Minden man arrested for selling drugs near Douglas High School

Narcotics investigators arrested three Douglas County men Tuesday after a month-long investigation.

Marvin Allan's arrest occurred about 9:40 p.m. in the 1700 block of Pinewood Drive in Minden.

Allan, 54, shared the residence with Christopher Moreno, 20, whose arrest occurred about 11:10 p.m. at Mono and Ninth streets in Minden.

Investigators also arrested Easau Iguado-Esparva, 25, of Gardnerville at 11:30 p.m. on Highway 395 in front of the COD Garage.

All were being held in Douglas County Jail.

Allan, the main target of the investigation, according to Sgt. Tom Mezzetta of the Douglas County Sheriff's Department, allegedly sold methamphetamine from his apartment near Douglas High School and a public park on Pinewood.

He is charged with three counts of drug trafficking and two counts of sales. He faces additional prison time at sentencing for selling near a school and park. His bail is $75,000.

Moreno is charged with drug trafficking, conspiracy, possession or marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He also failed to appear for three court dates, authorities said. His bail is $36,869.

Iguado-Esparva is charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. His bail is $374. The men will appear in East Fork Justice Court on the charges.

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