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Three South Lake Tahoe businesses sell alcohol to minors during sting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/05/2015 - 6:51pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department cited three clerks for selling alcohol to minors during a minor decoy operation on Saturday, May 2.
Clerks at Beverages and More (BevMo), CVS in Bijou, and Safeway all sold the minor alcohol. One unidentified store did not sell the decoy alcohol.
A 24-year-old employee at BevMo, a 21-year-old employee at Safeway and a 35-year-old employee at CVS were all cited. At each store, the employees involved were women.
22% of stores tested sold cigarettes to teens in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/02/2015 - 10:45pm
There is an increase in illegal sales of tobacco products in El Dorado County, including South Lake Tahoe.
County health and law enforcement officials released the results of a recent operation where trained youth volunteers, aged 14-17, went into stores to purchase cigarettes. Of the 142 retail stores the youth went into, 32 stores sold them tobacco.
Ex-South Lake Tahoe fire captain indicted for sexual exploitation of minors
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 2:07pm
A federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment today against Mark McLeod Wygant, 44, resident of Chico and former South Lake Tahoe Fire Captain, charging him with Sexual Exploitation and Attempted Sexual Exploitation of Minors, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
SnowGlobe two days in: 52 arrests and six noise complaints
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/31/2014 - 9:07pm
With crowds approaching 14,000 nightly, one would expect some complaints and arrests. SnowGlobe in South Lake Tahoe had both during the first two nights.
On Monday, the first night of the techno-music concert there were 17 arrests for miscellaneous alcohol related violations, mainly minors in possession of alcohol or providing alcohol to a minor. There was one arrest for selling drugs and two noise complaints phoned into the South Lake Tahoe Police Department's dispatch.
Names of businesses caught selling alcohol to minors released
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 12:28am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department released the names of the businesses who sold alcohol to minors during last week's project Minor Decoy.
Minors working with the department attempted to purchase alcohol from 33 South Lake Tahoe businesses but were only successful in two of them.
A 32 year old clerk at Alpine Liquors, located at 1950 Lake Tahoe Blvd, was cited for selling alcohol to a minor as was a 32 year old employee at Chevy’s Restaurant, located at 3678 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Two store clerks cited for selling alcohol to minors
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/08/2014 - 9:48pm
Minors helping the South Lake Tahoe Police Department were able to buy alcohol at two local businesses on December 5, resulting in citations and fines for the clerks.
The participants of "Minor Decoy" tried to purchase alcohol from 33 licensees in the city.
November is National Runaway Prevention Month
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/04/2014 - 7:10pm
What are the first thoughts that go through your mind when you see a youth on the streets? How did they get there, where are their parents, and are they safe? It’s disturbing to realize that between 1.6 and 2.8 million youth run away annually. Most youth who run away do so because of threatening environments at home, such as physical/verbal abuse, substance abuse issues, questions of sexual orientation, or escaping state care. Unfortunately, by choosing to run away, they further subject themselves to threatening situations that impede their progress in life.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 10:59pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
7/11
1:22 a.m. - Prospector Trail: A 21 YEAR OLD WOMAN WAS ARRESTED FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
12:10 p.m. - Cherry Hills Circle: SUSPECT, A 40 YEAR OLD WOMAN, ASSAULTED THE VICTIM, A 55 YEAR OLD MAN, WITH A "BALL CHUCKER", A PLASTIC DEVICE USED TO THROW A TENNIS BALL.
7/12
3:03 a.m. - Oaxaco Street: A REPORT OF NOISE DISTURBANCE FROM VACATION RENTAL.
Businesses dedicated to Responsible Beverage Service
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 3:34pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2014 (All day) The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition would like to extend a huge kudos and recognition to the businesses that attended the ABC educational seminar on Friday July 18th. It was great to see so many businesses educating themselves and their staff on responsible beverage service. These businesses are going the extra mile to avoid selling alcohol to minors and visibly intoxicated community members (both misdemeanor offenses that may result in revocation of their license to sell alcohol).
The following businesses should be recognized for their time and dedication:
Base Camp Pizza Co
Azul
USFS Reports 169 Incidents on South Lake Tahoe Beaches July 4th
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 5:46pm
Citations, warnings and medical assistance were given to 169 people during holiday celebrations on South Lake Tahoe beaches operated by the U.S. Forest Service on July 4th.
• 32 - Personal Possession of marijuana (Cites and Warnings)
• 31 - Minors in Possession of Alcohol (Cites)
• 8 – Combination of Arrests for Disorderly Conduct, Cocaine, Crystal Meth, LSD, Pills, Warrant, & Probation Violations
• 12 - 415 Incidents
• 72 – Alcohol Prohibition violations (Cites and Warnings)
• 14 – Medical Aids
Four Arrested in South Lake Tahoe For Buying Alcohol For Minors
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/17/2014 - 10:29am
Four people, including two locals, were arrested on Friday night during Shoulder Tap Decoy Operations at South Lake Tahoe stores that sell alcohol.
On March 15, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) arrested Stevie Smith, a 23 year old from Pasadena, Harvey Hampton, a 58 year old from South Lake Tahoe, Charles Kerr, a 72 year old from South Lake Tahoe and Hamza Salmi, a 32 year old from San Francisco. As of 10 p.m. Friday, 522 people had been arrested statewide during the largest decoy operation in California's history.
South Lake Tahoe Prepares for New Year's Eve
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 11:18pm
With a projected 30,000 people at SnowGlobe and another 30,000 at Stateline, local police and sheriff's officers will have their hands full.
70 South Lake Tahoe Police officers, El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies and local CHP officers will be on duty Tuesday in order to ensure all goes smoothly.
Sergeant Josh Adler of SLTPD said they are expecting a smooth New Years celebration due to the previously large group at Stateline being split up with SnowGlobe and the family New Year's Eve event at Heavenly Village. Adler said that there were just a handful of arrests last year.
Stateline Prepares for New Year's Eve Celebrants
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/25/2013 - 7:12pm
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is making preparations for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe starting on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013. Each year upwards of 60,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nevada.
Deadly Shooting at Sparks Middle School
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/21/2013 - 8:28am
11:00 am update: Sparks Police confirm that a Sparks Middle School staff member and the student gunman are the two dead from this morning's schoolyard shooting and that two minors are in critical condition at Renown Medical Center. The school will be closed for the remainder of the week. More details will be released as the investigation continues.
Four were shot this morning at Sparks Middle School, resulting in 2 deaths and 2 being treated at Renown Medical Center. Many details are not being confirmed at this time.
Marijuana sales at South Lake Tahoe schools leads to arrest of couple
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 3:02pm
South Lake Tahoe police have arrested couple who faces charges of selling marijuana at South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School.
William Anderson, 30, and his fiancé Makayla Hoehn, 25, were arrested Monday and are accused of furnishing marijuana to South Tahoe High School and South Tahoe Middle School students, said South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Brian Williams. Both admitted to the crimes.
Authorities prepare for Lake Tahoe New Year's Eve party at Stateline
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 10:55amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is readying itself for the upcoming New Years Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe beginning Monday, Dec. 31. Each year upwards of 60,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nev.
Due to the ordinarily high volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core area during the event, U.S. Highway 50 may be closed to vehicle traffic in the evening if necessary for public safety. If that should occur, vehicle traffic will be diverted around the Stateline casino core area using upper and lower Lake Parkway Drive.
Most Truckee businesses found not to be selling booze to minors
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 4:00pmTobacco Sales to Minors Drop in El Dorado County
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/22/2012 - 10:35amA recent survey conducted in El Dorado County showed that fewer merchants are willing to sell tobacco products to minors compared to just two years ago. Of the 100 tobacco retailers surveyed countywide, only 11 stores sold tobacco products to youth, resulting in a sales rate of 11 percent. In March of 2010, a similar survey resulted in a sales rate of 14.5 percent.
El Dorado merchants less likely to let minors buy tobacco
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/08/2012 - 2:00amChild bicyclist wearing headphones, no helmet injured after being hit by large truck
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 10:46amA 12-year-old boy wearing headphones and riding a bicycle without a helmet was hurt in a collision on Thursday, South Lake Tahoe police report. The accident happened at the intersection of Lyons Avenue and Highway 50 when the boy attempted to cross against a red traffic signal.
South Lake Tahoe Outlaws Bath Salts and Spice
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 1:10pmIf it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then... well, the answer is clear.
That's basically what the South Lake Tahoe City Council decided when it outlawed heretofore legal substances known on the street as "spice" and "bath salts," which are basically synthetic drugs intended to mimic the effects — and some of the side effects — of cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana.
Ex-welfare kids won't face parents' old debts
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 9:34amBy Marisa Lagos, San Francisco Chronicle. The state will no longer allow counties to seek refunds from former welfare recipients who were minors when their caregivers were overpaid, officials announce...
Douglas County authorities prepare for New Year's Eve revelry
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 1:46pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing itself for the upcoming New Years Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe, on Saturday, December 31st, 2011. Each year upwards of 50,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nevada.
SAUNDERS: Gov. Jerry Brown and three telling bills
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:00amCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown scored a victory for common sense last week when he vetoed a bill that would have imposed criminal penalties on minors - or their parents - who ski or snowboard without ...
