Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Man arrested on suspicion of felony drug trafficking

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The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.

Carson City

THURSDAY

At 4:51 p.m., Michelle Carrasco, 36, was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance and a failure to appear in Reno. James Prater, 41, of Carson City also was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance, driving on a revoked license and no insurance. Bail for Carrasco was set at $4,409 and bail for Prater was set at $2,500.

FRIDAY

At 11:33 a.m., a 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of DUI-drugs, intent to use drugs/chemicals-poison, and probation violation after deputies responded to a man seemingly unconscious in a car in the Market Street Walmart parking lot. Bail was set at $4,500.

At 2:38 p.m., a 46-year-old Washoe Valley woman was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and DUI-first offense after deputies responded to reports of an intoxicated driver. Bail was set at $3,500.

At 8:12 p.m., a 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of DUI-first offense, basic speed 11-15 over and failure to appear traffic warrant after deputies initiated a traffic stop near William and Anderson streets. Bail was set at $1,472.

At 9:29 p.m., a 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of battery and disorderly conduct. Bail was set at $500.

At 10:02 p.m., a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a dangerous weapon, petit larceny, drunken pedestrian, and possession of drug paraphernalia after deputies observed a seemingly intoxicated man walking down Winnie Lane. Bail was set at $3,275.

At 10:22 p.m. Jason Way, 36, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony attempted theft and felony parole and probation violation. No bail was set.

At 11:02 p.m., a 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of DUI-first offense alcohol, littering and failure to dim headlights after deputies initiated a traffic stop near William and Stewart streets. Bail was set at $1,525.

SATURDAY

At 12:09 a.m., Juan Morales, 48, of Carson City, was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation, felony possession of a controlled substance, and felony trafficking level 3 after deputies responded to a call of a woman whispering “please come, please come.” Bail was set at $57,500.

At 2:04 p.m., a 42-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of DUI-alcohol and license revoked after deputies responded to a call of a car hitting a large rock then driving off. Bail was set at $1,500.

At 2:56 p.m., Mark Teuscher, 53, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance, violation of a suspended sentence and an assault warrant after deputies initiated a traffic stop. Bail was set at $4,500.

At 3:52 p.m. a 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of petit larceny after deputies responded to calls of two kids taking items from the Carson Street JCPenney. Bail was set at $250.

At 8:39 p.m., a 21-year-old Dayton man was arrested on suspicion of a failure to appear for traffic, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of informal probation after deputies responded to a call of marijuana being smoked in a house on the 1200 block of Woodside Drive. Bail was set at $2,450.

At 9:51 p.m., a 55-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of DUI-alcohol first offense, failure to stop at stop light, and failure to maintain single lane after deputies observed a car running a red light. Bail was set at $1,090.

SUNDAY

At 12:20 a.m., a 36-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of battery after deputies responded to reports of a fight at Jimmy G’s bar. Bail was set at $1,000.

At 1:38 a.m., Christopher Kaecker, 28, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, no front plate license, violation of restricted license and Matthew Patellos, 23, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after deputies initiated a traffic stop at near Winnie Lane and Carson Street. Patellos was later re-arrested at 4:30 a.m., on suspicion of felony trafficking 4-14 grams after deputies were clued in that he had hidden more drugs in his genital region. Bail for Kaecker was set at $3,575, and bail for Patellos was set at $23,500.

At 6:06 p.m., a 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of obstructing an officer and a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a concealed weapon after deputies responded to a call of a fight breaking out on the 1300 block of Rand Avenue. Bail for the 23-year-old was set at $300 and bail for the 25-year-old was set at $2,500.

MONDAY

At 12:29 a.m., Robert Hudson, 28, of Carson City was arrested on felony trafficking 14-28 grams, felony possession of controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia after deputies responded to a call of a possible drug deal.

The Nevada Appeal only names people arrested on suspicion of felonies and violent crimes. Carson City Secret Witness will pay up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals committing crimes. Anyone with information is asked to call 775-322-4900. The School Secret Witness number is 775-283-1799. Callers remain anonymous.