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Memorial in South Lake Tahoe dedicated to local heroes
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 9:42am
The new public safety memorial wall was dedicated during a public ceremony on Friday. Fire trucks and patrol cars lined the street as law enforcement, US Forest Service and fire personnel gathered at the Happy Homestead Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe.
Speakers included Undersheriff Randy Peshon, South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Chief Jeff Meston.
Public safety memorial wall to be dedicated in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 5:56pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2017 - 1:00pm
The public is invited to the dedication of a new public safety memorial wall at Happy Homestead Cemetery on Friday, May 19 at 1:00 p.m.
Local law enforcement and fire departments will be participating, with South Lake Tahoe Mayor Austin Sass, El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel, fire and police chiefs speaking during the ceremony. A large contingent of agency equipment is expected along with honor guards and traditional bell ringing.
'Thank a Police Officer Day' recognized by SLT resident who encourages others to do the same
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/19/2016 - 7:34pm
In honor of "National Thank a Police Officer Day," and in an effort to encourage others to show their support for our heroes in law enforcement, South Lake Tahoe resident Daniella Flatau presented the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department with 60 goody bags on Monday.
Staff and volunteers honored during South Lake Tahoe police ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 8:51am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department, in conjunction with Memorial Day and the National Peace Officer’s Memorial Week, held its annual award ceremony Thursday.
In a very moving ceremony, late SLTPD Officer Mark Hounsell was honored for distinguished service. Hounsell and his wife Jeanne were killed in a single vehicle crash October 17, 2015. Two memorial shadow boxes were presented, one staying at the police department, the other going to the Hounsell's place of worship, Lifepoint Church in Minden, Nev.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department to honor staff and volunteers
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/22/2016 - 7:07pm
Event Date:
May 26, 2016 - 3:00pm
In conjunction with Memorial Day and the National Peace Officer’s Memorial Week, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department will hold its annual award ceremony on Thursday, May 26th, at 3:00 p.m. in the department's plaza at 1352 Johnson Blvd.
The public and City family are invited to attend.
The employees and volunteers receiving recognition at this year’s award ceremony are as follows:
Jill and Gerry Carter – Citizen Award of Merit
ESO Dan Brown – Distinguished Service
Lead ESO Amy Poole – Distinguished Service
Dispatcher Melissa Dube– Distinguished service
SLT Police Chief on Officer Hounsell, auto theft, violent crime and winter driving
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 1:21pm
Tragedy at the Police Department. The department is deeply appreciative of the support given to the family of Mark Hounsell who was killed, along with his wife Jeanne and her friend Laura Fisher, in a motor vehicle accident. They are survived by 4 children who have been the recipients of beautiful and heartfelt support from the entire community. The fund for the Children is now approaching the goal of $130,000. See this at: https://www.gofundme.com/hounsellchildren
SLT Police Officer Officer Mark Hounsell and wife laid to rest
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/24/2015 - 5:47pm
Hundreds of mourners attended the memorial service for South Lake Tahoe Police officer Mark Hounsell and his wife Jeanne on Saturday at the LifePoint Church in Minden, Nev.
An large crowd of family, friends and law enforcement paid their respects both along the route from the funeral home in Carson City to the church and at the church.
Gunman identified in South Lake Tahoe drive-by shooting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 8:35pm
11/3/15 - Update - The scene of the crime has now been reported as the dead-end portion of Spruce Avenue.
Original Story:
Authorities have identified the suspected shooter in last week's drive-by shooting in South Lake Tahoe.
Samuel Tovar, 26, of South Lake Tahoe is wanted for shooting at a 19-year-old man who was standing in a lot near the corner of Highway 50 and Ski Run Boulevard just before midnight on October 14, 2015. Police were called when the unidentified victim showed up at Barton Hospital with gunshot wounds to his leg.
Memorial service set for South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Mark Hounsell and wife Jeanne
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 7:39pm
Event Date:
October 24, 2015 - 11:00am
There will be a memorial service for South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Mark Hounsell and his wife, Jeanne Hounsell on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at LifePoint Church in Minden, Nev.
The couple was killed along with a family friend in a single vehicle rollover accident near Fallon, Nev on Saturday, October 17. Hounsell's four children were also in the car, but survived with minor to moderate injuries.
Fundraising campaign for family of SLT Police Officer Mark Hounsell
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 2:13pm
While the community is still in shock over the death of South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Mark Hounsell, his wife Jeanne and a family friend, a fundraising campaign has started to help their children as they move forward in life without a parent.
All four of Mark's children were in the 2004 Chevy Suburban on October 17, 2015 with Mark and Jeanne when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway and crashed, killing all three adults inside.
South Lake Tahoe City Council censures JoAnn Conner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/19/2015 - 10:48pm
During a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Monday, October 19, JoAnn Conner was publicly censured, a first of its kind for the City. An overflowing crowd spent over three hours in Council Chambers as comments were made both supporting Conner, and against what they said was "abusive, bullying and intolerant behavior."
Illinois woman identified in crash that killed South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Hounsell
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/19/2015 - 7:11pm
Laura Fisher of Washington, Illinois has been identified as the third victim in Saturday's single vehicle rollover accident on Highway 50 in Churchill County that also claimed the life of South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Mark Hounsell and his wife Jeanne.
The 33-year-old Fisher was visiting the Hounsells.
The Nevada Highway Patrol investigation details indicate a white 2004 Chevrolet Suburban driven by Minden resident Mark Hounsell, 42, was traveling westbound on US Highway 50. Six other occupants were in the vehicle including his wife Jeanne, 34, Fisher, four children.
Tragic Loss of South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Mark Hounsell
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/18/2015 - 3:13pm
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we inform our South Lake Tahoe community and others of the passing of Officer Mark Hounsell and his wife Jeanne. Mark had served the citizens of South Lake Tahoe as a Police Officer since May 19, 2007.
South Lake Tahoe Police Officer, wife and friend killed in crash
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/18/2015 - 11:42am
Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly single-vehicle rollover that occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on Saturday night that took the life of South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Mark Hounsell and his wife Jeanne, and one other person.
The NHP confirmed Sunday afternoon that three people died in the accident.
South Lake Tahoe police warn of vacation rental property scam
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/09/2013 - 4:10pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department is advising vacation home owners, rental companies, and future visitors to the area of an active scam over the internet through vacation rental websites. At least 3 families have been victimized by this scam recently, and it is suspected there may be more victims of this crime that have yet to be reported.
