Counterfeit currency material confiscated in Truckee

A Vallejo man was arrested in Truckee on Wednesday after officers found counterfeit currency manufacturing devices in his vehicle.

Officers conducted a routine traffic stop on March 14 on eastbound Interstate 80 near Overland Trail.

The driver, David Honsinger, 33, had several outstanding felony warrants for assault with a deadly weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, hit and run resulting in injury, and felony evading, according to officers.

A subsequent search of his vehicle resulted in items being located that are commonly used in the manufacturing of counterfeit currency and government documents, police said. They added that Honsinger was also found to be in possession of an imitation firearm and a high capacity handgun magazine.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report