stolen cars
Man arrested after allegedly stealing vehicle in South Lake Tahoe, leading chase into Nevada
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 9:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A car being warmed up in the driveway of a Tahoe Sierra home in South Lake Tahoe was stolen at approximately 6:40 a.m. Monday, September 21, and the alleged thief led law enforcement on a chase that ended near Marla Bay in Nevada.
As soon as the call of the stolen car was dispatched, Officer Jason Nixon of the South Lake Tahoe Department (SLTPD) spotted the vehicle, a Lincoln Navigator, and started pursuit. He was joined by other officers and the chase went into Nevada and Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) joined in near Kahle Drive.
South Lake Tahoe community engaging during monthly conversations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 10:48pm
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Wendy David held her second "Community Conversation" on Wednesday, opening the avenues of conversation between government and the public. This time Councilmember Brooke Laine joined her.
During the first such meeting in January the crowd got too big for the chosen area, Peet's Coffee, so this month they moved to the SLT Senior Center. Everyone attending agreed the center was much more conducive to good conversation.
"I thought it went really well," said Wendy. "I really appreciate the respect everyone shows for each other and opinions can be shared freely."
"Smash and Grab" vehicle burglaries in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 6:41pm
In a three-hour period on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, three vehicle burglaries occurred along Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe, one each at IHOP, Denny's and the Stateline Raley's.
All burglaries were a smash and grab where the perpetrator(s) broke the vehicle's windows and grabbed valuables from inside the cars.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) reminds everyone to not leave valuables in their vehicle, and to also keep eyes open and report suspicious activity. Also, keep homes and vehicles locked at all times.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 12:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 416 calls between November 13 - November 27, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
11/13 - 26 Total Calls
Battery in the 900 block of Ski Run Blvd
Warrant in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/14 - 28 Total Calls
Battery in the 2500 block of William Ave
Brandishing in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe BLvd
11/15 - 26 Total Calls
Auto Theft in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
SLTPD 50th anniversary to have boat rides, K-9s, Calstar, BBQ, concert and awards
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 10:13pm
The community is in for a treat on Saturday, May 20 as the South Lake Tahoe Police Department celebrates 50 years of service with a party at Lakeview Commons from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Locals and visitors, young and old, can ride on the SLTPD boat, see the department's K-9s, watch a demonstration over the water with CalStar at 3:00 p.m., watch how the drone assists in rescues, an awards ceremony that will honor three citizens as well as staff at 4:00 p.m., and a free BBQ. There is also a free concert on the beach.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 8:46pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 491 calls between August 16 and August 29, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
8/16
No arrests
8/17
Unlicensed Driver in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Unlicensed Driver in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Felony "Other" in the 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Wildwood and Aspen Aves
8/18
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/28/2016 - 10:40am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 281 calls between August 9 and August , 2016.
8/9
Drunk in Public at Al Tahoe Blvd & Murrieta
Drunk in Public at Sonora and Alder Avenues
Drug Offense in the 700 block of Taylor Way
Spousal Abuse int he 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
8/10
Warrant in the 4000 block of Cedar Ave
Child Molest in the 1000 block of Tata Lane
Unlicensed Driver at Tata Lane and Lake Tahoe Blvd
8/11
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Six stolen cars found in Washoe County pond
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/07/2015 - 10:54pm
All six vehicles pulled out of Kiowa Ponds by volunteers from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office HASTY Team on Make A Difference Day, October 24 were reported as stolen according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
Five of the cars were reported stolen between 1996 and 1998, the sixth in 2007. Three of the vehicles were reported stolen in Reno, two from Sparks and one from Sacramento, CA. All agencies involved have been notified of the recovery.
Two more cars stolen in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/26/2015 - 10:08pm
As reported last week, there were four stolen cars in South Lake Tahoe between September 10 and 15.
A 21-year-old transient Tarra Sheffield was arrested for stealing one of those cars. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department said she had evidence to other stolen cars when arrested.
Car thefts in South Lake Tahoe rose in 2013, leveled off in 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 12:28pm
In the State of California, vehicle thefts dropped 7% in 2014, marking the second straight year of decline.
For South Lake Tahoe, it was the first year of decline in three years.
In 2013, vehicle thefts in the city limits jumped 46% from 37 stolen cars to 54. Following in 2014, there was a drop of 7% when 50 cars were stolen according to figures obtained by South Tahoe Now from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
To date, 2015 is looking to be a repeat of last year with 25 car thefts through June.
3 Cars Stolen in 16 Hours in South Lake Tahoe; 3 Suspects Arrested
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/02/2014 - 9:50am
Three Placerville 18 year olds have been arrested in connection with three auto thefts that took place in South Lake Tahoe between 7 p.m. March 31 and 11 a.m. April 1. The trio is also suspected in stealing contents from other cars as well.
Brian Barnes, Elija Kidwell and Sean Murphy were arrested and book into El Dorado County Jail on felony charges of auto theft, possession of stolen property and conspiracy for at least one of the auto thefts and to some of the property thefts.
