Felony warrant suspect arrested after Sun Valley pursuit and crash, sheriff’s office says

SUN VALLEY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A felony warrant suspect was arrested at a Sun Valley residence on Thursday night.

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Patrol Deputies received information that a wanted suspect was at a residence in the area of Yukon Drive in Sun Valley around 11 p.m. on March 26.

The suspect was identified as Joseph Wheatley. Authorities say he was wanted on a felony warrant issued out of Sparks Justice Court for Evading, Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Elderly Enhancement, Driver Disobeying a Peace Officer and Endangering Others, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving without a Valid Driver’s License, Duty to Stop at the Scene of an Accident with Vehicle/Property Damage and Open Alcohol Container in a Vehicle…

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