A man faces multiple felony charges in connection with a domestic violence incident in Sun Valley on Monday night.
Deputies say they learned from witnesses that the suspect pointed a gun at his girlfriend while at her parents' home. She was then driven to the suspect's home, where she eventually fled to a nearby home to request help.
A search was then started for the suspect where he was ultimately found outside his home on Honeysuckle Court.
Diaz was transported to the Washoe County Detention Facility, where he was booked on the following charges:
* Kidnapping in the Second Degree with Use of a Deadly Weapon, in violation of a protection order
* False Imprisonment with Use of a Deadly Weapon
* Assault Constituting Domestic Violence with Use of a Deadly Weapon
* Destruction of Property Constituting Domestic Violence (Gross Misdemeanor)
This is an ongoing investigation. If you or someone you know is in a violent domestic relationship, the following community resources are available:
Crisis Support Services of Nevada: Call or text 988
WCSO Victims’ Advocates: 775-328-3334 or 775-325-6454
Domestic Violence Resource Center: 775-329-4150
Safe Embrace – Family Violence Program & Shelter: 775-322-3466
Protection Order Help Center: 775-328-3127
If you are in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
(Washoe County Sheriff's Office contributed to this report.)
