washoe county
1982 Mt. Rose murder solved through genetic genealogy
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/12/2019 - 12:48am
On July 17, 1982, the body of a woman was found off of a hiking trail in the Sheep's Flat area near Mt. Rose just a few miles above Incline Village, was found. There was no identification or jewelry on the victim and investigators could tell by her clothing she may have been headed to Lake Tahoe when she was murdered.
And there was no suspect.
For over three decades, both her and her killer's identity have been unknown but with new DNA technologies, hard work by a team of law enforcement investigators and genealogists, the case has been solved.
"Wilder than Wild: Fire, Forests, and the Future" to be shown around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 9:52pm
Event Date:
May 30, 2019 - 5:30pm
LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV - The award-winning documentary "Wilder than Wild: Fire, Forests, and the Future" will be shown at three locations around Lake Tahoe in the coming weeks, starting on Thursday, May 30 in Incline Village.
Wilder Than Wild is a one-hour documentary that reveals how fire suppression and climate change have exposed Western landscapes to large, high-intensity wildfires. The film goes on to explore strategies that are being developed to help mitigate the impact of these fires.
North Lake Tahoe security guard arrested on 403 felony counts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 5:41pm
A North Lake Tahoe security guard has been arrested on 134 fugitive warrants from North Carolina for more than 300 charges of Third-Degree Sex Exploitation of a Minor.
Just after midnight on Thursday, April 25, deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call from the Crystal Bay Casino. Security guard Richard Britt called the deputies for assistance with an unwanted subject at the North Shore property.
Drug money allegedly motivated man accused of murdering Gardnerville women, Reno couple
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 9:20am
A Washoe County detective says alleged murderer Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman told police he robbed and killed his elderly victims during a 10-day rampage in January because he needed money to buy methamphetamine to support his drug addiction, according to the Associated Press.
Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman was arrested on Jan. 19 in connection with the four murders of Gardnerville woman Connie Koontz, 56, Gardnerville woman Sophia Renken, 74, and South Reno Couple Jerry and Sherry David, 81 and 80.
Column: Fees benefit water quality and trails
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 7:32pm
While it still feels like winter, with a healthy snowpack and ski resorts reporting record monthly snowfall in February, another building season is fast approaching. One of the questions people ask the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency each year is why they have to pay mitigation fees for their development, like new homes and remodeling projects.
Truckee Fire sells their airboat to Washoe County Hasty Team for $1
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/02/2019 - 3:24pm
The Truckee Fire Protection District sold their airboat used for in-the-water rescues to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Hasty Team for just one dollar. This important piece of equipment can be used for missions on shallow bodies of water such as Swan Lake and could also potentially be used to speed response time for ice rescues, particularly in areas where thin ice is an issue.
When the Truckee department acquired a new boat for their uses they transferred ownership to Washoe County who had borrowed the boat in the past for help at the Reno Air Races.
I-80 remains closed Wednesday morning; Chain controls on other Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 8:42am
Interstate 80 remains closed this morning as Caltrans crews work to clear the road for safe passage. US50 over Echo Summit is open with chain controls.
A look around the lake and the road situation as of 7:30 a.m.:
US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 0.0 in Douglas County to mile post 0.5 in Douglas County in Nevada.
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 0.0 in Douglas County to mile post 4.5 in Carson City County in Nevada.
Road conditions around Lake Tahoe: Some closures, others have chain controls
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 9:06am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Expect some type of road restrictions around Lake Tahoe until Thursday when the Winter Storm Warning expires at 4:00 a.m.
Road Conditions around Lake Tahoe as of 8:00 a.m. on February 26:
I80
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on I-80 from mile post 44.8 in Placer County to mile post 22.4 in Nevada County in California.
US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 52.1 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California.
Snow and traffic continue to cause problems on Lake Tahoe roads
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/17/2019 - 3:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.- For the third straight weekend snow has been measured in feet instead of inches around Lake Tahoe, causing issues for both residents and travelers in the Sierra.
When open, there has been a constant flow of both westbound and eastbound vehicles over I80 and US50. Reports of 10-15 hour trips from the Bay Area have been common.
Current road conditions:
US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 52.1 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California.
Closures on I80, SR431 and SR88 - Road controls on all Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 10:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The predicted winter storm is in full swing around Lake Tahoe, with feet of snow in the forecast through Sunday.
Moving about is not an easy task with snow plows attempting to keep up with the falling snow.
Here is a look at road conditions as of 9:00 a.m. Friday:
US50
Chains or Snow Tires Required - on US-50 from mile post 14.0 in Carson City County to mile post 29.4 in Lyon County in Nevada.
South Lake Tahoe schools, including college, are closed Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 7:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District get to start their winter break a day early as they will have a Snow Day on Friday, February 15.
In an announcement Thursday, Christy Blach, the LTUSD transportation supervisor said the extreme weather this afternoon and in the forecast for tomorrow led them to the decision for the safety of our students and staff.
All LTUSD schools will be closed next week for Presidents Holiday Break. Schools will resume a regular schedule on Monday, February 25th.
Flood Advisory in place for most area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 6:38pm
A Flood Advisory has been issued for Alpine County, Placer County, El Dorado County, Sierra County, Nevada County, Southern Washoe County, Douglas County, and Western Carson City. It will remain in effect until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Chain controls in place around the Sierra as first phase of storm hits Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 9:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Road controls are up around the Sierra roadways as the first phase of weekend storms comes through Lake Tahoe. A Winter Storm Watch is in place until 10:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10.
There will be a break in the snow this morning with activity forecast to start again at 1:00 p.m.
Highway 50 and I80 both reopened after snow closures
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 8:31am
UPDATE - I80 is now reopened.
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Highway 50 reopened to eastbound and westbound traffic this morning about 5:00 a.m. with R-2 chain controls still in effect from Point View (just above Placerville) to Meyers.
Expect extra vehicles on the roads in South Lake Tahoe as US50 is the only main artery over the Sierra that is open at this hour.
The following highway closures are still in place for snow removal operations:
Interstate 80:
LTCC and Douglas County schools at the lake also closed Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 9:51pm
Douglas County schools at the lake, George Whittel High and Zephyr Cove Elementary, will be closed again on Tuesday due to snow. All schools in the valley will be on a 90-minute late start schedule.
Lake Tahoe Community College will also be closed.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District in South Lake Tahoe already announced their snow day early today.
Tahoe Truckee schools are closed.
Washoe County schools at the lake are on a digital day.
Carson City Schools are closed.
Snow Day again for South Lake Tahoe students on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 7:19pm
It's the storm that keeps on giving!
For the safety of students and staff, all schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District in South Lake Tahoe will be closed on Tuesday, February 5th due to the continued blizzard.
There are continued snow removal operations throughout the city, county and school district properties.
Other El Dorado County closures:
Black Oak Mine Unified School District
Camino Union School District
Pollock Pines Elementary School District
Silver Fork School District
Road controls in place all around Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 9:40am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fresh snow is covering all of the Sierra and Lake Tahoe, leaving and foot and above on local roadways. Here is a list of all road controls in the area as of 8:30 a.m.
US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 43.9 in El Dorado County to mile post 52.5 in El Dorado County in California.
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 0.0 in Douglas County to mile post 7.6 in Carson City County in Nevada.
Snow Day for Lake Tahoe area schools on Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 10:05pm
In anticipation of poor driving conditions and a blizzard warning in South Lake Tahoe, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District has closed schools for Monday, February 4, 2019.
Washoe County schools in Lake Tahoe at Incline Village are taking a digital day.
Douglas County schools at the lake have a snow day (ZCES and GWHS).
All Tahoe Truckee schools and offices are closed today.
Lake Tahoe Community College is closed.
Camino Union School District - Closed
Gold Oak Union School District - Closed
Indian Diggings School District - Closed
Sunday update: Controls on all mountain roads; blizzard conditions possible through Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's the middle of a four-day storm in the Sierra with all mountain roads impacted by the snow. There is a Winter Storm Warning in effect until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday with the next wave of it expected to hit Lake Tahoe by 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
Murder charges filed against Martinez-Guzman; Timeline of crimes revealed
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 4:53pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Murder suspect Wilbur Ernesto Martinez-Guzman will be tried jointly in Reno, Nevada by both the Douglas County and Washoe County district attorneys in what could be a landmark case.
During a joint press conference Monday, the DAs from both counties outlined their case against Martinez-Guzam for the murders of Connie Koontz, Sophia Renken, Gerald David and Sharon David.
Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report contains Martinez-Guzman confession
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/26/2019 - 12:58am
A probable cause arrest report released Friday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office on 19-year-old murder suspect Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman contains a confession under Miranda.
According to the arrest report, Guzman told investigators that firearms stolen from the house of Jerry and Sherri David, the elderly South Reno couple found murdered in their home, were buried in the area of Sedge Road in East Carson City.
Road conditions changing on day that has brought snow, rain, thunder snow to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 4:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls have been lifted on several Lake Tahoe area roads, but that doesn't mean the snow storm is over. January 20 has been a day full of weather, from rain and thunder snow, to white-outs at the ski resorts and breezy conditions.
Both Kirkwood and Heavenly Ski Resort had to close some ski lifts earlier today after lightning was striking in the area and Sierra-at-Tahoe closed early due to high lightning potential.
Suspect in all four Northern Nevada murders in custody
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 2:47pm
UPDATE 1/23/19 - The suspect in the quadruple murder in Northern Nevada was in the country illegally from El Salvador when he was arrested on January 19, 2019. Tips received by law enforcement led them to Wilbur Ernesto Martinez-Guzman, and as they built a murder case they started to tail him. Immigration officials were unaware of Martinez-Guzman until those tips came in.
Officials did not want to lose the suspect and arrested him on immigration charges as the investigation continued and the murder case developed.
Arrest in Carson City related to Reno homicide investigation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 12:43am
UPDATE 1.20.19 - The 19-year-old man who was arrested in Carson City Saturday night is the suspect in all four Northern Nevada murders according to law enforcement. Find updated story on press conference here - http://southtahoenow.com/story/01/20/2019/suspect-all-four-northern-nevada-murders-custody
CARSON CITY, Nev. - One person is in custody tonight in connection with the investigation into Wednesday's double homicide in South Reno.
Washoe County Sheriff releases names of Reno homicide victims
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 7:33pm
RENO, Nev. - A Reno couple in their 80s have been identified as the victims in Wednesday's double homicide.
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office today said 81-year-old Gerald David and his wife, Sharon David, age 80 were killed in their home. Next of kin have been notified.
Both victims died as a result of gunshot wounds, similar to the method used in the two recent Douglas County murders.
Schools open around Lake Tahoe on Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 7:41amFriday, January 18, 2019 - Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Truckee Tahoe Unified School District and Washoe County schools at Incline Village are open today.
Douglas County Schools are open with the following instructions for busses at the lake:
School busses will stop at main bus stops only for Lake school Zephyr Cove Elementary (ZCES). These stops are designated as:
The corner of Tina Court and Ski Court for students living in the Tramway and Kingsbury Village area:
ZCES - Bus will arrive at 7:57 a.m. and depart at 8:20 a.m.
Similarities between Douglas County and Washoe County homicides
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 6:11pm
RENO, Nev. - Keeping the community safe is the number one priority of law enforcement working on four recent murders in Reno and Douglas County. This was the message from Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam during a press conference late Thursday afternoon.
Two elderly people, a man and a woman, were killed in a home in southwest Reno. Their bodies were discovered on January 16 after concerned neighbors called law enforcement after not seeing the residents. Their names and ages have not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Snow impacting roads around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 9:06am
LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV - CA/NV - Roads around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra have snow tire and chain controls and two of them are closed due to conditions. The following is a list of local controls as of 8:00 a.m. January 17.
US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 0.0 in Douglas County to mile post 1.0 in Carson City County in Nevada.
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from Twin Bridges to Meyers in El Dorado County in California.
I80
Schools on the South Shore open; Douglas County on 90 minute delay
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 7:49amAll schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (South Lake Tahoe) will be open on Wednesday, January 16 but there are some program cancellations - All after[school AAA programs are cancelled, STHS cross country practice going to Kirkwood cancelled as are the high school alpine practices at Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Up at the North Shore, Truckee Tahoe School District schools are closed. All school activities are cancelled unless notified otherwise.
Road closures around Lake Tahoe; Fatal crash on Hwy 50 near Placerville closes road
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 9:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The roads are a mess around the Lake Tahoe Basin, with SR-89 around Emerald Bay and SR-88 near Kirkwood closed due to conditions.
Suspect identified in South Lake Tahoe murder
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 12:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 71-year-old local man has been arrested for the murder of his 65-year-old female roommate.
James Byron Cleveland was arrested by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) after they responded to a Carson Avenue residence on a call of an injured woman on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Victims in Topaz Lake and ATV incidents identified
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 1:41pm
UDPATE 1/13/19 - The second drowning victim has been recovered from Topaz Lake. The recovery efforts resumed today on at 9:00 a.m. by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Marine 7 and search and rescue units, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Specialized Vehicle Unit (SUV) and their HASTY Dive Team, and Wardens from the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
At approximately 1:30 p.m. Marine 7’s ROV located the body of Jesse Gregory, 50, at a depth of 22 feet.
The surviving fisherman, Scott Wise, has recovered and was released from the hospital.
Boat capsizes in Topaz Lake; One dead, one missing
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 6:16pm
UPDATE 1/13/19 12:30 p.m. - Douglas County Sheriff's Office has released the names of those involved in the boating accident. One boater, Scott Wise, was able to get to shore while a search began for the other two occupants. Rescue teams located the body of Burt Pederson of Sparks, Nevada, a man in his 40s according to DCSO. Jesse Gregory, also of Sparks, is still missing and presumed to have drowned.
Wise was treated at the Carson Valley Medical Center for treatment. He has since been released.
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Missing snowshoer located off Tahoe Rim Trail
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 10:50am
2:45 p.m. update: Search and rescue teams spent Sunday night dredging through deep snow and in very windy snowy conditions to locate the missing snowshoer Raymond Murdock.
The initial search for Murdock was called off in the early morning hours due to the snow and avalanche conditions, resuming Monday morning at 6:00 a.m.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team called in the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office was made for additional personnel and Raven for aerial observation.
Some roads closed around Lake Tahoe due to snow and wind
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 4:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Interstate 80 is closed at this hour due to white out conditions and zero visibility from Colfax to the Nevada state line. SR-89 around Emerald Bay is also closed. No estimated time of reopening was provided.
Headaches on the roadway as storm enters Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 4:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you don't have to be on the roads around Lake Tahoe today, don't go.
As the beginning of fairly strong weather system has just hit the Sierra, there are not only chain controls but also a series of collisions and spinouts. The storm shouldn't have surprised anyone as warnings have been in place all week.
As of 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019, chain controls are up on all mountain roads around Lake Tahoe on the California side, expected to be going up soon on the Nevada side.
Vail Resorts gives $1.9M to 93 Tahoe-Truckee area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 9:37pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their annual community grant EpicPromise celebration, 93 local nonprofits were awarded a total of $1.9 million in cash as well as additional in-kind product support. Across the company, Vail Resorts will give $11.4 million in support to more than 250 community non-profits over the upcoming year.
Each year Vail gives away money and product to groups serving the communities they have resorts located. For Kirkwood, Heavenly and Northstar, support was given to support the health and resilience of the Truckee and South Lake Tahoe communities.
Holiday shopping safety tips from Washoe County Sheriff
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 12:11am
Black Friday is just days away. As the excitement of the holiday shopping season builds, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to stay focused on personal safety. Here are some tips to keep in mind before heading out to the stores:
First and foremost, stay alert. Do not get so caught up in the shopping frenzy that you lose awareness of your surroundings. Report suspicious activity to law enforcement or store security.
South Tahoe Now: No on Measure T
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 10:50pm
Election season can be an exciting time of year with anticipation of the possibilities, but this year in South Lake Tahoe election season is full of negativity that has pitted neighbor against neighbor. One year ago I wrote an editorial "Use the election to create a community of collaboration and teamwork," and today I urge continuance of community, collaboration and teamwork.
Letter: Is Measure T Really Too Extreme?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 10:24am
I am surprised that some people call Measure T “too extreme,” when the measure a) still allows fulltime residents to rent out their houses for 30 days per year, b) promotes the development and expansion of VHRs in areas properly zoned as commercial or part of the Tourist Core.
Do you know what is really “too extreme”?
• Local businesses struggling to fill open positions because their employees can’t find long-term housing in Tahoe.
South Shore casinos continue to show gains in reported revenues
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 10:22am
Gaming revenue for the State of Nevada during the month of August 2018 dropped when compared to the same month in 2017, posting a loss of 7.74 percent with a "win" of $912,980,589 for casinos in the state, according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board today.
On the South Shore, the $26,789,111 in gaming revenue earned by the casinos was up by 4.74 percent from 2017. The Carson City and Carson Valley had a "win" of $9,650,518, up 2.77 percent.
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
Body of man missing in Lake Tahoe recovered
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/18/2018 - 11:32am
The body of the 33-year-old man who went missing in Lake Tahoe on September 8, 2018 was located by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office underwater remote operated vehicle (ROV) and then recovered on Monday, September 17.
Victims identified in Washoe Valley plane crash
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 4:56pm
A glider aircraft crashed into the hillside between the Washoe Valley and Mt. Rose on September 2, sparking the 64-acre Slide Fire and killing the two California residents onboard.
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has positively identified the two deceased individuals as Sergio Colacevich, 80, of Carmichael and James Alton, 60, of San Ramon were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and were later identified by dental comparison.
According to authorities, the glider took off from the Truckee Tahoe Airport shortly before the 2:00 p.m. crash.
Hiker missing near Skunk Harbor in Lake Tahoe found Sunday morning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/09/2018 - 10:37am
A call was made to Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) 911 on Saturday, September 8 at approximately 3:30 p.m., alerting them of a missing man in his 60s at Lake Tahoe. The caller, the man's wife, said her husband had left around noon to go hiking in the area of Skunk Harbor on the east shore of Lake Tahoe and she hadn't heard from him.
Man arrested after stealing car at knife point as woman leaves Burning Man
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 12:35pm
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies and a K9 team captured a suspect wanted for the armed carjacking of a woman who was leaving the Burning Man event late Tuesday afternoon.
Two confirmed dead in Washoe County plane crash
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/04/2018 - 2:20pm
Two people have been confirmed as deceased in Sunday's plane crash near Slide Mountain that sparked a 64-acre fire.
According to the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, they now have the bodies and autopsies will be performed on each of the crash victims.
The names of the deceased are currently being withheld pending positive identification and notification of next-of-kin. As soon as both decedents are identified, an announcement will be issued releasing the names.
Incline Village bank robbery suspect arrested
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/25/2018 - 12:32pm
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office has announced they arrested a man who they believe was responsible for the Incline Village robbery of Wells Fargo Bank Friday.
A deputy was driving on the Mt. Rose Highway later that day and spotted the suspect and arrested him on robbery and drug possession charges.
Greg Bauer Roberts, 48, was booked into the Washoe County Jail where he is still being held as of Saturday morning. Bail has not been set.
Original story:
Wells Fargo Bank in Incline Village robbed; Suspect being sought
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 1:39pm
The Incline Village branch of Wells Fargo Bank was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash at 10:09 a.m. Friday morning, August 24, 2018.
Deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a robbery in progress. Upon arrival the suspect had already fled.
The Sheriff's Office and FBI are investigating and attempting to locate the suspect. They have released two photos of him, but very little information is currently available. If the suspect used a gun or fled in a vehicle has not been released.
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition distributes over 200 free bike racks throughout Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 2:17pm
The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is distributing 215 free bicycle racks throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin, creating secure parking for 430 bicycles at key public destinations.
Supported by funding from the Tahoe Fund and the Nevada Commission on Tourism and in-kind support from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the nonprofit Bike Coalition is distributing the high-quality bike racks to Tahoe’s local jurisdictions and government agencies. Each of the two types of racks being
California man drowns in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 8:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of a 21-year-old California man was located in Lake Tahoe Sunday afternoon, more than 24 hours after he jumped off a boat near Edgewood Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office cadaver dogs alerted others to the body of the man about one-quarter mile off shore between Tahoe Meadows and Lakeside Marina just before 5:00 p.m. Sunday, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Traci Trapani.
The identity of the man is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.
