RENO, Nev. (AP) - A 22-year-old Reno man who was arrested for drug sales after police found him suffering from gunshot wounds following a transaction and then was arrested for selling drugs a second time while on probation has been sentenced to 12 years in state prison.
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office announced the prison term handed down to Alexander Javon Skustad on Friday.
The district attorney’s office said in a news release that police found a wounded Skustad in his vehicle in March 2019 and discovered he had been selling drugs when he was shot. Officers found marijuana, heroin, an empty gun case, ammunition and $2,800. He later pleaded guilty and was placed on probation.
While on probation, Reno police found pictures of drugs for sale on Skustad’s social media accounts, including marijuana, the prescription opiate Percocet and the sedative Xanax. He was arrested for drug possession and sales again.
Prosecutors said they sought the lengthy sentence because they believe Skustad was a danger to the community. He must serve at least four years before he is eligible for parole.
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