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Four cited for selling alcohol to minors
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 1:50pm
Four people were cited for selling alcohol to minors on April 29 during a compliance sting by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
During the operation, minors under the direct supervision of officers, attempted to purchase alcohol from ten retail licensees in the city limits.
40 percent of those businesses sold alcohol to the teen decoys. Clerks at Safeway Gas, Chevron Gas, Whiskey Dicks and Chevy's Restaurant were all cited and face a minimum fine of $250, and/or 24 to 32 hours of community service for a first violation.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/01/2016 - 6:23am
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.
4/24
2:37 p.m. - Operating Motorcycle without proper license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 37-year-old-male cited
6:00 p.m. - Manufacturing of Controlled Substance - Plum St - A BHO LAB EXPLOSION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE. - Suspect is a 36-year-old man.
4/25
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 9:03am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 188 calls between April 5 and April 11, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
4/5
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Stateline Ave and Manzanita Ave
4/6
Spousal Abuse in the 3700 block of Blackwood Rd
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
"Other" Misdemeanor at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Friday Ave
DUI in the 3600 block of Spruce Ave
4/7
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 7:07am
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.
4/10
7:02 a.m. - Found Property - A WALLET WAS RETURNED
4/11
11:31 a.m. - Death Notification - Johnson Blvd - 73-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED
12:30 p.m. - PREA report Al Tahoe Blvd (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
Scams on the rise on the South Shore, targeting people as tax returns come in
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 3:57pm
Just as people are seeing some extra cash in their pocket with tax returns being processed, scams are on the rise in South Lake Tahoe, and elsewhere, trying to cash in on the extra dough.
In South Lake Tahoe last week, a woman who was selling furniture was caught up in a scam that ended up costing her $1,500, the same price she was selling the items for. According to El Dorado County Sheriff's Sgt. Michael Seligsohn, scams are getting more sophisticated such as the vacation rental scams, but the sold furniture scam this victim fell for is very common.
NDOT: Slow down and focus to eliminate Work Zone crashes
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/11/2016 - 6:53am
With the return of road improvement projects along Lake Tahoe and other Nevada roads, the Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding motorist to drive safely in road work zones, not only during this week which is National Work Zone Awareness Week, but all year long.
From July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2015, there were 166 crashes in Washoe County work zones, resulting in 53 injuries and two fatalities. Statewide in Nevada, these numbers were significantly hire during the same periord: 1020 crashes, 612 injuries and 12 fatalities.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/03/2016 - 8:04am
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.
3/27
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/01/2016 - 9:37pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 134 calls between March 23 and March 28, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/23
2:49 a.m.- Liquor Laws in 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Officer saw two minors with bikes parked, sitting drinking beers. They said a man went into the Safeway Gas Station and bought it for them. Man providing beer was found, arrested for providing alcohol to a minor, and kids arrested for minors with alcohol.
12:07 p.m. - Battery in 1000 lock of Heavenly Village Way
Dr. Kelly Shanahan retiring after 22 years in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 8:09pm
"It was a sign that I need to retire," said Dr. Kelly Shanahan.
Shanahan sat down with me recently, to reflect on her 22 years in South Lake Tahoe, and the almost 10,000 babies she's delivered in her career.
The sign?
Without putting her office up for sale she received a phone call from a local realtor, asking if she'd like to sell the building that houses her Emerald Bay Center for Women's Health.
The potential buyer came to look at the property, and shortly after, a vacationing doctor called to see if she'd like to sell her practice.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 9:45am
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.
3/20
1:10 a.m. - Obstruction of Justice - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 25-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DELAYING A PEACE OFFICER DURING THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES
8:06 a.m. - Death Investigation - 78-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FOUND DECEASED
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/24/2016 - 8:39pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 168 calls between March 16 and March 22, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/16
Warrant at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Harrison Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3700 block of Forest
3/17
Warrant in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 3300 block of Pine Ave
DUI in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
The following are a result of the DUI Checkpoint:
Unlicensed driver at Fairway and Lake Tahoe Blvd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2016 - 7:31am
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.
3/13
2:34 p.m. - Possession of a controlled substance - A 29-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS ARRESTED
3/14
1:00 p.m. - False Imprisonment and Human Trafficking
1:05 p.m. - Found Property - High Meadows Trail - A BANK DEBIT CARD WAS REPORTED AS FOUND PROPERTY.
3/15
Parking system training held for Heavenly Village business owners
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 8:07pm
Event Date:
March 23, 2016 - 9:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department will be giving Heavenly Village business owners training on a brand new parking garage system that will allow them to validate customer's parking as well as purchase parking passes from the ease of their computer.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/11/2016 - 11:08am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 168 calls between March 1 and March 7, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/1
DUI at Reno Ave and Paradise Ave
Vandalism in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Trespassing in the 3000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked license in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked license at Park Ave and Lake Tahoe Blvd
"Other" misdemeanor at LaSalle Ave and Lake Tahoe Blvd.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 7:10pm
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.
2/28
8:55 p.m. - Lost Property - Saddle Road - R/P REPORTED SOME LOST PROPERTY
6:15 p.m. - Domestic Dispute - Alice Lake Rd
10:24 p.m. - Doctor's Case - A 65-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED
2/29
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2016 - 8:17pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 172 calls between February 23 and February 29, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
2/23
DUI at Sierra and Lake Tahoe Blvds
2/24
Petty Theft Vehicle in the 2600 block of Kubel Ave
"Other" misdemeanor in the 3400 block of Spruce Ave
Drunk in Public in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd and Heavenly Village Way
2/25
DUI in the 3400 block of Pioneer Trail
Four arrested after high speed chase through Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe crime
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 11:26am
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.
Douglas County deputies seek two for alleged shoplifting at Ulta
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 5:46pm
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in a theft at Ulta Beauty, located at 911 Topsy Lane in Carson City.
On February 03, 2016 at approximately 4:35 pm, a female entered the store and began shopping and asking questions about products. At approximately 4:59 pm, a male entered the store and walked directly to the female and began talking to her.
South Lake Tahoe gas station loses liquor license for 20 days
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 4:05pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) posted a 20 day liquor license suspension notice at American Gas on Thursday, February 25. The suspension comes after an undercover operation began on November 12, 2015 after the owner of the station allegedly sold a glass pipe used for smoke methamphetamine.
The owner, Stefka Dimitrova, said she wasn't arrested for selling the pipe as the ABC report claims and didn't understand the suspension.
American Gas is located at 2762 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Vehicle pursuit reaches 100 mph after suspects steal expensive liquor in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 11:39am
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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El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/21/2016 - 6:40pm
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.
2/14
9:24 a.m. - Missing Person - Daggett Ct. - R/P REPORTED A MISSING ADULT.
4:23 p.m. - Juvenile Arrest - 16-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED.
6:00 p.m. - Coroner's Case - 84-YEAR-OLD WOMAN DECEASED
2/15
Timothy Roger Stoll June 16,1938- February 12, 2016
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 8:58am
Dr. Timothy Stoll died suddenly of galloping pneumonia on February 12, 2016 at the age of 77.
Dr. Stoll, an icon of the Tahoe area, practiced dentistry for over 50 years in both South Lake Tahoe and Minden.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/14/2016 - 8:32am
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.
2/7
12:50 a.m. - Obstruction of Justice - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 41-YEAR-OLD MALE AND 38-YEAR-OLD FEMALE ARRESTED FOR DELAYING AN OFFICER IN THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 8:29pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 175 calls between February 3 and February 8, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
2/3
No arrests
2/4
Violation of Court Order in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 3700 block of Forest Ave
2/5
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked license at James Ave/Eloise
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked license in the 1000 block of 4th St
Violation of Court Order in the 1000 block of Larch Ave
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 9:04pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 340 calls between January 19 and February 2, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
1/19
Domestic Battery in the 1000 block of 3rd St
Drunk in Public in the 2000 block of E St
1/20
Resisting in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
1/21
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1/22
DUI at Fawn and Glenwood Way
Drunk in Public in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1/23
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/31/2016 - 9:08pm
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.
1/24
9:39 a.m. - Driving without a license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 36-YEAR OLD MALE DRIVER WAS FOUND NOT TO HAVE A DRIVERS LICENSE
SLEDNET investigates sex trafficking ring in South Lake Tahoe; Three arrested
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 5:38pm
Complaints of prostitution in South Lake Tahoe led to the arrest of three people on Thursday, January 21, 2016 after an investigation by the South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team (SLEDNET).
Law enforcement has been investigating complaints of prostitution, focused on individuals who conduct human trafficking through advertisements for escort services placed on websites such as www.backpage.com.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 12:02am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 379 calls over the two-week period between January 5 and January 18, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
1/5
Felony "other" in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
1/6
none
1/7
Drunk in Public in the 4500 block of Manzanita Ave
Petty Theft in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Treehaven Ct and Takela Dr
1/8
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2016 - 6:55pm
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.
1/17
3:30 a.m. - Disorderly Conduct - South Ave - A 23-YEAR-OLD FEMALE SUBJECT WAS INTOXICATED IN A PUBLIC PLACE.
8:45 a.m. 0 Search and Rescue - Sugar Bowl Ski Area - SEARCH AND RESCUE INCIDENT INVOLVING A MISSING/LOST SKIER AT SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/10/2016 - 3:50pm
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.
1/3
3:08 a.m. - Search and Rescue - Oneidas St - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A LOST, 30-YEAR-OLD MALE SNOWMOBILE RIDER IN AREA OF UPPER ONEIDAS.
7:17 a.m. - Verbal Dispute - James - REPORT OF A DOMESTIC DISPUTE.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/06/2016 - 9:19pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 658 calls between December 15, 2015 and January 4, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
12/15
Trespassing in the 1100 block of Glenwood Ave
DUI in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
12/16
Vandalism in the 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 400 block of Cedar Ave
12/17
Trespassing in the 100 block of Lake Parkway
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 4:53pm
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.
12/27
No Arrests
12/28
8:06 a.m. - Vandalism - Nez Perce Dr - A VEHICLE'S TIRES WERE VANDALIZED.
10:55 a.m. - Petty Theft - South Upper Truckee - VIA EDSO ON LINE REPORTING SYSTEM- VICTIM REPORTED PETTY THEFT BY UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S).
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 8:17am
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.
12/20
6:40 a.m. - Unlicensed Driver - Highway 50 - 20-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT STOPPED FOR VEHICLE CODE VIOLATIONS AND FOUND TO BE DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE.
12/21
1:27 p.m. - Death Investigation - 13th St - A 53 YEAR OLD MALE WAS FOUND DECEASED
2016 brings in new laws for California drivers, bikers and more
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/26/2015 - 5:10pm
Hundreds of new California laws take effect on January 1, 2016, many that will have tangible impacts on the lives of Californians as they work, drive, ride a bike and shop.
Here is an overview of some of them:
Transportation:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/20/2015 - 8:53pm
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.
12/13
No Report
12/14
9:00 a.m. - Driving without a license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 16-YEAR-OLD MALE CITED FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE
9:36 a.m. - Death Investigation - 3rd St - 77-YEAR-OLD FEMALE
12/15
Douglas County deputies looking for Walmart theft suspect
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2015 - 6:10pm
The public's assistance is being sought by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office as they try to identify a man who left the Walmart in Gardneville with items he didn't pay for.
Uber headed to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 8:23pm
Fresh powder apparently isn’t the only thing hitting Lake Tahoe in December.
Ridesharing service Uber is planning a simultaneous launch on both sides of Tahoe before the end of the year, filling a key market in its Nevada and California territories.
Uber was not able to provide a specific date for the launch but it could happen as early as late next week, spokeswoman Laura Zapata told the Reno Gazette-Journal.
Crackdown on holiday drunk drivers in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 6:50pm
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.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 8:37am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. The listed calls were responded to from November 19 to November 29, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
11/19
Drunk in Public in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1900 block of B Street
11/20
Warrant in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 800 block of Stateline Ave
Probation/Parole Search at Emerald Bay Rd and 10th St
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/29/2015 - 4:09pm
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.
11/22
12:22 a.m. - DUI Alcohol or Drugs - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 55-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED
11/23
No Report
11/24
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/22/2015 - 9:41am
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.
11/15
No Report
11/16
8:50 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Ave - A 75 YEAR OLD FEMALE WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED AT BARTON HOSPITAL
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/21/2015 - 9:45pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 446 calls between November 2 and 18, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
11/2
Petty Theft in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drug Offense in the 800 block of Tallac Ave
Drug Offense in the 3600 block of Spruce Ave
11/3
Warrant in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Weapons in the 1400 block of Melba Ave
DUI in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/4
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/08/2015 - 10:26am
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.
11/1
9:09 a.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - A TRAFFIC STOP LED TO THE DISCOVERY OF A SUSPECT DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED DRIVER'S LICENSE. THIS CASE
WAS FORWARDED TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR PROSECUTION. 24-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/05/2015 - 8:05pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 461 calls between October 16 and November 1, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/16
Drunk in public in the 1000 block of Johnson Bl
10/17
DUI in the 900 block of Edgewood Circle
DUI in the 1900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in public at Lake Tahoe Blvd and Fremont Ave
Burglary in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Warrant in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Ski for free and help Lake Tahoe with CA/NV license plate purchase
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/02/2015 - 9:24am
With predictions for one of the biggest winters in over a decade, now is the time to buy a Lake Tahoe license plate so you can ski for free in Tahoe. The popular “Plates for Powder” program is back, and once again offers individuals who purchase a new Lake Tahoe license plate in either California or Nevada two free lift tickets to one of 12 Tahoe resorts participating in the program.
South Lake Tahoe man accused of auto insurance fraud
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/29/2015 - 5:44pm
A South Lake Tahoe man has been arrested, accused of auto insurance fraud.
Braden Scott Leeds was arrested Monday by investigators with the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office after a nine-count felony complaint was filed with the El Dorado County Superior Court. The arrest was the culmination of a two-month investigation by California Bureau of Automotive Repair investigators, with assistance of investigators from the DA’s Office.
Apple Hill, El Dorado wineries to fill up with Nevadans this weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 6:49pm
While many may head into Carson City on October 31 to celebrate the state's birthday and parade, thousands of Northern Nevadans will be heading over the Sierra into El Dorado County to enjoy time at the county's winery and Apple Hill regions.
Why you ask?
Nobody really knows the answer, but the El Dorado Winery Association is embracing it.
"It took us several years to figure out why we were so busy on Halloween," said Paul Bush, the owner and winemaker of Madroña Vineyards.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 4:51pm
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.
10/18
1:04 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise - Marshall Trail - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A VACATION RENTAL FOR A NOISE COMPLAINT.
12:32 p.m. - Coroner's Investigation - Stateline Ave - A CORONERS INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED AFTER DEATH OF 56-YEAR-OLD WOMAN.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 7:33am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 210 calls over the one-week period between October 6 and October 12, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/6
DUI at Martin and Knox Avenues
Juvenile Problem in the 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Defrauding in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/7
DUI at Friday Avenue and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2500 block of Bertha
Disturbance in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/18/2015 - 3:57pm
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.
10/11
2:10 p.m. - Death Investigation - Tionontati Drive - Airplane crash victims.
10/12
7:18 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Eagle Falls - SEARCH AND RESCUE RESPONSE FOR A REPORT OF MISSING HIKERS ON EAGLE FALLS TRAIL. MALE AGES 20 AND 24. FEMALE 25.
