For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1800075 |
| Date Issued: | Jul 17, 2018 - 11:33am |
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Sheriff's deputies arrest stolen vehicle suspect/felony fugitive in Sun Valley overnight |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
Washoe County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a stolen vehicle suspect late last night following a short pursuit and search in the area of Sun Valley Boulevard and Highland Ranch Parkway.
The incident began at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018. Deputies were investigating a report of possible shots fired in the area of Chimney and Leon Drives when they were approached by a dark colored Toyota Tundra. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle to see if the driver could provide any information related to the shots fired call when the Tundra suddenly drove off at a high rate of speed.
Deputies pursued the Tundra and discovered that the driver had driven the vehicle into a guard rail near the intersection of Sun Valley Boulevard and Highland Ranch Parkway and fled the scene. Deputies discovered that the Tundra had been reported stolen earlier in the day and a perimeter was established. Sheriff's Office K9 units and officers from the Reno Police Department assisted with the search.
The Sheriff's Office K9 was able to track the suspect. The suspect was combative towards the K9 and deputies but was eventually taken into custody. The suspect was identified as Jason Crisp, age 33 (place of residence unknown as of this writing). Crisp also has an outstanding warrant out of San Luis Obispo.
Crisp is being booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility as a fugitive from justice and is expected to receive additional charges based on last night's incident, including felony eluding, obstructing and resisting, mistreatment of a police animal, possession of a stolen vehicle, and leaving the scene of an accident.
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.