Two arrests made in South Lake Tahoe murder; More expected

Two men are behind bars after being arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the shooting death of Dennis Wright, Jr. in South Lake Tahoe on January 30, 2016.

Wright, 40, was shot in the parking lot of the Beverly Lodge after allegedly bringing 100 pounds of pot to town to sell. Detectives from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department were working on the case in Vallejo, Calif., on Tuesday, February 16 when they arrested 18-year-old Tristan Batten for his participation in Wright's murder.

Detectives were continuing their investigation in Sacramento this morning where they arrested another suspect, 20-year-old Harvest Davidson, for his participation in this murder case.

Each man has been charged on one count of murder and booked with no bail.

According to the SLTPD, neither of the two arrested is believed to be the suspects depicted in the composite sketches released to the public after the shooting.

"The investigation of this case has not stopped since the crime occurred, and is still continuing on a daily/hourly basis," said SLTPD Lt. Brian Williams. "We anticipate the arrest of additional outstanding suspects related to this case."

Due to the ongoing investigation, few details are available at this time, though Williams said they have made significant progress.

The car believed to be used by the suspects has been found in the Bay Area and seized as evidence.

The murder weapon has not been recovered and the police department warns that additional suspects should be considered armed and dangerous.

Based upon the release of composite sketches and the original information related to the murder at the Beverly Lodge, SLTPD has received several valuable tips from our community which are helping to move this investigation forward. Additionally, the department has been supported by the El Dorado County DA’s Office, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, Vallejo PD, and other assisting agencies which must currently remain unidentified for the sake of investigative confidentiality.

"This case has demanded a level of investigative resources and flexibility far beyond the ability of SLTPD to manage alone," said Lt. Williams. "The staffing of personnel and availing of many investigative resources by our allied agencies have been invaluable to our PD and our South Lake Tahoe community."

Further public information will be released as appropriate as this case develops.

The description of the suspects still being sought:

Suspect 1: Black Male Adult, described as tall approximately 6’-3”/200lbs, late 20’s to early 30’s/ Black hair worn in braids or dreadlocks
Suspect 2: Black Male Adult, Possibly Mixed Race, Light Complexion, 5’-8”/170lbs, late 20’s to early 30’s, Black hair with tight curls