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South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/11/2014 - 12:13am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for October 31 through November 5, 2014. They responded to 153 calls during the 6 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/31
Domestic Violence Battery in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 2100 block of South Ave
11/1
DUI in the 3100 block of Pioneer Trail
Under the Influence of Drugs in the 2200 block of Idaho Ave
DUI at Pioneer Trail and Markofer Way
Warrant in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/09/2014 - 11:48pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/31
2:12 a.m. - Al Tahoe Blvd - 30 YEAR OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR A DUI.
1:25 p.m. - Black Bart Ct - REPORT of A BURGLARY AT A RESIDENCE.
2:54 p.m. - Cherry Hills Cir - AN ADULT MALE REPORTED HIS EX-WIFE STOLE ITEMS.
10:12 p.m. - Lake Tahoe Blvd - STALKING.FEMALE DROVE UP TO DEPUTIES TO REPORT HER EX-BOYFRIEND WAS FOLLOWING HER IN ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH PARTIES ADVISED.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/04/2014 - 12:47am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week October 24 through October 30, 2014. They responded to 170 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/24
Petty theft in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
10/25
Violation of Court Order in the 900 block of Modesto Ave
Felony "Other" in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public at Washington Avenue and 3rd Street
Unlicensed Driver in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/03/2014 - 12:49am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/24
1 p.m. - Elks Club Drive - REPORTING PARTY CALLED EDSO DISPATCH AFTER FINDING DRUG PARAPHERNALIA ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY.
1:31 p.m. - South Avenue - A 93 YEAR OLD FEMALE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE HOSPITAL.
Three land in jail after Tuesday brawl in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 8:03pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to a brawl in progress at the mid-town Jack in the Box on Tuesday afternoon. When they arrived they found two men and a woman confronting a man. The suspects had a bat and a slungshot (homemade weapon with a weight on the end of a rope) on them according to Detective Doug Sentell of the SLTPD. Sentell said that even though a bat was present it wasn't used on the victim.
Burglary suspect fills out job application and eats McFlurry before committing crime
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/27/2014 - 9:52pm
This story could be straight out of the "dumb criminals" shows on television.
On October 23, the Trailhead Lodge located at 3892 Lake Tahoe Blvd reported a burglary from their locked and unattended lobby. Officer Hounsell from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded and watched surveillance footage from the motel.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/27/2014 - 9:34pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between October 17 and October 23, 2014. They responded to 148 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/17
Warrant in the 900 block of Poplar St
DUI in the 900 block of Los Angeles Ave
10/18
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Brockway Ave
Drunk in Public on Pioneer Trail
Spousal Abuse in the 2000 block of Kubel Ave
Robbery in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/19
Drug Offense in the 900 block of Biglar Ave
El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/26/2014 - 10:06pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/18
12:18 a.m. - Sutter Trail - VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION
1:08 a.m. - Sutter Trail - VACATION RENTAL ORDINANCE COMPLAINT
3:22 p.m. - Emerald Bay Road - BURGLARY: DEPUTIES WERE DISPATCHED TO A WINDOW SMASH BURGLARY FROM A VEHICLE. THE SUSPECT WAS DISCOVERED A SHORT TIME LATER AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY WITNESSES. THE MALE WAS ARRESTED.
10:43 p.m. - Sutter Trail - VACation RENTAL ORDINANCE. VERBAL WARNINg.
Two audits of vacation home rentals net over $38,800 in TOT and penalties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/24/2014 - 11:37pm
It was discovered that a South Lake Tahoe homeowner had been renting out his vacation home since at least 2008 without paying transient occupancy tax (TOT). An audit of the City's Vacation Home Rental program discovered the violation, and when the homeowner refused to comply so a criminal investigation was conducted.
Public's help sought in search for attempted murder suspect's knife
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 9:42pm
Law enforcement and police dogs have been searching an area near the Tahoe Keys for a knife used in last week's attempted murder of a South Lake Tahoe woman.
Thomas Payne is accused of cutting his wife's throat with a large knife on October 16. He took off after the incident and returned to the scene several hours later. The knife used in the attack has not been found.
Payne's wife was taken to the hospital with life threatening injures and he was arrested on October 17 for attempted murder.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 12:21am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between October 10 and October 16, 2014. They responded to 164 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/10
Spousal Abuse in the 100 block of Highway 50
Violation of Court Order in the 2100 block of South Ave
Unlicensed drier at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Silver Dollar Ave
10/11
DUI in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI Felony at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Tahoe Keys Blvd
Home invasion robbery leads to the arrest of three suspected South Lake Tahoe gang members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 10:49pm
Three South Lake Tahoe men are sitting in the El Dorado County Jail tonight on charges ranging from participating in a criminal street gang, conspiracy to commit a crime, burglary, robbery to manufacturing a controlled substance.
The charges stem from a home invasion robbery on October 11. Four men forced their way into a home in the Ski Run Blvd area, assaulted the victim and stole personal property. The victim reportedly knew the perpetrators.
Letter: Sheriff Perini is the leader we need at DCSO
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 8:13pm
With the race for Douglas County Sheriff nearing an end I would like to offer the following observations:
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 10:16pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of October 3 to October 9, 2014. They responded to 162 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/3
Domestic Battery in the 1000 block of Julie Lane
Spousal Abuse in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
10/4
Spousal Abuse in the 4000 block of Manzanita Ave
10/5
Resisting at Lake Tahoe Blvd & C Street
Unlicensed driver at Tahoe Keys Blvd & Venice Drive
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/13/2014 - 9:28pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/5
1:21 a.m. - Golden Bear Trail - A MALE AND FEMALE WHO HAVE BEEN DATING FOR FOUR YEARS GOT INTO A VERBAL ARGUMENT. BOTH DENIED VIOLENCE. DOCUMENTATION ONLY.
5:43 p.m. - Jameson Beach Road - A 34 YEAR OLD WOMAN BELIEVED HER PURSE FELL OFF OF HER BICYCLE ON THE TRAIL BETWEEN CAMP RICHARDSON AND HER RESIDENCE. AREA CHECK CONDUCTED. DOCUMENTATION ONLY.
10/6
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/06/2014 - 10:01pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between September 26 and October 2, 2014. They responded to 178 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
9/26
DUI in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
DUI in the 3700 block of Woodbine Rd
9/27
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of William Ave
DUI-Felony at O'Malley and Carson
Drunk in Public in the 3700 block of Forest Ave
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
9/28
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/05/2014 - 9:58pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
9/27
No Reports
9/28
12:57 p.m. - Genoa Avenue: BATTERY ON A PERSON: A 29 YEAR OLD MAN REPORTED BATTERY BY A 21 YEAR OLD WOMAN BUT WAS NOT REQUESTING PROSECUTION. A REPORT WAS GENERATED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
1:43 p.m. - Arrowhead Avenue: BURGLARY: DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A POSSIBLE BURGLARY IN PROGRESS. UPON ARRIVAL, THE SUSPECT HAD LEFT THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN.
9/29
Opinion: Thousands of deadly weapons on the streets of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/03/2014 - 12:02am
There are several thousand deadly weapons on the streets of South Lake Tahoe every day.
This may seem like a drastic statement and I want to explain it. I'm not talking about guns or metal clubs, I'm talking about cars.
Have you ever waited at the intersection of Highway 50 and Sierra Blvd? How many times has someone rushed into the intersection against a red light as you were moving with your green light?
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/29/2014 - 11:17pm
For the week between Sept. 19 and Sept. 25, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 164 calls.
Calls resulting in arrests:
9/19
Driving on a suspended/revoked license in the 1000 Emerald Bay Road
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
DUI in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
9/20
Being Under the Influence of Drugs in the 1200 block of Ski Run Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drunk in Public in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 900 block of Lodi Ave
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/28/2014 - 9:52pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
9/20
5:50 p.m. - Baldwin Road: 21 YEAR OLD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION. 849 FORM COMPLETED FOR RELEASE WHEN SOBER.
10:53 p.m. - Thunderbird Drive: A REPORT OF A VACATION RENTAL
11:03 p.m. - Bella Coola Drive: A REPORT OF A VACATION RENTAL
9/21
11:37 p.m. - Lake Tahoe Blvd: A 27 YEAR OLD MAN WAS CITED FOR POSSESSION OF AN OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND MARIJUANA INSIDE OF A VEHICLE.
Marijuana grow houses becoming a problem in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/27/2014 - 12:59am
There are an estimated 500 unpermitted, illegal marijuana grow houses on the South Shore according to local law enforcement. In the city limits, South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler estimates there are 300 houses where marijuana is growing illegally with another 200 in the El Dorado County portion of the South Shore according to SLEDNET’s Matt Underhill. (SLEDNET stands for South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team, a joint drug enforcement task force)
Suspect sought in Burglary of Mi Pueblo Market in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:10am
The Mi Pueblo Market on Pioneer Trail was burglarized on Sunday morning at approximately 2:19 a.m. The unidentified suspect used a crow bar to force his way into the business. Once inside, he stole coins, phone cards and cash. The total amount of loss to the business is still being determined.
The suspect attempted to conceal his identity by wearing a hat, gloves and a face mask during the burglary.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/22/2014 - 9:34pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between September 12 and September 18, 2014. They responded to 175 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
9/12
"Other" Misdemeanor in the 4100 block of Manzanita
9/13
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd &* C Street
Spousal Abuse in the 2200 block of Eloise Ave
9/14
Unlicensed Driver in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/21/2014 - 12:38am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
8/31
12:11 a.m. - Osage Circle: A REPORT OF A VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION
3:15 a.m. - Marshall Trail: VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION
8:50 a.m. - Jameson Beach Rd: GRAND THEFT OF KAYAKS
2:06 p.m. - Pasadena Ave: METH WAS CONFISCATED AND BOOKED INTO EVIDENCE FOR DESTRUCTION.
10:50 p.m. - Pioneer Trail: CITIZEN'S ASSIST
10:53 p.m. - Horace Greeley Ave: DUI
10:59 p.m. - South Upper Truckee: VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION
9/1
FBI to inform parents on what they need to know about social media and their children
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 9:38pm
Event Date:
September 24, 2014 - 6:00pm
Two agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will be in South Lake Tahoe next week to provide parents with information they need to know about social media and their children.
FBI Special Agents Scott Scoffed, Sacramento Cyber Crime Squad and FBI Special Agent Glenn Norling, South Lake Tahoe Resident Agent, will present a one hour presentation that will cover socializing on line, how to correctly use mobile devices, making a computer safe and protecting kid's privacy and how to talk to kids about their use of social media.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 10:16pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of September to September 11, 2014. They responded to 144 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
9/5
DUI at the corner of Lodi and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery in the 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrrant in the 3600 block of Primrose Rd
Felony - other in the 1300 block of Johnson Blvd
DUI in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
9/6
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/08/2014 - 8:55pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between August 23 and September 4, 2014. They responded to 418 calls during the 13 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
8/23
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed Driver in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant at Herbert Ave and Lloyd Ave
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Police Chief’s Monthly Report to the South Lake Tahoe Community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/05/2014 - 10:12pm
Property Crime: Several South Lake Tahoe businesses were disrupted over the past three months (June/July/August) by 19 different smash and grab commercial burglaries. Typically, these burglaries are occurring in the early morning hours (between 3am-9am. The offender(s) have broken windows or glass doors to gain access to these businesses across town. The crimes have not been centralized in any one particular area, although several have occurred in the area of the Y and some of the same businesses have been victimized more than once.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 9:48pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 31 and August 10, 2014. They responded to 412 calls during the 11 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
7/31
Unlicensed Driver in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 4100 block of Cedar Ave at 12:53 a.m.
Domestic Violence Battery in the 4100 block of Cedar Ave at 1:37 p.m.
Burglary in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
Man missing since 2010 may have been seen in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/06/2014 - 8:27pm
Jackson Miller was just 18 when he was reported missing by his family in 2010 and he has not been seen by his family since. There may be renewed hope by his family after a South Lake Tahoe man reported that he saw Miller in the area in mid-July.
Soon after he went missing, Miller's car was found in the parking lot of the Golden Gate Bridge with his wallet and cell phone still inside. Authorities determined that no one jumped from the bridge the night Miller's car was found and video surveillance cameras showed him leaving his car and walking out of the parking area.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/04/2014 - 10:36pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 21 and July 31, 2014.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
7/21
DUI in the 100 block of Bellamy Ct
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
7/22
Under the Influence of Drugs in the 1300 block of Gilmore Lake Rd
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License at Sierra Bl & Palmira Ave
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License at Pioneer Tr & Markofer Way
South Lake Tahoe Police Seek Public's Help in Finding Missing Woman
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/20/2014 - 11:23pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is requesting help from the community in location Ruth Anne Scudder, a 28-year-old voluntarily missing adult. She has a mild mental handicap, which causes the police to consider her at risk. Her family reported that Ruth left their shared South Lake Tahoe residence two weeks ago, on Wednesday June 4th and has not been seen by her family since.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/11/2014 - 6:32pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
5/29
4:50 p.m. - Emerald Bay Road: AN 18 YEAR OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED BUTTERFLY KNIFE AS WELL AS METAL KNUCKLES.
5:46 p.m. - Mewuk Rd: BURGLARY
5/30
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/09/2014 - 8:31pm
Between May 29 and June 5, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 178 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/29
Warrant at LaSalle Ave & Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery in the 4000 block of Manzanita
Petty Theft in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Burglary in the 3800 block of Bridle Rd
5/30
"Other" Misdemeanor at Cedar & Friday Avenues
Drunk in Public in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Resisting in the 1000 block of Sonora
5/31
Drunk in Public in the 2600 block of Elwood Ave
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
South Lake Tahoe Grow House Burglarized: Suspect Arrested and Officer Injured During Pursuit
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:48am
South Lake Tahoe Police officers responding to 911 calls about a male breaking into a Bonanza Avenue residence on Tuesday ended up in a pursuit of an armed suspect. He was arrested and one officer was injured.
When officers arrived at the residence they saw the suspected burglar and gave chase to the suspect, who was carrying bags of stolen items from the residence.
The chase took them through yards and over a fence to a meadow near D Street and Highway 50. The suspect then attempted to pull a gun from his waistband but lost control of the 9 mm semiautomatic weapon.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Arrests in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/01/2014 - 10:34pm
El Dorado County Sheriff;s Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
5/22
9:13 a.m. - Johnson Blvd: A 38 YEAR OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR VIOLATION OF A COURT ORDER.
10:38 a.m. - Julie Lane: DEPUTIES FORCED ENTRY TO AFFECT AN EVICTION. THE TENANT, WHO WAS INSIDE THE RESIDENCE AND NOT RESPONDING PRIOR TO ENTRY, PROVIDED A NOTICE OF STAY
12:30 p.m. - Fallen Leaf Road: A 69 YEAR OLD MAN WAS TRANSPORTED TO BARTON HOSPITAL AFTER WELFARE CHECK BY DEPUTIES
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/01/2014 - 9:41pm
For the 13 day period of May 16 to May 28, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 325 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/16
Warrant in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 1300 block of Johnson Blvd
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 1799 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI at Pioneer Trail & Al Tahoe Blvd
5/17
DUI at Glen Rd & Pioneer Trailrbance
Spousal Abuse in the 1000 block of Glen Rd
Auto Theft in the 1100 block of Bowers Ave
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of San Francisco Ave
South Lake Tahoe Neighborhood Service Team Meetings
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 8:48am
Event Date:
June 10, 2014 - 6:00pm
Another opportunity to be a part of your community is to attend and participate in the City of South Lake Tahoe's Neighborhood Service Team (NST) project.
This team concept was created to improve and preserve neighborhood vitality. They do this by by encouraging public participation and facilitating the interaction between residents and their city government.
City staff hosts meetings at the Recreation and Swim Complex located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. The next one will be held on June 10.
Douglas County Sheriff Candidate Dave Brady: Our Quality of Life is Being Threatened
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 10:54pm
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for Douglas County Sheriff. We will be posting them in the order received. This is the second of three to be received.
1. What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department?
Lake Tahoe Secret Witness Offers Reward For Simpson's Jewelry Robbery
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 1:55pm
Since the April 29th robbery of Simpson's Jewelry store in South Lake Tahoe, the City's Police Department has had an on-going investigation into this crime.
Detectives discovered a stolen Ford truck had been used in the crime. The stolen Ford has since been recovered locally.
In partnership with Lake Tahoe Secret Witness, a $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects in this case.
Douglas County Sheriff Candidate Ron Pierini: We Maintain One of the Lowest Crime Rates in Nevada
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 7:58am
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for Douglas County Sheriff. We will be posting them in the order received.
1) What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department?
House Blows Up in Pollock Pines
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/29/2014 - 5:45pmA man living in Pollock Pines called 911 at about 3 p.m. Saturday, saying he was going to blow up his house. As El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies arrived at the home in the 6000 block of Pony Express Trail they heard an explosion. The residence was engulfed in flames and a male associated with the house was detained according to EDSO.
The unidentified male was transported to UC Davis Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
Property Crime Up in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/01/2014 - 9:18am
In order to keep you informed, your police department will be compiling a monthly “Report to the Community.” This report will provide the latest information about crimes and give some crime prevention tips that might help us be a safer and more secure community. In January, we completed our annual Uniform Crime Report. Details about the Uniform Crime Reporting system along with searchable databases about crime nationally, in California, other cities, and South Lake Tahoe can be found at http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/ucr
South Lake Tahoe Man Admits Fraudulent Golf Course Scheme
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 6:00pmRENO, Nev. (AP) — A Lake Tahoe-area man accused of bilking 11 investors out of $3.6 million in a fraudulent scheme to buy a Douglas County golf course has pleaded guilty to 24 federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.
U.S. Attorney Dan Bogden says 55-year-old Scott Summerhays of South Lake Tahoe, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Reno.
From 2008-10, prosecutors say Summerhays told potential investors he was purchasing Genoa Lakes Golf Club near Gardnerville for $17 million.
Douglas County Sheriff's Log
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/28/2014 - 12:25am
Crime log excerpts from the Douglas County Nevada Sheriff's Department, Lake Tahoe Subdivision
Highlighted Reports
1/11 - A purse stolen from a slot machine area at Harrah's Tahoe led to the arrest of Eric Beaman and Marcus Tillman on an assortment of charges including possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic needles and conspiracy to commit a crime.
South Lake Tahoe Police Dog Helps Nab Pair on Drug Charges
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/22/2014 - 1:55pm
A mid-day car crash on Monday led to the arrest of a couple out of San Mateo, CA on charges of hit and run, conspiracy to commit a crime, and transportation/sales of methamphetamine.
Suspect Sought In Elder Abuse of South Lake Tahoe 92 Year Old WWII Veteran
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/22/2014 - 12:58pm
3:56 pm update - The suspect, James Michael Valero, was found walking in the area of Fourth and South Streets and arrested. Officers responded to a citizen's tip and they found Valero.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is seeking an arrest warrant for James Michael Valero on three felony counts and one misdemeanor count following an attack Tuesday night on a 92 year old World War II veteran.
New Year, New Set of Laws in California and Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/05/2014 - 9:41pm
With hundreds of new laws every year for the past 45 years, one might wonder if anyone knows them all or can keep track of the changes. There are new laws on the books for both California (800 new laws) and Nevada (45 new laws) that Lake Tahoe residents might want to brush up on.
Here is an overview of some of them:
California
Three Arrested For String of West Slope Burglaries
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/12/2013 - 6:32pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Department retrieved hundreds of stolen items from a home in Georgetown after investigating a series of burglaries in the towns of Pollock Pines, Camino, Placerville and Georgetown. They arrested three residents of a home after conducting a search of a home following discovery of a stolen car.
Jeri Acuna, a 37 year old woman was arrested for possession of stolen property and a stolen vehicle, Ryann Jana Leidel, a 32 year old female was arrested for two outstanding felony warrants. Parolee Tommie Richard Stover was arrested on two other felony warrants.
National Search on for Missing Carson Valley Children
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/12/2013 - 5:59pm
The search is on for Kathryn Ann Moore, 44 and her two children Patricia Read, 5, and William Moore, 2, after Moore failed to return the children to their father Richard Read of Gardnerville, NV.
According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Department, Moore was to be in court to exchange the children with Read on November 21. Attempts to contact Kathryn have been unsuccessful and a recent visit to her home has indicated that she has left with the children.
