south lake tahoe police
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
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.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/09/2016 - 4:40pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 188 calls between March 29 and April 4, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/29
No Arrests
3/30
Drug Offense in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
3/31
Warrant in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 700 block of Anita Dr
Spousal Abuse in the 3600 block of Spruce Ave
4/1
Vandalism in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Burlgary in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Dual on Dynamite bump contest at Sierra on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/08/2016 - 7:48pm
Event Date:
April 9, 2016 (All day)
Lake Tahoe Ski Bum is hosting "Dual on Dynamite" at Sierra-at-Tahoe on Saturday, April 8. This is a dual format bump race that includes professional judges, discounted lift tickets and awards. All proceeds go to support the Sierra Avalanche Dogs.
Olympian and South Lake Tahoe Police Sgt. Travis Cabral will be once of the judges and celebrities at the event along with Robbie Huntoon, Warren Miller ski sensation and stunt skier in the movie Hot Dog, Daffy Don Ramirez, Murky Mark Watters, Flying Pineapple George Blackbern, U. S. Freestyle Team Judges, Coaches and former mogul competitors.
South Lake Tahoe Police search for convicted sex offender
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/08/2016 - 9:33am
Rafael Corea, a 61 year old former restaurant worker, has failed to register as a sex offender and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department would like to find him.
In 1995, Corea was convicted for lew and lascivious acts with a minor aged 14 or 15. As part of his conviction he much register as a sexual offender for the rest of his life, and he failed to do so in 2015 as required.
SLTPD detectives discovered Corea has moved out of his former residence in South Lake Tahoe and his current whereabouts are unknown, and they'd like the public's help in locating him.
Illegitimate massage parlors focus of proposed South Lake Tahoe enforcement
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/05/2016 - 9:47pm
The definition of a massage parlor according to Wikipedia is: A place where massage services are provided. Some massage parlors are fronts for prostitution and the term "massage parlor" has also become a euphemism for a brothel, to the annoyance of professional masseurs.
Lock down at South Tahoe High lifted, suspect still on loose
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/05/2016 - 8:08am11:00 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.
Vacation home rentals and massage parlors tackled at next City Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/04/2016 - 8:16pm
Event Date:
April 5, 2016 - 9:00am
The Tuesday, April 4 South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting may have a short agenda, but two hot topics will be sure to bring out interested locals.
In February, 2016, Council sent proposed changes to a sub-committee, and those results will be up for vote Tuesday.
Proposed changes to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Ordinance include:
- Application for a VHR permit will not trigger the need to comply to TRPA BMP and coverage compliance.
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
Distracted driving focus of zero tolerance days in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 5:40pm
On April 7 and April 20, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and California Highway Patrol will be especially vigilant for distracted drivers on local roads as part of a joint effort across the state.
Although the officers' goals are not to write as many citations as possible, sometimes citations are necessary for drivers to understand the importance of focusing on their driving.
Distracted driving is such an important safety issue that April is recognized as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 6:18am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, March 28, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 34 and a low tonight of
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
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 7:44am
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
St. Patrick's Day: Don't count on luck and drive after drinking
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2016 - 9:59pm
The California and Nevada Highway Patrol, South Lake Tahoe Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office are reminding everyone who celebrates St. Patrick’s Day that no one is immune from the consequences of drunk driving.
Drunk driving is a top problem for both states, and local law enforcement will be joining forces to boost enforcement efforts and initiating a impaired driving mobilization period from March 17 to March 31, 2016.
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.
Attempted beer theft in South Lake Tahoe leads to two arrested on felony charges
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 7:36pm
Two South Lake Tahoe men were arrested Monday night on charges of robbery and conspiracy after attempting to steal four-12 packs of beer from a local grocery store.
South Lake Tahoe police officers responded to a call from the Safeway on Lake Tahoe Blvd. at 11:02 p.m. on March 14, 2016 after a physical altercation occurred when two store employees and two citizens tried to stop 19-year-old Jose Rodriguez and 18-year-old Jose Romero as they allegedly attempted to leave the store with the beer without paying.
High speed chase in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday morning
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 12:47pm
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.
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.
St. Patrick's Day DUI checkpoint in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 7:08pm
With St. Patrick's Day being one of the biggest holidays centered around partying, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department is having a DUI Checkpoint as well as extra patrols on the roads to help lower deaths and injuries.
The checkpoint will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. The location has not been disclosed.
Dr. Mandi Weavil wins Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 8:55pm
A packed house at MontBleu Resort Saturday night witnessed ten local celebrity couples dancing for the ultimate prize, the mirror ball trophy, during Tahoe Art's Project annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars fundraiser.
After a few weeks of practicing with their trained professional partner, the celebrities put on an entertaining show that brought out the cheers and applause, and lots of money for the non-profit.
Locals competing for mirror ball trophy in Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 8:45pm
Event Date:
March 5, 2016 - 6:30pm
For the past few weeks, "celebrities" from South Lake Tahoe have been practicing with their professional partners, all in a quest to win the coveted mirror ball trophy in the Tahoe Arts Project's 4th annual Dancing with the Tahoe Stars
All of the rehearsing, and nursing aches and pains, have come down to this, the final event which will be held at MontBleu Resort on Saturday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m.
South Tahoe Now caught up with a few of the couples in their secret rehearsals as they polished up their dance moves in preparation for the big night.
South Lake Tahoe Police Chief: Updates on crime, cleanup and murder case
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 5:45pm
Great news! Compared to last year, our violent crime rate is down 41% (from 112 occurrences in 2014 to 66 in 2015). The news is not all good. Our property crime rate is up 6% (from 516 in 2014 to 548 in 2015). This was not unexpected as we reported on a significant upward trend in property crime 6 months ago. Total crime is down 2.2% over last year.
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
Man's body found off Timber Cove Pier in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2016 - 12:31pm
3/3/16 Update: The man who died off the shore of Lake Tahoe on Monday has been identified as David Mark Flynn. The cause of death has not been released.
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The body of a 53-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was pulled out of the water by the Timber Cove Pier Monday afternoon.
At 3:28 p.m. on February 29, 2016, South Lake Tahoe Police received a call of a drowning victim in the water at the Timber Cove Pier, just off Connolly Beach and behind the Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge.
When officers arrived, the found the local man deceased in a few feet of water.
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.
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.
South Lake Tahoe police investigate threat made by STHS student
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 1:59pm
On Friday, February 26, 2016, administrators at South Tahoe High School received a tip that there was a potential threat to the students at the school during their lunch break.
South Lake Tahoe Police Officers responded to the school and conducted an investigation. Many parents were concerned after receiving messages from their children and seeing the extra law enforcement on campus.
"We have interviewed students and spoken with the one behind the situation," said SLTPD Lt. Brian Williams.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 4:47pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 210 calls over the one-week period between February 9 and February 22, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
2/9
Vandalism in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
2/10
No Arrests
2/11
No Arrests
2/12
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Warrant on "Emerald Bay Rd North"
Resisting in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
2/13
Two more suspects identified in South Lake Tahoe homicide
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/24/2016 - 9:11pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department has identified two more suspects in the January 30, 2016 murder of Dennis Wright, Jr. at the Beverly Lodge.
Two arrests made in South Lake Tahoe murder; More expected
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 4:28pm
Two men are behind bars after being arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the shooting death of Dennis Wright, Jr. in South Lake Tahoe on January 30, 2016.
South Lake Tahoe investigation leads to Georgetown drug bust
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/14/2016 - 1:29pm
An investigation into the sales of drugs surrounding the murder of Dennis Wright, Jr. in South Lake Tahoe last month led the El Dorado County Sheriff SWAT team to Georgetown, Calif., on February 2, 2016 where they arrested 33-year-old Teveraz Lopez on drug charges.
Two separate investigations are currently ongoing surrounding the death of Wright, both a homicide investigation and a narcotics investigation according to EDSO Lt. Jim Byers.
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
Information and education key to eliminating South Lake Tahoe traffic jams
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 4:53pm
With the massive traffic jam created by travelers trying to get out of South Lake Tahoe during the snowstorm January 31, several options have been discussed to prevent a repeat, especially with a large holiday crowd this weekend.
South Lake Tahoe man injured after being hit by car Tuesday night
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 8:20pm
A 52-year-old man from South Lake Tahoe was hit by a car after attempting to cross Highway 50 near the intersection with Heavenly Village Way on Tuesday, February 9. The unidentified man was not in a crosswalk and was crossing the street when traffic had a green light.
A 69-year-old Carson City man had just passed through the intersection when he struck the pedestrian.
The South Lake Tahoe Police and Fire departments both responded after getting a 911 call of a pedestrian versus vehicle accident at 8:26 p.m.
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
Two men sought in South Lake Tahoe murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 4:27pm
Investigators from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department are looking for two suspects in Saturday night's murder of 40-year-old Dennis Wright, Jr. at the Beverly Lodge. According to SLTPD, Wright and his girlfriend came to South Lake Tahoe from their home in Amador County to sell 100 pounds of marijuana from a room at the motelnwhich is located on Lake Tahoe Blvd.
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
Man killed after bringing 100 pounds of pot to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/31/2016 - 5:19pm
Dennis Wright, Jr of Amador County has been identified as the man who died after being shot Saturday night at the Beverly Lodge in South Lake Tahoe.
Man shot and killed at South Lake Tahoe motel
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 10:39pm
A man was shot and killed at the Beverly Lodge in South Lake Tahoe Saturday night. At about 7:42 p.m. on January 30, 2016, several people called 911 to report shots being fired at the motel which is located at 34780 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded immediately as did an EMS unit from the fire department. Upon arrival they found a man who had been shot, lying on the ground outside one of the rooms at the motel. He was transported to Barton Hospital where he died within a few minutes of arrival.
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
South Lake Tahoe City Council wrap-up; Plastic bag ban partially rescinded
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 7:46pm
The agenda for the South Lake Tahoe City Council was a light one this week.
The plastic bag ban ordinance was amended to only affect grocery stores and not retail outlets. Former Mayor Hal Cole asked for the issue to be brought back before the council in October. "I thought we were only voting to bring the ordinance back for review, not to pass it," Cole said about his vote on October 15, 2013.
Plastic Bag Ban Timeline
September, 2012 - City's Sustainability Committee eyes plastic bag ban
STHS Resource Officer Andy Eissinger talks drugs, social media and theft
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/07/2016 - 9:05pm
South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Andy Eissinger is enjoying his new job as the Resource Officer at South Tahoe High, having moved into the position when Aaron Crawford retired at the end of the 2014-15 school year.
Eissinger said the first five months on the job have gone well and have been a nice break from being on patrol for the City the last eight years. He spends all eight hours of the day on the campus, interacting with students and dealing with issues that come up on a daily basis.
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
Man arrested on felony burglary charges after IHOP broken into
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/06/2016 - 5:37pm
Forty-nine year old Shawn Michael DeCosta is behind bars after being arrested Tuesday on suspicion of burglarizing the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) in South Lake Tahoe on January 4, 2016.
South Lake Tahoe arrests down over the New Year holiday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/02/2016 - 8:51am
As usual, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department bolstered our patrol staffing to meet the emergency response needs of our crowded City during the New Year celebration period. There were squads of officers patrolling the state line area, the Snow Globe festival and extra officers were also assigned to work patrol throughout the City. South Lake Tahoe was quite full with holiday revelers, and the number of calls for emergency police responses was consistent with recent past years. We are pleased to report there was a decrease in arrests as compared to last year.
City of South Lake Tahoe offers the first of a twelve month emergency plan
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/01/2016 - 11:00pm
Are you prepared for an emergency? The City of South Lake Tahoe has developed a 12 month emergency preparedness tool to help you prepare.
As part of the City's continued initiative to increase communications, we will be offering a 12 part monthly series throughout the year highlighting emergency preparedness. Use these tools to prepare yourself for an emergency. More information is available in the City’s website at www.cityofslt.us/emergency
Emergency Preparedness—Month 1 - CREATE A FAMILY DISASTER PLAN
Short and quiet New Year's Eve celebration at Stateline
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/01/2016 - 9:19am
The celebratory crowd at Stateline was once again a small crowd, estimated by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to be between 5,000-10,000. The road through the casino corridor didn't have to close until 11:58 p.m.
Minors and alcohol the biggest issue for law enforcement at SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 2:54pm
The three-day SnowGlobe music festival in South Lake Tahoe attracts a young crowd with many college, and high school students in attendance. They enjoy the electronic music with DJs that are heard throughout the venue on the three stages.
What is also popular at the event is drinking. The trained staff that serves alcohol at SnowGlobe knows what to look for in the way of fake identification which is evident of the citations issued over the first two days at the festival.
Heavy snow for the Sierras today
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/24/2015 - 9:23am
It's going to be a white Christmas in Lake Tahoe, with heavy snow expected throughout the day Thursday, leaving an expected extra foot of snow at lake level by Friday morning.
If you are traveling you can expect road controls from chains or snow tire requirements to chains or 4WD with snow tires.
