Two people were arrested on weapons-related charges following an encounter with Washoe County Sheriff's Office deputies in Sparks over the weekend.
According to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in an online post, deputies arrested 65-year-old Daniel Harman on several felony charges, including carrying a concealed gun without a permit, possession of a gun by a prohibited person, and possession of a controlled substance.
Harman was also charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
A second person, identified as 44-year-old Gideon Vansomeren, was arrested on a charge of possession of a dangerous weapon involving brass knuckles.
The Sheriff's Office said removing illegally possessed weapons from the community remains a priority as deputies work to keep residents safe.
(The Washoe County Sheriff's Office contributed to this story.)
