The Mineral County Sheriff's Office says it was busy on Thursday, responding to several incidents with stolen cars, and arrests along U.S. 95.
Mineral County deputies say they got an alert about a suspected stolen semi-trailer around 2:15 p.m. later finding it on U.S. 95 near mile marker 43.
Deputies say the trailer was stolen out of North Carolina and will be returned to its owner at a later date.
Meanwhile, after a subsequent investigation, the semi-truck driver was allowed to proceed.
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About 90 minutes later, the same camera system alerted the sheriff's office to a suspected stolen 2008 Nissan Versa from Oregon, at the Chevron gas station in Hawthorne.
They say the driver and passenger, Perry New and Kimberly Vessio were both arrested and booked into jail on several charges.
Deputies say inside the car, they allegedly found:
* 6.8 grams of methamphetamine
* drug Paraphernalia
* two handguns
The car was towed and will be returned to its owner.
Perry New faces charges of -Â
1. Possession of Schedule I, II Controlled Substance (less than 14 grams) (Felony)
2. Own/Possess Gun by Prohibited Person (Felony)
3. Use/Possess Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)
Kimberly Vessio faces charges of -Â
1. Possess/Receive/Transfer Stolen Vehicle (Felony)
2. Possession of Schedule I, II Controlled Substance (less than 14 grams) (Felony)
3. Use/Possess Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)
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Lastly, just before 9 p.m., Mineral County deputies were contacted by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office about a suspected stolen 2017 Chevrolet Silverado from Yerington. The suspect, identified as Monica Robinson, was recently released from Lyon County jail on drug-related charges.
Robinson allegedly stole the car after the owner, a local resident, paid for a hotel room for her in Yerington. They say when the owner exited the hotel, Robinson locked the doors and drove away.
Deputies say a Walker River Tribal Police Officer saw the truck going south on U.S. 95 near Mile Marker 82. The officer tried to stop the car, but they say Robinson sped away leading to a pursuit that continued southbound.
During the alleged chase, she drove into oncoming traffic, swerving and eventually hitting an object, damaging the side front of the truck. That's when authorities deployed spike strips near MM 58, hitting the front passenger tire.
A second set of spike strips was then deployed at MM 56 and about 300 yards later, all four tires were deflated, causing the truck to spin and eventually stop.
Monica Robinson was then taken into custody.
Deputies say the stolen Chevrolet Silverado sustained major damage during the incident.
Robinson now faces charges of:
1. Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
2. No Valid D/L (Misdemeanor)
3. Fail to Drive on Right Half (Misdemeanor)
4. Driver Disobey Peace Officer (Misdemeanor)
5. Resist A Public Officer (Misdemeanor)
6. Eluding (Felony
Mineral County Sheriff Bill Ferguson released this statement:Â
"The events of December 11th clearly demonstrate the commitment and relentless effort of our deputies, as well as the indispensable value of our technological assets and inter-agency partnerships. In less than twelve hours, our teams successfully managed three distinct, high-stakes incidents on US Highway 95, a major artery through our county."
"The swift recovery of the stolen semi-trailer and the immediate apprehension of two individuals involved in possessing a second stolen vehicle, narcotics, and illegal firearms, highlights our proactive approach to keeping our community safe."
"Furthermore, the final incident—a dangerous, high-speed pursuit involving an individual who showed reckless disregard for public safety—was brought to a safe and definitive conclusion. I commend the professionalism and restraint shown by our deputies and the Walker River Tribal Police Officer, who utilized necessary tools, like spike strips and a standing-by Grappler unit, to stop the threat without major injury to the public or our personnel."
"Mineral County remains dedicated to upholding the law and ensuring the safety of all who live in and travel through our jurisdiction. We will continue to aggressively pursue those who attempt to use our roads for criminal activity."
“The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office commends the collaboration with the Flock Camera System, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Yerington Police Department, and the Walker River Tribal Police Department for the successful resolution of the Pursuit and apprehension of the suspect who stole the vehicle."
(Mineral County Sheriff's Office contributed to this report.)
