A 28-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony robbery with a deadly weapon enhancement and assault using a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening a store clerk with a large knife and then stealing whiskey, vodka and two cans of chewing tobacco before leaving, according to a Carson City Sheriff’s Office booking report.
The suspect, Luis Estrada-Martinez, was taken into custody following an investigation. He was also booked for misdemeanor larceny. According to the report, deputies were called at 7 a.m. to a food mart in the 1500 block of Fairview Drive for a robbery report.
Deputies learned at 9:40 p.m. on Friday night the suspect walked into the business with a knife, grabbed a bottle of whiskey and then walked to the counter, showed the knife to the clerk, then grabbed a bottle of vodka from from behind the counter before leaving. The reporting party (RP) stated the man is a regular customer and buys 99-cent shooters every day.
Prior to the robbery, he had been in the store earlier that Friday at 1:15 p.m. The RP stated they were worried that if they called law enforcement, the man would retaliate against him, according to the report.
Deputies investigating observed camera footage of the crime that showed the suspect walking to the front door of the business with a large blade hanging out of his right front pocket. The suspect then walked toward the front counter. The suspect grabbed a bottle of whiskey from a stand and then walked to the counter and presents a knife approximately 12-inches long, the report states.
The suspect demanded items from behind the counter, which the RP advised was two cans of Copenhagen chewing tobacco. The suspect then grabbed a bottle of vodka from behind the counter, then tripped over something on the floor and exited the business, walking southbound, according to the report.
At 11:35 a.m. Saturday, dispatch advised the suspect was back at the food mart and had a knife in his pocket.
Deputies arrived on the scene, where they located the suspect on the northside of the store. The knife was already on the ground when deputies arrived. The man placed his hands on his head and complied with commands given. Bail: $25,000.
In other arrests:
— A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for multiple alleged misdemeanor offenses including DUI after allegedly driving into a building in the 3500 block of Woodside Drive.
The suspect was also booked for alleged resisting a public officer, hit and run causing property damage and a Department of Alternative Sentencing violation.
According to the booking report, deputies responded at 5:37 p.m. to the 3500 block of Woodside drive for an accident where a vehicle struck a building.
Deputies arrived and observed a grey pickup on the northside of the apartment building near the gas meters. A deputy observed the odor of natural gas emitting from the gas line. Deputies did not locate a driver or occupants of the vehicle. A Carson City firefighter advised that a resident had observed the driver of the vehicle enter into an apartment.
Deputies investigated and made contact with three people including the suspect driver. As the suspect was being detained, the man pulled away from the officer. The deputy told the man to put his hands behind his back. The man resisted and was told by the deputy that he would be tased if he continued to resist. The suspect resisted and was tasered in the right leg, the report states.
A deputy observed the man having a strong odor of alcohol coming from his person and had red, watery eyes. The suspect refused a breath test. The deputy contacted the district attorney and a judge for a telephonic warrant for a blood draw. The warrant was granted. The man was booked for resisting a public officer, driving under the influence and hit and run causing property damage. Bail: $3,000.
Meanwhile, a 26-year-old Verdi man was arrested at the scene for two confirmed misdemeanor warrants, one from Washoe County and the other from Sparks Police Department. The man was arrested during the accident investigation. Bail: $10,000 bondable and $2,000 cash bail.
— A 49-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, paraphernalia and a misdemeanor outside agency warrant. Bail: $10,000 cash.
— An 18-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday for a misdemeanor warrant alleging battery. The warrant was issued April 6, 2026 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $1,000.
— A Carson City woman, Acayda Babson, was arrested Friday for a felony warrant alleging probation violation. No bail hold in lieu of hearing.
— A 25-year-old Carson City was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery. According to the booking report, deputies were dispatched at around 5:48 p.m. for an adult daughter who was actively punching and scratching her father.
Deputies arrived and met with the father who said his daughter was watching TV and had the volume up very loud. He told deputies he told her to turn it down. He said she began to insult and yell at him, and scratched and kicked him in the legs. Deputies observed the scratch marks and multiple items broken in the living room. The father advised his daughter has a mental illness and had stopped taking her medications for nearly a year.
The daughter was interviewed by a deputy and was asked about what happened. She told the deputy “you tell me” and later said she was attacked but refused to give any details. She was arrested for suspicion of domestic battery. Bail: $3,137.
— A 43-year-old Carson City woman was booked Sunday on a misdemeanor warrant alleging violation of conditions of a suspended sentence after turning herself into the sheriff’s office. Bail: $1,000 cash.
— A 42-year-old man was arrested Sunday for a misdemeanor bench warrant issued by Sparks Municipal Court on March 23, 2026. Bail: $365.
— A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested for two misdemeanor outside agency warrants and resisting arrest. He attempted to flee a deputy as they attempted to complete a preliminary breath test. Bail: $700 for the warrant out of Douglas County and no-bail status for the warrant out of Washoe County.
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