A man and woman were arrested early Monday for suspicion of felony child abuse and neglect after deputies responded to a shots fired call and found the apartment that was also occupied by two juveniles to be in filthy condition, according to a Carson City Sheriff’s Office booking report.

Following an investigation, the suspects, Vance Porter, 33, of Carson City and Sarah Anne Alsip, 32, of Yerington were taken into custody.

According to the booking report, a deputy was dispatched at 12:56 a.m. to the 700 block of Silver Oak Drive regarding reports of shots fired in the area. The reporting party (RP) stated she heard four gunshots coming from the direction of Silver Oak Drive.

Deputies arrived and did not hear or observe any signs of an active disturbance. A deputy advised that he contacted the reporting party who said that a white SUV had been parked near 20 College Parkway Building Y in front of a bright light near the west side of the building.

Deputies conducted foot surveillance in the area and located three spent shell casings in front of an apartment. The location matched the report party’s description of where the white SUV fled. As a deputy approached the front door of the apartment, they observed two apparent bullet holes that appeared to have penetrated the front door. The deputy then observed a third bullet hole directly left on the front door and a bullet hole on the south side near the sliding glass door, the report states.

Deputies went to the residence where a juvenile female answered the door. Due to her young age, the deputy requested to speak with a parent. The juvenile stated her father was home and that she would go get him. Moments later Vance Porter came to the door, followed by an adult female, Sarah Anne Alsip, and a second juvenile female.

The man allowed deputies to enter the residence to check for injuries and additional bullet damage. The man and another in the residence said they heard gunshots, approximately five, but believed the noise was coming from outside and stated they were unaware their residence had been struck, according to the report. One advised she was watching a video on her phone when she heard gunshots and looked out the window and saw a large white car leaving the parking lot. This was the same location described by the original reporting party, the report states.

Upon entering the residence, deputies detected an overwhelming odor of ammonia consistent with animal urine. Deputies observed several cockroaches crawling along the walls. The floorboards were caked with a black residue and the floors through the residence were extremely filthy, the report states. In the living room near the television, deputies observed a used marijana pipe on the ground, accessible to anyone inside the residence. Deputies also observed two open beer cans on the coffee table and a large amount of dog urine pooled near the front entryway.

A deputy was advised that there was another individual inside the residence in a bedroom. Deputies made contact with an adult male, who stated he had been sleeping and did not hear the gunshots. A records check showed he had an active warrant and was placed under arrest, the report states.

Further investigation determined that the white SUV was observed leaving the area at the time of the call, traveling northbound on Carson Street. Outside agencies were advised of the vehicle.

Deputies conducted separate interviews with Vance Porter and Sarah Alsip. Both stated they had no known enemies and had no idea who would have shot into their apartment. Porter stated that a friend lives in the apartment but had not been there for several days.

Deputies observed two bullet holes in a weight-bearing wall slightly right of the front door. It appeared as though both bullets shot through the front door of the residence, traveled into the interior of the residence and impacted the weight-bearing wall. However, no corresponding exit hole was located on the other side of the wall, indicating the projective lodged within weight-bearing wall structure, the report states.

Due to the conditions observed inside the residence, deputies expanded the investigation to possible child abuse and neglect. Deputy observations included the strong ammonia odor for animal urine, excessive filth, insect infestation and lack of food in the refrigerator, which contained milk, mayonnaise, bread and miscellaneous condiments.

These conditions raised serious concerns for deputies for the welfare of the two juveniles living in the home. The children were walking around the home barefoot. A deputy later spoke with the juveniles regarding their living conditions and both seemed very accustom to the conditions of the home, one making a comment that her room had a lot of dog pee in it, the report states.

Deputies interviewed Sarah Alsip, who stated she and Vance Porter had been dating for three months and acknowledged the apartment was dirty and smelled strongly of dog urine. She made a comment stating she would not bring her own children to the apartment due to the conditions and that her children had never been there. She stated the beer cans on the table were from earlier that evening. She stated she did not think the Porter smoked marijuana in front of the children and claimed she thought any marijuana was locked in a box in his bedroom, the report states.

Deputies interviewed Porter and asked about the state of his apartment. He stated the apartment was dirty but claimed he cleaned daily and said the children make the apartment dirty daily. He stated the children eat breakfast and lunch at school and dinner at home, typically Hot Pockets or fish. Deputies observed no fish or fresh meat in the refrigerator.

Due to the totality of circumstances, the Department of Child and Family Services was notified and responded to conduct an independent investigation. The children were later placed in the care of Porter’s mother, who resides in the same apartment complex. The animals inside were later released to animal control.

Both Porter and Alsip were arrested for suspicion of child abuse and neglect and taken to jail. The suspects involved in the shots-fired investigation remain outstanding, the report states. Bail: $40,000 each.

Arrest made in animal cruelty case
— In other arrests, a 39-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday for a felony warrant alleging animal cruelty after a video was posted on social media.

The suspect, Angel Martinez, was taken into custody on a warrant, issued Dec. 12 through Carson City Justice Court.

“It was investigated here, processed through the DAs office and there was an arrest without incident,” said Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Recently, a video circling on social media showed the suspect abusing a dog on William Street in Carson City. The public along with law enforcement, moved quickly and identified the suspect and the dog, according to the Nevada Humane Society, which now has custody of the dog and said the dog is safe. Bail: $10,000.

In other arrests:

— A 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday at Washington and Plaza streets for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and obstructing and resisting. The man, who was in a wheelchair, refused to get off a bus and told the bus driver he wasn’t going to leave. He stated he had diplomatic immunity and was a citizen of Germany and Saudi Arabia and could not be arrested and said if he was arrested it would be an act of war against Germany. He refused several attempts by officers to get off the bus and avoid going to jail. He attempted to pull away and was subsequently arrested. He was searched where deputies found a clear glass pipe and a metal tin containing methamphetamine. Bail: $2,500.

— A 59-year-old Eureka man, Jeffrey Groth, was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail: $20,000.

— A 36-year-old Fallon woman was arrested Saturday for a misdemeanor violation of suspended sentence warrant issued May 6, 2025 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $3,000 cash.

— A 30-year-old man was arrested Saturday for misdemeanor breach of peace. The man was yelling and screaming outside a convenience store and threatening to fight others. He told deputies he was yelling and screaming because of intense pain. He said had two shots of whiskey and smoked marijuana earlier in the day. He said when he smokes marijuana in makes him yell and admitted to disturbing the peace. Bail: $1,137.

— A 48-year-old Sparks woman was arrested Saturday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance. Bail: $2,500.

— A 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor suspended registration, driving without a valid driver’s license, possession of drug paraphernalia and an outside agency warrant out of East Fork Justice Court. Bail: $2,500.

— A 55-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery and a Department of Alternative Sentencing violation.

According to the booking report, deputies were called to 625 College Parkway after a reporting party said he heard loud noises from inside an apartment. A female answered the door and stated their mom had asked her to call the police and allowed deputies inside.

Deputies entered the apartment where the victim came out of the bedroom. She was crying and emotionally distraught. There was visible bruises around both eyes and nose and a cut on here forehead. She stated the suspect was in the bedroom behind her. Deputies performed a record check on the man, who was currently on pre-trial supervision with DAS for domestic battery. The man also had a confirmed Stay Away order against him to protect the woman starting Nov. 11, 2025 until his next court date of Jan. 4, 2026, the report states.

Deputies learned the woman had returned home from a bar and went into the shower. The man entered the shower, grabbed her hair and slammed her face into the shower wall and started hitting her with both closed fists and open hand slaps. The victim could not remember how many times she was hit. She told deputies she tried to get out of the shower and fell and said she tried to fight back against the man hitting her. She said they continued fighting in the bedroom and walk-in closet and that the man punched a hole in the wall and broke the TV in the room.

Deputies interviewed the suspect who initially refused to say what happened. His eyes were bloodshot, he slurred his words and was unsteady on his feet. He stated they were only having an argument because they love each other and emotions got the best of both of them. The man was determined to be the primary aggressor and was arrested. Bail: $3,000 for domestic battery and $3,000 cash for the DAS violation.

— A Mound House woman, Angelica Maria Ramos, was arrested Sunday for suspicion of possession, receiving/transfer of a stolen vehicle.

According to the booking report, a deputy patrolling the area of College Parkway and Highway 50 East was alerted to stolen vehicle. The deputy attempted to intercept the vehicle on Highway 50 East from Sherman Drive. Due to the vehicle confirmed as stolen, a high-risk traffic stop was conducted.

The deputy instructed the driver and sole occupant to place her hands out of the vehicle. The keys for the vehicle were placed on the asphalt outside the vehicle. The female was detained.

Inside the vehicle, a California registration slip was located in the glovebox. The vehicle was was confirmed stolen through a matching VIN number. The vehicle was searched due to it being stolen and was towed.

Deputies read the woman her Miranda warning where she stated she understood and wished to answer. She stated that the vehicle owner is her current boyfriend. She stated they have children together and stated he has caused problems between the two ever since they started dating. She said she was unaware the vehicle was reported stolen and did not seem shocked when she learned the vehicle was stolen. She stated she didn’t know anything else about the vehicle and that she only drives the vehicle to work. Bail: $10,000.

— A 37-year-old Stagecoach man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of DUI. According to the booking report, deputies were dispatched to the 4300 block of North Carson Street in an attempt to locate a possible DUI driver. Dispatch advised the man had gone into the location and purchased alcohol and was last seen sitting in the vehicle drinking.

Deputies arrived and made contact with the driver, who was in the running vehicle when contacted. The deputy could smell an odor of alcohol coming from his person along with slurred speech and watery eyes. The man stated he had just left the hospital and stopped to get something to drink, the report states.

Deputies advised they wanted to administer standardized field sobriety tests to see if the man could drive. Officers located a pint of vodka in the vehicle that was open and half full, along with another pint that was full and sitting on the passenger seat.
The man showed signs of impairment on the tests, and stated he had smoked marijuana three hours prior. He provided a preliminary breath test of .263 and was arrested. The man stated he would consent to a blood test. Bail: $1,137.

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