NHP interviews person of interest in illegal traffic stops

As a followup to a story carried on South Tahoe Now Wednesday, a person of interest came forward today in the alleged illegal attempted traffic stop on southbound IR580 in the area of the Mt. Rose Highway.

Members of the Nevada Highway Patrol contacted and thoroughly interviewed the unidentified man who attempted to pull over a motorist with an unmarked pickup truck.

NHP said they will be continuing forward with their investigation, and are asking any possible victims of more alleged illegal traffic stops to come forward. Not only possible victims involved in an illegal detainment but any that may have witnessed one of these occurrences.

Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Duncan Dauber is investigating this incident. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have information related to this incident are encouraged to reach out to him at (775) 688-2500 or ddauber@dps.state.nv.us regarding case number NHP-16H290712.