Dirt bike rider faces battery and other charges after hitting Douglas deputy with motorcycle
MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance with an attempt to identify a suspect. Probable cause exists to arrest the male in these photos for suspicion of battery on a police officer, resisting and obstructing a peace officer and reckless driving.
On Tuesday, Sept. 1 a Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy stopped the suspect in the sandpits area of the Gardnerville Ranchos. When the officer was contacting the suspect he fled, striking the deputy with the motorcycle. The suspect fled east from the sandpits.
A reward is being offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the suspect. Your identity is not needed and you will remain anonymous.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call DCSO Dispatch at (775) 782-5126 or Douglas County Secret Witness at: 775-78-CRIME (775-782-7463) or Investigator Scott Battcher at 782-9905.