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El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Revitalizes Reserve Deputy Program
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 7:40amThe El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has restructured, reorganized and rejuvenated the Reserve Deputy Program. After being in existence for over 20 years, the Reserve Deputy Sheriff program was dwindling. At Sheriff D’Agostini’s direction the program has more than doubled in size and continues to grow.
RGJ photographer on assignment roughed up by deputies
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 6:57amSuicidal woman detained by South Lake Tahoe authorities after armed standoff
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 8:05am
A 49-year-old Sacramento kept authorities at bay overnight in an armed standoff at a South Lake Tahoe motel. The following information comes from South Lake Tahoe Police regarding the standoff at the Pine Cone Acre Motel in South Lake Tahoe. No shots were fired.
Woman detained after tense overnight standoff with police
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:54pm
UPDATE 8:50AM; Here is the latest from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department regarding the armed standoff overnight. The woman was detained by authorities at around 5 a.m.
Armed Standoff with Barricaded Suicidal Subject
Man on parole turns himself in to Douglas County authorities
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/05/2012 - 6:43pm
UPDATE: On Wednesday morning, at 6:45 am, parolee absconder Randy Nourse turned himself over to deputies at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Minden Station. Nourse was previously reported as a fugitive from justice by the State of California, Department of Parole and Probation. Nourse was safely taken into custody by Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies without incident.
Nourse will remain in the Douglas County Jail pending his extradition back to California.
Man reportedly threatens 'shooting spree' at casino
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 5:00amDouglas County Sheriff's deputies responded to Horizon Casino Resort early Wednesday morning following a report of a suspicious phone call in which a man told a front desk clerk that he was going t...
Prankster faces misdemeanor after mail droppings
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 5:00amDouglas County Sheriff's deputies are recommending a disturbing-the-peace charge for a Stateline man who admitted placing feces in a mail box at the Safeway store in Round Hill, according to a depu...
Woman arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 5:00amDouglas County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 31-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman on suspicion of drunken driving after she allegedly drove a Honda CR-V off a ledge in front of MontBleu Resort Casino...
Deputies looking for 2 men in connection with jewelry theft
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 3:12pmDeputies discover burglar may have been living in unoccupied residence
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 9:00amA burglar may have briefly lived inside a Douglas County house after cutting a hole in the residence and stealing several items, according to a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy report.Deputies respo...
South Lake Tahoe woman in custody after allegedly taking a shot at man inside home
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 3:12pm
A South Lake Tahoe woman was taken into custody on Saturday afternoon after apparently firing a shot at a man inside a home in the 2600 block of Knox Street.
The man, who was not injured, reported to police that the woman shot at him during an argument and then locked herself in room filled with weapons and ammunition, according to police scanner traffic.
Burglary suspect arrested after bathroom scuffle
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 5:00amAbout 11:30 a.m. on April 10, Douglas County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 42-year-old Minden man on suspicion of burglary, fraud and resisting arrest after he allegedly tried to leave the Round Hi...
Suspect arrested after allegedly attacking guards, damaging elevator
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 5:00amDouglas County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 30-year-old North Highlands, Calif., man on suspicion of assault and vandalism late Sunday night after he allegedly attacked two casino security guards ...
Long-time Lake Tahoe lawman Les Lovell retires
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 1:41am
Since as far back as he could remember, Les Lovell wanted to be a law enforcement officer.
The notions of keeping peace and preserving justice were always on his radar and for 30-plus years, the now-retired senior lieutenant for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Lake Tahoe Branch fulfilled his commitment.
Man arrested on suspicion of fraud
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/05/2012 - 5:02pmAbout 3:45 a.m.. on Saturday, Douglas County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man on suspicion of fraud for allegedly attempting to pass a fake $100 bill at a cashier's cage at MontBleu Resort Casino ...
Man arrested after reportedly discharging fire extinguisher at Harrah's
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/05/2012 - 4:59pmDouglas County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 26-year-old South Lake Tahoe man on suspicion of breaching the peace, vandalism and trespassing after security personnel reported he discharged a fire e...
Deputies in Douglas, Lyon counties increasing traffic patrols
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/31/2012 - 9:45amDouglas deputies to be out in force on St. Patty’s Day
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 5:00pmTahoe Valley school locked down briefly; distraught man inside home with gun surrenders to police
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 10:08am
Tahoe Valley Elementary School was briefly locked down at around 10:30 a.m. after a report of a distraught man with a gun inside a home in the 800 block of Tahoe Island Drive.
The man walked out of a home, speaking on a phone, and was detained by South Lake Tahoe police and El Dorado County sheriff's deputies. According to police scanner traffic, Tahoe Valley school was locked down, briefly, as authorities circled the perimeter of the home, cutting off traffic in the area.
Douglas authorities look for suspects who tried to cash stolen check at bank
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 1:23pm
Douglas County authorities seek the public's help in locating several suspects involved in an attempt to cash a stolen check on Saturday at a drive-thru window at Bank of America on Topsy Lane in north Douglas County near Carson City.
The primary suspect, an unidentified male adult, attempted to cash the stolen check at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday while using the drive-thru teller window, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Jim Halsey.
Deputies arrest four in Stateline cocaine bust
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 9:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County sheriff's deputies arrested four men last week following a month-long investigation into cocaine trafficking in Stateline, according to a Thursday statemen...
El Dorado authorities arrest Cameron Park man after woman found dead
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 7:31pmEl Dorado County authorities have arrested a 45-year-old Cameron Park man in connection with the apparent murder of a woman found Monday morning.
Todd Alan Winkler, 45, was arrested Monday night and is being held in El Dorado County Jail without bond for reasons related to the homicide, said Lt. Bryan Golmitz.
Douglas authorities identify Gardnerville woman found dead of gunshot wound; investigation is 'ongoing'
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 2:40pmDouglas County authorities have identified the 31-year-old Gardnerville woman found Sunday with a fatal gunshot wound to the head as Rachel Ann Vargas.
Sgt. Jim Halsey of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said investigation is "ongoing" and "no additional details can be released at this time" regarding the woman's death, reported early Sunday morning, Feb. 19.
Douglas authorities investigate woman found dead of gunshot wound
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/19/2012 - 1:18pmDouglas County authorities are investigating the death of a 31-year-old Gardnerville woman who was found with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
Deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence early Sunday morning in the 1300 block of Waterloo Lane after dispatch received a call from a distraught man who said his wife had shot herself at their home, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Jim Halsey.
South Lake Tahoe authorities continue search for Wells Fargo bank robber who fled with cash
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 11:30am
Update 2PM: The Following is from South Lake Tahoe Police Department Lt. David Stevenson regarding the Wells Fargo bank robbery that happened late this morning.
El Dorado County 2011 Sheriff's Report; future challenges include county gaining more inmates
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:33am
To the citizens of El Dorado County,
The year 2011 is wrapped up, and so is my first year as your Sheriff. This year end report is to provide you, the community we serve, with information outlining some of the achievements by the men and women that make up your Sheriff’s Office. I believe it is my obligation to keep you, as the taxpayers of El Dorado County, informed as to the direction and accomplishments of this office.
Bomb squad takes care of ordnance left at gun shop
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 11:19pmOrdnance left at a Gardnerville gun store was disposed of Monday by the Douglas County bomb squad. Deputies took it to the Douglas County Shooting Range ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../bomb-squad-takes-c...
Gardnerville man wanted in connection with
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 12:45amDouglas County sheriff's deputies are looking for 28-year-old Victor Manuel Mora Jr. A felony arrest warrant was issued for Mora in December as a result of an investigation into a sexual assault o...
Nevada Highway Patrol personnel to be awarded medals for actions during IHOP shooting
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 1:23pmBy Chuck Allen / Nevada Highway Patrol
Several personnel from the Nevada Highway Patrol will each be awarded a Commendation Medal this Friday for their timely, professional and outstanding performance they displayed on the morning of September 6th, in Carson City.
Shortly before 9:00 am that morning, the Nevada Department of Public Safety-Communications Center began receiving information of an active shooter near the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurant on South Carson Street.
Investigation continues into Gardnerville cemetery shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:03amLast week's officer-involved shooting at Garden Cemetery in Gardnerville was the first such incident since three deputies were shot at in two incidents in 2005.On Wednesday, David Pendleton, 77, wa...
Deputy shoots, kills gun-wielding man in Gardnerville
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 7:42amA man killed in an officer-involved shooting at the Garden Cemetery in Gardnerville has been identified as 77-year-old East Valley resident David Pendleton.Deputies responded to the cemetery at ...
Douglas County sheriff's deputy kills suspect
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 4:53amBy Reno Gazette-Journal. A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy fatally shot a man who allegedly pointed a shotgun at him Wednesday. At around 2:10pm, deputies ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../douglas-coun...
Officer involved shooting in Gardnerville; deputy fatally shoots man
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 8:04pm
By Sgt Jim Halsey, Public Information Officer, DCSO
On Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 at approximately 2:10 pm, deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to what was reported as a dead body lying outside of a white truck in the Gardnerville Cemetery.
A DCSO deputy arrived on-scene approximately six minutes later and found an adult male, later identified as 77 year-old David Pendleton, in the cemetery near the described truck. Pendleton was holding a shotgun in his hands.
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Deputies deserve gratitude
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 2:29pmI want to thank our wonderful sheriff's office for coming out to my home at 4 a.m. to remove a bear from my garage, who refused to leave. We have had this problem in the Montgomery Estates area for...
Deputies to hold safety seat checkpoint
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 4:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies will hold a child passenger safety seat inspection checkpoint at their Lake Tahoe Station this Saturday, according to a statement...
Douglas County beefs up DUI Patrol over Nevada Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 8:18pmBy Jim Halsey
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will participate in several high-visibility traffic enforcement details over the Nevada Day / pre-Halloween weekend.
During the late evening and early morning hours of Friday through Sunday, October 28th-30th, deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, working in conjunction with deputies of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, will conduct increased DUI enforcement patrols on the highways and roadways within Douglas County.
Oregon slaying suspect arrested in Placerville
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 3:40pmGRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - Police have arrested a relative of the couple shot dead at their home in the Southern Oregon community Merlin.Josephine County sheriff's deputies say 58-year-old Gary Ly...
UPDATE: Brother of IHOP killer jailed in South Lake Tahoe battery
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 12:28pm
The brother of the Carson City man responsible for the a mass shooting at the IHOP last month was jailed Sunday morning in South Lake Tahoe on domestic battery charges. Here is the press release:
Domestic Battery Suspect Arrested
Safety seat inspection planned for November
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 9:32amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be holding a child passenger safety seat inspection checkpoint from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 at their Lake Tahoe Stat...
South Lake Tahoe Applebee's hosts 'Tip-a-Cop' for Special Olympics
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:13amSeveral law enforcement officers from Northern Nevada and South Lake Tahoe will volunteer their time Thursday by participating in the annual Applebee’s “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Nevada. Officers and deputies will serve during the lunch and dinner-time hours shadowing the restaurant staff as honorary waiters and waitresses. A special envelope will be left at each table for those patrons wishing to donate.
Douglas County man in custody on kidnapping
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 9:22pmDeputies said the vehicle Wilcher was driving belongs to his mother, which he had reportedly stolen earlier today. The youth was not injured, deputies said. Wilcher was being held on $332000 bail. — L...
Douglas authorities arrest man on abduction, attempted sexual assault charges on a child
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 1:38pm
By Sgt. Jim Halsey
Deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 21-year-old Jacob Wilcher on charges of kidnapping and attempted sexual assault. At approximately 11:40 am on Sunday, Douglas County deputies were dispatched to a call of an attempted child abduction at the Lifepoint Church, in Minden.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Deputies should be held accountable also
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 3:22pmI'd like to respond to a recent letter to the editor regarding being tailed by a sheriff's office vehicle recklessly with brights on.I live out near North Upper Truckee Road and drive from there al...
Man arrested for alleged ecstasy sales
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 5:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Aug. 9, Douglas County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 28-year-old Charleston, W.Va. man on suspicion of possessing drugs for sale after finding a bag containing what wa...
2 people arrested in South Tahoe kidnapping of infant
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 4:54amThe incident started in South Lake Tahoe and ended in Douglas County. On Aug. 13 at about 3:30pm the Douglas County sheriff's deputies were contacted by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and ...
2 people arrested in South Tahoe kidnapping of infant
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 10:41pmThe incident started in South Lake Tahoe and ended in Douglas County. On Aug. 13 at about 3:30pm the Douglas County sheriff's deputies were contacted by the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../2-people-a...
Pair arrested for alleged kidnapping
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 4:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County Sheriff's deputies arrested two people this weekend after receiving a report of a kidnapping in South Lake Tahoe, according to a statement from the sheriff...
Stateline man arrested in connection with 1982 murder
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 11:14amBy Jesse B. Gill, San Bernardino Sun. Sheriff's deputies have arrested a 51-year-old man in Douglas County they suspect killed a 62-year-old Yucaipa man in 1982. On Oct. 2 that year, deputies arri...
Body pulled from Tahoe had been there more than a decade
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 11:14amDivers out for a fun day under Lake Tahoe found a body that is believed to have been there since the late 1990s. The divers discovered the corpse last weekend, with sheriff's deputies able to reco...
Man arrested for alleged shower spying
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 9:47amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On July 13, El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 21-year-old South Lake Tahoe man for allegedly using a cell phone to videotape a 46-year-old woman and a 10-yea...
