. The deputy, though, regained visual contact, observing the suspect in a crouched position atop black metal steps.

At that point, the officer drew his handgun and pointed it at the suspect while giving him commands, the report said. The suspect hadn't been complying with previous commands and the officer could not see his hands.

With handgun pointed, the deputy continued giving commands to the suspect, who eventually got up and walked down the stairs as though he was going to comply. As he lowered himself to the ground in an arrest position, the suspect suddenly took off running again, this time around the corner of the Capitol building northbound, the report said.

A foot chase resumed, and as the officer closed the distance between them, the suspect went to the ground on his own volition, placing his hands behind his back.

He was detained in handcuffs at that point and arrested on obstruction. Upon being Mirandized, the suspect told the deputy that he was the victim in the fight, having been jumped by several subjects because he was wearing red, the report said.

The suspect further stated that he ran from the officer because he thought he was one of the subjects who had jumped him. He did acknowledge hearing the deputy identify himself as a law enforcement officer, but said he thought it was his pursuers falsely identifying themselves to get him to stop, the report said.

The suspect denied noticing the officer's uniform when he came down from the Capitol steps, despite making eye contact with the deputy. He also denied seeing the red and blue emergency lights that were activated prior to the pursuit, the report said.

The suspect was transported to the Carson City Jail without further incident and booked. Bail: $412.

— A Carson City man was arrested Saturday morning at 9:20 a.m. at the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street, on an outstanding misdemeanor arrest warrant for domestic battery, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

According to the report, the man arrived at the Sheriff's Office to turn himself in. A Sheriff's deputy made contact with the suspect and a records check through Carson City Dispatch confirmed the active arrest warrant issued by the Carson City Justice Court.

The suspect was then handcuffed and placed in custody subsequent to being escorted over to the Carson City Jail for booking. Bail: $3,000.

— A 52 year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday morning at 9:05 a.m. at the Carson City Jail on an outstanding misdemeanor bench warrant issued by the East Fork Justice Court in Douglas County, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

The subject of the warrant was already in custody at the Carson City Jail on unrelated charges when the Douglas County Department of Alternative Sentencing contacted the Sheriff's Office advising of the active arrest warrant for violation of alternative sentencing conditions, the report said.

The warrant was confirmed through Douglas County and the subject was booked on the additional outstanding warrant charge. Bail: $3,000.

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.

In both 2017 and 2018, 100 percent of Pioneer High School seniors enrolled in JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) graduated.

Last year, 88 percent of JAG students with attendance issues showed improved attendance. Also, 85 percent of JAG students with disciplinary issues improved disciplinary events. These are just a few of the many benefits that the JAG program has provided for students at Pioneer High School.

On Wednesday evening, Pioneer High School JAG students participated in their annual Initiation and Installment Ceremony at the Plaza Hotel.

The Initiation and Installment (I and I) ceremony inducts new members and installs newly elected officials with peers, family members, and mentors in attendance.

Program goals are presented as well. Each year students choose a keynote speaker for the event.

This year, the keynote speaker was Sandra Granucci, former attendance clerk at Pioneer High School. Ms. Granucci has recently returned to studies at WNC, setting a great example for students of hard work and goal-setting.

Principal Jason Zona also spoke to students and family members about the many merits of the JAG program. He challenged the new JAG officers to help inspire their fellow students to increase school attendance.

Of course, a number of PHS students participated in the program as well. Siana Escobosa (senior), Nick Allen (senior), Kaya Burdett-Wanamaker (junior), and Cassidy Lingenfelter (junior) introduced committees and Siana also gave the oath to all members.

2018-2019 PHS JAG officers:

— President, Siana Escobosa
— Vice Presidents, Nick Allen and Kaya Burdett-Wanamaker
— Treasurer, Chase Cramer
— Secretary, Cassidy Lingenfelter
— Historian, Taylor Odle

Representatives:

— Steven Del Donno
— Ryan Freitas
— Joshua Jones
— Amanda Nichols

John Muir once noted, “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” For a group of Pioneer High School (PHS) students, this sentiment rings very true.

In September, eight PHS students and three staff members participated in a canyoneering expedition, Rock Creek that taught some priceless life lessons.

Pioneer High School collaborated with Project Discovery to create an amazing and meaningful outdoor experience for Nevaeh Mason, T.D. Rogers, Kaysie Beauford, Nick Allen, David Kimball, Steven Del Donno, Chase Cramer, and Charish Creon. The students were joined by PHS staff members, Elijah Rotter, Cary Jordan, and Jeff Hendricks as well as Project Discovery’s Dr. Mike Selby and his crew.

Students spent four days and three nights out in the wilderness participating in challenging activities and relating those activities to actual life challenges. Students rappelled, scrambled, climbed, and zip lined. They did a lot of reflecting as well.

Each challenge they encountered had a lessoned to be learned, and these lessons were discussed during a debriefing at the end of every day. Students considered the challenges they faced, what got them through the challenge, and how they might apply those concepts to school and life in general.

Teamwork, leadership, overcoming adversity, and relationship building were just a few of the topics covered. Dr. Mike Selby said this event was “one of the best canyoneering expeditions ever,” and that PHS students were “pushing their limits and learning what they are capable of if they find the grit to continue in the face of great obstacles.”

When reflecting upon how the experience has helped them this school year, students offered a number of observations. Nick Allen, a senior, said that his time at Rock Creek has helped him to “view some things in a different way.”

Nick said that the experience has also helped him to be better at communicating with others.

Nevaeh Mason, a junior, noticed that at first she did not feel ready or prepared for the experience, but that, after a while, she began to be a little more comfortable when she took things one step at a time.

Now, when encountering challenging material at school, Nevaeh no longer panics, but tries to remember to take things one step at a time. Nevaeh also said that the Rock Creek experience has helped her build relationships and cope better when she feels anxious.

Chase Cramer, a sophomore, learned to “overcome obstacles in order to reach bigger goals.” T.D. Rogers, a sophomore, felt that his time at Rock Creek made him even more determined to graduate from high school. Charish Creon, a junior, noticed that she feels more confident and that she is stronger both physically and mentally.

Though the experience was challenging, students said they would not hesitate to do it again. The lessons learned at Rock Creek will definitely be applied throughout this school year and beyond.

The Nevada Artists Association (NAA) announces the winners of it's judged "Nevada Day Art Show," which is now on exhibit at the NAA Gallery, located at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King Street in Carson City.

The show was open to entries from all local and regional artists. Being the premier judged show of the year, the "Nevada Day Show" brings out the latest creations of the region's best artists who have held them in reserve for this exhibition, which opened Sunday, Oct. 21 and will run through Nov. 30.

— Best of Show: 'Gathering Storm', A Photograph by Mary Fischer, Carson City

— Spirit of Nevada Award: Wood End Table, Bradly Harris, Carson City

The following artists garnered first place awards for art in nine categories:

— 'New World Order', Oil painting by Rick Mosher, Reno

— 'Dusky Day in Dayton', Water Color by Mark Tompkins, Minden

— 'From Deep Within', Acrylic by Pam Brekas, Gardnerville

— 'Looking for the Spirit' Pastel by Anna Louise Darden, Carson City

— 'Coyote Blue Blood Moon Eclipse', Digital Art by Susan Kotler, Carson City

— 'Mono Morning', Photo by Jim Berryman-Shafter, Fernley

— 'Nevada Born', Dry Media by Chase Fuller, Carson City

— 'Henry and Me', Mixed Media by Laura Lea Evans, Reno

— 'Dragon Fly Garden', 3D, Glass by Donna Jensen, Carson City

The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and all art is for sale. For more go to www.NevadaArtist.org

UPDATE: Investigators are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting that happened Monday afternoon west of South Lake Tahoe.

At approximately 1 p.m., detectives from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department became involved in a pursuit of a motorcycle, according to El Dorado County Sheriff's Sgt. Anthony Prencipe. Details are still being worked out, but from the early investigation, Prencipe said there were shots fired at the SLTPD detectives on SR89 near Luther Pass.

They pursued the motorcyclist and were joined by other law enforcement officers as the chase led them into El Dorado County and through the intersection with Highway 50. They then headed west to North Upper Truckee Road.

At that spot the motorcyclist was shot by SLTPD officers. Medical attention was given to the rider but he died at the scene.

The area is still surrounded by crime scene tape and Prencipe said it could be hours until it reopens. Also closed in SR89 at the scene of the initial shots. Motorists are not allowed between South Upper Truckee Road and Pickett's Junction.
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There was an apparent shooting Monday afternoon in the Meyers area west of South Lake Tahoe after a chase involving law enforcement and a possible robbery suspect. An El Dorado County Sheriff's Office deputy said the shooting was officer-involved.

As of 2:20 p.m. two roads in the area are closed. Highway 89 between Luther Pass and Pickett’s Junction is closed due to heavy police activity, according to authorities on scene.

North Upper Truckee from Highway 50 to Otomites is closed, also due to police activity.

At this time no other details are available. Law enforcement on scene said a public information officer was assigned to the case and would provide details soon.

The man who led authorities Monday on a chase in the South Lake Tahoe area and died as a result of an officer-involved shooting is the same person identified as the suspect in the Oct. 22 robbery of an east Carson City ice cream and frozen yogurt shop.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division has identified Billy Jo Johnson, 34, as the suspect in the armed robbery earlier this month at Fruitilandia at 3217 Highway 50 East in Carson City.

At the time of the robbery, Billy Jo Johnson had an active arrest warrant from Douglas County for burglary and home invasion. The Investigation Division submitted a warrant request to the Carson City District Attorney’s Office for robbery with a deadly weapon and assault with a deadly weapon.

The Investigation Division assisted Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department in attempting to locate Johnson.

On Monday Oct. 29, Billy Jo Johnson was located by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department where he was involved in an officer involved shooting. Billy Jo Johnson was pronounced dead on scene. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has no additional information pertaining to the officer involved shooting.

On Monday, Oct. 22 at approximately 3:30 p.m. an armed robbery occurred at Fruitilandia where the suspect, Johnson, pointed a handgun at an employee and demanded cash and fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

A witness followed the suspect as he ran south from the business. The suspect pointed the firearm at the witness. The suspect then drove away in an older white Oldsmobile Cutlass. A short time later another witness observed the Oldsmobile park on the 1300 block of Green Court in Carson City. The Oldsmobile was reported stolen from South Lake Tahoe, Calif.

More details have come to light surrounding the officer involved shooting of an armed robbery suspect near South Lake Tahoe on Monday.

There were three warrants for the arrest of Billy Jo Johnson on Monday, one each from South Lake Tahoe, Douglas County and Carson City. Law enforcement from the agencies were working together on their cases in an attempt to locate and arrest the 34-year-old Johnson.

He was a suspect in the Oct. 18 armed robbery of a Pioneer Trail store in South Lake Tahoe, an October 21 vehicle theft in South Lake Tahoe, the October 22 armed robbery of a Carson City yogurt shop and home invasion/burglary in Douglas County on September 21. From that date to October 21, Douglas County Sheriff's Office had received four reports of threats made by Johnson.

Detectives from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) had a lead on Johnson's whereabouts on Monday and were headed to Markleeville to arrest him when they spotted Johnson on his motorcycle going in the opposite direction near Luther Pass on SR89.

They made a U-turn and pursed Johnson who then started shooting at the detectives. The high speed chase reached an estimated 90 mph with SLTPD avoiding the gunshots. Officers did not respond with gunfire until the end at the intersection of North Upper Truckee Road and Highway 50 when Johnson was shot and died of his injuries. By then multiple agencies had been involved.

Johnson was well known to SLTPD with case files going back about 18 years. He was currently residing in South Lake Tahoe though he'd also been in Gardnerville, Nevada where his driver's license was issued.

The names of the two SLTPD officers involved in the shooting have not been released at this time. They are on paid administrative leave which is protocol in this type of situation.

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CARSON CITY — Sierra Nevada Realtors recently announced their 2019 President and Board of Directors. The President for next year is Leslie Cain, who is a Realtor with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates in Carson City.

Leslie has been active in the real estate industry for nearly 14 years and is very passionate about the Northern Nevada community. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new position, and has earned several certifications including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), and Senior’s Real Estate Specialist (SRES) to name a few. Additionally, she is a Graduate of the prestigious Realtor Institute (GRI), a designation bestowed only on individuals who have made a commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation.

The 2019 Board of Directors is as follows:

— President-Elect: Claudia Saavedra of Charles Kitchen Realty in Carson City, NV
— Treasurer: Natalie Yanish of Chase International in Zephyr Cove, NV
— Secretary: Adrienne Phenix of RE/MAX Realty Affiliates in Carson City, NV
— Past President: Sandee Smith of Realty Executives Nevada's Choice in Carson City, NV
— MLS Trustee Representative: Avis Cherry of Charles Kitchen Realty in Carson City, NV
— Carson City Directors: Krisha Scannapieco of Coldwell Banker Select in Carson City, NV and Kathy Tatro of RE/Max Realty Affiliates in Carson City, NV
— Douglas County Directors: Jason Lococo of Intero RE Alpine Sierra in Gardnerville, NV and Shele Pandl of Coldwell Banker Select also in Gardnerville, NV
— Churchill County Director: Bob Getto of Ferguson & Getto in Fallon, NV
— Lake Director: Marge Hauge of Chase International in Zephyr Cove, NV
— Lyon County Director: Christie Fernquest of Valley Realty & Management in Dayton, NV
— Affiliate Director: Tracy McLeod of First Centennial Title Company in Carson City, NV

Sierra Nevada Realtors is the voice of real estate in Carson City and the surrounding areas. They are committed to building better communities throughout the region, and participating in the political process to protect the industry as well as private property rights. For more information, please contact the Association at 775.885.7200 or visit SierraNevadaRealtors.org.

Two Mound House residents were arrested Thursday afternoon in the area of Sonoma Street after eluding officers, destroying property, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, and possession of methamphetamine.

Douglas Williams, 29, and Rachel Mounce, 23, were arrested after deputies responded to a report of a possible kidnapping in a parking lot on Fairview Drive. The report stated that a woman was seen being pulled into a car by two men.

According to the police report, deputies located the car on the other end of the parking lot, and one deputy approached. When the driver of the car saw the deputy, his eyes went wide and he began to creep forward.

The deputy yelled for the driver to stop, at which point the driver took off at a high rate of speed at turned onto Roop street.

Deputies pursued the vehicle, which drove into oncoming traffic on Fairview in order to overtake vehicles in the left lane.

The car continued to drive erratically, blowing through stop lights and driving into oncoming traffic, causing multiple other vehicles to have to swerve out of the way or stomp on their breaks to avoid collision.

Deputies reported the vehicle was driving at approximately 75 miles per hour (mph) on Saliman road.

When the car began accelerating towards a school zone, the deputies decided to terminate the pursuit, and turned off the lights and sirens. Other deputies at the time were attempting to create a perimeter in order to locate the vehicle, which had turned east onto Koontz Lane.

A few minutes later, dispatch informed that a vehicle had crashed into the garage of a Koontz home, and that three subjects, two men and one woman, had ran from the scene.

The vehicle was found completely inside the garage and had caused severe structural damage to the building.

A man was located walking east away from the scene and was stopped. The reporting deputy was called to ID the man as the driver, and when the deputy arrived, he said he was not the driver.

Then the man said, “I was just the passenger,” and he was arrested based on his statement and charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.

The man began to complain of neck and back pain and was transported to the hospital for evaluation. It was determined he would need extended medical attention, and deputies decided to release the man and apply for a warrant or the charge at a later time.

Just after 1 p.m., a call came in that a man and woman had been located in the area of Kitchen and Sonoma Streets.

The reporting deputy arrived on scene and immediately recognized the man as the driver of the vehicle, who was identified as Douglas Williams.

Williams admitted to being the driver of the vehicle, and said that he got scared when he saw the deputy approaching the vehicle in the parking lot, and he did not know why he ran.

Williams was charged with felony eluding, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, and reckless driving.

When they spoke to the woman, who was identified as Rachel Mounce, she stated she was not taken against her will and there had never been a fight. She said Williams was the father of her child.

It was determined Mounce was on alternative sentencing, and she was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage.

Alternative sentencing asked for a hold to be placed on Mounce, who began complaining about pain associated with the crash. She was taken to the hospital for evaluation and eventually released to be booked in the Carson City jail.

While Douglas was being booked, a call came in that methamphetamine had been located inside of the vehicle.

Douglas admitted the methamphetamine was his without prompting.

While at the hospital, Mounce told deputies she saw Douglas throw an unknown amount of methamphetamine out of the open driver’s side window.

Douglas was also charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Bail for Douglas: $22,500

No bail for Mounce.

— A 25-year-old Carson City robotics engineer was arrested in the 800 block of S. Minnesota Street Thursday evening on the charges of felony burglary, felony prevention of a witness from reporting a crime, and misdemeanor battery.

Roberto Alvin Carnes was arrested after deputies were called to a physical domestic assault between a male and a female. There had been four different callers in reference to the assault.

When deputies arrived, they saw two men outside of the residence talking. One man, later identified as Carnes, was not wearing a shirt.

When deputies approached, Carnes said the deputy could not touch him, and quickly walked back into this house and locked the door.

Deputies located the victim, the man’s neighbor, who was with the man’s wife next door.

Deputies spoke to the wife, who said she and Carnes had been having an argument over two cellphones that she had. One was for work and the other was a personal phone. She said she had wanted to get away from Carnes and had gone next door to the neighbors.

They spoke to the neighbor, who said she was woken up to Carnes and his wife fighting, and had gone outside to smoke a cigarette. She said she saw the wife outside and asked if she was okay, and the wife began to cry.

She told deputies the wife had asked to use her phone when Carnes came into her yard.

The neighbor told Carnes to stay out of her yard, but he forced his way in. She said she and the wife went into her house, and Carnes attempted to come in and grab the wife to pull her out.

The neighbor attempted to close the door and call 911, but Carnes grabbed her and shoved her back before grabbing her cellphone and throwing it.

She said they went outside and Carnes slapped the glasses off of her face and continued shoving her.

They went to speak to Carnes, who refused to come out of the house. He finally made contact from an upstairs window and said he wouldn’t be coming down and talking to them unless they had a warrant.

Carnes then came out with his dog and was taken into custody and transported to the Carson City Jail.

A separate witness said they had been walking their dog past the house when they saw a young male yelling and hitting an older woman, and there was a second female who was attempting to separate the man from the woman.

Bail: $26,137

Robbie Sikes is the superintendent of the Empire Ranch Golf Course, and he is sick and tired of geese.

“On any given day when I get in, there are at least a thousand geese out on the greens,” said Sikes. “I’ve tried everything. The repellent doesn’t seem to do anything. People said get a dog to chase them, but I’ve got a lab who chases them every morning and they only fly up in the air and land in the ponds.”

Sikes is reporting $200-$300 a day is going just to the manual labor necessary to clean up poop from the course so golfers don’t have to muck through it. The geese are eating the grass as well, leaving portions of the “greens” bare.

He’s worried about the geese drinking water from the ponds as well, as the water more than likely isn’t fit for drinking.

According to Zach Campbell from the Nevada Department of Wildlife, there is an influx of geese during this time of year as the population increases with migratory flocks, who join forces with the flocks that live in the area year round.

Canadian Geese are a protected federal species, so vigilantes who would want to shoot them would find themselves behind bars shortly after. Hunting of almost any type of migratory bird without a hunting license is illegal, according to Fish and Wildlife, and using firearms for hunting within city limits is not allowed. However, according to Campbell, Fish and Wildlife are in charge of the feathered trespassers, and in June, a round up is conducted to keep populations at bay.

For more information on Fish and Wildlife, you can visit their website here.

According to Carson City Parks and Recreation's Lyndsey Boyer, the Senior Natural Resource Specialist, the main way to deal with geese is "hazing," which is exactly what it sounds like. Consistently making loud noises, such as fireworks or banging, and having them be chased by dogs is the best way to handle the situation.

Basically, any way that could disrupt their sense of peace and calm.

While some may say fireworks and dogs sprinting across the greens at a tranquil golf course might not be the best environment for golfers, neither are hordes of geese so it's a give and take.

In addition, stringing fishing line and caution tape in the air to prevent them from landing in a specific area (such as fields), are another good practice according to Boyer.

"Unfortunately the geese are a pain this time of year, and a challenge to deal with!" said Boyer. "The best thing you can do is regularly annoy them until they leave."

We’re also asking the public for their input on this avian problem. What’s your advice to discourage a hoarde or geese from taking up residence?

Early Monday morning Daniel Nunez of Carson City was arrested on the charges of Burglary, possession of a burglary tool, and violation of a suspended sentence.

The 28-year-old was arrested after allegedly robbing a local laundromat.

Deputies were dispatched to the laundromat after the owner called to report she had seen a man enter the laundromat through surveillance footage despite the fact that the laundromat was closed and no one should be inside.

The front door was locked when deputies arrived, and they opened the lock with a flat blade with the owner’s permission. Deputies found the man hiding in the rear utility closet of the laundromat and was detained.

After running a wants and warrants check, dispatch advised Nunez had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for violation of a suspended sentence issued in October. The warrant came after Nunez failed to provide proof of a substance abuse evaluation.

Deputies located a flat metal blade in Nunez’s front right sweatpants pocket, commonly used to slide the latch bolt open on doors, the arrest report said.

He was transferred without incident.

Bail: $23,500; $1,000 cash only

—A 23-year-old Dayton man was arrested in the 3200 block of Baker Drive Sunday evening on the charges of possession of stolen property, petit larceny, and obstructing a peace officer.

Deputies were dispatched to the area just before 6 pm after a report came that a man had knocked on a stranger’s door and told him he had just stolen merchandize, and asked if he could steal the man’s bicycle. The reporting party said no and asked him to leave his property. The subject left the area on foot holding clothing in his hands with store tags still on them, according to the arrest report.

Deputies called nearby stores to see if any had items stolen from their business. A manager at a clothing store said a man walked out of the store without paying for their merchandise at 4:38 pm.

Deputies located a subject matching the descriptions provided by the reporting parties on Baker Drive. Deputies attempted to stop the subject, but the subject ran.

Deputies caught up to the subject and attempted to place him in handcuffs. The man resisted deputies and he was finally subdued.

During the chase, the man dropped numerous pieces of merchandise with the tags still on. After he was detained, he told deputies he hadn’t stolen anything and that a friend gave it to him.

The total amount of items stolen amounted to $238.28.

Bail: $1,901

—A 23-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 3500 block of Woodside Sunday morning on the charge of domestic battery.

Deputies responded to a residence on Woodside in reference to a possible domestic battery. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the mother of the woman.

She said she had received a call from another daughter about the 23-year-old yelling and punching a vehicle at the house. The mother came home from work to address the issue. She and the 23-year-old daughter began arguing in the doorway to the daughter’s room, and the daughter pushed her mother in the chest with both hands, she said.

She was pushed multiple times, and had scratches on her chest from the incident, according to the police report. She said her daughter then closed the door to her room and came back out a few minutes later with a bloody nose. She said she didn’t know what happened to her daughter’s nose.

Other family members on scene relayed a similar story. They said she was upset the other daughter had been sending screen shots of facebook posts made by the 23-year-old’s boyfriend. They said she went outside and started punching the other daughter’s vehicle. The other daughter called the mother, who came home from work.

They said the 23-year-old pushed her mother in the chest several times, and that the mother pushed back once to get her away from her. The other daughter said she took pictures of the mother’s chest before calling dispatch.

All family members on scene said the 23-year-old was not injured, but came out minutes later with a bloody nose. They said they think she did it to get her mother in trouble.

The 23-year-old told deputies they had argued about a Facebook post made by her boyfriend, and that she had pushed her mother out of her room. She said her mother pushed her back and she fell, hitting her nose on a box. She said she had a seizure because she hit her nose.

Deputies noted she did not have any redness or apparent injuries to her face. There was dried blood on her chin which she said was from her nose.

She was arrested on domestic battery first and transported to the jail without incident.

Bail: $3,137

—A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday evening in the 3400 block of Woodside Drive on the charges of domestic battery first after deputies responded to a report of an altercation between father and son.

Deputies arrived on scene and the father was waiting at the front door. He said he got into a verbal argument with his son over him playing too much on his PlayStation 4. He said while his son was walking away from him up the stairs, he pushed his son’s back with the palms of his hands, knocking him forward.

He said his son turned around and punched the father with a closed right fist on his upper left lip. The son then went into his sister’s room to separate from each other.

Deputies noted the father had a small cut underneath his upper lip consistent with getting hit in the mouth, according to the arrest report.

The son said his father started an argument with him about being on his PlayStation and for asking too many questions. He said he and his father yelled back and forth.

When the son attempted to go upstairs, he said his father pushed him up the stairs three times. He said his father was pushing him to get on his nerves. He said his father then pushed him into the father’s room, at which point the son became upset and threw a cup of noodles against the wall. The father then grabbed the son’s arm and hair as the son was trying to push himself away.

He said the father punched him in his left eye, and the son punched back in self-defense and the fight ended. Deputies noted a cut on the son’s right thumb and observed his left eye was swelling.

Based on the statements, the father was arrested for domestic battery first and transported to the jail without incident.

Bail: $3,137

—A 27-year-old was arrested in the 2000 block of Bordeaux Street Saturday evening on a charge of domestic battery first after allegedly hitting his brother.

Deputies were dispatched to the area regarding a domestic battery which had just occurred. Two brothers were at the residence and stated their third brother had just left the residence through the back door because he knew the cops were coming, according to the report.

They said he hit one of the other brothers with an open hand in his chest and grabbed his arm.

The third brother was found down the street, who was compliant. The other brother had marks on his left arm consistent with someone grabbing onto his arm, the deputy said.

The third brother was taken into custody without issue.

Bail: $3,137

—A 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 3200 block of Market Street Saturday afternoon on the charge of domestic battery second after allegedly attacking his brother.

The brother said he had been letting his brother live with him since June or July when he moved from California to Nevada. He said his brother was upset over something and was giving him a hard time. He told his brother to leave him alone, and his brother became angry. He said his brother began hitting him and pushing him into the closet in the bedroom. The altercation moved from the bedroom to the kitchen, all the while the brother was hitting him in the back of the head and in the left ear.

He said he went outside to try and call 911 but his brother followed him and started hitting him again. Once he realized he was calling the Sheriff’s Office he left the area, he said.

Deputies noticed he had red marks on the left side of his face and left ear. He also had several full hand prints on his back from being hit. He said he was trying to keep his brother from hitting him in the head, but was getting smacked in the back instead. Deputies noted the hand prints stayed present during the entire interview and after the fact.

Later on, deputies noted a car similar to the one reported belonging to the brother in the parking lot of a local department store. They located the brother inside and detained him.

The brother said he had got into an argument with him about “his baby mama and something she said.” The brother denied any physical issues outside of “normal brothers wrestling” and claimed his brother was trying to throw him out of the house.

Bail: $5,000

—A 32-year-old Carson City woman was arrested on the charge of domestic battery first in the 3300 block of Debbie Way Saturday morning after a child called to report his parents arguing.

Deputies responded to the residence after a child called to report his parents arguing.

While waiting for a second deputy to arrive on scene, a man came out of the residence and began talking fast and loud, according to the report. The man said his son was wrong in calling the police.

Deputies noticed right away the man had several fresh scratches across his eye area and his right eye was beginning to swell and look purple. He said his son does not know what he is doing.

He said he was “arguing with his wife about sex, and she was upset at him for something that happened a long time ago.”

Deputies asked the man how he got the scratches on his face, and he said it was nothing and that he had been working under his car. The deputy explained to the man that the scratches came down the side of his face and across his eye like he had been hit, and that his eye was turing a purple/black color. The man denied being hit by anyone and said he was working on his car.

Deputies made contact with the child, who received permission to speak to them from their mother.

The child said his little sister came to him and said “mom and dad are fighting.” He stopped in the middle of his explanation to say “I mean my parents were arguing, and I didn’t see anything. My sister doesn’t know what she saw.” He said he did not see anything physical but called the Sheriff’s Office.

They spoke to the mother who said she got into an argument with her husband because he was watching porn. She said she was showering and when she got out she caught him. Deputies explained to her they noticed several scratches across his face that was consistent with being scratched by nails.

She then nodded and said “yes.”

She continued to explain she tried to hit and slap him because he was watching porn and would not give her the phone. She said she hit him across the face several times. When deputies informed her she was going to be under arrest for domestic battery she changed her story and said he grabbed her while she was trying to get the phone so she slapped him.

She had no marks or injuries to her arms or body, but said she felt very warm from the incident.

The husband became very upset when he found out she was going to be arrested and began yelling and threw his hands up at the deputy and began walking away. He would not take a domestic battery information card.

She was taken to the jail without incidnet.

Bail: $3,137

—A 57-year-old transient man was arrested in the 4000 block of Montez on the charges of possession of a controlled substance, a felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid drivers license, no proof of insurance, unregistered vehicle, and a possession of drug paraphernalia warrant, all misdemeanors.

During a traffic stop for a vehicle without license plates, Troy Strand was found to have in his possession a hypodermic needle in his front left jacket pocket. Deputies removed the needle and reported what appeared to be heroin inside.

He was taken into custody without incident.

Bail: $5,678

—A 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday morning on a failure to appear warrant out of Elko after being served with a protection order.

He was transferred without incident.

Bail: $1,140 cash only

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.

Western Nevada College is proud to announce one of its largest dean’s lists in years. The Fall 2018 Dean’s List includes 373 students, accounting for 31.1 percent of the college’s full-time students.

To earn the distinction of making WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. 
Honorees include:

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A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Sherman and Highway 50 on multiple felonies, including eluding with endangerment and assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer. Misdemeanor charges included resisting a public officer, reckless driving, and failure to use due care.

Francisco Javier Campos was arrested early Friday morning after deputies were patrolling the area of N. Carson Street and Hot Springs Road when they observed a silver Honda Civic with California plates driving south on Carson Street.

Deputies observed the car driving in an odd pattern, taking turns onto residential neighborhood roads in quick sequence. According to the police report, deputies “found this driving pattern to be very odd as the vehicle was from California and was driving through a dimply lit residential neighborhood at 1:10 a.m.”

While the deputy was observing the vehicle, it turned onto Sunrise and accelerated at a high rate of speed, creating a dust from the road.

The deputy activated the overhead lights, but the vehicle did not slow. The speed was 70 mph, according to the report, but there were no other cars on the road.

Other units responded when the vehicle was on Goni Road. A second deputy advised the car had turned around, and the reporting deputy noted the vehicle was driving in the center of the road, straight at the reporting deputy.

The deputy had to swerve right to avoid crashing into the vehicle.

On College Parkway, the vehicle maintained speeds between 70-80 mph, and entered the west bound lanes while driving east multiple times.

When the vehicle attempted to turn from Sherman Lane onto Highway 50, it failed, and crashed into a wood cable pole, causing the vehicle to spin into the center lane of Highway 50 and Sherman Lane.

Deputies approached the vehicle and observed a subject in black clothing, later identified as Campos, running east from the vehicle. The reporting deputy drove up onto the sidewalk to cut him off from continuing to run east.

Campos then attempted to run west, and a second deputy gave him commands to stop running. He then began to run south, at which point the reporting deputy tackled him before he could run back into the road way.

On the ground, Campos immediately reached both of his hands into his waist band. He was actively fighting by thrashing his body from side to side, and reaching into his waist band, according to the report.

At one point, Campos reached back for the deputy’s duty belt in the area of the deputy’s taser. The deputy punched him in his upper shoulder and neck area twice and ordered him to let go of the deputy. The deputy attempted to sit up and pull Campos arm out again when the deputy realized Campos had grabbed the cord of the deputy’s radio and had pulled the radio under his body.

Deputies were finally able to handcuff Campos and transport him to the Carson City Jail.

Inside the vehicle, there were tin snips and a pry bar on the floor of the vehicle. There were also no keys for the vehicle, and the vehicle remained running until the Carson City Fire Department arrived and shut the vehicle off.

The registered owner of the vehicle could not be located or contacted in Reno. It is unknown at this point if the car is stolen.

Campos has a history of vehicle theft and burglary, according to the report.

Bail: $21,521

— A 24-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the area of Fifth Street and Harbin on a failure to appear warrant out of Carson City, and a Douglas County warrant for failure to appear out of East Fork Justice Court, along with a speeding ticket.

The Carson City warrant was issued after the woman failed to appear in court on a traffic hearing in Oct. of 2018. The second warrant out of Douglas County was issued for another failure to appear on a traffic hearing after going 81 mph in a 45 mph zone.

According to the report, the woman was stopped after driving 40 mph in a 30 mph on Fifth street. When the woman saw the deputy’s car, she slammed on her brakes. The deputy ran the vehicle’s registration and was advised there was a warrant out for its owner.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop, and reported that the woman was “extremely argumentative” and refused to roll down her window because “there are too many fake cops and people stealing cop cars.”

She also told the deputy she was going 36 in a 30 mph zone and she thought it was okay because her mom told her going 5 mph over the limit is okay. The deputy informed her any mph over the speed limit is against the law.

She was taken into custody on the warrants without issue.

Bail: $545 cash only

Warrants:

— A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of College and Lompa Lane on a contempt of court warrant. He was arrested after a traffic stop was conducted for a non-functioning right rear tail light. The warrant was issued on Feb. 28, 2011 for failure to complete community service.

Bail: $500 cash only

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.

A Carson City drywall laborer was arrested Thursday night at 7:40 p.m. in the area of Fifth and Stewart streets on two felony counts of uttering a forged instrument and a misdemeanor charge of ex-felon failing to register, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Miguel Garza, 38, was taken into custody following a traffic of the white Hyundai sedan he was riding in for expired temporary registration out of the state of Utah.

The male driver was satisfactorily identified by ID card, while Garza gave law enforcement his name, date of birth and Social Security number.

Neither subject had a driver's license in their possession and had never been issued a license in any state, the arrest report said.

The driver told the Sheriff's deputy that he had no proof of insurance or documentation on the registration. He stated that the license plates were being sent in the mail by the vehicle's previous owner, the report said.

A K-9 unit arrived to perform a free air sniff and the subjects were asked to exit the vehicle. The K-9 officer gave a positive alert signal, and a search of the interior vehicle was conducted, the report said.

One of the deputies recovered a Texas driver's license and a Social Security card with Garza's information on it.

Upon running the driver's license, Carson City Dispatch reported that the OLN on the license belonged to a different person, different name and age to Garza, the report said.

Both the driver's license and the Social Security card, upon careful examination, were determined to be fakes, the report said.

No substances were found inside of the vehicle. The driver was issued a citation and released from the scene.

Garza was interviewed about the phony documents.

Garza told officers that he had paid $5 each for the documents at a novelty store in Texas. The information on them was correct, he said.

He was placed in handcuffs and taken into custody at that point.

Upon being transported to the Carson City Jail, a records check through dispatch was performed on Garza. The criminal history check confirmed he was an ex-felon convicted in 2002 of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the report said.

The additional misdemeanor charge of ex-felon failing to register was added to Garza's arrest and he was booked into the jail without incident.

Bail: $10,242.

In other arrests:

— A 29 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday morning at 4:05 a.m. in the 2400 block of N. Carson Street for felony drug possession, misdemeanor drug paraphernalia, and a contempt of court warrant, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Robert Gene Crandell was taken into custody after he and another male subject were stopped by a Sheriff's deputy on patrol.

According to the arrest report, the deputy observed to subjects walking north on Carson Street wearing all black, including beanies, face masks and backpacks.

When the deputy turned his patrol unit around, both subjects ran and attempted to hide behind a snow pile in a business parking lot, the report said.

When the deputy gave commands to stop, one of the subjects dropped his backpack and ran into a property, where a brief foot chase ensued. It ended with the subject sliding on ice. He stopped running and obeyed the officer's commands.

The subject, identifying himself as Crandell, was detained in handcuffs. A wants and warrant check confirmed an outstanding misdemeanor bench warrant for contempt of court issued by the Carson City Justice Court, the report said.

The second subject was not detained, because he had obeyed law enforcement commands to stop.

Crandell was placed into custody and the backpack he dropped retrieved by the deputy, who searched the property and recovered a small amount of suspected heroin along with hypodermic needles.

Crandell was then transported to the Carson City Jail and handed over to staff for booking.

Bail: $5,500.

— A 26 year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday morning at 10:25 a.m. at a lodging business in the 3800 block of S. Carson Street for misdemeanor trespassing and public nuisance, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

According to the arrest report, a Sheriff's deputy was called to a hotel property on report of an unwanted subject who refused to leave the property when asked multiple times by management.

Upon arrival, the responding deputy located the suspect seated with security staff in the employee break room.

An alcoholic odor was smelled coming from the suspect, whose speech was noted to be slurred and nonsensical. He also displayed red, watery eyes on observation, the report said.

When asked why he was in the break room, the suspect said he was collecting samples.

"You know, samples," he clarified when asked what he meant.

The suspect then changed his story and said he was there to meet a girl. But he did not know her name or her room number.

Finally, the suspect changed his story a third time, claiming he was there just "hanging out."

"You know, hanging out," he clarified.

Upon being questioned, the suspected did not appear to know specifically where he was, other than in Carson City, the report said.

He did not know the property name or what time of day it was.

According to management, contact was first made with the suspect at 3:30 a.m. earlier that morning. He had reportedly gone into the women's restroom and was asked to leave the property.

But the suspect was observed returning and eating in the dining area. He asked to leave a second time and told not to return, the report said.

By 9:30 a.m., the suspect was observed back on the property and sleeping in a lounge area.

Asked to leave a third time, the suspect appeared to have exited the property, but was later found in the employee break room, the report said.

A citizens arrest form was signed by management, and the suspect was placed under arrest.

He was transported to the Carson City Jail for booking without incident.

Bail: $864.

— A 20 year-old homeless man was arrested Thursday morning at 8:19 a.m. in the area of Doubletree lane and Sean Drive on two counts of misdemeanor drug paraphernalia possession as well as for illegal overnight camping, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

According to the arrest report, a Sheriff's deputy responded to a call about a subject sleeping in his vehicle.

Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the subject, who stepped out of the vehicle on request and identified himself.

The subject stated he had been homeless since before Thanksgiving, and was living in his vehicle, the report said.

The subject said he knew no one he could stay with, had no job or money.

He was given some money for gas to keep his vehicle running as well as some food, the report said.

The subject advised the deputy that he had been contacted two weeks earlier by law enforcement while sleeping overnight in his vehicle at Sonoma Park for several days. He said he was told then by the officer that he was not allowed to sleep overnight in his vehicle at the park or in parking lots, the report said.

While speaking with the subject, the deputy observed in plain view a glass pipe used for smoking marijuana.

When asked how he could afford marijuana without any money, the subject told the deputy that he had a friend who provided him with some.

The officer asked the subject if he could search the vehicle and belongings inside of it, and the subject consented, the report said.

Located inside the vehicle were two grinders, a wax/dab pipe, glass jar with a green and brown left substance consistent with marijuana. A green pick with wax/dab residue, blue and silver butane lighter, and marijuana-appearing substance on a metal scale were also located, the report said.

The subject was placed under arrest for the drug paraphernalia as well as for illegal overnight camping, and transported to the Carson City Jail for booking.

Bail: $2,476.

Warrants:

— A 28 year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday morning at 9:12 a.m. at the Carson City Jail for a pair of active misdemeanor bench warrants, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

According to the report, the suspect was an inmate at the jail and had been scheduled for release.

But a wants and warrants records check confirmed outstanding arrest warrants issued by Dayton Township Justice Court in Lyon County.

The warrants were for failing to attend to duty upon damaging an unattended vehicle and failure to immediately notify law enforcement of an accident.

The subject was then booked back into the jail on these warrants.

Bail: $2,270.

— A 29 year-old Ridgecrest, CA, man was arrested at the Carson City Jail Thursday night at 10:31 p.m. on four outstanding bench warrants, including one for felony eluding police, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

All four warrants were issued by the Carson City Justice Court in September 2018.

Line Christian Edwards was taken into custody upon being transported to the jail by Prisoner Transport Services. He was booked without incident.

Bail: $20,000.

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