A 71-year-old man was arrested Monday for a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant, suspicion of DUI and open container in a vehicle, according to a Carson City Sheriff’s Office booking report.

CCSO deputies were dispatched at 3:42 p.m. to look for a vehicle in the area of East William Street and Rand Avenue that was stalling in the middle of the lanes.

Deputies were able to locate the vehicle in the area of North Carson and William Street. A deputy observed the vehicle had stopped past the white stop line at the intersection. When the deputy turned on his lights, the vehicle made a right hand turn and slowly went forward for approximately two blocks before stopping, the report states.

The deputy made contact with the driver, who was asked to roll down his window. Instead, the driver stepped out of his vehicle. The deputy observed the man swaying back and forth as well as having bloodshot eyes and a strong, distinct odor of alcohol.

Another deputy arrived and made contact with the driver, also noticing an odor of alcohol coming from his person, as well as bloodshot eyes and slurred speech.

A deputy asked the driver where he was coming from. The man stated he was coming from town. The deputy also questioned the driver if he had any medical conditions that would impair his driving. The man said no. He stated that he had a good night sleep the night before.

The driver was asked if he would voluntarily do field sobriety tests. The man declined. The deputy asked if he would volunteer for a preliminary breath test. The man stated no. The deputy asked if he would consent to an evidentiary breath test. He also declined.

Based on the driving patterns observed by deputies and clues of impairment, he was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. The man also had an arrest warrant out of Carson City for violation of bail supervision.

The arresting deputy applied for an evidentiary search warrant, which was granted and an evidentiary blood sample was obtained. Bail: $3,000 cash.

In other arrests:
— A 35-year-old Carson City woman was booked Monday into Carson City Jail for a a warrant alleging failure to appear. No bail hold in lieu of hearing.

— A 60-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for driving with a revoked driver’s license for DUI. According to the booking report, deputies were called at around 4:20 p.m. to East William and State Street regarding a crash.

One of the individuals involved in the accident was run through dispatch, where it was learned he had a revoked driver’s license for DUI. The revocation period started Feb. 23, 2026 and ends Feb. 23, 2027. He was arrested. Bail: $1,140.

— A 45-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday, 1:40 a.m. in the area of I-580 and the College Parkway ramp for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance.

According to the booking report, a CCSO deputy stopped a sedan for not having a functioning license plate light. The driver stated he did not have his driver’s license on him. The passenger stated he did not have any identification on him. The deputy asked if there were any drugs or weapons in the vehicle. The driver stated no. The deputy asked for consent to search the vehicle, in which they said no, according to the report.

Both occupants stepped outside the vehicle while a CCSO K9, Dakota, conducted a free air sniff of the vehicle. The dog alerted positive. Deputies searched the vehicle and located a small baggie with a white substance underneath the passenger front seat. The deputy began a search of the passenger for arrest and located a small baggie of white substance on his person, the report states.

The passenger was read his Miranda warning and he said he understood his rights and would speak. He told the deputy the substance located was fentanyl. Total weight was 2.7 grams. Bail: $2,500.

— A 38-year-old Porterville, Calif., man was arrested early Tuesday for a misdemeanor outside agency warrant out of Storey County. Bail: $665.

— A 36-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail Monday for misdemeanor warrants alleging domestic battery and obstructing an officer. Bail: $3,000.

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