Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrests suspect wanted for burglaries in Carson City and Minden

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - An off-duty deputy from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) was shopping at the Tractor Supply Store in Minden on Sunday morning. At approximately 9:25 a.m. he spotted Sean Maxwell, a man who the deputy knew was wanted as a suspect in several burglaries in Carson City.

The off-duty deputy contacted DCSO dispatch and patrol deputies responded.

Maxwell was detained as he was leaving the Tractor Supply store, and it was determined that he had allegedly stolen several items from the store.

Maxwell was transported to the Minden Jail where he was booked on the Carson City charges and shoplifting from Tractor Supply.

While Maxwell was being booked into the jail, DCSO was notified that the Cook’d Bar and Restaurant in Minden had been burglarized. Video surveillance and other evidence were located at Cook’d to establish that Maxwell is also suspected of committing that burglary.

The suspect is currently charged with felony burglary and misdemeanor theft and his bail was set at $10,000. DCSO is waiting for the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, which may formally charge Maxwell with the burglaries in Carson City.