A Carson Valley man faces 2-15 years in prison this morning at his sentencing scheduled for this morning in Douglas County District Court. Richard James Sargent, 49, was arrested on Sept. 11, 2012, after being reported driving recklessly. He admitted to one count of driving under the influence in January. A preliminary breath test showed he had a blood alcohol content of .121.Highway 89 around Emerald Bay was closed Sunday due to an avalanche. Sunday saw the first significant moisture since the beginning of the year with the Valley receiving .15 inches, and up to 4 inches of snow in …





