A visible law enforcement presence in downtown Reno Thursday night was part of a coordinated regional operation targeting suspected drug activity along the 4th Street corridor.
According to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, the operation involved detectives from the Human Exploitation and Recovery Operations (HERO) Unit, the Northern Nevada Drug Task Force, K9 deputies, and patrol units. The effort focused on locations and roadways known for ongoing narcotics distribution and indicators of exploitation.
Deputies arrested several people and seized their narcotics as part of the operation.
Among those arrested was Samuel Freedman, 53, who faces charges including failure to comply with Sparks Justice Court, obstructing and resisting, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Timothy Rodriguez, 42, was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance for sale, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jesse Tamayo, 42, was arrested on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Gilbert Garcia, 48, was also arrested on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.
In total, deputies reported six felony charges and four misdemeanor charges connected to the operation.
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