What started as a simple traffic stop early Monday morning became a major arrest for deputies of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
On October 13, shortly after 1:30 a.m., deputies pulled up a car near West 4th St. and Stoker Ave. in Reno after observing that it was driving without a headlight and no license plates.
Inside, deputies discovered far more than a minor equipment infraction. The search discovered controlled narcotics, drug paraphernalia, a firearm with the serial number removed, eight cans of ammo, many deadly weapons, and burglary tools…