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South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 9:29pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from January 27 to February 18, 2016.
1/27 - 6 calls: 2 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 CO2 detector malfunction, 1 water/steam leak, 1 public service assistance.
1/28 - 11 calls: 8 EMS, 1 EMS psych transfer, 1 no incident found upon arrival, 1 unintentional alarm.
1/29 - 19 calls: 13 EMS, 1 public service assistance, 1 psych transfer, 1 no incident found upon arrival, 1 cancelled en route, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 smoke detector malfunction.
South Lake Tahoe man on El Dorado County DA's Wanted List
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 9:32pm
The El Dorado County District Attorney's office released their weekly "Wanted" list Wednesday, and Brett Matthew Bell is on that list.
"Bell is a habitual offender in the South Lake Tahoe area," according to their press release.
Bell is wanted for the theft of a 2015 Jeep Cherokee from the valet parking garage at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel.
The 27-year-old is Caucasian, 6'0", 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
If seen, call 911 to report his location.
For more information, contact investigator Mike Franzen at 916-941-5339, mike.franzen@edcgov.us.
South Lake Tahoe man injured after being hit by car Tuesday night
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 9:20pm
A 52-year-old man from South Lake Tahoe was hit by a car after attempting to cross Highway 50 near the intersection with Heavenly Village Way on Tuesday, February 9. The unidentified man was not in a crosswalk and was crossing the street when traffic had a green light.
A 69-year-old Carson City man had just passed through the intersection when he struck the pedestrian.
The South Lake Tahoe Police and Fire departments both responded after getting a 911 call of a pedestrian versus vehicle accident at 8:26 p.m.
Man allegedly pours gasoline on girlfriend, sets her on fire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 9:36pm
A Cameron Park, Calif., man was arrested late Thursday night after allegedly pouring gasoline on his girlfriend, then setting her on fire during the course of a domestic argument.
On February 4, deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to several 911 calls reporting a woman screaming in the 2700 block of La Crescenta Drive in Cameron Park.
When deputies arrived they found a woman with serious burns to her lower body. She was transported to an emergency room burn unit for treatment.
Man shot and killed at South Lake Tahoe motel
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 11:39pm
A man was shot and killed at the Beverly Lodge in South Lake Tahoe Saturday night. At about 7:42 p.m. on January 30, 2016, several people called 911 to report shots being fired at the motel which is located at 34780 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded immediately as did an EMS unit from the fire department. Upon arrival they found a man who had been shot, lying on the ground outside one of the rooms at the motel. He was transported to Barton Hospital where he died within a few minutes of arrival.
El Dorado County DA's "Most Wanted Wednesday"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 4:46pm
El Dorado County District Attorney's Office has been having "Most Wanted Wednesdays" for months, and taking the story to social media has proven very beneficial with an 80% success rate in capturing the criminals.
This week's most wanted has ties to South Lake Tahoe:
Randy Gene BOWEN
10-3-1960 age 55,
Male White, 5’9, 155lbs
Brown hair, Hazel eyes
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 4:03pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from January 12 to January 26, 2016.
January 12 - 9 calls: 7 EMS calls, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 assist other agency
January 13 - 9 calls: 5 EMS calls, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 detector activation-no fire, 1 vehicle accident-no injuries, 1 "special" outside fire (downed tree on fire, no cause determined)
January 14 - 9 calls: 3 EMS calls, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 house fire, 2 cancelled en route, 1 unintentional smoke detector activation, 1 false alarm
Fear of freezing to death prompts two criminals to call 911
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 12:18am
Two men trying to evade arrest on January 22, ended up calling 911 and telling officers they were freezing to death and in fear of dying.
Tristen Crossland and Derek Dion were the lone occupants of a car that was pulled over by a California Fish and Wildlife officer on the morning of Friday, January 22, near Highway 50 and Wrights Lake Road when they decided to flee on foot.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/10/2016 - 8:29pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from December 21, 2015 to January 6, 2016.
December 21: 10 calls: 4 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 hazardous condition (other), 1 assist police call, 1 malfunctioning alarm, 1 call canceled en route, 1 carbon monoxide incident
December 22: 13 calls: 6 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 2 calls canceled en route, 1 no incident found upon arrival, 1 alarm system sounded with no incident, 1 passenger vehicle fire, 1 public assistance call
Gardnerville man arrested on domestic battery and child abuse charges
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/05/2016 - 12:45pm
A Douglas County man is in jail this morning after allegedly battering his wife and strangling her, shooting off a gun inside their home and resisting arrest on Monday, January 5, 2016.
At 11:10 p.m., deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from a home in the 1300 block of Banner Drive in the Gardnerville Ranchos neighborhood. A woman had called, saying she had been battered and strangled by her husband.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 7:59pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from December 11 to December 20, 2015.
December 11: 12 Calls: 4 EMS calls, 3 Interfacility transfers, 1 call for arching electrical equipment, 2 no incidents found, 1 cancelled en route, 1 vehicle accident no injuries.
December 12: 9 calls: 7 EMS calls, 1 public service assistance, 1 cooking fire.
December 13: 1 call: Smoke Detector activation, no fire.
December 14: 4 calls: 2 EMS calls, 1 cancelled en route, 1 vehicle accident no injuries.
Search and Rescue locates out of bounds snowboarder near Cold Creek
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 4:52pm
Search and Rescue volunteers from El Dorado County recently responded to a report of an out-of-bounds snowboarder from Heavenly who ended up near the Montgomery Estates neighborhood. Twelve volunteers on skis, snowmobiles and snowshoes made their way about four miles into the wilderness before locating 41 year-old Pavel Kletsov.
On Friday, December 11, Kletsov left the boundaries of Heavenly Valley Ski Resort and ended up in the Cold Creek Drainage, just above Montgomery Estates. Due to the fresh new snow and terrain he got stuck and could not get out on his own.
Road to SnowGlobe: Three days of music for concertgoers and neighbors
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/27/2015 - 7:11pm
Thousands of music fans will descend upon South Lake Tahoe this week for what has become the most popular outdoor winter music festivals in the country.
Thousands of people will be on hand December 27 through 31 to experience what is being billed as a fusion between music festival, winter expedition and New Year's Eve celebration.
Also promised is cold, with night time temperatures in the low teens. Appropriate clothing and outerwear is strongly encouraged.
For the list of artists each day, see the photos in this story.
Tuesday's show runs from 2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Countdown to SnowGlobe: Schedule and Shuttle Information
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/26/2015 - 10:24pm
In just a few days, the annual SnowGlobe Music Festival opens in South Lake Tahoe. The three-day music festival will once again be held at the Lake Tahoe Community College and Community Play Fields Tuesday, December 29 through December 31.
Fire Chief with history of alcohol problems resigns after DUI arrest
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/22/2015 - 9:42pm
Garden Valley Fire Chief William Dekker resigned today after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI).
On December 18, at about 1:50 p.m., El Dorado County sheriff's deputies responded to a call of a neighbor dispute in the town of Greenwood, 17 miles north of Placerville. The person who called 911 said his neighbor, Dekker, had threatened to shoot him during a dispute over a loose dog, according to a statement released by the Sheriff's department.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue expands EMS staffing
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2015 - 11:33pm
In a move that will save the city money as well as increase staffing, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue added 12 new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) specialists to their staff on December 14.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is now the only fire department in the Tahoe basin to have three firefighters on each engine at all times and two EMS specialists in the ambulance.
Douglas County deputies looking for perfume thieves
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/14/2015 - 8:58pm
Douglas County Sheriff's officers are asking for the public's help in locating two suspects in a theft at the Ulta Beauty store in Carson City. Thee investigation into the November 29 theft has not revealed any leads.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on that Sunday, a man and woman walked into the cosmetics store located at 911 Topsy Lane and allegedly stole a large quantity of men's fragrance.
Sheriff advises residents to use caution around the holidays
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/12/2015 - 8:07pm
After the arrest last week of two people stealing packages off doorsteps in South Lake Tahoe, big city problems of holiday package theft are no longer something that happens elsewhere.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/11/2015 - 1:05pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from November 24 to December 10, 2015.
November 24, 2015: 10 calls: 2 EMS calls, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 EMS psych transfer, 1 EMS call canceled en route, 1 call for public assistance, 1 power line down, 1 false alarm, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 car vs. pedestrian call.
November 25, 2015: 9 calls: 4 EMS calls, 2 detector activated no fire, 1 good intent call, 1 canceled en route, 1 vehicle accident no injuries.
November 26, 2015: 6 calls: 5 EMS calls, 1 EMS call canceled en route.
Marijuana focus at third home invasion robbery in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/09/2015 - 12:05am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a home invasion robbery on December 4 at 7:00 a.m. on Meadow Circle in Rescue. The woman who called in the report told the 911 operator that one person had been stabbed.
Once deputies arrived they found three occupants at the home, including one male who was bleeding. They were all escorted to a safe place where medics could evaluate them.
Crackdown on holiday drunk drivers in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 7:50pm
If you’re enjoying the holidays with a drink, South Lake Tahoe Police Department has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Due to the increase in drunk-driving-related fatalities around the holidays each year, law enforcement agencies across America will be actively searching for and arresting drunk drivers from December 18 to January 3.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 10:08am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
11/29
10:15 p.m. - Possession of Controlled Substance - Thunderbird Cr - A 29-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT WAS CITED FOR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
11/30
Alert neighbor leads to arrest of pair suspected of stealing package
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 6:45pm
A South Lake Tahoe man is being credited for the arrest of two people Thursday afternoon after he saw them slowly cruising his neighborhood and stealing a package off a neighbor's front porch.
Be safe this winter - Be prepared
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 10:34am
Winter is here and that means more family and friend gatherings inside the home. Whether in the kitchen, near the fireplace or stove, it’s always a good idea to brush up on home safety tips.
Before we gather around the fireplace or stove, remember these important safety tips:
• Have a qualified professional install stoves, chimney connectors, and chimneys.
• Stoves should have the label of an independent testing laboratory.
• In wood stoves, burn only dry, seasoned wood. In pellet stoves, burn only dry, seasoned wood pellets.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 10:18am
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from November 1 to November 23, 2015.
November 1, 2015: 3 calls: 2 EMS calls, 1 alarm system malfunction.
November 2, 2015: 15 calls: 4 EMS calls, 1 EMS psych transfer, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 water or steam leak, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 motor accident with no injuries, 1 accident without injuries, 1 fire alarm activated with no fire, 1 electrical wiring problem, 1 dispatch canceled enroute, 1 unauthorized burning, 1 no incident found
South Lake Tahoe man arrested after pulling knife on grandmother
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/23/2015 - 1:43pm
A man is behind bars on suspicion of pulling a knife on his grandmother and threatening to kill her on Friday night in South Lake Tahoe.
On November 20, 2015, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to a home on Candlewood Drive at 11:35 p.m. A 73-year-old woman had gone to a neighbor's house where she called 911 after her grandson, 30-year-old Jesse Shane Gage, displayed a large knife and threatened to kill her.
Gage, who lives with his grandmother, was arrested and charged with terrorizing, trying to harm an elderly person and exhibiting a deadly weapon.
Domestic violence can affect children and animals for life
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 2:16pm
A baby’s brain is like a flower, if it’s stressed, it wilts; If the flower is nourished, it blooms.
Those are the telling words used to open the film, Effects of Domestic Violence on Children. As our brains grow, they create a blueprint for every new experience we have, the sounds, the touches and the sights. We may not remember what happens to us as a baby but our experiences are forever etched in our brains and create the building blocks of our lives.
El Dorado County man arrested after mother and brother found dead
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 11:20pm
A dispute over an inheritance is the apparent reason an El Dorado County man and his mother are dead, according to authorities.
Milo Lloyd Wallace, 49, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Thursday, November 12 on suspicion of murder and assault with a deadly weapon. His mother, 71-year-old Sandra Wallace, and brother Matthew Wallace, 38, were found dead with gunshot wounds Wednesday evening at the home his mother owned in the Oak Hill area southeast of Placerville.
Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/05/2015 - 7:52pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from October 22 to October 31, 2015.
October 22, 2015: 4 calls: 2 EMS calls, 1 false alarm, 1 call for smoke detector activation.
October 23, 2015: 4 calls: 1 EMS call, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 malicious false alarm for multiple alarm system.
October 24, 2015: 5 calls: 1 EMS call, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 unauthorized burning, 1 call for public assistance, 1 "no incident found."
October 25, 2015: 8 calls: 7 EMS calls, 1 "no incident found."
El Dorado County DUI Task Force hits the streets on Halloween
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/31/2015 - 7:17pm
This Halloween, El Dorado County Avoid the 6 DUI Task Force is reminding Halloween partiers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. If your Halloween party involves alcohol then you have to make a plan to get home without getting behind the wheel.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents for week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 7:23pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from October 8 to October 21, 2015.
October 8, 2015: 7 calls: 5 EMS calls, 1 interfacility psych transfer, 1 oil or other combustible spill.
October 9, 2015: 13 calls: 7 EMS calls, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 "no incident found", 1 outside rubbish fire, 1 dispatch error, 1 CO2 detector activation due to malfunction, 1 call for gasoline or other flammable liquid spill.
Authorities find runaway who threatened a school shooting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/15/2015 - 8:18pm
9:45 p.m. update 10/15/15: Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports that the young man who ran away from China Spring Youth Camp was found at the Walmart on Topsy Lane and taken into custody. He was arrested without incident or injuries.
Numerous tips received by law enforcement led to his capture.
Original Story:
A 15-year-old runaway from the China Spring Youth Camp is being sought by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents for week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2015 - 12:16pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from October 1 to October 7, 2015.
October 1, 2015: 5 calls: 3 EMS calls, 1 call for unauthorized burning, 1 call for CO2 detector being activated due to malfunction.
October 2, 2015: 8 calls: 5 EMS calls, 1 call for natural gas leak, 1 call canceled en route, 1 interfacility transfer.
October 3, 2015: 11 calls: 7 EMS calls, 1 false alarm, 1 canceled en route, 1 service call "other," 1 unauthorized burning.
160 homes "evacuated" during South Lake Tahoe emergency drill
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 10:23pm
Though long awaited precipitation decided to fall in South Lake Tahoe Thursday, the Neighborhood Evacuation Drill still went ahead as planned.
"The drill went very well," said SLT Fire Chief Jeff Meston. "Overall a success with lessons learned.
He said there was great interagency cooperation with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Search and Rescue, El Dorado County STAR and South Lake Tahoe Action teams, Public Works department, and the Red Cross all joining the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department in the drill.
Highland Woods neighborhood to be evacuated during drill
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 9:04am
Thursday will start off with a reverse 911 call for 270 South Lake Tahoe residents living in the Highland Woods neighborhood.
The neighborhood evacuation drill will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to test the city's emergency system. All visiting or living in the Highland Woods area that wish to participate will be evacuated to the end of Sierra Blvd at the snow dump area. A public information officer will be there along with the Red Cross and informational booths and displays. Snacks will be provided.
Butte Fire: Two Fatalities Confirmed, Containment Grows To 47 Percent
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 11:18pm
6:47 p.m. - Cal Fire says containment on the Butte Fire has grown to 47 percent, with acreage burned holding at 71,780 acres.
Damage assessment shows 233 residences, 175 outbuildings and 15 other structures burned in the fire, with 6,000 additional structures still threatened.
Officials ask that area residents remain vigilant, as the fire is still active in many areas. They also ask for people to assist by calling the appropriate authorities for specific situations:
If you see trees on a highway, please call Cal-Trans at 209-948-7543.
South Lake Tahoe remembers those who sacrificed their lives on 9-11
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2015 - 9:20pm
With flags lining the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe, the community bowed their heads and remembered those that lost their lives on the dark day, September 11, 2011.
Fourteen years ago 2,977 people died as terrorists hijacked four passenger planes, smashing two into the World Trade Center in New York. A third jetliner rammed into the Pentagon outside Washington while a fourth one crash-landed on an empty field in Pennsylvania.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested on charges of arson, domestic violence and assault of police officer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2015 - 6:38pm
A South Lake Tahoe man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend after telling her they were going to die, setting his apartment on fire with gasoline, and burning a police officer.
A 911 call came into the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on Wednesday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. from a woman who said her boyfriend was pouring gasoline inside his apartment after physically assaulting her. As the girlfriend was on the phone with police dispatch she told them the apartment was then on fire.
American Legion Post 795 to host 9/11 ceremony
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/02/2015 - 7:56pm
Event Date:
September 11, 2015 - 11:00am
The American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites residents and visitors to join members of the American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary for a commemorative ceremony to honor the innocent victims and first responders of September 11, 2001. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015, at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Refreshments will be served.
Another bear killed by Nevada officials, this time on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/29/2015 - 12:57amFor the second time in a week the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has had to euthanize a black bear that was found near homes.
The bear was trapped overnight in the Kingsbury Area of Douglas County, and was put down because it was a danger to the public.
Local law enforcement in Carson City, Reno and Sacramento to honor fallen deputies
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/20/2015 - 4:47pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department's Honor Guard took part in the funeral Thursday of Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Carl Howell. Thousands of people lined the streets of the state capitol to honor Howell who was killed after responding to a domestic violence call on Saturday, August 15, 2015.
"Superheros are not always in comic books, they do exist in real life," said the fallen hero's father, Kevin Howell, at his son's funeral.
Search on for missing person in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 8:39am
Douglas County Sheriff looking for suspect in another Ulta Beauty theft
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/07/2015 - 4:01pm
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this person of interest in a theft that occurred at Ulta Beauty at 911 Topsy Lane in Douglas County.
On July 11, 2015 at approximately 1:00 pm, a female suspect was seen removing merchandise from the shelves and tampering with the wrappers.
She is believed to be white, approximately 5'4", with dark hair in a bun. The female suspect has a tattoo on her face next to her left eye and on her arms.
Reward offered in $3,762 theft at Ulta Beauty in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2015 - 8:11pm
A reward has been offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of three suspects in the theft of $3,792 in merchandise from the Ulta Store in the Carson Valley.
On July 3, 2015, at approximately 7:30 p.m., three Hispanic females (late teens to early twenties) entered the store with what appeared to be empty handbags. The suspects walk directly to the shelves and quickly removed approximately $3,762.00 worth of make-up. The suspects concealed the make-up in the handbags and exited the store, making no attempt to pay for the merchandise.
Tahoe's Search and Rescue team responds to 150-200 calls a year
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/26/2015 - 8:24pm
You're hiking along the trails of Lake Tahoe, fall and break your ankle. How do you get to the hospital? You're exploring the valleys and canyons of the Sierra, it gets dark and you don't know where you are. How do you get to safety? You've fallen on the slippery rocks of a waterfall and can't get out. Who do you call?
El Dorado Search and Rescue (SAR) is the answer to all of these questions and dozens more. Annually, the volunteers and deputies that make up SAR handle between 150 and 200 calls in the county portion of the Tahoe basin (AKA the east slope).
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/25/2015 - 10:18pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from July 13 to July 19, 2015. They responded to 257 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
7/13
Auto Theft in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Violation of Court Order for Domestic Violence in the 700 block of Merced
Warrant in the 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
7/14
Drunk in Public in the 1800 block of D Street
Child Abuse in the 2300 block of Tahoe Vista Dr
Spousal Abuse in the 1200 block of Ski Run Blvd
Firefighters put out suspicious brush fire in Rabe Meadow
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/19/2015 - 5:19pm
Fire crews are mopping up after responding to a small brush fire in Rabe Meadow on Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters from Tahoe Douglas Fire Department (TDFD) and the U.S. Forest Service got early control of the fire which was burning in dry brush on Forest Service land just northeast of the bike bath.
The fire is under investigation according to Fire Marshal Eric Guevin. "Anyone with information is to call the Forest Service or TDFD via 911," said Guevin.
'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign by South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2015 - 11:41pm
The Fourth of July is one of America’s favorite holidays. And why not? Families and friends gather to celebrate our country with food, parades, parties, picnics and fireworks.
Multiple Fires sparked In Carson Valley; 7,000 without power
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/27/2015 - 8:30pm9:00 p.m. update:
This just in from the Douglas County Sheriff's Department: On June 27, 2015, at approximately 6:17 p.m., the East Fork Fire District in Douglas County responded to a report of several wildland fires along the east side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
There have been reports of six fires along the west side of the Carson Valley.
East Fork Fire, along with the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have responded to the multiple fires and are working to access each of the fires.
Flash flooding in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 10:22pm
Douglas County Emergency Management responded to flash flooding in the Ruhenstroth, Fish Springs, East Valley and Pine Nut areas on Wednesday after receiving several calls after heavy rainfall.
The areas mostly impacted are in the Ruhenstroth area, where there is property damage in the Sawmill and Arroyo Road areas. There are currently nine properties with damage that have been reported. There are active flows of water continuing in the dip sections but the main push of water that reached the canal west of Sawmill Road is now receding.
