Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Four for Numerous Burglary and Possession Charges
MINDEN, Nevada (April 15, 2025)––On April 14, 2025, at approximately 4:11 p.m., a Douglas County Deputy was notified of a suspicious vehicle involved in a theft from Famous Footwear, located off Topsy Lane in northern Douglas County, Nevada.
The deputy stopped the vehicle on Vista Grande Blvd., behind the shopping center. Two of the occupants fled on foot onto Washoe Tribal Land and three remained with the vehicle. Deputies, with the assistance of Washoe Tribal Police, were able to locate one of the subjects who fled on foot utilizing a drone and a K-9. One subject is still outstanding, and his identity is unknown. The Nevada Highway Patrol and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office also supported the incident with perimeter control.
The remaining suspects identified as Manuel Parra-Lopez, Rosario Quinonez-Garcia, Garson Arango and Jenifer Lara-Vasquez were arrested and linked to numerous charges that include Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Burglary of a Business, Conspiracy, Possession of Burglary Tools, Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Stolen Property. Parra-Lopez and Arango are illegal immigrants and have an ICE hold. Parra-Lopez fled on foot and was charged with Resisting and Obstructing a Police Officer.
“All of these individuals are part of an organized theft ring. They came to Douglas County for the express purpose of stealing from our businesses,” said Sheriff Dan Coverley. “I am extremely proud of my deputies for catching these individuals and recovering the stolen property. I am confident that the one individual who got away will be identified and arrested. I want to thank the Washoe Tribal Police for their assistance with this case and for being a great partner, along with the Nevada Highway Patrol and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.”
For more information, visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office website at sheriff.douglascountynv.gov or call 775-782-9900.
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