Detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, with help from members of the Regional Narcotics Unit, arrested 51-year-old Van Johnson of Reno following an ongoing investigation into illegal drug sales across the region.
A search warrant was executed at Johnson’s home where detectives say they seized 514 grams of methamphetamine, a gun, and over $400 in cash.
Johnson was taken into custody and is being held on multiple charges:
Trafficking a Controlled Substance (400+ grams)
Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine, 42+ grams)
Own/Possess a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
Arrest for Violations of Conditions of Probation/Suspended Sentence
Possession of a Firearm Without a Serial Number (gross misdemeanor)
