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South Lake Tahoe Police K9 Officer Rocky sworn in
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 5:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Rocky officially joined the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on Tuesday evening when the 15-month old dog was sworn in as a K9 officer.
Rocky lives with his trainer, SLTPD Officer Cory Wilson. They have been training together for three months.
The Angel of Tahoe, Lisa Maloff, donated $50,000 for the purchase of Rocky and his training as well as a previous sizable donation for K9 officer, Rikki, his trainer's vehicle and training.
Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe celebrates Lisa Maloff and end of summer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 3:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In honor of all that the Angel of Tahoe Lisa Maloff does for the community, the Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club held a celebration Friday complete with large bouncy houses, a train, and magic show.
All kids who have been attending BGCLT in South Lake Tahoe this summer were on had to enjoy the party provided by Lisa, something she has now done for three years. Besides all the fun and games, the kids were also treated to pizza, hot dogs, watermelon and ice pops.
South Lake Tahoe Police K9 Tara to retire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 6:53pm
Event Date:
May 17, 2018 - 4:00pm
5/16 UPDATE: Due to the forecast, this event has been moved to the City Council Chambers at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
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The South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association has announced that K9 Tara will be retiring on May 17 during the annual South Lake Tahoe Police Department's (SLTPD) awards ceremony.
The 10-year-old Tara's handler is Sergeant Jason Cheney.
Retired South Lake Tahoe K9 Duke passes
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/17/2017 - 8:48pm
Retired South Lake Tahoe K9 Duke has passed away according to the South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association. During his years of service he was responsible for the seizure of almost half a million dollars cash and countless narcotics detection arrests. He had numerous street suspect apprehensions, none of which were ever challenged in criminal or civil court according to his handler, Tony Broadfoot.
Duke had been trained by the Dutch Police in Belgium prior to coming to South Lake Tahoe in December of 2005.
Tony Broadfoot wrote this about Duke on the association's Facebook page:
Police K9 Trials to be held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/22/2016 - 6:50pm
Event Date:
September 10, 2016 - 9:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department Canine Unit will be hosting the 9th annual K9 Trials on Saturday, September 10. The all day event gets underway at 9:00 a.m.
The patrol dog competition will be held at Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach starting with the 'Field Search' phase. This portion tests the ability of the canine (K9) team to locate hidden suspects. The 'Obedience and Agility' phase tests the dogs' ability to navigate several obstacles and respond to the handler's commands of right turn, left turn, about turn, turn into your dog, fast/slow and heel.
Lisa Maloff donates $141,000 for new South Lake Tahoe Police K9
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 5:46pm
Lisa Maloff has recently donated millions of dollars to the South Lake Tahoe community to help at the community college, hospital and other needed areas. She was honored during Tuesday's City Council meeting for her recent donation to purchase and train Ricci, the Police Department's newest K9 officer.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/21/2015 - 6:29pm
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.
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Police K-9 Trials and Fire Fest on tap for Saturday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/27/2014 - 9:28am
The 7th Annual K9 Trials are being held in South Lake Tahoe all day Saturday. They started with Dog Patrol competition at Lakeview Commons this morning. More events will follow at the beach and the public is invited to attend.
South Lake Tahoe Police K9 Trials
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/04/2013 - 9:43pm
Event Date:
October 5, 2013 - 8:00am
Fifty canine (K9) teams are expected at this year's South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association's annual K9 trials on October 5.
This K9 Trial will determine the top K9 Teams for the year. This fun event is open to the public and starts around 8:00 AM at the Babe Ruth Baseball fields at 1090 Lyons Avenue. The rest of the events will take place at various locations around the city.
Dog Agility Park Opening Celebrated by Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/04/2013 - 9:17pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe and the South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association (SLTPCA) worked in partnership to install several pieces of custom dog agility equipment at Bijou Park. A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held on Sunday, September 22nd to celebrate the opening of the Bijou Dog Agility Park.
Every Dog Has It's Day and in Tahoe it's Sunday!
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/19/2013 - 3:44pm
Event Date:
September 22, 2013 - 1:00pm
It may not look like it today, but by Sunday the Bijou Dog Park Agility Course will have its grand opening. The official ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 1 pm on Sunday at Bijou Community Park.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association (SLTPCA) has worked for over a year to move this course from a dream into a reality.
South Lake Tahoe and canine association team up to install agility equipment at Bijou Dog Park
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/09/2013 - 4:30pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe and the South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association are working in partnership to prepare and install the agility equipment at the Bijou Park.
After careful consideration and discussions with all of the City Departments involved in this project it has been decided that the dog agility park will be located across from the dog park instead of inside the current dog park. We believe this is a better option and will be easier to maintain.
Police K9 Trial in September
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 6:09pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police K9 Association will hosting the fourth annual Police K9 Trial on Sept. 23-24, 2011.The patrol dog competition will be held Sept. 24 at the Bab...
