Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrest sixth person in extensive residential burglary case

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Property Detectives have made a sixth arrest in an extensive six-month long residential burglary investigation.

In July of 2021, Patrol Deputies were called to a residence on Macauley Way in Lemmon Valley. The property owner had just discovered that cargo containers on his property had been broken into – and close to $200,000 worth of medical equipment, tools, and several vehicles were stolen including, but not limited to, a 1940s era Ford Deluxe coupe, multiple all-terrain vehicles, multiple catamaran boats, multiple trailers – as well as priceless family heirlooms. Since then, detectives have recovered nearly $100,000 worth of the stolen property and the priceless family heirlooms.

With the assistance of regional teams like the Regional Crime Suppression Unit (RCSU) and the Regional Narcotics Unit (RNU), Washoe County detectives were able to establish that a group of people stole the items from the property throughout July of 2021.

Several involved parties were identified and have been arrested. On January 24, 2022, 54-year-old Wayne Geisinger was arrested as part of the ongoing investigation. . Involved parties are pictured below with their charges and arrest dates.

Detectives anticipate additional arrests in the future. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. Refer to case number: WC21-3454.

Wayne Geisinger, 54 (Arrested: 1/24/2022)

• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Less Than 14 Grams, first offense – Felony
• Possession of Stolen Property $25,000 - $100,000 – Felony
• Conspiracy to Commit Grand Larceny of an Automobile – Gross Misdemeanor
• Conspiracy to Commit Burglary – Gross Misdemeanor

Cynthia Gonzalez, 39 (Arrested: 11/30/2021)

• Conspiracy to Commit Burglary – Gross Misdemeanor

Jeremy Owens, 30 (Arrested: 11/1/2021)

• Possession of Stolen Property $5,000 - $25,000 – Felony
• Possession of Stolen Property $25,000 - $100,000 – Felony
• Possession of a Gun by a Prohibited Person - Felony
• Possession of a Gun by a Prohibited Person - Felony
• Possession of a Gun by a Prohibited Person - Felony
• Possession of Burglary Tools – Gross Misdemeanor

David Votaw, 39 (Arrested: 8/14/2021)

• Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, first offense – Felony
• Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, first offense – Felony
• Burglary of a Structure – Felony
• Conspiracy to Commit Burglary – Gross Misdemeanor
• Grand Larceny $25,000 - $100,000 – Felony
• Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, first offense – Felony

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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