Two Arrested on Weapons Charges in Sparks
Washoe County deputies arrested a 65-year-old man on three felony counts and a 44-year-old man for possessing brass knuckles.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Crime — General
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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office arrested two people on weapons-related charges in Sparks over the weekend. Daniel Harman, age 65, faces three felony charges and a misdemeanor, while Gideon Vansomeren, age 44, was arrested for possession of a dangerous weapon.
Why it matters
The arrests bring firearm and controlled-substance allegations to the Sparks area, highlighting how local deputies enforce prohibitions on concealed firearms and possession by prohibited persons. Residents in Sparks and across Washoe County can expect such cases to proceed through the local court system.
Daniel Harman faces three felony charges, including carrying a concealed firearm without a permit, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and possession of a controlled substance, plus a misdemeanor for drug paraphernalia. Gideon Vansomeren was arrested for possessing brass knuckles, and the sheriff's office has not provided details on what prompted the contact.
The players
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency serving the county that includes Sparks, Nevada, and it handles criminal investigations and arrests across the region.
The details
Deputies with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office made the arrests following an investigation in Sparks over the weekend. The sheriff's office did not provide details on what led deputies to contact the two individuals.
Timeline
Weekend preceding November 1, 2026: Arrests made in Sparks following an investigation.
Legal Context
Felony charges for carrying a concealed firearm without a permit and for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person are enforced under Nevada law, which both cases in Sparks invoke. The arrests fit within the local prosecution of such weapons offenses in Washoe County.
Residents of Sparks should be aware of local enforcement against concealed firearms and weapons possession, which affects public safety in neighborhoods. Charges like these move through the Washoe County court system, where the outcome will be determined.
The takeaway
Carrying a concealed firearm without a permit or possessing one as a prohibited person carries felony consequences in Nevada. Anyone with questions about weapons laws can consult the Washoe County Sheriff's Office directly.
Further reading
For more local coverage, see the Crime — General section for Sparks.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Reno News.
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