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Electrical fire damages home in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/12/2014 - 11:25pm
An electrical fire at a Nottaway Drive home in South Lake Tahoe caused extensive damage to the home's kitchen as well as smoke damage to the rest of the house.
The Sunday afternoon house fire brought out a large response from Lake Valley Fire, South Lake Tahoe Police and El Dorado County Sheriffs officers.
According to Leona Allen, Lake Valley Fire Department's Press Information Officer, the exact cause of the fire is unknown at this time. She told South Tahoe Now, "we won't have a value for quite some time."
El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/09/2014 - 11:48pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/31
2:12 a.m. - Al Tahoe Blvd - 30 YEAR OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR A DUI.
1:25 p.m. - Black Bart Ct - REPORT of A BURGLARY AT A RESIDENCE.
2:54 p.m. - Cherry Hills Cir - AN ADULT MALE REPORTED HIS EX-WIFE STOLE ITEMS.
10:12 p.m. - Lake Tahoe Blvd - STALKING.FEMALE DROVE UP TO DEPUTIES TO REPORT HER EX-BOYFRIEND WAS FOLLOWING HER IN ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH PARTIES ADVISED.
Douglas County Sheriffs looking for man who skipped drug court
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/12/2014 - 9:15pm
A 19 year old man is being sought by the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. Seth Daniel Rogers is wanted for failing to appear in drug court and for a warrant for traffic offenses.
DCSO is asking for the public's help in locating Rogers. He is described as having green eyes, being 5'10" tall and weighing 155 lbs.
Operation Vigilance; Law enforcement check for sex offender compliance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/11/2014 - 11:51pm
There are 134 registered sex offenders in Douglas County. They were the subject of "Operation Vigilance" which was a joint operation of the Douglas County Sheriffs Office and U.S. Marshals.
They wanted to make sure all those registered were in compliance with Nevada law. Nine of the registered sex offenders were not in compliance, and an investigation is being conducted to determine if prosecution is warranted.
Of the remaining 125, 115 were found to be in compliance and 10 were either deceased, in prison or deported.
El Dorado County Sheriff Deputies and Officers to star in own reality show
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/04/2014 - 10:02pm
Sheriffs....El Dorado County is a new television show staring the men and women of the Sheriff's Department. Fox40 and Foothill 7 Television have filmed 26 episodes so far, the first of which airs on Saturday, September 20 on Fox and Fox 40.
Viewers will follow the real officers and deputies of the department as they are involved in drug busts, Meth lab raids and pulling over drivers under the influence. You never know who you might see on an episode, perhaps a neighbor or two?
Search Continues near Ice House Reservoir For Missing Man
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 11:40am
UPDATE June 13, 2014 10:46 a.m. - The search for Vernon “Cody” Matthews over the last few days has not revealed any new information indicating his whereabouts. Sheriff D’Agostini is still dedicated to determining Cody’s location and search operations are continuing. Search and Rescue personnel from El Dorado, Solano, Placer and Contra Costa Counties are on scene along with personnel from the Bay Area Mountain Rescue team and the California Rescue Dog Association. A helicopter from the California Highway Patrol will also be assisting in todays search.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Arrests in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/01/2014 - 10:34pm
El Dorado County Sheriff;s Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
5/22
9:13 a.m. - Johnson Blvd: A 38 YEAR OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR VIOLATION OF A COURT ORDER.
10:38 a.m. - Julie Lane: DEPUTIES FORCED ENTRY TO AFFECT AN EVICTION. THE TENANT, WHO WAS INSIDE THE RESIDENCE AND NOT RESPONDING PRIOR TO ENTRY, PROVIDED A NOTICE OF STAY
12:30 p.m. - Fallen Leaf Road: A 69 YEAR OLD MAN WAS TRANSPORTED TO BARTON HOSPITAL AFTER WELFARE CHECK BY DEPUTIES
Douglas County Sheriffs Arrest Reno Man Suspected in Theft of Solar Energy Panels and Supplies
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 4:36pm
Douglas County Sheriff's Investigators have spent the last several months investigating the thefts of solar energy equipment around the region. On Tuesday they arrested 40 year-old Geoffrey Earl Meudt of Reno (a former Douglas County resident) for possession of stolen property, which is a felony charge.
Between November of 2013 and April of 2014 there were five separate thefts of solar panels and associated solar system components in Douglas County.
The equipment was sold by Meudt to unsuspecting buyers who thought the items were the result of a solar energy upgrade project in Reno.
Richard Swanson Family, Police Officers and Citizens Honored During South Lake Tahoe Ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/16/2014 - 9:47pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department used Peace Officer Memorial Week to honor a few of their own along with some local citizens on Thursday.
In a ceremony in front of the police station, Police Chief Brian Uhler bestowed the following awards:
- Officer Andy Eissinger received an award for Distinguished Service
- Dispatcher Jillian Broadfoot awarded for Meritorius Service
- Todd and Zetta Friedel and Cory Escobar received the Citizen Award of Merit
- Explorer Daniel Loyola received the Distinguished Explorer award
Man Dies After Car Plummets 80 Feet in Zephyr Heights
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/02/2014 - 6:22pm
5/5/14 Update: The Douglas County Sheriff's Department has released the name of the man killed in Friday's accident. The driver of the vehicle has been identified as 55 year old Jeffrey Alan Davis of Zephyr Cove, NV. The cause of death has been listed as blunt force trauma due to a motor vehicle incident. The incident is still under investigation as to what caused the vehicle to travel through the back of the garage.
A Zephyr Heights man died Friday when the car he was parking plunged down an 80 foot hill.
Search Begins in Folsom Lake for 1965 Plane Wreckage
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/18/2014 - 12:00am
Low water levels in Folsom Lake are allowing El Dorado County and Placer County Sheriffs to search for plane that crashed into Folsom Lake on January 1, 1965.
Frank Wilcox, a Shingle Springs man, is hoping the dramatic drop in the level of Folsom Lake will finally reveal the wreckage of the Piper Comanche that went to the bottom following a mid-air collision, killing Wilcox's older brother and three other people. Only one body was recovered. The second plane was able to return to the airport.
El Dorado County Sheriffs Trying to Reunite Recovered Property With Owners
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/26/2013 - 5:57pm
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.
Sheriff John D’Agostini Acquires New Grant
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 7:09pm
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).
El Dorado County Sheriff's Department Seeks Help in Finding Missing Girl
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/06/2013 - 3:33pm
11/12/13 update: The El Dorado County Sheriffs Department is reporting that Juliet Riffey was found on Monday, 11/11 after receiving a 911 call. The caller had reported seeing Riffey in the Cameron Park area and have classified the situation as a voluntary runaway. No other details are available.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating an At-Risk Runaway Juvenile, Juliet Riffey.
Nevada Governor Sandoval Asks For Assessment Of School Security
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 1:30pm
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today said he wants an assessment of how Nevada’s public schools are doing in regards to security following the horrific shooting deaths a week ago at a Connecticut elementary school.
Sandoval made the request as chairman of the state Homeland Security Commission, which met today by teleconference. A presentation will be prepared for the next meeting of the commission.
Immigration bill divides California sheriffs
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/01/2012 - 6:00amSANTA ANA - California sheriffs are divided over a bill aimed at protecting certain illegal immigrants from deportation, with some saying that if Gov. Jerry Brown signs the measure they'll be force...
Proposed Legislative Discussion On Assault Weapons Derailed By Nevada Committee Vote
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 2:16pmCARSON CITY — If there was any question about whether the gun debate is a controversial topic in Nevada as well as nationally, a clear answer was provided Tuesday at a meeting of the Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice.
A proposed discussion on assault weapons was removed from the agenda by a vote of the panel before it could even begin.
Nevada Emergency Management, Homeland Security hold multi-county drills
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/17/2012 - 5:39pmA series of drills simulating emergencies such as extreme weather, power outages, aircraft mishaps, lost climbers and transportation issues will be performed this weekend as part of operation Green Light organized by the Nevada Division of Emergency Management and the the Department of Homeland Security.
Operation Green Light will further develop and strengthen regional partnerships and enhance emergency preparedness, response, and prevention capabilities, according to Nevada Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Gail Powell.
Gas leak plugged, evacuation lifted in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/06/2012 - 11:15pm
UPDATE 10:57 AM: South Lake Tahoe Fire Department issued the following press release regarding Monday night's gas leak, which was reportedly caused by a backhoe that severed a natural gas line. The leak forced the closure of Highway 50 between Fairway Avenue and Herbert Avenue from 11 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. Here is the press statement:
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Revitalizes Reserve Deputy Program
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 8:40amThe 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.
Sheriffs seek next of kin for twin sisters found dead
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 9:36amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office needs assistance in locating the next of kin of two elderly twins, Patricia and Joan Miller, 73, who were found dead in their South ...
Transcript from Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State address
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 1:29pm
Budget cuts and temporary taxes were on tap this morning in California Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State address. Below is a transcript of his speech. Go here for an audio version and post-speech analysis moderated by Marianne Russ with Jean Ross, Executive Director of the California Budget Project, former Republican Assemblyman Roger Niello, media/political analyst Barbara O'Connor.
Increased police presence begins Friday in Incline Village
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 8:54amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Get ready for more patrol cars, Incline Village.The Washoe County Sheriffs Office and Nevada Highway Patrol plan to increase their law enforcement presence in Incline Villag...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Deputy should have known better
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 6:00amI was very distressed to read in my north shore paper that Douglas County Sheriffs had "accidentally" shot and killed a black bear. The Sierra Sun article said bears were attracted to garbage store...
Man bites security guard, draws blood
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 10:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County sheriffs arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of battery after he allegedly bit the forearm of a security guard at Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa security...
