Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

Drug dealer arrested by Regional Narcotics Unit
Please note: this is a regional press release

Detectives with the Regional Narcotics Unit (RNU) have arrested Sparks resident Jason “Darius” Jones, 27, of Sparks for eight felony charges. 

Through an ongoing investigation, RNU Detectives learned Jones was selling narcotics from his Sparks residence. RNU Detectives also learned he is a convicted felon. 

On December 2, 2021, RNU Detectives and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit contacted Jones at his residence. While there, RNU Detectives and K9 deputies executed a search warrant and seized 39.0 grams of Heroin, 35.1 grams of cocaine, indicia of drug sales, one 9mm Sig Sauer P365 pistol, one .22 Taurus revolver, and $728 US Dollars.  

Jason “Darius” Jones has been charged with two violations of Convicted Person Possess Firearm, two violations of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin and Cocaine), two violations of Possession of a Controlled Substance for Purpose of Sales, Maintain Place for Sales of Controlled Substances, and Possess Forged Bills. 

The Regional Narcotics Unit is comprised of detectives from the Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department, Washoe County Sherriff's Office, University of Nevada Police Department, Nevada Counterdrug Program, and Homeland Security Investigations.  

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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