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A Carson City judge sentenced a woman to prison Monday in the December 2014 robbery of a 99-year-old woman.
Joanna Grajeda, who pled guilty to the crime of robbery, will get 3 to 10 years in prison as ordered by Carson City District Court Judge James Russell. Two others have also pled guilty and were sentenced to prison.

A 44-year-old man, Robert Lawson White, was arrested Friday, 1:08 a.m. in the 1900 block of North Carson Street on suspicion of administering a controlled substance, methamphetamine, against the victim’s will and misdemeanor domestic battery.

Around 300 grams of methamphetamine was seized and nine people were arrested Thursday in a three-month investigation into methamphetamine distribution, according to the Tri-NET Narcotic Task Force.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office executed two search warrants Thursday and have arrested a Carson City man on felony charges related to the February burglary of local church, a Carson City sheriff’s lieutenant said.

Arrested was Dwayne Kirk Snyder, 36. He faces felony charges of commercial burglary and possession of stolen property in the Feb. 3, 2015 break-in of Capital Baptist Church located at 455 South Edmonds Drive.

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

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

Three Sacramento area women were arrested Saturday in two separate cases involving stolen credit cards, fraud and forgery. Carson City Sheriff’s Office investigators are trying to determine if the cases are related, said Lt. Brian Humphrey.

In the first arrest, officers recovered stolen credit cards, equipment to make credit cards, as well as stolen checks from victims in Douglas County and Sacramento, according to the arrest report.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office continue to actively work a joint investigation into the rash of residential burglaries that has plagued our region for months.

The suspects used pillow cases from the homes they were breaking into in order to collect stolen items as they committed the burglaries. Law enforcement gave the operation the name “Pillow Case Bandits” early on during the investigation. The suspects were stealing jewelry, small electronic devices, coins, cash, and a few hand guns from the homes they targeted.

A sixth suspect believed to be connected with a burglary ring that spanned over three counties was arrested Wednesday in Reno by Nevada Parole and Probation officers and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, a Carson City sheriff’s lieutenant confirmed.

Drake Van Cleave, 50, is in the Washoe County Jail with four warrants for his arrest, said Carson City Sheriff’s Lt. Brian Humphrey. He had been wanted on various misdemeanor warrants charges related to thefts in the area.

A fifth arrest was made late Tuesday night in connection with a burglary ring that extended over three counties and involved several home invasions that began as far back as this summer, a Carson City sheriff’s lieutenant said.

Tracey Lock, 40, was booked into custody at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on felony burglary and drug charges as part of the ongoing investigation involving Carson City, Washoe and Douglas county law enforcement agencies, said Lt. Brian Humphrey. His bail has been set at $100,000. Others are being sought for questioning.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong announced Friday that two more arrests were made overnight in connection with a rash of burglaries spread over Carson City, Washoe and Douglas counties. There's also one person of interest being sought and one person wanted. Four have been arrested thus far.

The new arrests are: Rachel Strull, 28. She is charged with two counts of maintaining a drug house, a felony, and use and possession of drug and paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Her bail is $10,000. Also in custody is Crystal Bullock (Paetz), 31. She is charged with possession of a control substance, child neglect and endangerment, a gross misdemeanor. Bail $2,500.

A 19-year-old Carson City man faces a felony charge of residential burglary and misdemeanor possession of stolen property after he and two others were arrested Monday inside a Siskiyou Drive home, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. Gabriel Ramirez Mendoza is being held on $26,137 bail.

A Carson City woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly attempting to cash money orders found in a purse that had been reported missing, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. The woman’s husband faces a gross misdemeanor charge of being an accessory to the alleged crime.

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday on suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation and two misdemeanor warrant charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Monty Ludwig was arrested after being found by a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper. Bail was set at $16,241.

Several arrests have been made in connection with a 99-year-old woman who was robbed earlier this month of her purse and several hundred dollars in cash, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said Thursday.

On Dec. 4 the sheriff’s office responded to the report of a robbery in the 600 block of East Spear Street, near downtown Carson City. At the scene, the 99-year-old elderly victim reported that a female had confronted her in her garage and forcefully took her purse.

A 30-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday on multiple felony charges related to a burglary in which jewelry was stolen and allegedly sold to a pawn shop, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Bexy Barbara Mora was arrested Tuesday, 2:12 p.m. in the 200 block of South Carson Meadows. She faces felonies charges of two counts possession of stolen property, one count obtaining money under false pretenses, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. She’s being held on $73,632 bail.

An 18-year-old Carson City man was jailed Wednesday on felony suspicion of domestic battery with strangulation and false imprisonment, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Connor J. Jurosovich was arrested at 12:50 p.m. in the 800 block of Coffey Drive. He also faces misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He’s being held on $36,874 bail.

A Carson City man who had a felony warrant for possession of stolen property was arrested Monday at a Brick Road resident on suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Stephen Mendes, 42, is being held on $35,000 bail. According to the arrest report, officers were called to the 5000 block of Brick Road for a report of domestic battery. Officers arrived and met with Mendes and asked what happened.

A Carson City man wanted on a felony charge of battery causing substantial bodily harm in which the victim suffered severe eye damage was taken into custody Saturday night.
Rico Wiggins, 27, was arrested at around 9:25 p.m. at a restaurant in the 3800 block of South Carson Street, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. A 28-year-old man, Bryan Gaudette, was also arrested on suspicion of harboring a fugitive, a felony.

A man suspected of several car break-ins earlier this week faces another felony charge after officers recovered a chrome folding knife that was reported stolen from one of the vehicles burglarized, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Donald Ray McNeill, 45, was jailed Wednesday on charges of stolen property, vehicle burglary and parole violation. The additional charge was made Thursday after a burglary victim identified the knife.

UPDATE: Carson City deputies arrested a man Wednesday night in connection with a string of vehicle thefts overnight after authorities learned of his whereabouts. Donald Ray McNeill, 45, of Carson City, faces felony charges related to possession of stolen property, vehicle burglary and parole violation, said Carson City Sheriff's Sgt. Scott McDaniel.

McNeill was found to be in possession of stolen property associated with the vehicle thefts, said McDaniel. He had a prior conviction for burglary and was on parole for that. Bail: $45,274.

A 23-year-old transient, Kyle William Krites, was arrested Nov. 6, 8:30 p.m. in the 500 block of North Carson Street on a felony warrant issued out of Lyon County, Oct. 7, 2014, alleging statutory sexual seduction, a class C felony, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said. He was being held without bail awaiting a hearing.

In other arrests:

A woman who spotted a man attempting to sell coins that were stolen from her home in an Oct. 28 burglary, chased him out of a store and into the streets shortly after the Nevada Day Parade ended on Saturday where Carson City sheriff’s officers then found and arrested him.

Drake Vancleave, 50, was arrested on suspicion of six felony counts including receiving stolen property, obtaining money under false pretenses and burglary, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. He is being held on $125,737 bail.

A 32-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday in the 2000 block of Manor Way on felony suspicion of receiving and transporting a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property and obstructing, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Three people were arrested Thursday, each facing felony charges related to a burglary that happened at the site of a fifth wheel travel trailer located off of Brunswick Canyon, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Arrested were Michelle Rene Salas, 40, Danielle Marie Abella, 33, each facing charges of burglary and possession of stolen property, and Brandon Arlo Johnson, 35, who was arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen property.

A 38-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Wednesday in the 500 block of Jeanell Drive on suspicion of felony grand larceny and possession of stolen property after allegedly stealing flooring, tools and a swamp cooler, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday on a felony charge of parole violation and misdemeanor charges of petit larceny after allegedly taking clothing and a watch from two department stores, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Shawn Anderson was booked into jail at 6:38 p.m. without bail awaiting a hearing for the parole violation charge. According to the arrest report, Anderson was stopped outside of Kohl’s by loss prevention after being seen leaving the store with a shirt. Anderson threw the shirt at the security officer and took off running, leaving his getaway vehicle.

Two men were arrested Friday on suspicion of felony meth trafficking and sales following a sting operation that involved an informant, according to a Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team officer.

Daniel Alan Martin, 35, and Steven Vincent, 27, both of Carson City, face multiple felony charges. Approximately 16 grams of methamphetamine was recovered in the operation that involved text messaging leading up to a drug transaction.

A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday, 4:32 p.m. in the 500 block of East William Street on felony suspicion of forgery, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Robert Wayne Smith was jailed on $5,000 bail. Officers spoke with the pharmacist who received a call from a local doctor who asked the pharmacist not to fill any new prescriptions for the man as they were all forged, the arrest report states.

A 59-year-old man suspected of burglary was arrested Wednesday and admitted to the crimes, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said. Charles Roy Dickey, whose address is listed as homeless, was jailed on three felony charges, including burglary, possession of stolen property and a failure to appear warrant issued in March out of Clark County District Court.

A 25-year-old ex-felon with ties to gangs was arrested Saturday in Carson City after he was seen Friday in Douglas County with a gun, attempting to provoke a fight among rival gang members and juveniles, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Andrew William Tagay was jailed on numerous felony and misdemeanor charges, including being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon. His bail was set at $500,000. He was taken into custody in the 1200 block of Palo Verde by Tri-County Gang Unit deputies who responded to Mills Park.