A Carson City man was arrested Wednesday night after jumping out of a stolen vehicle which then crashed into the Nevada State Museum. The man fled on foot and was found later, arrested and now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.
Timothy Michael Coffman, 34, was arrested at 8:55 p.m. in the 200 block of Ann Street following at the chase. According to the arrest report, Coffman was seen driving a stolen vehicle in the area of Fall and Rice streets in Carson City. The vehicle had been reported stolen early Wednesday morning. A Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to make a traffic stop. Coffman jumped from the moving car and then got up and fled on foot for several blocks until he was taken into custody on Ann Street. When he jumped out of the vehicle, it crashed into the west wall of the Nevada State Museum causing damage to the wall.
He was taken to jail and searched and in the search methamphetamine in a baggy and bindle were found in his rear pant pocket. According to the arrest report Coffman made comment claiming ownership of the drugs. He faces felony auto theft and controlled substances charges for the drugs, and misdemeanor charges of obstructing a peace officer and failure to report an accident.