high speed chase
Douglas County deputies arrest one after high speed chase
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 12:11am
A man was taken into custody late Sunday night after leading Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high speed pursuit that began in the Dresslerville area.
The pursuit began around 10 p.m. when the driver attempted to run over a sheriff’s deputy, according to dispatch via scanner. The pursuit ended at 10:43 p.m. with the man in custody after he had ditched the vehicle he was driving and fled on foot. Speeds during the pursuit were up to 125 mph.
The pursuit shut down multiple roads as the Nevada Highway Patrol and other agencies also intervened.
Armed robbery suspect identified as man killed after shooting at police
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 3:32pm
11/1/18 update: More details have come to light surrounding the officer involved shooting of an armed robbery suspect in Meyers on Monday.
There were three warrants for the arrest of Billy Jo Johnson on Monday, one from each South Lake Tahoe, Douglas County and Carson City. Law enforcement from each agency were working together on their cases in an attempt to locate and arrest the 34-year-old Johnson.
Woman injured after high speed motorcycle chase in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/01/2017 - 4:56pm
An attempted traffic stop in South Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon led to a high speed chase through town that ended with a woman being injured and the suspect getting away.
At 12:35 p.m. July 29, a call came into police dispatch about a disturbance between a male and female on the side of Tahoe Keys Boulevard near the intersection with Michael Drive. The caller said it appeared the female was trying to leave the area but was being prevented by a male on a motorcycle.
Chase that started on Spooner Summit ends in downtown Carson City crash
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 8:14am
12:30 p.m. update - The driver was identified as Jesus Herrarea-Casas from South Lake Tahoe. He was placed under arrest and taken to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office for booking on charges of Eluding Police, Reckless driving, Disregard Traffic control device(s), Speeding, and driving without a valid license. He may also be charged with DUI, pending the test results according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Herrarea-Casas made it all the way to downtown Carson City before a Nevada Highway Patrol Sergeant decided that the pursuit had to end due to the danger it created for the public.
Man arrested after leading officers on high speed chase from Tahoe to West Slope
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/09/2016 - 9:31am
A high speed pursuit that started near Sierra-at-Tahoe on Wednesday ended with the suspect crashing his 2006 BMW and being airflighted off the highway due to his injuries.
On September 7, a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer spotted 27-year-old Allen Elseth from Lodi, Calif., driving at high rates of speed and crossing over the double-yellow lines on Highway 50 near the ski resort exit.
Lock down at South Tahoe High lifted, suspect still on loose
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/05/2016 - 9:08am11:00 a.m. Update: The suspect who evaded law enforcement on his motorcycle was not found in the Sierra Gardens Apartments. The lock down has been lifted.
Original Story..
South Tahoe High is on lock down this morning after a high speed chase of a motorcyclist through city limits.
The chase entered near Cardinale Way and it became a foot pursuit near the high school.
This story is developing
9:50 a.m. - Officers ftom South Lake Tahoe Police, El Dorado County Sheriff and California Highway Patrol all still searching for the man. STHS remains on lock down.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 8:44am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 170 calls between March 8 and March 14, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/8
Unlicensed driver at Spruce and Glenwood Rd.
3/9
Drunk in Public in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Resisting in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
Vandalism in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
3/10
Unlicensed driver in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
High speed chase in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday morning
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 1:47pm
An officer from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department attempted to pull over a SUV Tuesday morning near the intersection of Carson Avenue and Lake Tahoe Blvd for a traffic violation. The driver of the vehicle, which was a black 2005 GMC Envoy, failed to pull over and led officers on a high speed chase eastbound on Lake Tahoe Blvd.
A witness said the cars looked to be going 80 mph. When they got to the area of Ski Run, officers lost site of the vehicle and its two occupants when they pulled back due to safety concerns, and the pursuit was terminated.
Four arrested after high speed chase through Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe crime
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 12:26pm
2:45 p.m. 2/28/16 update:
Two different high speed chases through the Carson Valley and up Kingsbury Grade resulted in the arrest of two men and two women on Saturday, February 27, 2017.
At 3:10 p.m., a trooper from the Nevada Highway Patrol spotted a silver Mercedes-Benz with California plates going down U.S. 50 (Spooner Summit) at 85 mph. The driver failed to pull over for the trooper, instead turning South on Highway 395 towards Minden, Nev., at speeds in excess of 100 mph.
Vehicle pursuit reaches 100 mph after suspects steal expensive liquor in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 12:39pm
4:30 p.m. update: The name of the male taken into custody is 23-year-old Dominic Gonzalez from Newark, Calif. Gonzalez is currently being held at the Washoe County Jail on a felony charge for possession of stolen property as well as reckless driving, driving without a driver’s license, fail to stop at the scene of an accident, fail to give information to party at accident and failure to obey a peace officer.
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Hit and Run in Carson City leads to high speed chase; Driver arrested in California
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/05/2014 - 7:52pm
A 53 year old Reno woman was arrested Tuesday on charges of suspected DUI and eluding officers after she led Nevada Highway Patrol troopers on a high speed chase into California.
Melanie Marnne-Lawson is suspected of rear ending a car in Carson City near the intersection of US 395 and Eastlake, then taking off towards Reno where the NHP spotted her. As they attempted to pull her over in South Reno, Marnne-Lawson failed to pull over for officers and took off reaching speeds in excess of 85 miles per hour along US 395.
High Speed Chase Starts in Carson City, Ends in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2014 - 8:17pm
A South Lake Tahoe woman is behind bars on felony charges of evading, assault with a deadly weapon, driving under the influence and driving on a suspended license after leading officers from several different agencies on a high speed chase from Carson City to South Lake Tahoe on Sunday evening.
