Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

Regional Narcotics Unit arrests local educator
Please note: this is a regional press release

Detectives with the Regional Narcotics Unit (RNU) arrested Aaron Kepler, 43, of Sparks on December 21, 2021, on charges stemming from a narcotics investigation and for resisting arrest.

RNU detectives contacted Kepler while conducting a narcotics investigation in the area of Mill Street and Wells Avenue, in Reno. Detectives located methamphetamine on Kepler’s person during a consensual search.

As detectives and officers went to place Kepler under arrest, Kepler physically resisted and attempted to disarm a uniformed Reno Police Officer. One detective and one officer suffered minor injuries and were treated and released from a local hospital.

Kepler is charged with three felony counts based on the December 21^st encounter – possession of a controlled substance, resisting an officer with the use of a firearm, and battery by a prisoner on a law enforcement officer.

Kepler was arrested on December 10, 2021, by Washoe County School District Police for one felony count of possession of a controlled substance. He was released on his own recognizance on December 13, 2021.

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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