Lyon County deputies have arrested a man they say ran away during a traffic stop after a K9 alerted officers to alleged drugs inside the car.
On Sunday night, deputies say they pulled over a suspicious car for traffic violations on Main Street in Yerington.Â
They say the driver, 55-year-old Richard Campbell gave officers a false name and while they were talking to him, he ran away after a K9 alerted them to the alleged drugs inside the car.Â
The suspect ran several blocks away before he was caught and placed under arrest.
They say a subsequent search of the car revealed one pound of methamphetamine, a loaded handgun and large amount of money.
Authorities say Campbell has a lengthy criminal history and is a previously convicted felon.
Campbell was arrested and booked into the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Jail on the following charges:
* Five outstanding warrants for his arrest
* Trafficking a Controlled Substance
* Possession of a Firearm by a prohibited person
* Resisting Peace Officer
* Giving False Identification to Avoid Prosecution
His total bail is: $178,114
(Lyon County Sheriff's Office contributed to this report.)
