Footprints in snow and mud lead law enforcement to South Lake Tahoe man hiding behind boulders

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man was arrested on Thursday after attempting to hide from law enforcement on the hill above Amerigas.

A deputy from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) attempted to pull over a vehicle being driven recklessly at approximately 10:51 a.m. on US50 near Elks Club Drive. The driver attempted to abscond from EDSO and hide his vehicle behind the local Amerigas. After attempting to hide his vehicle, the driver ran through the snow into the forested area attempting to flee from the deputy.

With the assistance of officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and California Highway Patrol, the driver's footprints were found in the snow and mud. These led them to the hiding man who was found in an outcropping of boulders.

The driver has been identified as Jason Freed, 50, of South Lake Tahoe.

Freed was arrested for the following criminal acts: 23152(A) CVC , 23152(B) CVC, 1203.2(A) PC, 148(A)(1) PC, 12500(A) VC, and 23102(a) CVC. Freed is being held on $10,000 bail, according to EDSO.