A 44-year-old Dayton man was arrested Friday for multiple alleged felony drug offenses, including conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substance Act, possession to sell drugs and transporting drugs, according to a Carson City Sheriff’s Office booking report.

Following an investigation, deputies arrested Pedro Felix of Dayton. He was also booked for alleged possession of a controlled substance over 14 grams and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to the booking report, Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team deputy made a traffic stop on a vehicle where the license plate light did not adequately illuminate the license plate and for failure to continuously signal their intention to turn at least 300 feet before the turn.

The deputy approached the vehicle and made contact with the occupants, including Felix and another person. During the contact, Feliz requested to exit the vehicle because he had a dog with him and did not want the dog to become hostile. The deputy allowed the man to exit the vehicle. The deputy then asked the man if he had any weapons and requested consent to search him, which he granted. The deputy did not locate any evidence in that search, the report states.

A detective and K9 arrived on scene, where the K9 conducted a free-air sniff around the vehicle. The K9 alerted positive for the odor of narcotics. Due to the presence of an aggressive dog inside the vehicle, animal control was called to facilitate the search. The dog was retrieved from the vehicle and placed into a kennel. Deputies then conducted a search and located a bag of suspected methamphetamine inside a blue cup in the center console, the report states.

The man was arrested and read his Miranda warning. He stated he understood and advised he wished to speak. During the interview the man disclosed he had driven from his residence in Dayton to sell an ounce of methamphetamine to a female. He explained he had been in a business relationship with them since August 2025. He advised that he was a “runner,” which he described as a person responsible for collecting and delivering narcotics at the exchange for monetary gain or narcotics, the report states.

He further reported that he was a methamphetamine user and often smoked in a shed in his backyard. He further explained he had left his 11-month-old son under supervision of their 16-year-old son so that he and the person with him could travel to Carson City to run errands and sell the methamphetamine, the report states. He stated that the methamphetamine belonged to him and that the person with him was aware he sold methamphetamine to make extra money, but assured the deputy they were unaware he was delivering any on this occasion, according to the report.

The substance tested positive for methamphetamine which yielded a gross weight of 25.46 grams. Due to the circumstances, the report is being forward to the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services for information purposes. Bail: $10,000.

In other arrests:
— A 25-year-old man, Julio Fernando Ortega Ramirez, was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance for sale, transporting a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance over 14 other grams. He was also booked for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without a valid driver’s license.

According to the booking report, a CCSO Special Enforcement Team deputy was patrolling the area of Carson Street and Winnie Lane. Traveling in front of the deputy was a vehicle with its driver’s side brake light not illuminating when braking. The vehicle turned into a parking lot on North Carson Street. The deputy followed the vehicle and activated their red and blue emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop.

The deputy informed the driver the reason for the stop and requested his driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance. The man had a difficult time retrieving the items and appeared nervous. The deputy asked for his license again, and he provided an identification card and said he did have a license but forgot it. He was unable to provide the deputy with his insurance registration and later told the deputy the vehicle belonged to a friend, according to the report.

After further investigation, the deputy learned the man did not have a driver’s license. The officer had the man exit the vehicle and informed him that they would be issuing a citation. As the deputy waked back to the vehicle the officer asked if he would consent to a search of the vehicle, the report states.

The man replied yes. At this time, a CCSO detective arrived with his K9 partner Cash. The deputy ran the man’s information through dispatch, where it was confirmed he did not have a valid driver’s license. The detective then informed the officer that the K9 provided a positive alert on the vehicle. The deputy asked if there was anything illegal in the vehicle. The man stated there was heroin inside the vehicle.

The CCSO detective located the following:
– 10 baggies, each containing a black tar substance, in the center console. Each weighed between 1.10 grams and 1.25 grams.
— 4 baggies, each containing a black tar substance, in the glove box. Each weighted between 1.20 grams and 1.30 grams.
— Multiple plastic bags in the driver’s side door panel.
— $318 located in a black leather wallet in the center console.
— $755 located in the center console under the heroin.

The man was placed under arrest and read his Miranda warning. He agreed to speak. The deputy asked about the heroin in the vehicle. The man stated that he purchased it at a dance a while ago. He further admitted he does not have a job and sells heroin to anyone he can get in touch with. Bail: $10,000.

— A 30-year-old woman was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony DUI and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff’s Office booking report. Following a traffic stop and investigation, CCSO deputies arrested Guadalupe Rodriquez. She was also booked for suspicion of driving with a canceled driver’s license and headlamps not illuminated, both misdemeanor offenses.

According to the booking report, at 12:40 a.m. a deputy witnessed the driver of a SUV make a left hand turn from Carmine southbound onto Airport Road. The vehicle did not have its lights on. The vehicle’s lights did not come on until the vehicle was at the intersection of US-50 and Airport Road as the deputy was initiating a traffic stop.

The deputy made contact with the driver and during the initial interaction he noticed the woman was keeping her head down or turned away as if to hid her face. The deputy asked her for her driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance. The driver handed the deputy her registration and proof of insurance stating that was all the deputy needed, the report states. The deputy told her they still needed her license. While she was looking for her driver’s license, the deputy began to interview her and observed her mumbling and giving short answers to questions.

She stepped out of the vehicle and consented to standardized field sobriety tests. Before testing started she stated she had been drinking earlier that night. She stated that she had one mixed drink and believed the time was 10:45 p.m. and then stopped drinking two hours prior, according to the report.

She showed signs of impairment on the tests and provided a preliminary breath test of .216. She was arrested for suspicion of DUI third offense. At jail she provided evidentiary breath tests of .172 and .167. Bail: $15,000.

— A 57-year-old man, Andrew John Grulick, was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony possession of methamphetamine more than 14 grams amounting to 23.4 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on a suspended license.

According to the booking report at 9:19 a.m. a deputy made a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling westbound on William Street, going well below the posted 35 mph speed limit, at approximately 15 mph. Due to the slow speed, approximately eight vehicles accumulated behind the vehicle, causing traffic to be impeded, the report states.

The vehicle then made a right-hand turn onto Valley Street and failed to signal within 100 feet of the turn, causing the deputy and the vehicles behind the deputy to brake. Due to the driving behavior and traffic violation, the deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of East John Street and made contact with the driver, advising him of the reason for the stop.

As the deputy spoke with the driver, they immediately noticed items commonly associated with narcotics use inside the vehicle, including butane torches and empty plastic baggies. While the deputy was speaking, another deputy arrived on scene along with their K9 for an open-air sniff of the vehicle.

The deputy asked the man to step out of the vehicle. The deputy observed him grab an item and fold it in his hand while attempting to place it in his right pants pocket. The deputy asked what he was placing in his pocket. The man stated “incense,” the report states.

The deputy asked the man to remove items from his pocket. He produced a clear plastic baggie containing large crystalline shards, which later weighed 23.4 grams. Due to this, he was placed in handcuffs and read his Miranda warning. The man stated he understood. He began making statements that the substance was his “medicine” and “incense” and claimed the Bible authorized him to use methamphetamine. He repeatedly referred to the suspected meth and incense as medicine, the report states.

The deputy asked how he smoked his “incense.” the man stated he used a “harp.” The deputy clarified by asking if he meant a “burner,” which is a common term used for a methamphetamine pipe. The man stated yes and advised that the pipe was located in the center console of the vehicle, the report states.

The K9 alerted positive to the vehicle. The deputy conducted a probable cause search and located the meth pipe the man described in the center console. Deputies also located a broken methamphetamine pipe on the rear floorboard of the vehicle. Carson City dispatch advised the man had a suspended drier’s license out of California. He was booked for possession of a controlled substance (more than 14 grams but less than 28 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on a suspended license. Bail: $3,000.

— A 25-year-old man, Ronald Escobar-Petz, an inmate at Carson City Jail was booked Sunday for battery by a prisoner. According to the report, a deputy informed another deputy that an inmate seemed to have a black yee. The inmate was housed in the Trustee’s Pod. The inmate advised that he was struck in the face a few times by Escobar-Petz on Saturday inside the kitchen unit at the jail. A witness inmate also advised they attempted to stop the suspect inmate from punching the victim inmate, the report states.

Escobar-Pez was read his Miranda rights and told deputies his side of the story, having admitted to hitting the inmate with his right elbow, which struck the right side of his face. After reviewing footage from the cameras, it is clear that the victim inmate’s testimony and a testimony from a witness that the injuries were consistent. Bail: $40,000.

— A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant issued March 5, 2026 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $640.

— A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday in the area of North Roop and East William for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail: $3,000.

— A 28-year-old Carson City man was booked Sunday for misdemeanor violation of a temporary protection order. The man was located within 100 yards from the front door of his parents apartment. The terms of the protection order showed he was to stay 100 yards away from his parents and their apartment. Bail: $1,000.

— A 30-year-old man, John Peltier, was booked early Monday for a felony warrant alleging fraudulent use of a credit card, taking/possessing a vehicle without consent and obstructing. Bail: $1,500.

— A 34-year-old Carson City woman, Ariana Pricilla Rodriquez, was booked Saturday for a felony warrant alleging obtaining or possession a stolen credit card, petit larceny and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the booking report, a Special Enforcement Team deputy responded to a William Street casino where it was learned the woman with the warrant was on the gaming floor. She then was seen walking toward the hotel, where she was subsequently located on the second floor. She was placed under arrest for the felony warrant, issued March 5, 2026.

Once she was in custody, a deputy spoke with her about her room and she confirmed there was a methamphetamine pipe inside the room she was staying in. Deputies walked to the room with the woman where the methamphetamine pipe was located. Bail: $2,500.

— A 30-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday for misdemeanor alleged hit and run of an unoccupied vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, DUI second offense, open container and duty to give aid/information.

According to the booking report deputies were called at 4:32 a.m. for a hit and run. Two detectives observed a vehicle traveling on Musser Street in front of the Sheriff’s Office with front-end damage and smoke emitting for the vehicle.

A deputy who arrived on scene observed a female standing with the detectives and the vehicle with front-end damage. There was a strong burnt rubber smell in the air. The damage appeared to be recent due to the rubber smell and smoke emitting from the vehicle, the report states.

The female driver was identified through her Nevada driver’s license. She stated she was driving to Telegraph Street to pick up here sister. She stated she was coming from Blue Haven Lane. According the woman’s story, deputies note she was traveling in the opposite direction of Telegraph where she stated her sister was located. She stated she had not had any alcohol in five years because of a driving under the influence arrest in the past. She stated she had been sleeping all night and was only going to pick up her sister. She stated she did not use any illicit narcotics or take any prescription medication, according to the report.

The deputy observed the odor of mouthwash emitting from her person. Due to the circumstances, the deputy asked her to participate in standardized field sobriety tests. She freely and willingly submitted to the tests and showed clues of impairment on the tests. She refused to submit to a preliminary breath test, the report states.

Due to the circumstances, she was arrested for suspicion of DUI. The officer read the woman the request for voluntary evidence. She agreed to provide a blood sample. She was taken to the hospital for a blood sample, which was booked into evidence.

According to the report, it was determined the woman struck a parked vehicle at the corner of Washington Street and North Division. Detectives completed a vehicle inventory of the woman’s vehicle and located and open container of alcohol. She was booked for suspicion of DUI second offense, hit and run of an unoccupied vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, open container and duty to give aid/information.

— A Sparks man was arrested Friday for a misdemeanor outside agency warrant, eluding, driving with a suspended license and fictitious plates. Bail: $1,005 cash.

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