Deputies arrest suspect who hit police vehicle in Lemmon Valley

Update June 7:

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office arrested 21-year-old Travis Cole Aney who was wanted on felony charges.

Deputies say Aney had previously been identified in a petit larceny investigation and he evaded police after they pulled him over the same day.

WCSO says Aney was seen driving without headlights. When he saw a patrol vehicle, Aney turned his headlights on and drove straight toward the deputy's car. He swerved right in front of the patrol car, hitting the front end of it.

Aney continued attempting to evade law enforcement even after being pinned by multiple patrol vehicles.

One deputy was treated for minor injuries from the crash.

Eventually, Aney was arrested and booked on multiple felony charges including:

• Driver Evade, Elude, or Fail to Stop on Signal of Peace Officer, Endangering Other Person or Property (x2)

• Possession of a Controlled Substance

• Resist Public Officer with Use of a Dangerous Weapon Other Than a Firearm

• Felony Arrest for Violation of a Condition of Parole

• Attempt to Destroy or Injure Real or Personal Property of Another, Value $5,000 or Greater

• Driving Under the Influence (Misdemeanor)

• Petit Larceny (Misdemeanor)

Original story June 6:

Washoe County Sheriff's Office used a RAVEN helicopter Saturday night to help apprehend a larceny suspect in Lemmon Valley who was eluding law enforcement.

Few details have been released, but the Sheriff's Office tells us a suspect is in custody and there is no danger to the public.

Deputies were seen investigating a damaged car related to the investigation on Pan American Ct. in Lemmon Valley.

We'll update this story when we learn more.