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Suspicious Fire in South Lake Tahoe Being Investigated
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/30/2014 - 10:54am
A Wednesday night house fire in South Lake Tahoe has turned into a criminal investigation.
South Lake Tahoe Police officers and fire fighters responded to a residential fire in the 1100 block of Long Valley Avenue at 6:10 pm. They found the home fully engulfed in flames with fire starting to spread to nearby trees, though they were able to contain the fire to the area of the burning home. It appears the house is likely to be a total loss.
The house has received the attention of the police and fire department prior to Wednesday night's fire.
El Dorado County Sheriffs Trying to Reunite Recovered Property With Owners
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/26/2013 - 4:57pm
Throughout recent months El Dorado County Sheriff's Office detectives have been investigating an increasingly high volume of residential burglaries. As previously released, four suspects were arrested related to burglaries. One of those suspects was Gary Joseph Masse who was paroled in July 2013 after serving prison time for a previous burglary conviction.
Three Arrested For String of West Slope Burglaries
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/12/2013 - 5:32pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Department retrieved hundreds of stolen items from a home in Georgetown after investigating a series of burglaries in the towns of Pollock Pines, Camino, Placerville and Georgetown. They arrested three residents of a home after conducting a search of a home following discovery of a stolen car.
Jeri Acuna, a 37 year old woman was arrested for possession of stolen property and a stolen vehicle, Ryann Jana Leidel, a 32 year old female was arrested for two outstanding felony warrants. Parolee Tommie Richard Stover was arrested on two other felony warrants.
Sheriff John D’Agostini Acquires New Grant
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 6:09pm
Sheriff John D’Agostini is pleased to announce that the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a two year $250,000.00 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grant. The award from the US Department of Justice will be used to assist the Sheriff’s “Crisis Intervention Team” (CIT).
South Lake Tahoe Residents Arrested in Douglas County Burglary
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/18/2013 - 8:32pm
Three South Lake Tahoe residents were arrested Friday and stolen property was recovered after law officers found them attempting to burglarize a home at the Valley Crest Estates in north Douglas County, authorities said.
Robbery at South Lake Tahoe El Dorado Savings Bank
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/21/2013 - 10:43am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to help identify the suspect who robbed the El Dorado Savings and Loan at 3443 Lake Tahoe Boulevard this morning around 9:30am.
Based on surveillance footage, the suspect appears to be a white male adult in his fifties, approximately 6’-2” tall, weight proportionate to height, wearing a beige baseball cap, a short-sleeved plaid button down shirt, khaki cargo shorts and flip flop sandals.
The suspect walked into the bank and presented the teller with a demand note. The suspect claimed to be armed but did not display a weapon.
South Lake Tahoe police seek identity of unidentified patron in USA gas station murder
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/16/2013 - 6:06pm
On the night of Tuesday Aug. 8, an unidentified suspect walked into the USA gas station located at 2470 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe and killed Manpreet Singh, 27, of South Lake Tahoe, with a gunshot to the upper torso.
South Lake Tahoe police arrest man, recover stolen property from vacation home burglaries
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 2:59pmSouth Lake Tahoe police have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with several burglaries of vacation homes in town in which a large amount of stolen property was recovered.
Eric Beaman, 26, of South Lake Tahoe, faces charges of being in possession of stolen property, said South Lake Tahoe Police Department Lt. Brian Williams. A search warrant of a home on Armstrong Avenue led to the finding and arrest.
South Lake Tahoe man suspected of DUI in crash that injured mother and two children
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 2:26pmA 39-year-old South Lake Tahoe man faces a felony DUI charge after a head-on vehicle crash Tuesday that injured a mother and two children in town visiting, according to South Lake Tahoe police.
Dara Siev was arrested for felony DUI and booked into the custody of the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe. The crash was reported at 4:45 p.m. in the 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Blue Lake Avenue. The injuries sustained to the mother and children ages 4 and 8 were reported to be not life-threatening, South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Brian Williams said.
Arrest made in early morning stabbing death in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 1:33pm
South Lake Tahoe police have arrested a man they believe stabbed a 57-year-old family member to death early Wednesday morning on Wildwood Avenue.
Sean-Paul Andrew MacIntire, 32, of South Lake Tahoe faces first degree murder charges in the stabbing death of Shirley Gordon, said South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Brian Williams.
South Lake Tahoe police seek possible witness to USA Gas Station murder case
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/13/2013 - 5:32pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual who may have information regarding a homicide at the USA Gas station on Aug. 6.
Manpreet Ghuman Singh, 27, of South Lake Tahoe was killed after sustaining a single bullet wound to his upper torso. It does not appear that any robbery was involved in this crime.
Manpreet Ghuman Singh identified as victim in USA Gas homicide
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/09/2013 - 3:59pm
The victim who was shot Tuesday night at the USA Gas Station in South Lake Tahoe has been identified as Manpreet Ghuman Singh, 27, of South Lake Tahoe, authorities said.
Update on weekend Pioneer Trail stabbing death
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/23/2013 - 2:08pmSLTPD detectives and patrol officers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing death this past weekend on Pioneer Trail of 28-year-old South Lake Tahoe resident Julian Acevedo Salvador.
South Lake Tahoe pot club owner sentenced to five years in federal prison; agrees to forfeit drug money
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 1:30pmFormer City of Angels 2 pot club owner Gennaro "Gino" DiMatteo of South Lake Tahoe was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller.
DiMatteo had pled guilty to a felony for marijuana trafficking on Jan. 9. As part of his plea agreement, DiMatteo agreed to forfeit more than $40,000 to the United States.
Police: South Lake Tahoe man confesses to El Dorado Savings Bank robbery
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/23/2013 - 7:21am
A 29-year-old South Lake Tahoe man has confessed to the March 7 robbery of El Dorado Savings Bank, South Lake Tahoe police confirm.
Paul Cortez was arrested by Reno police and booked into Washoe County Jail where he will be transferred to South Lake Tahoe and booked into El Dorado County Jail. Police say he confessed to details about the robbery and how much money was taken.
Below is a news release on the matter issued by Lieutenant David Stevenson of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
Former South Lake Tahoe pot club owner pleads guilty to federal trafficking charges
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 11:07amGennaro "Gino" DiMatteo, 43, of South Lake Tahoe, pled guilty Wednesday to count two of the indictment, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. DiMatteo is scheduled to be sentenced in April.
This case is the product of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department, and the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Jason Hitt is prosecuting the case.
Authorities investigate Incline Village armed robbery
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 2:09pm
Washoe County authorities are asking for the public's help in solving a Jan. 2 armed robbery at a north shore Lake Tahoe gas station in which a gun shot was fired. No one was injured.
A masked gunman entered the Incline Village Chevron gas station at 8:45 p.m. and demanded money from the clerk and then discharged a silver-colored long barrel revolver inside the store, according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Special Operations and Investigations Division. The clerk was not injured and no other patrons were in the store.
Missing Gardnerville boy found safe, hiding under bed
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 10:25amDouglas County authorities confirmed the missing boy has been found safe, according to the Record-Courier. Authorities were looking for the boy this morning when he didn't show up to school.
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El Dorado County authorities make arrest in attempted murder, kidnapping case
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 10:59am
A man wanted by El Dorado County authorities in connection with a kidnapping and attempted murder was arrested Tuesday after deputies chased him for 23 minutes over 16 miles.
Dustin James Woodruff, born July 29, 1985, is suspected of shooting and beating Bryan Santana, 35, of Placerville on July 2, 2012, said El Dorado County Lt. Tim Becker in a news release.
Victim in fatal Placerville shooting identified, investigation continues
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 4:00pmEl Dorado County Sheriff’s Office detectives have released the name of the man who was fatally shot Friday in Placerville as Richard Lee Hart, 37.
Michael Steven Hayes of Placerville is the alleged shooter in the event that happened on Lo Hi Way. Hayes has not been arrested and no charges have been filed at this time per the investigating detectives, said Lt. Tim Decker.
El Dorado County authorities are trying to determine whether the shooting was in self defense. Hart was reportedly armed with a handgun at the time he was fatally shot by Hayes.
El Dorado County authorities investigate fatal shooting in Placerville
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/23/2012 - 3:30pmEl Dorado County authorities are investigating a fatal shooting Friday night in Placerville. A 37-year-old man was found dead in the 3100 block of Lo Hi Way after a report to dispatch that a gunshot was heard and that a man armed with a handgun had been shot with a shotgun.
No arrests have been made and the dead man's identity is being withheld pending notification of family.
Pathology reports shows elderly South Lake Tahoe twins died of natural causes
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 3:26pm
In February of this year, El Dorado County Sheriff's detectives began investigating the deaths of Patricia and Joan Miller. The Millers were twin sisters who died unexpectedly in their South Lake Tahoe home. During the investigation, investigators learned the twins were once entertainers and made several television appearances.
South Lake Tahoe shooting suspect arrested after two-hour standoff
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 5:56pmAgustin Bautista, the suspect wanted for questioning in a South Shore Lake Tahoe shooting that took place Friday, surrendered to police after a two-hour standoff Thursday on Manzanita Avenve. Around noon, detectives spotted Bautista, 29, in the passenger seat of a black truck. They eventually followed the vehicle to the Ambassador Motor Lodge, arriving about 3 p.m.
El Dorado County to handle Linnea Lomax missing person case
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/07/2012 - 8:13am
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office has transferred the Linnea Lomax missing person case to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Detectives have been assigned to the case and are in contact with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, the family of Miss Lomax and the searching organization the family has established.
South Lake Tahoe man shot by unidentified assailant; Police say may have been gang related
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 1:49pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department released more information involving Sunday night's shooting in which a 19-year-old man was injured from multiple gunshot wounds. Police are still looking for the suspect.
Suicidal 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
South Lake Tahoe police give more details from Whiskey Dick's bar shooting
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 5:19pmMore details have emerged from the early Sunday morning shooting at Whiskey Dick's Saloon in South Lake Tahoe in which a shot was fired inside the bar.
Fight at South Lake Tahoe bar sends owner and patron to hospital
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 10:49amA fight in a South Lake Tahoe local bar early Sunday morning resulted in two people seriously injured with the bar owner hurt and a patron knocked unconscious to the point of needing CPR.
South Lake Tahoe police responded to Mo's Place in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard at 12:36 a.m. with a fight reported between patrons and bar security, authorities said. When officers arrived, they learned that the business owner had been punched and knocked unconscious by a patron who had been asked to leave the establishment due to unruly conduct.
El Dorado County sheriff’s detectives unhappily reassigned to patrol
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 7:44amLong-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.
West slope pair arrested; drugs found, stolen property recovered
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 9:39amAt least $50,000 worth of stolen property was recovered, drugs were seized and two people were arrested on the West Slope of El Dorado County.
Detectives and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Detail served search warrants, including a storage container, at two different locations in Pollock Pines on March 21, said Lt. Tim Becker in a news release.
Suspect faces charges for string of burglaries at Lake Tahoe since 2007
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/22/2012 - 4:52pm
Washoe County Sheriff's detectives worked a collaborative investigation with the Placer County Sheriff's Office and the Truckee Police Department to serve a search warrant which led to the subsequent arrest of a man who authorities believe may have been involved in a string of burglaries around Lake Tahoe since 2007.
Arrests made in Lake Tahoe cocaine sting
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 4:13pm
The Tri-NET Narcotic Task Force, working in conjunction with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team (SET), the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigators, and the Santa Cruz California Police Department arrested 26 year-old Joseph Perez and 25 year-old Oscar Madriz, both of Santa Cruz, California, on charges of trafficking and sales of cocaine. The arrests were made on March 2.
Authorities ask for help in locating family of twin elderly South Lake Tahoe sisters found dead
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 4:52pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating family members of elderly twins, Patricia and Joan Miller, 73, who were found dead in their South Lake Tahoe home on February 26. The nature of their deaths hasn't been determined, however, foul play has been ruled out, said Sheriff's Lt. Bryan Golmitz. The cause and manner of death is still being investigated by El Dorado County Sheriff’s detectives and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
Twin sisters found dead on April Way
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 7:44amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Detectives with the El Dorado Sheriff's Department are investigating the death of twin sisters, whose bodies were found in a residence on April Way Sunday.The 73-year-old...
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.
Carson City IHOP gunman had more weapons, ammunition in his home
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 9:29pmSixteen AK-47 magazines with live rounds, a Glock 26 9mm firearm with a holster, ammunition for various weapons, gun videos and body armor were among the items Carson City Sheriffs detectives found at the home and in the car of the man who shot 11, killing four, at an IHOP last week.
Sketch released in missing South Lake Tahoe woman case
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 9:50amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Skamania County Sheriff's detectives have released a sketch of a person of interest in the search for missing South Lake Tahoe woman Marie C. Hanson.Hanson, 54, was re...
