Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies say they arrested a Cold Springs man Tuesday on charges related to illegally dumping three cars and trash on North Virginia Street between Red Rock Road and Cold Springs. Â
On Monday, July 29, a Washoe County Sheriff’s deputy was doing an area check near the dirt extension of Red Rock Road and N. Virginia Street when he located two cars that appeared to have been recently dumped.
While researching the cars, the deputy says he found a witness who was able to identify the dumping suspect as 38-year-old Michael Thomas Davis of Cold Springs.
Davis was reportedly out of state on Monday, but expected to return by Tuesday.
Deputies made contact with Davis on Tuesday, July 30. After further investigation Deputies say they determined that Davis was responsible for dumping the two vehicles as well as a third car that he had abandoned at a nearby Park and Ride lot.
Davis was arrested on two gross misdemeanor charges and one misdemeanor charge for illegal dumping along with three outstanding warrants.
If you see illegal dumping, call the Sheriff’s Office dispatch at (775) 785-WCSO with information, such as the location, suspect description, vehicle description, license plate number, and a description of the material being dumped.
For information about alternatives to illegal dumping, visit the Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful website at ktmb.org.
(Washoe County Sheriff's Office contributed to this report.)
