Carson City deputies arrest multiple suspects in unrelated burglary crimes

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 3000 block of Thurman Circle early Thursday morning on nine counts including felony possession of stolen property, ex-felon in possession of a firearm, and six counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition, two other people were arrested in connection with this incident for obstruction after allegedly telling deputies the man wasn’t at home.

Ryan Williams was arrested after deputies were dispatched to the residence on report of a stolen dirt bike. Someone called the victim and told them their stolen dirt bike was seen resting against a residence on Thurman Circle. The victim advised the dirt bike was stolen by Williams who was attempting to sell it.

Deputies also received information that Williams is an ex-felon who had firearms and burglary tools in his possession and was allegedly at the residence currently.

Deputies arrived on scene and knocked on the front door. An unknown subject came to the window next to the front door before disappearing, and deputies heard multiple voices yelling throughout the residence.

After approximately one minute, the report states, a woman emerged from the residence and asked what deputies wanted. Deputies asked the woman if Williams was home, and she said no. She told deputies Williams was her boyfriend and she believed he was in California. Deputies asked if she lived at the residence and she said no, and that she would go get someone who lived at the house before shutting the door.

After approximately two minutes passed, a man emerged from the residence and again asked deputies what they wanted. Deputies asked if Williams was home and he said no, his brother wasn’t home. Deputies asked the man if he knew anything about a stolen dirt bike and he said no. Deputies asked if they could search the backyard of the residence, and the man said not unless they had a warrant.

One deputy advised they would stay in the front of the residence while another looked into the backyard from the street to see if they could see the dirt bike. The deputy walked one residence south and observed a driveway with a slightly ajar, waste high gate leading to the backyard, which was adjacent to the residence under investigation.

From the adjacent property, the deputy observed a dirt bike resting against the back of the residence that matched the description of the stolen dirt bike.

While the deputy was in their patrol car writing a search warrant, they observed Williams attempting to climb the south fence of the residence. The deputy told Williams to freeze and drew their weapon. Williams complied and was detained.

On his person deputies located a methamphetamine pipe in his front left pocket.

Dispatch advised Williams also had a warrant out of East Fork Justice Court for a misdemeanor traffic offense.

At that point, a family member of Williams arrived on scene and stated they were the homeowner of the property. They said that Williams lived in the residence and had a bedroom in the south east corner of the house. They said the did not keep any firearms in the residence because of Williams, and agreed to allow deputies to search the residence.

Inside the bedroom deputies located a Remington Rifle in a corner of the bedroom, one methamphetamine pipe behind the TV, two broken methamphetamine pipes in a cup on a shelf above the bed, two 9mm handgun rounds in front of the TV, approximately 30 shotgun shells in front of and below the TV and one empty Springfield handgun hard case. Deputies also located “two pipe shaped objects commonly used to snort controlled substances.”

He was taken into custody on the charges, along with his brother and girlfriend for obstructing.

Bail for Williams: $52,060

Bail for the brother: $412

Bail for the girlfriend: $412

— A 48-year-old transient man was arrested in the 1400 block of S. Carson Street for burglary after allegedly stealing a pair of shoes from a local sporting goods store.

According to the report, Paul Raymond Hannaford was allegedly arrested for petit larceny after the store manager reported he had stolen a pair of shoes from the store and had ridden away on a mountain bike.

Deputies located Hannaford and took him into custody. The shoes were valued at $144.99. Due to Hannaford’s extensive criminal history including at least two prior convictions for shop lifting, the report states, deputies booked Hannaford for burglary.

At the jail, deputies were informed Hannaford was attempting to provoke deputies into a fight.

Bail: $25,000

— A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Thursday morning for burglary after allegedly breaking into vehicles.

According to the report, Steven Viola was arrested after deputies received a report from a victim who stated their vehicle had been entered sometime overnight and the car tuner was stolen. There were no signs of forced entry, but a single bloody right thumb print was left on the front passenger door handle and there was blood found inside the vehicle.

Deputies requested the crime lab to respond to the scene to process the vehicle.

Deputies were advised multiple vehicle burglaries had occurred overnight in the area and two suspects were in custody. Viola was arrested with a friend in the 1100 block of Woodside around 3 a.m., and Viola had a freshly cut hand that was bleeding while being interviewed.

Both parties were witnessed by a victim in the area trying to break into their car.

A second vehicle was found to also have a bloody handprint on the passenger side door. Another victim advised someone entered two of their unlocked vehicles parked in their driveway, and a bloody hand print was left on the passenger side door and a handicapped placard was stolen.

Viola agreed to speak with deputies and was very remorseful for what he had done, according to the report. He admitted to getting very drunk and entering multiple vehicles. He couldn’t clearly remember what all he had stolen, but he admitted to having registration and insurance information in his pockets of several vehicles.

He told deputies he had an alcohol problem and he had been clean for several months before relapsing. He told deputies he has been in and out of treatment facilities but that he “expressed a strong desire to own up to what he did and move forward with his life,” according to the report.

Bail: $40,000

— A 42-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif. man was arrested in the 3100 block of Highway 50 E. for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to the report, Darren Lawson was arrested after deputies responded to the area in reference to a suspicious vehicle. The reporting party stated that the vehicle’s engine was running and the trunk was ajar. Deputies made contact with the only occupant, identified as Lawson, who was asleep in the driver’s seat.

Lawson exited the vehicle and told deputies he was taking a nap while he waited for his girlfriend. There were no license plates on the vehicle, and Lawson advised it was because he recently purchased the vehicle in California.

A K-9 Deputy was dispatched to the scene who conducted a free-air sniff around the exterior, and gave a positive alert.

Inside, deputies located a glass methamphetamine pipe under the front right passenger seat, which tested positive for methamphetamine.

He was taken into custody without incident.

Bail: $3,637

— A 57-year-old Reno woman was arrested in the 500 block of N. Carson Street for battery after allegedly refusing to leave a local casino.

According to the report, deputies were dispatched to the area on report of a female subject refusing to leave the casino and being uncooperative with security, and had become physically combative.

When deputies arrived they spoke to security who advised the woman was inside the restaurant jumping from table to table and “creating problems.” When security asked her to leave, she made a threatening remark towards them, and they escorted her outside. The woman then attempted to punch security, who raised their arm to block the punch and was struck in the elbow.

Security grabbed the woman’s forearm, put her hands behind her back and “assisted her to the ground,” according to the report. The woman threatened to stab security in the neck, according to security, and they then put her in handcuffs.

She was taken into custody without incident.

$1,137

— A 34-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 3200 block of Market Street for petit larceny after allegedly stealing multiple items. When asked why she had stolen the property, the woman told deputies she wanted to get extra thermal clothing for her husband and her kids for Halloween. Security of the store advised deputies the woman had been seen stealing several items of clothing the day before but they were able to apprehend her as she left prior to contact.

Bail: $352

Warrants:

— A Gardnerville man was transported from Lyon County to Carson City on a bench warrant out of Carson City for felony possession of stolen property.

According to the report, James Robbins was issued a warrant out of Carson City Western Regional Drug Court.

He is being held without bail.

— A 58-year-old Dayton woman was arrested in the area of Stewart Street and Wright Way for driving with a suspended drivers license, driving with suspended registration, and two contempt of court warrants out of Carson City Justice Court issued Aug. 29.

Bail: $2,477; $1,728 cash only

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