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- Washoe County Deputies recover stolen gun during traffic stop
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1600045 |
| Date Issued: | Jun 22, 2016 - 9:56am |
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Washoe County Deputies recover stolen gun during traffic stop |
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| CASE #: | 16-3508 |
| WHEN: | June 21, 2016 |
| CONTACT: | Deputy Jeff McCaskill Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-328-6370 Cell 775-771-8252 |
Two men are in custody today after alert deputies discovered narcotics and a stolen hand gun during a traffic stop. Washoe County Sheriff's Patrol Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lemmon Drive and Millitary Road just before midnight on June 21, 2016.
The vehicle was occupied by two subjects, Jimmie Dombeck of Reno and James Avampato of Sun Valley.
During the traffic stop, a Washoe County K9 alerted on the vehicle and Deputies conducted a search of the vehicle. During the search, Deputies discovered trafficking amounts of methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia as well as a stolen handgun.
Amampato was found to be an ex-felon and was arrested and booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on charges of possessing stolen property and ex-felon in possession of a firearm. His bail has been set at $40,000.
Dombeck was arrested and booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on drug trafficking charges, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bail has been set at $46,000.
Anyone with further information about these suspects is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division at (775) 328-3350 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
Photo 1: Avampato, James
Photo 2: Dombeck, Jimmie
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.