justice
Man arrested after allegedly assaulting a South Lake Tahoe police officer and stealing his baton
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/24/2017 - 12:58pm
A South Lake Tahoe man is sitting in the El Dorado County jail after being arrested on suspicion of several charges including headbutting a police officer, grabbing his baton and trying to also grab his weapon.
37-year-old Richard David Castello is being held on $192,500 bail for taking an officer's weapon, obstruction of justice and battery on a peace officer.
El Dorado County DA announces passing of Deputy DA Katie Dobler
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 5:26pm
El Dorado County Deputy District Attorney, Katie Dobler, passed away early Monday morning, February 13, 2017. She was 35 years old.
"The People of the State of California, the residents of El Dorado County, and the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office have lost a passionate and relentless advocate for justice," said District Attorney Vern Pierson. "Katie’s family, friends, and coworkers have lost a loving daughter, sister, and friend who was fiercely loyal and devoted."
Carson City, law enforcement agencies investigate new information in threats against local judge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 3:05pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office and several law enforcement agencies are investigating new information related to threats made against a Carson City judge, Sheriff Ken Furlong said Thursday.
On Wednesday, Carson City Sheriff’s Office detectives and Department of Public Safety investigators received information that an inmate at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Detention Center was being held on a 2011 felony contempt of court warrant out of Carson City.
South Lake Tahoe Women's March to celebrate diversity and highlight equality
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/16/2017 - 4:55pm
Event Date:
January 21, 2017 - 10:00am
As an estimated 200,000 people will join the Women's March on Washington Saturday, January 21, and hundreds of thousands of others march in their own towns across the country. Not to be left out, South Lake Tahoe will be having their own march to highlight issues important to the community, an event that organizers hope will attract a few hundred supporters.
Opinion: Why I March
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 8:13pm
The Women’s March on Washington DC on January 21, 2017 is slated to be a historic demonstration of human beings who believe in equality and social justice for all. Although titled “women’s march” the march is for EVERYONE who cares about human rights. Human rights are women’s rights. This event will go down in history because it has turned into a march of global proportion with sister events being held in communities across the country and the world.
Guest Columist: The many faces of human trafficking
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 1:33pm
Since January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, what do you think of when you hear the term "human trafficking"? If you're like most people, you think of a story like the following true story, where police conduct an operation at a suspected residential brothel and encounter Sally, a 25-year-old citizen of Korea. Sally came to the U.S. having been promised a job as a maid. Instead, she was threatened with violence and forced to work in a brothel until she made $15,000. But the brothel owner retained $10,000, plus additional fees for food and a motel room when she could not work.
Former South Lake Tahoe Fire Capt. Mark Wygant pleads guilty to child porn charge
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 4:32pm
Former South Lake Tahoe Fire Captain Mark McLeod Wygant, 46, pleaded guilty in federal court today to transportation of child pornography.
Following an FBI and SLT Police Department investigation, Wygant was a
arrested on Jan. 29 2015 and has been in custody ever since. He had been immediately placed on administration leave but resigned just days after his arrest.
"I am pleased that Mr. Wygant plead guilty to his crime and the punishment will now in the hands of the criminal justice system," said SLT Fire Chief Jeff Meston.
More food tampering incidents in South Lake Tahoe; One sent to hospital
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 11:38pm
9:00AM Update 11/22/16: The South Lake Tahoe Police Department believes the same person is responsible for recent food tampering incidents at Baja Fresh and Raley's due to similarities in the cases. The unidentified suspect is described as a white male adult, 5'7" with a thin build.
Is South Lake Tahoe safer after passage of the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/06/2016 - 3:03pm
The current crime and police officer staffing statistics in City of South Lake Tahoe is consistent with the State of California as a whole. Most of the crimes for which the Safe Neighborhood and Schools Act have mandated a reduction in criminal penalties have increased in our city. Also consistent with state-wide statistics is the reduction in numbers of South Lake Tahoe police officers available to address local crime.
Special fraud officer appointed to oversee elections in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 5:01pm
A special election officer has been appointed by the U.S. Attorney's Office to oversee any complaints of election fraud and voting rights abuses in consultation with Justice Department Headquarters in Washington.
“Every citizen must be able to vote without interference or discrimination and to have that vote counted without it being stolen because of fraud," said Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. "The Department of Justice will act promptly and aggressively to protect the integrity of the election process.”
New deputy sworn in for Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/06/2016 - 9:31pm
A new deputy was sworn in on Monday for Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Deputy Mariah West was sworn in by Sheriff Ron Perini during a ceremony attended by many of West's family and friends.
She grew up in Douglas County and attended Waynesburg University in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania after graduating from Sierra Lutheran High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.
The ceremony was a culminating event for a long term goal of becoming a deputy sheriff.
Reno, Chico and Redlands orthopedic clinics to pay $2.39 million settlement
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/03/2016 - 11:47am
A whistleblower will earn about $430,000 after leading investigators to orthopedic clinics in Reno, Chico and Redlands for their allegedly using discounted and reimported osteoarthritis medications, but billing the government for full value.
The three clinics will pay a combined $2.39 million to resolve federal and state False Claims Act allegations that they knowingly billed federal and state health care programs for the unauthorized viscosupplements.
Undersheriff Randy Peshon reappointed to state Judicial Council
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 8:22am
El Dorado County Undersheriff Randy Peshon has been re-appointed to the state's Judicial Council Collaborative Justice Court Advisory Committee after being nominated by Superior Court Judge Suzanne Kingsbury.
Peshon, who once ran the jail in South Lake Tahoe, has served in this capacity for the past three years and will begin a new three year term on November 1.
SLEDNET: South Shore drug task force dissolved
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/29/2016 - 5:24pm
For the past several months there has been no official SLEDNET servicing the South Shore, and today it was announced that the drug task force that has been serving the community since 1988 has dissolved.
'Thank a Police Officer Day' recognized by SLT resident who encourages others to do the same
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/19/2016 - 8:34pm
In honor of "National Thank a Police Officer Day," and in an effort to encourage others to show their support for our heroes in law enforcement, South Lake Tahoe resident Daniella Flatau presented the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department with 60 goody bags on Monday.
Abducted South Lake Tahoe children found in Mexico; father arrested
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2016 - 1:11pm
The father of two South Lake Tahoe children who failed to return them to their mother on August 15 has been arrested in the Rosarito Beach area of Mexico.
Scott Selger of Chula Vista, Calif., was arrested by the Baja California State Preventive Police on September 1 and the children were safely returned to their mother, Jenn Luckman Conant.
Investigators from several agencies had been searching for Selger and the children after their mother realized her children, 9-year-old twins Ava and Paolo, were not on their scheduled return flight home after visiting with their father.
Students sought to participate in South Lake Tahoe Teen court
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/01/2016 - 8:29pm
South Lake Tahoe students in grades 8 through 12 are invited to participate in the juvenile justice system through the Teen Court program.
Orientation training will be held on September 29, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Superior Court, Department 4, located at 1354 Johnson Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. After completing the orientation training, teens will serve as court personnel for real cases in which a minor has committed an offense, admitted the offense and chosen to be judged by his/her peers.
Placerville business owner pleads guilty to filing more than $60 million in tax refunds
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 7:06pm
The owner of Advanced Financial Services (AFS) in Placerville pleaded guilty to filing more than 250 false claims for refunds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) along with two of her employees. They all face large fines and years in jail.
El Dorado County ranks 5th in State for lethal DUIs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/19/2016 - 2:35pmDue to some sobering facts, El Dorado County District Attorney's Office is ramping up efforts in preventing drunk driving.
While the full-time population in the county is fairly small, a large number of visitors increase those numbers during ski season, holidays, gold country and winery visits, gambling at Red Hawk and Stateline, and during trips to Apple Hill.
El Dorado County ranks fifth worst in the state for lethal drunk driving incidents involving drivers between the ages of 21 and 34, and third worst in the state for drunk driving incidents involving drivers under the age of 21.
Placer County SAR volunteer shot while looking for missing hiker
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 4:34pm
A Placer County Search and Rescue volunteer was shot in the hip on Tuesday evening while out with a team searching for a 75-year-old missing hiker.
Steven Wolf was part of a three-person team searching between Brown and Fish Creek for the hiker who was last seen near the town of Washington on the South Yuba River. The other two members of Wolf's team found cover and radioed for help.
Ask Hopeful Henry: Can you give me the scoop on Service Animals?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/04/2016 - 7:54am
Dear Henry,
I am a business owner can you please explain the situation with “Service Dogs,” what is considered a service dog and what do I have to allow in my place of business which is a restaurant. I don’t want to get in trouble with ADA or the Health Department.
Thank you, Bob
Great question Bob!
This is an issue we get calls on all the time. I am going to be answering this question with information directly from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, and Disability Rights Section.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/17/2016 - 2:12pm
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.
7/10
8:01 a.m. - Disorderly Conduct: Alcohol - Remington Trail - 46-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION.
12:02 p.m. - Missing Person - Tahoe Paradise - 15-YEAR-OLD BOY REPORTED MISSING.
4:25 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 65-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED.
Jaycee Dugard's kidnapper now eligible for parole in 2034
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 3:22pm
Phillip Garrido is now eligible for release over 400 years early.
Local CHP officers invite public to have "Coffee with a Cop"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/16/2016 - 10:52pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2016 - 9:00am
Many people find law enforcement officers intimidating and unapproachable, so the South Lake Tahoe CHP office is holding "Coffee with a Cop" on Friday, June 24 starting at 9:00 a.m. at Alpina Coffee Cafe on Emerald Bay Road.
All community members are invited to stop by and chat, discuss community issues, have coffee, and build relationships.
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Department’s work in El Dorado County’s neighborhoods.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/05/2016 - 3:19pm
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.
5/29
1:15 a.m. - Battery to a person - Meyers
1:41 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Turnback Lane - VACATION RENTAL REPORT FILED AGAINST 32-YEAR-OLD WOMAN
4:45 p.m. - Driving on a suspended license due do previous DUI - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 51-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 9:30pm
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.
5/15
7:59 a.m. - Failure to register as an arsonist - South Lake Tahoe
11:00 a.m. - Search and Rescue - Lake of the Woods - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR AN INJURED 71-YEAR-OLD MALE HIKER.
Mental Health Awareness: Reducing number of adults with mental illness in jails
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/14/2016 - 6:41pm
A year ago, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors signed a resolution to participate in the Stepping Up initiative. The initiative, signed by two hundred fifty counties, has one lofty goal: reduce the number of adults with mental illness in the criminal justice system.
What has changed in the last year?
Officer hanging up her shield after 29 years with SLTPD
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/28/2016 - 9:11pm
What does a police officer do after they retire?
Hunt for Bigfoot, of course.
That is what South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Donna Kingman said she'll be doing after hanging up her shield after 29 years of working in the community. Her official last day is April 30, but Thursday was her last shift working in uniform.
Of course, she won't be hunting for Bigfoot in cold, shaded areas as she'll be seeking sun and a life of being "footloose and fancy free."
90 players committed to playing in Celebrity Golf Championship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/28/2016 - 7:10pm
Charles Barkley, Justin Timberlake, and Steve Kerr and Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors lead a group of 90 sports and entertainment stars coming to South Lake Tahoe for the 27th annual American Century Championship, July 19 – 24, 2016. Many were hoping to see Steph Curry on the list, but with the Olympic Games in Rio just after the tournament, speculation is that he had to skip the stop in Tahoe.
Two month long investigation nets two in Carson City drug bust
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/20/2016 - 2:47pm
The Tri-NET Narcotic Task Force arrested two Carson City men last week after a two-month long investigation into drug trafficking in the area.
Michael Bowman, 45, was taken into custody on April 14, 2016 by the Carson City Sheriff's Office without incident on Highway 50 East. He was charged with four felonies, Level I Trafficking a Controlled Substance – Meth, Conspiracy to Violate the Uniformed Controlled Substance Act, Sales of a Controlled Substance - Meth and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 10:45am
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.
3/20
1:10 a.m. - Obstruction of Justice - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 25-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DELAYING A PEACE OFFICER DURING THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES
8:06 a.m. - Death Investigation - 78-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FOUND DECEASED
South Lake Tahoe is not immune to Human Trafficking
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 6:13pm
This is part two in a series of a look into Human Trafficking in South Lake Tahoe.
Human trafficking. Its not just a Third World problem, its not just a big city problem, and its not a poor or rich problem. There are millions around the world who are victims to human trafficking, a business that is estimated to be a $32 billion industry.
And its happening in our backyard.
The facts are sobering.
Confront Human Trafficking
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 11:07am
Event Date:
March 14, 2016 - 6:00pm According to the California Department of Justice, Human Trafficking is a $32 billion a year global enterprise and the fastest growing criminal industry. It is a form of modern day slavery that profits from the exploitation of our most vulnerable populations. California's Attorney General Kamala Harris is focused on combating the pervasive issue of human trafficking in California and has made it one of her top priorities.
Owner of Lake Tahoe Brewing Company jailed on felony theft charge
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/22/2016 - 6:33pm
The owner of Lake Tahoe Brewing Company was arrested Monday on a felony theft warrant involving brewing equipment sold to a man in British Columbia in which he paid the suspect $45,000 for equipment he never received, a Carson City sheriff’s detective said.
Michael Candelario was taken into custody on suspicion of theft of property valued at $3,500 or more. The dollar amount of the alleged theft related to equipment is $45,000, said Detective Sam Hatley. He was arrested at the Carson City brewery and booked into Carson City jail. He is being held on $25,000 bail.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/14/2016 - 9:32am
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.
2/7
12:50 a.m. - Obstruction of Justice - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 41-YEAR-OLD MALE AND 38-YEAR-OLD FEMALE ARRESTED FOR DELAYING AN OFFICER IN THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES.
Opinion: Everyone has a role in ending adolescent dating abuse
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 10:18pm
With the ever-changing and rapidly evolving technology around us, dating practices and expectations have changed. Nowadays, there are a myriad of communication mediums to balance including texting, sharing photos and videos, various social media apps, and actual face-to-face interactions. As a result, adolescents have adopted these enhanced dating expectations which shift signs of care and affection away from traditional Friday night movie date to a constant stream of selfies, texts, emojis, and virtual relationship statuses. Teen Dating Violence (TDV) is growing as fast as technology.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 7:11pm
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.
1/31
2:54 a.m. - Obstruction of Justice - Cornelian Dr - 56-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DELAYING A PEACE OFFICER DURING THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES.
3:42 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Heavenly Resort - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR LOST SNOWBOARDERS
South Lake Tahoe Teen Court needs student volunteers
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2016 - 9:13pm
Event Date:
January 21, 2016 - 5:00pm
El Dorado County Teen Court in South Lake Tahoe is recruiting new student participants for the spring program. All students going to school in the county in grades 8 through 12 are eligible.
The Teen Court volunteer training will be held on January 21, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the El Dorado County Superior Court, Department 4, located at 1354 Johnson Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/10/2016 - 4:50pm
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.
1/3
3:08 a.m. - Search and Rescue - Oneidas St - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A LOST, 30-YEAR-OLD MALE SNOWMOBILE RIDER IN AREA OF UPPER ONEIDAS.
7:17 a.m. - Verbal Dispute - James - REPORT OF A DOMESTIC DISPUTE.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 9:17am
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.
12/20
6:40 a.m. - Unlicensed Driver - Highway 50 - 20-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT STOPPED FOR VEHICLE CODE VIOLATIONS AND FOUND TO BE DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE.
12/21
1:27 p.m. - Death Investigation - 13th St - A 53 YEAR OLD MALE WAS FOUND DECEASED
Todd Moss promoted to Tahoe Douglas Fire Battalion/EMS Chief
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 3:42pm
Todd Moss has been promoted to Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Battalion Chief. The South Tahoe High graduate has been with the department since 1998 when he started at a firefighter/paramedic.
In his new capacity, Moss will be responsible for the day to day operations for A Shift. Moss will also serve as the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief and Custodian of Records. Chief Moss will be the NV PERS Chief Officer Representative, a member of the Employee Benefits Committee and he will oversee the GASB 45 and 68 compliance requirements.
Domestic violence can affect children and animals for life
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 2:16pm
A baby’s brain is like a flower, if it’s stressed, it wilts; If the flower is nourished, it blooms.
Those are the telling words used to open the film, Effects of Domestic Violence on Children. As our brains grow, they create a blueprint for every new experience we have, the sounds, the touches and the sights. We may not remember what happens to us as a baby but our experiences are forever etched in our brains and create the building blocks of our lives.
New scam targeting seniors who served in the military
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 8:59pm
A consumer alert has been issued regarding scams targeting seniors who served in the military and their survivors.
“California’s veterans have made extraordinary sacrifices to keep our nation safe and uphold our most sacred values and freedoms,” said Attorney General Kamala Harris. “Sadly, many of our senior veterans are being targeted by scam artists seeking to take advantage of them for a quick profit. My office will continue to protect our veterans and ensure that predators who seek to profit from their service are held accountable.”
New Douglas County Deputy Sheriff sworn in
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 5:58pm
Sheriff Ron Pierini announced his department's newest deputy Monday. Derek Short was sworn in as a Douglas County Deputy Sheriff during a ceremony at their office in Minden, Nev.
Derek Short graduated from Southern Oregon University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a minor in Criminal Justice. He will start his career with DCSO in the Jail Division.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/08/2015 - 11:26am
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.
11/1
9:09 a.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - A TRAFFIC STOP LED TO THE DISCOVERY OF A SUSPECT DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED DRIVER'S LICENSE. THIS CASE
WAS FORWARDED TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR PROSECUTION. 24-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED.
Ohio voters soundly reject marijuana legalization initiative
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:37pm
Ohio voters soundly rejected a marijuana initiative Tuesday that would have legalized recreational and medicinal use of the drug, and would have limited commercial growing to a small group of investors who drafted and promoted the measure.
The initiative was failing 65% to 35%, with nearly 90% of precincts reporting.
“Issue 3 has been soundly defeated!” Ohioans Against Marijuana Monopolies crowed on Twitter. “No marijuana monopolies in this state!”
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/18/2015 - 4:57pm
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.
10/11
2:10 p.m. - Death Investigation - Tionontati Drive - Airplane crash victims.
10/12
7:18 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Eagle Falls - SEARCH AND RESCUE RESPONSE FOR A REPORT OF MISSING HIKERS ON EAGLE FALLS TRAIL. MALE AGES 20 AND 24. FEMALE 25.
Eight men indicted for manufacturing and selling rifles illegally
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/15/2015 - 8:50pm
A federal grand jury returned a 70-count indictment today against eight men, charging them with various firearms offenses involving manufacturing and dealing firearms without a license, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner and ATF Special Agent in Charge Jill A. Snyder announced.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/04/2015 - 2:59pm
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.
9/27
12:01 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise - Apache Ave - DEPUTIES WERE DISPATCHED TO A REPORT OF A PARTY AT A KNOWN VACATION RENTAL
3:12 p.m. - Unlicensed Driver - Emerald Bay Rd
9/28
8:30 p.m. - Domestic Dispute - Hwy 50 - DEPUTIES WERE DISPATCHED TO A VERBAL DISPUTE.
Teenage son arrested in deaths of his family in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 8:41pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) arrested a 16-year-old boy on Thursday on charges he murdered his family in their Greenwood, CA cabin.
On September 13, Cal Fire asked for the assistance of EDSO after they found human remains inside a burnt residence.
