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Fear of freezing to death prompts two criminals to call 911
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 12:18am
Two men trying to evade arrest on January 22, ended up calling 911 and telling officers they were freezing to death and in fear of dying.
Tristen Crossland and Derek Dion were the lone occupants of a car that was pulled over by a California Fish and Wildlife officer on the morning of Friday, January 22, near Highway 50 and Wrights Lake Road when they decided to flee on foot.
Three in custody in connection with fatal Carson City shooting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/11/2016 - 9:22am
UPDATE 2:00 p.m. - Three young adults were taken into custody Monday morning in connection with the fatal shooting of a young man over a marijuana deal near a park in north Carson City, Sheriff Ken Furlong said.
The three — two men and a woman — were arrested without incident by Carson City SWAT at an apartment complex on Fifth Street near Harbin Street. The three came out following demands by SWAT to surrender after investigators learned they had been hiding inside a residence.
South Lake Tahoe drive-by shooting suspect arrested on multiple felony charges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 9:32am
The hunt is over for the suspect in the October 14 drive-by shooting in South Lake Tahoe that sent a 19-year-old man to the hospital.
Samuel Tovar, 43, was arrested after a high-risk search warrant was served at 816 San Francisco Avenue at 10 p.m. Friday, October 4. Inside they found Tovar, who had been avoiding law enforcement since the shooting.
Canned food accepted at Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off for Christmas Cheer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2015 - 8:00pm
The 4th Annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off will be held on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. at the Recreation Complex on Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.
Admission to the event is free. Besides the few dozen local vendors and chili chefs, there will be free games and prizes for the kids, All attendees receive a free door prize ticket for all attendees.
Husband a "person of interest" in death of 82-year-old woman
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 10:10pm
12 p.m. update 9/2/15:
Douglas County Sheriff’s investigators have released the name of the deceased woman found in a home at 1471 Edlesborough Circle in Gardnerville, NV.
She has been identified as 82-year-old Phyllis Lewis.
The man who barricaded himself inside his residence where his wife was found is William Lewis, 86. He is currently being treated at a local hospital for unspecified medical issues.
An autopsy will be completed on Phyllis to determine the cause death. William Lewis has been named a person of interest in his wife's death.
Deputies identified in Douglas County officer involved shooting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 10:06am
The six Douglas County Sheriff's deputies involved in Thursday's shooting of an armed man have been identified.
The group has a total of 69 years of experience in law enforcement. They are (with rank and years of service):
Sergeant Dan Coverley, 18 years; Sergeant Dave Stanley, 13 years; Investigator Jon Storke, 13 years; Deputy Jeff Johnsen, 10 years; Deputy Matt Saylo, 9 years; and Deputy Justin Williams, 6 years.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary gives out community awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/01/2015 - 11:25pm
Each year the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club holds their signature fundraiser, the St. Patrick's Day Celebration, and because of this they are able to give away tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships, grants and gifts to members of the community.
On Friday, local non-profits were handed the fruits of the Rotarian's labor at their annual community donation day.
This year, the following groups received a donation either at the meeting or during the school year:
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Boy Scouts Troop 468
Boy Scouts Troop 594
WHittell High Boosters
Six Douglas County deputies on administrative leave after shooting of Nevada man
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 11:39pm
A Gardnerville, NV man is dead after being shot by Douglas County deputies on Thursday.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies were received a report at 2 p.m. that Gardnerville Ranchos resident, Mark Perkins age 48, was armed with multiple weapons and had threatened his wife and told her he was going to shoot a police officer and kill a neighbor.
After receiving an arrest warrant for Perkins and a search warrant for his Monument Peak Drive home, S.W.A.T. and Crisis Negotiation Teams (CNT) were activated to serve the warrants.
Standoff at the Tahoe Keys Marina ends with arrest of suspect
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/20/2015 - 6:17pm
6/21/15 4:45 p.m. update:
More details of Saturday's arrest have been released by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
As the pursuit of a car driven by 35-year-old Cory Pearson of Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe ended at the Tahoe Keys Marina, officers were able to establish a perimeter around his vehicle which had been reported stolen in Lakeland Village. Pearson yelled to officers that he was armed with a gun and threatened to use it if anyone approached. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) SWAT Team and Crisis Response Team were called to assist.
Open House at South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/11/2015 - 9:43am
Event Date:
June 11, 2015 - 3:00pm
Join the City of South Lake Tahoe as they celebrate the city's 50th Anniversary!
As part of the year long celebration, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department will be hosting an open house at the police department located at 1352 Johnson Blvd. on Thursday, June 11th from 3 p.m.- 7 p.m. in honor of the City’s 50th Anniversary. Children are welcome and will enjoy static displays and talk to officers assigned to special teams such as K9 and SWAT.
There are also special giveaway items for all who attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
South Lake Tahoe Police officers to be honored in ceremony
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 2:57pm
Event Date:
May 14, 2015 - 2:00pm
Not only are eight South Lake Tahoe Police Department employees being honored during a ceremony on Thursday, May 14, two K9s will be officially sworn in.
The annual ceremony is held in conjunction with National Peace Officer’s Memorial Week. This year, the awards will be given during part of the City of South Lake Tahoe's 50th Anniversary celebration.
First Responder Community Hero Award: Ross Molesworth
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/09/2015 - 8:44pm
Tahoe Douglas Rotary has been a part of the South Shore community since 1962, and, as are the other 1.2 million Rotarians in the world, are bound by a commong purpose, Service Above Self. The club felt it was an ideal fit to recognize police and fire professionals in the community who make sacrifies every day to serve and protect.
During the week, South Tahoe Now will highlight each of this year's winners of the inagural First Responder Community Hero Award.
Father and son arrested in South Lake Tahoe for weapons and drugs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/23/2015 - 3:10pm
A father and son were arrested in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday evening for illegal possession of firearms, ammunition and drugs in the 800 block of Tallac Avenue.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department's SWAT team and SLEDNET detectives served a high-risk warrant on the residence that resulted in the arrest of 55-year old Richard Martin and his 23-year old son Joshua Martin.
Over the last three months, investigators had been examining several different cases that were all affiliated with the Tallac Avenue address where both Martins resided.
Home invasion robbery leads to the arrest of three suspected South Lake Tahoe gang members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 10:49pm
Three South Lake Tahoe men are sitting in the El Dorado County Jail tonight on charges ranging from participating in a criminal street gang, conspiracy to commit a crime, burglary, robbery to manufacturing a controlled substance.
The charges stem from a home invasion robbery on October 11. Four men forced their way into a home in the Ski Run Blvd area, assaulted the victim and stole personal property. The victim reportedly knew the perpetrators.
Stateline Prepares for New Year's Eve Celebrants
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/25/2013 - 8:12pm
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.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office: Marine veteran commits suicide after messaging on Facebook
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/12/2013 - 7:21pmOn Friday the El Dorado Sheriff’s Office received information that a suicidal man was in the forest behind Heavenly Ski resort. The man had posted a Facebook video of himself, which depicted him in this forested area, leaving a message to his family.
The man gave the GPS coordinates of his location on the the video. Other recent Facebook postings depicted the subject with a handgun wearing a military gas mask, and other photos of a .308 scoped sniper rifle and military backpack.
Brotherhood motorcycle member arrested for felony weapons, assault crimes, drug paraphernalia
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 3:59pm
On Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 the SLTPD SWAT team executed high risk search and arrest warrants at 2493 William Avenue, and took 46-year-old Anthony Corbin into custody for several felonies.
Anthony Corbin is a confirmed member of the South Lake Tahoe Brotherhood Motorcycle Club. In mid-March Corbin was identified as the suspect who severely beat a 34-year-old South Lake Tahoe man.
South Lake Tahoe appoints Bruce Martin as interim fire chief
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 1:05pm
South Lake Tahoe City Manager Nancy Kerry announced the appointment of Bruce Martin as South Lake Tahoe Fire Departments Interim Fire Chief at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
“I am very excited to welcome Chief Martin to lead, encourage and support our dedicated team of fire fighters,” said Kerry. “Chief Martin’s long and exemplary career in fire service provides him with a platform to be an excellent leader as the Interim Fire Chief.”
South Lake Tahoe police arrest man, two others sought in gang-related shooting
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/28/2012 - 1:13pmA South Lake Tahoe man faces an attempted murder charge and two others are being sought in what authorities said was a gang-related shooting in June that involved a pedestrian and a vehicle.
On Friday, authorities obtained a warrant and arrested Cesar Caro, 19, at his South Lake Tahoe home. He faces charges of attempted murder in the June 27 incident. His bail was set at $150,000.
Suicidal woman detained by South Lake Tahoe authorities after armed standoff
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 9:05am
A 49-year-old Sacramento kept authorities at bay overnight in an armed standoff at a South Lake Tahoe motel. The following information comes from South Lake Tahoe Police regarding the standoff at the Pine Cone Acre Motel in South Lake Tahoe. No shots were fired.
Woman detained after tense overnight standoff with police
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:54pm
UPDATE 8:50AM; Here is the latest from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department regarding the armed standoff overnight. The woman was detained by authorities at around 5 a.m.
Armed Standoff with Barricaded Suicidal Subject
Man on parole turns himself in to Douglas County authorities
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/05/2012 - 7:43pm
UPDATE: On Wednesday morning, at 6:45 am, parolee absconder Randy Nourse turned himself over to deputies at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Minden Station. Nourse was previously reported as a fugitive from justice by the State of California, Department of Parole and Probation. Nourse was safely taken into custody by Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies without incident.
Nourse will remain in the Douglas County Jail pending his extradition back to California.
South Tahoe SWAT team adds Humvee to arsenal of tools
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 9:40am