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South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 222 calls between October 11 and October 17, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

10/11
Warrant in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Drunk in Public in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

10/12
Drunk in Public in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

10/13
Warrant in the 3700 block of Blackwood

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

10/9/16

12:58 a.m. - Vacation Rental - Player Dr - VACATION RENTAL REPORT

12:56 p.m. - Disorderly Conduct: Alcohol - Emerald Bay Rd - A 54-YEAR-OLD FEMALE WAS CONTACTED DURING A WELFARE CHECK IN A PARKING LOT AND ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC
INTOXICATION.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from October 1 - 11, 2016.

10/1/16: 10 calls - 5 EMS, 1 interfacility psych transfer, 1 person in distress, 2 illegal attempts to burn, 1 alarm sounded - no fire

10/2/16: 7 calls - 3 EMS, 1 building fire, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 interfacility psych transfer, 1 chimney or flue fire

10/3/16: 8 calls - 4 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 gas leak, 1 good intent call

10/4/16: 7 calls - 5 EMS, 1 no incidents found upon arrival

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 406 calls in the two weeks between September 27 and October 10, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

9/27
Unlicensed drive in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in the 1100 block of Acoma Circle
Warrant in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave

9/28
Drunk in Public in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail

9/29
Trespassing in 900 block of Rubicon Trail

Ask Henry: What are the best tips for my pets on Halloween?

Every year around Halloween the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center gets flooded with calls from pet owners who are worried about what their pet has eaten. In order to avoid this worry and to help you prepare for the big night and weeks before we put together a list of the most common issues they encounter.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

10/2/16

12:22 a.m. - DUI - Pioneer Trail - A 37-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DUI

1:24 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - A CORONERS INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED AFTER 71-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS FOUND DECEASED

10/3/16

70 arrested in India for IRS scams that brought in $150,000 a day

Indian police have arrested 70 people and are questioning hundreds more after uncovering a massive scam to cheat thousands of Americans out of millions of dollars by posing as U.S. tax authorities and demanding unpaid taxes, a police officer said Thursday.

South Lake Tahoe residents were not immune to the targeted scams.

According to police in Mumbai, the yearlong scam involved running fake call centers which sent voice mail messages telling U.S. nationals to call back because they owed back taxes.

Jury Duty scam targeting Douglas County Residents

A person, or persons, impersonating deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, are targeting local residents in what has become a common phone scam.

The scammers call the resident and inform them that they failed to show up for jury duty, and has an active warrant. The impersonator even states dates of notices and case numbers.

The impersonator instructs the residents to wire money or to purchase a pre-paid credit card and they will call back to obtain the credit card numbers.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from September 22 to September 30, 2016

9/22/16: 9 calls - 6 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 2 police matters

9/23/16: 11 calls - 7 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 carbon monoxide incident, 2 good intent calls

9/24/16: 9 calls - 3 EMS, 1 carbon monoxide detector activated - no CO, 1 police matter, 1 wildland fire, 1 barbeque/tar kettle, 1 fire "other," 1 emergency medical service "other"

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

9/25/16

1:49 a.m. - Disorderly Conduct: Alcohol - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 33-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION

2:31 p.m. - Runaway - Meyers - 15-YEAR- OLD MALE RAN AWAY WITH HIS 12-YEAR-OLD SISTER.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 763 calls (including traffic and DMV calls) between September 6 and September 26, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

9/6
Warrant in the 1900 block of B Street
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked license at Marjorie & O'Malley

9/7
Possession of Stolen Property in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
DUI at Palmira & Carson Avenues

9/8
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

Millions of dollars expected to be invested in new Chateau at the Village project

The announcement this week of a buyer for the undeveloped portion of the Chateau at the Village has been met with excitement over new investments in South Lake Tahoe.

Owens Financial announced Kawana Meadows Development, LLC entered into a purchase agreement for $42.5 million for eight acres of the project, leaving the 3.5 acres currently home to the Zalanta and completed retail Chateau portion in the hands of Owens.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from September 13 to September 21, 2016

9/13/16: 4 calls - 3 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer

9/14/16: 11 calls - 4 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 interfacility psych transfer, 3 dispatched and canceled en route, 1 service call

9/15/16: 6 calls - 3 EMS, 1 sprinkler activation - no fire, 1 carbon monoxide detector activation - no CO, 1 vehicle accident with injuries

9/16/16: 8 calls - 2 EMS, 3 interfacility transfers, 1 public service, 1 smoke or odor removal, 1 vehicle accident with injuries

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

9/18/16

12:59 a.m. - DUI - Pioneer Trail - 27-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DUI

3:18 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Gentian Circle - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT AT A VACATION RENTAL.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

9/11/16

1:30 a.m. - DUI - Atroari St - 22-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DUI.

7:18 p.m. - Julie Lane - 21-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION.

9/12

12:50 a.m. - Driving without a license - Pioneer Trail - 35-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

he following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from September 8 to September 12, 2016.

9/8/16 - 10 calls: 5 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 medical assist, 1 canceled enroute, 1 no incident found.

9/9/16 - 8 calls: 6 EMS, 1 carbon monoxide incident, 1 interfacility transfer.

9/10/16 - 8 calls: 6 EMS, 1 medical assist, 1 motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accident.

9/11/16 - 9 calls: 6 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 carbon monoxide incident.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 239 calls between August 30 and September 5, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

8/30
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Moss Rd

8/31
Trespassing in the 1000 block of Craig Ave

9/1
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Robbery in the 1400 block of Glenwood Way
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

9/4/16
12:19 a.m. - Missing Person - Jameson Beach - A 22-YEAR-OLD MALE WENT MISSING.

1:10 p.m. - Grand Theft - Kickapoo St - R/P REPORTED A THEFT FROM AN UNLOCKED VEHICLE.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from September 1 to 7, 2016.

9/1/16 - 8 calls: 4 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 2 public service, 1 smoke detector activation

9/2/16 - 10 calls: 3 EMS, 2 assist invalid, 2 wildland fires, 1 canceled en route, 1 alarm activation - no fire, 1 vehicle accident no fire

9/3/16 - 14 calls: 6 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 smoke detector activation - no fire, 1 power line down, 1 water problem, 2 unauthorized burning, 1 brush fire

Wave of IRS scams targeting South Lake Tahoe residents

Another wave of aggressive and threatening phone calls by people identifying themselves as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is making its way across South Lake Tahoe.

On Friday, two dozen citizens either called the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, or stopped by their office, to alert them of the phone calls.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

8/28

12:19 a.m. - Contributing to deliNquency - Crystal Air Dr - 15-YEAR-OLD FEMALE JUVENILE ARRESTED FOR CONTRIBUTING TO A MINOR AND PUBLIC INTOXICATION.

12:09 p.m. - Offensive Words - Al Tahoe Bl - A 47-YEAR-OLD MALE INMATE WAS CHALLENGED TO FIGHT A 32-YEAR-OLD MALE INMATE WHILE IN CUSTODY.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

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 Fire Rescue

The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from August 26 to August 31, 2016.

8/26/16- 13 Calls: 7 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 good intent call, 1 alarm sounded - no fire, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 medical assist

8/27/16- 14 Calls: 9 EMS, 1 detector activation-no fire, 1 smoke detector malfunction, 1 heat detector malfunction, 1 no incident found, 1 interfacility transfer

8/28/16- 7 Calls: 4 EMS, 1 canceled en route, 1 passenger vehicle fire, 1 interfacility transfer

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

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

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

8/21/16

12:25 a.m. - Driving on a Suspended License - Highway 50 - 61-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED.

12:25 a.m. - Vacation Rental - Blitzen Rd - DISPATCHED TO RESIDENCE FOR NOISE COMPLAINT.

11:27 a.m. - Reckless Driving - Chris Ave - SUSPECTS: FEMALE AGE 25, MALE AGE 44

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from August 19 to August 25, 2016.

8/19/16: 17 calls: 8 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 3 dispatch errors, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 3 canceled en route, 1 public service assist

8/20/16: 14 calls: 8 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 smoke scare/odor of smoke, 1 gasoline spill, 3 canceled en route

8/21/16: 12 calls: 4 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 interfacility psych transfer, 3 dispatch error, 1 vehicle accident no injuries, 1 false alarm, 1 alarm sounded-no fire

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from August 11 to August 18, 2016.

8/11/16: 9 calls - 3 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 false alarm, 1 medical assist, 1 public assistance, 2 canceled en route

8/12/16: 11 calls - 9 EMS, 1 unintentional transmission of alarm, 1 vehicle accident with injuries

8/13/16: 16 calls - 10 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 no incident found, 2 canceled en route, 1 unauthorized burning

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

8/14

9:48 p.m. - Disorderly Conduct - Glen Eagles Rd - A 21-YEAR-OLD MALE SUBJECT WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION

8/15

2:56 a.m. - Improper use of vehicle registration - Highway 50 - POSSIBLY ABANDONED VEHICLE DISPLAYED PLATES THAT DO NOT BELONG TO THE VEHICLE.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

8/7

10:48 a.m. - DUI Alcohol or Drugs - Emerald Bay Rd - 35-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT STOPPED INCIDENTAL A REPORT OF A DRUNK DRIVER. SUSPECT DETERMINED TO BE DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL

1:18 p.m. - Suspicious Email - Atroari St - SUSPICIOUS EMAIL RECEIVED.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 526 calls between July 26 and August 8, 2016.

7/26
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Poplar St
Resisting in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

7/27
Warrant in the 3600 block of Spruce Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3000 block of Harrison Ave
Defrauding in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drunk in Public in the 1100 block of Rufus Allen Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

Boat sinks in Lake Tahoe with 4 men on board; All rescued after late night search

Four men from San Francisco are very lucky today after being rescued early Sunday morning after their rented boat sank three miles off shore in the cold waters of Lake Tahoe.

Shouts for help were heard from people staying both at the Zephyr Cove Presbyterian Center and in Marla Bay, and 911 calls were made into the Tahoe Douglas Fire station.

For reasons unknown at this time, the boat started taking in water at about 10:00 p.m. None of the four passengers were wearing life jackets.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from August 1 to August 10, 2016.

8/1/16: 15 calls - 6 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 ring or jewelry removal, 1 public service, 1 wildland fire, 1 arcing or shorted electrical equipment, 2 no incidents found, 1 unauthorized burning

8/2/16: 8 calls - 1 EMS, 1 carbon monoxide detector activation, 1 medical assist, 1 good intent call, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 citizen complaint, 1 call to assist invalid, 1 barbeque, tar kettle issue

8/3/16: 6 calls - 6 EMS

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Incidents

The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from July 13 to July 31, 2016.

7/13 - 14 calls: 9 EMS, 1 psych interfacility transfer, 3 smoke scare/smell of smoke, 1 canceled en route.

7/14 - 11 calls: 7 EMS, 1 public service call, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 no incident found.

7/15 - 8 calls: 5 EMS, 2 interfacility transfer, 1 smoke detector malfunction.

7/16 - 17 calls: 14 EMS, 1 citizen complaint, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 canceled en route.

7/17 - 10 calls: 8 EMS, 1 grass fire at rear of 1030 Al Tahoe Blvd, 1 canceled en route.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

7/31

1:15 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Gentian Circle - VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION

6:45 p.m. - Runaway - South Lake Tahoe - 16-YEAR-OLD MALE RAN AWAY

8/1

Perseid meteor shower to put on show in Lake Tahoe/Reno area

Clear skies in western Nevada and the Lake Tahoe basin will provide for some great viewing of the Perseid metero shower this week.

NASA says if you see one meteor shower this year, make it the Perseid meteor shower.

According to the National Weather Service in Reno, the weather forecast during the peak of the shower calls for mostly clear and cool conditions Thursday night into early Friday morning. Low temperatures in the Sierra will be in the mid 30’s to mid 40’s with lows in the 50 to 60 range for the western Nevada.

County Supervisors vote in changes for South Lake Tahoe ambulance service

South Shore ambulance service has been a hot topic both locally, and across the county with growing concern over the costs and resulting manpower shortage of providing interfacility transfers (IFTs) to facilities outside of El Dorado County.

To understand the recent actions of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS), a look at the past year is warranted.

The City of South Lake Tahoe Wants Out of the Ambulance Business

Ask Hopeful Henry: Can you give me the scoop on Service Animals?

Dear Henry,
I am a business owner can you please explain the situation with “Service Dogs,” what is considered a service dog and what do I have to allow in my place of business which is a restaurant. I don’t want to get in trouble with ADA or the Health Department.

Thank you, Bob

Great question Bob!
This is an issue we get calls on all the time. I am going to be answering this question with information directly from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, and Disability Rights Section.

Seven jailed in door-to-door care packages for soldiers cash scam

Seven out-of-state men were arrested Saturday on felony fraud and other charges after officers uncovered a scam where the suspects allegedly went door-to-door asking for money donations they said would be used to assemble care packages sent to U.S. soldiers overseas, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Officers began investigating the men after dispatch received several calls from Carson City residents who said they were asked for money from one of the men and the pitch that was being used didn’t appear to be legitimate, according to the arrest report.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

7/24

12:02 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Lupine Trail

12:15 p.m. - Carrying a loaded gun - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 33-YEAR-OLD MANE ARRESTED AFTER AN UNREGISTERED FIREARM WAS LOCATED INSIDE OF AN UNSECURED HARD SADDLE BAG OF A MOTORCYCLE.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 275 calls between July 19 and July 25, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

7/19
Battery in the 3700 block of Beach Rd
Vandalism in the 1100 block of Herbert
Battery in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Glenwood

7/20
DUI in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
Resisting in the 900 block of Modesto

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

7/17

12:07 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - High Meadows Trail - VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION

3:30 p.m. - Petty Theft - Al Tahoe Blvd - SUSPECT STOLE BMX BICYCLE FROM 13-YEAR-OLD BOY

3:40 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 69-YEAR-OLD MALE DECEASED

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 226 calls between July 12 and July 18, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

7/12
No arrests

7/13
Hit and Run in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 1000 block of Julie Lane

7/14
Spousal Abuse in the 1400 block of Ski Run Blvd
DUI in the 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed driver at Tamarack and Sonora Ave

New chief at the helm of Tahoe Douglas Fire Department

Retired Tahoe Douglas Fire Chief Ben Sharit can now rest assured that his former fire department is in good hands with the promotion of Scott Baker to Fire Chief. Baker took over the controls in July 1.

He came to the Tahoe Douglas Fire Department in December as Assistant Chief as a nation-wide search, but it turned out they didn't have to look far as Baker was Division Chief of Fleet and Facilities for the Reno Fire Department.

Three new Battalion Chiefs for South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue recently promoted three men to the position of Battalion Chief, a move that Fire Chief Jeff Meston says will improve safety for both citizens and personnel.

Jim Drennan, Tim Spencer and Karl Koeppen are all now Battalion Chiefs for the City of South Lake Tahoe. Between them, they have over 61 years of firefighting experience.

Theft on the rise in South Lake Tahoe; SLTPD offers advice on protecting belongings

Readers of South Tahoe Now are already aware of this with our weekly coverage of police and sheriff calls for the South Shore, there is a rise in property theft.

According to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), the rise is a result of thieves being able to act quickly when they see unattended and unsecured property in vehicles, homes and public places. Since July 1, 2016, there have been 54 reported thefts in just the city limits, or 3.375 thefts per day. Of the 54 thefts reported, 61% (33) are a result of unsecured and/or unattended property.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Incidents

The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from July 1 - July 12, 2016.

7/1
13 calls: 10 EMS, 1 interfacility psych transfer, 1 canceled en route, 1 gasoline or other flammable liquid

7/2
25 calls: 12 EMS, 2 interfacility transfer, 2 vehicle accidents with injuries, 2 "good intent" call, 1 unauthorized burning, 1 smoke scare/smell of smoke, 2 false alarms, 1 police matter assist, 1 canceled en route, 1 no incident found upon arrival

7/3

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

7/10
8:01 a.m. - Disorderly Conduct: Alcohol - Remington Trail - 46-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION.

12:02 p.m. - Missing Person - Tahoe Paradise - 15-YEAR-OLD BOY REPORTED MISSING.

4:25 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 65-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 236 calls between July 5 and July 11, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

7/5
Spousal Abuse in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Domestic Battery in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Violation of Court Order in the 1000 block of 3rd st
Kidnapping in the 900 block of Modesto Ave

7/6
Trespassing in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
Drug Offense in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Incidents

The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from June 24 - June 30, 2016.

6/24
9 calls: 7 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 false alarm

6/25
15 calls: 10 EMS, 1 canceled en route, 3 false alarm, 1 unauthorized burning

6/26
9 calls: 7 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 "good intent" call

6/27
8 calls: 4 EMS, 1 building fire, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 vehicle accident, 1 "no incident found" upon arrival

6/28

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

7/3
1:45 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Lodgepole Trail - UNLICENSED VACATION RENTAL

3:33 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Del Norte St

4:14 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Prospector Trail

5:58 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - dEATH OF 90-YEAR- OLD MAN

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