k-9 unit
Man charged with battery after allegedly hitting Douglas County deputy vehicle
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:11pm
MINDEN, Nev. - An alleged theft investigation at a WalMart in Douglas County led to the arrest of 23-year-old Gardnerville resident Steven Williams with the assistance of the South Lake Tahoe K-9 unit.
The incident started on Friday morning when deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to the Walmart on Grant Avenue for an alleged theft investigation. They learned the suspect was driving a white sport utility vehicle.
Reports of reckless driver in South Lake Tahoe leads to arrest of felon
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 1:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) received numerous calls from the public on Tuesday evening at approximately 5:00 p.m., alerting them to a reckless driver in a Honda running stop lights and speeding on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
As officers responded and attempted to locate the vehicle and its driver they got a report of a Honda crashing into another vehicle in a driveway near the 900 block of Macinaw Rd.
Ceremonial end for retired South Lake Tahoe K9 Duke
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 7:34pm
It was a ceremonial send off today of a former four-legged protector of the South Lake Tahoe community.
Douglas County Sheriff's K-9 fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 1:55pm
Event Date:
October 6, 2017 - 3:00pm
The final radio show of the year for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office will coincide with a K-9 fundraiser on Friday, October 6 with Jon Sanchez on KOH780AM.
Five of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office K-9s will be on hand during the live show and event from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sanchez Ranch Meats located at 1734 Hwy 395 in Minden, Nev.
The DCSO K-9 unit is made up of Shadow, Drago, Bak, Bane and Beny.
Two new members added to Douglas County K9 unit
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 5:34pm
There are two new members to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Beny and Bane.
Beny is from Slovakia and is a one-year-old German Shepard. His new partner is canine handler Deputy Adam Windsor, who has been with DCSO for 13 years. Deputy Windsor described Beny as "mellow."
Bartenders arrested on drug charges in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 7:33pm
Two Incline Village bartenders are facing narcotics charges after being arrested by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office All Threats All Crimes (ATAC) Unit.
A series of undercover operations took place between January 28 and February 4, 2016 and were directed towards bartenders at local bars and grills who were suspected of selling drugs to patrons.
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.
New K-9 unit joins police department
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 6:00amThere's a new cop in town. Armed with a keen ability to sniff out crime and an iron jaw reserved for criminals, Officer Quatro will prowl the streets this December with his two legged-partner, S...
