For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1500030 |
| Date Issued: | Mar 19, 2015 - 12:55pm |
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Sheriff's Office Detectives arrest two Sparks brothers on burglary charges; recover thousands of dollars' worth of stolen property |
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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 Detectives arrested two brothers in Sparks on Wednesday night for multiple charges related to several residential and vehicle burglary investigations. Detectives were also able to recover thousands of dollars' worth of stolen property.
Jeremy Daniel Tester, age 34, and Matthew Dylan Tester, age 19, were arrested at their residence on the 700 block of Glen Meadows Drive at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday night, March 18 2015. The arrests were the result of a five-month long investigation that began with a residential burglary in the Galena area in mid-October of 2014.
Detectives recovered numerous items from the Galena burglary at the Tester's residence, including a Yamaha Dirt Bike and motorcycle gear, as well as items from other area burglaries.
Jeremy Tester was booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on one charge of Burglary, one charge of Grand Larceny of an Automobile, one count of Possession of a Gun with an Altered/Removed Serial Number and six counts of Possession of Stolen Property.
Matthew Tester was booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on five counts of Possession of Stolen Property and one count of Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office Patrol Deputies and the RAVEN helicopter assisted with the service of the warrant and arrests.
This is an ongoing investigation, anyone with information about the Jeremy or Matthew Tester case is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
Photo 1: Jeremy Daniel Tester
Photo 2: Matthew Dylan Tester
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.