collision
South Lake Tahoe rollover crash sends two to hospital with minor injuries
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/25/2019 - 9:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A woman and her three-year-old child were transported to Barton Hospital Wednesday evening after their vehicle rolled several times on Pioneer Trail just east of Jicarilla Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
The early reports completed by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) state the 25-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle and it hit the guardrail twice before rolling and landing on its roof. Witnesses told responding Lake Valley Firefighters they saw the car roll five times.
All okay after vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in Strawberry
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 3:20pm
STRAWBERRY, Calif. - A Sunday afternoon collision between a pedestrian and a Chevy Tahoe left a vehicle overturned and a pedestrian with very minor injuries near Strawberry, west of Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 9:52pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from January 11 - 17, 2019. They responded to 282 calls during this period. Last week's report for January 3 - 10, 2019.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/11 - 39 calls
Warrant in the 900 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drug Offense in the 1300 block of Kyburz
1/12 - 43 calls
Burglary in the 900 block of Bal Bijou Rd
DUI in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Baby and two adults die in collision on Highway 50 east of Placerville
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 8:14am
One baby and two adults died in a two-car collision on Highway 50 Tuesday evening east of Placerville.
On January 15, 2019 at approximately 6:27 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the crash near the Camino Heights Drive intersection. They say a 51-year-old man from Fremont, Calif. was driving a 2005 Volvo 560 westbound at a speed around 60 mph. At the same time, a 39-year-old Pollock Pines, Calif. man was heading eastbound in a 2017 Subaru Impreza at approximately 65 mph.
Road closures around Lake Tahoe; Fatal crash on Hwy 50 near Placerville closes road
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 9:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The roads are a mess around the Lake Tahoe Basin, with SR-89 around Emerald Bay and SR-88 near Kirkwood closed due to conditions.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 4:04pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from January 3 - 10, 2019. They responded to 221 calls during this period. Last week's report for December 20, 2018 - January 2, 2019.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/3 - 29 calls
Driving on a suspended/revoked license in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Warrant in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Felony "Other" in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Headaches on the roadway as storm enters Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 4:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you don't have to be on the roads around Lake Tahoe today, don't go.
As the beginning of fairly strong weather system has just hit the Sierra, there are not only chain controls but also a series of collisions and spinouts. The storm shouldn't have surprised anyone as warnings have been in place all week.
As of 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019, chain controls are up on all mountain roads around Lake Tahoe on the California side, expected to be going up soon on the Nevada side.
South Lake Tahoe man with gang ties arrested with loaded assault rifle
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 1:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What started out as car crash involving a suspected drunk driver turned out much differently for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on New Year's Eve.
Officers responded to a report of a traffic collision in the 800 block of Los Angeles Avenue on December 31. Upon arrival they found that a Chevrolet Silverado had struck a parked car and a bear box. The driver, 33-year-old Victor Alfonso Ramos-Eucendo of South Lake Tahoe, appeared to be intoxicated.
The new year brings new laws in California
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 9:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are new laws in California in 2019 that will affect those on the road, bike paths, eating at restaurants, paying bail and receiving minimum wage. In 2018, 1,217 bills made it to Governor Brown's desk and he signed 1,016 of them which are now new laws.
Here is a highlight of some of those laws which will soon be in effect:
Carson City woman dies in Douglas County collision
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 10:22pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A Carson City woman died after being struck by a SUV on US-395 early Saturday morning.
At approximately 6:20 a.m., troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to reports of a crash involving a pedestrian in the area of Cradebaugh Bridge and Stephanie Way in Douglas County.
South Lake Tahoe teen killed in San Luis Obispo crash
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 2:49pm
A South Tahoe High graduate has been identified as the victim in a single car crash on Highway 1 just after 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2018.
According to a press release from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff-Coroner, the sole occupant of the vehicle was 18-year-old Zachary Andrew Harris of South Lake Tahoe.
Sheriff's deputies and officers from the California Highway Patrol responded to a single vehicle versus tree collision at Highway 1 and Stenner Creek Road, in-between Cuesta College and San Luis Obispo.
He was declared dead at the scene.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 5:18pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from October 18-November 17. They responded to 868 calls during this period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
10/18 - 41 calls for the day
No Arrests
10/19 - 29 calls for the day
DUI in the 2500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed driver in the 3000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/20 - 31 calls for the day
DUI in the 1000 block of Lodi Ave
Unlicensed Driver in the 1200 block of Kyburz
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked License at Blackwood and Pioneer
Good Samaritans and driver killed on Mt. Rose Highway
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 9:44am
Three Reno residents are dead and one is in the hospital with serious injuries after a Saturday night crash on State Route 431, the Mt. Rose Highway.
At approximately 10:00 p.m. on November 10, the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to reports of a head-on crash on the Mt. Rose Highway (State Route 431) at Thomas Creek Road.
South Lake Tahoe collision sends five to hospital
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/21/2018 - 10:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Saturday evening collision in South Lake Tahoe sent all five occupants of the two vehicles involved to the hospital.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on October 20, 2018, a sedan was eastbound on Lake Tahoe Boulevard when its driver attempted to make a left turn into the Tahoe Keys Liquor parking lot in front of a westbound Chevy truck, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Sgt. Travis Cabral. The sedan, with four out-of-town visitors inside was broadsided by the truck occupied only by the driver, a South Lake Tahoe man.
Victim identified in fatal Lake Tahoe pedestrian - vehicle collision
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 5:04pm
South Lake Tahoe resident Michael Spate has been identified as the man who died after being struck by a vehicle just before 7:30 p.m. on September 28, 2018.
The preliminary investigation suggests Spate, who was 65-years-old, was crossing Lake Tahoe Boulevard near the driveway into Denny's and US Bank. He was not walking in a crosswalk.
South Lake Tahoe man dies after being struck by vehicle
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/29/2018 - 1:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 65-year-old man died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle near Denny's on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Just before 7:30 p.m. on September 28, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) received several calls about a pedestrian versus vehicle collision near the intersection of Lake Tahoe and Al Tahoe Boulevards.
Upon arrival they found an unresponsive man lying in the roadway in front of Denny's. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue personnel arrived and pronounced the local man deceased at the scene.
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after Lake Tahoe collision
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 1:16pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries on Saturday, September 15 after colliding with a car on Highway 50 in front of Lake Village.
Traffic is now able to get by the scene on the shoulder of the road according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The eastbound left lane is blocked as they clear the vehicle and motorcycle.
Expect delays.
According to witnesses the victim was transported by care flight.
As more information is received this story will be updated.
Man succumbs to injuries sustained in Kingsbury Grade crash
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/12/2018 - 8:04pm
A Gardnerville, Nevada man has died from injuries he received in a motorcycle crash on Kingsbury Grade/State Route 207 on Sunday, July 8, 2018.
Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) troopers responded to the 2:45 p.m. crash and found 69-year-old Dana Edward Orgill on the ground. He was transported to Renown Hospital in Reno via a CalStar helicopter with serious injuries.
Victim identified in fatal South Lake Tahoe hit-and-run
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/30/2018 - 4:35pm
Trevor M. Bright has been identified as the victim in Tuesday night's hit-and-run vehicle vs. bicycle crash in South Lake Tahoe.
Woman arrested after South Lake Tahoe collision
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 1:49pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department was kept busy with a couple of different alcohol-related incidents Thursday evening.
The first one occurred when a 22-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman crashed her Chevy Suburban into a Volkswagon Jetta driven by a local man. The woman, who had two children in her vehicle, a 3-year-old and 1 1/2-year-old, was headed northbound on Ski Run Boulevard when she attempted to make a turn onto Tamarack Avenue. She hit the Jetta which was heading eastbound and slowing to stop at the intersection.
Nevada Highway Patrol finds driver responsible for Incline Village hit-and-run
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 6:35pm
A suspect has been identified in the May 23 hit-and-run collision between a vehicle and bicyclist on State Route 28 near Stateline Road in Crystal Bay.
Nevada Highway Patrol(NHP) troopers in the Tahoe area received a tip about a possible suspect and vehicle at a residence in Crystal Bay. Troopers made contact at the residence during the afternoon of Wednesday, May 30, and located the involved vehicle. The resident admitted to his involvement as the driver in the crash.
Driver sought in hit-and-run with bicyclist
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/25/2018 - 5:26pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) is looking for the driver of a car involved in a hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclists on State Route 28 in Crystal Bay.
Reno residents die in Mt. Rose crash
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 3:16pm
A crash on May 5 on the Mt. Rose Highway between a 2016 BMW X1 SUV and a 2017 Nissan Sentra sedan claimed the lives of an 78-year-old woman and an 83-year-old man, both of Reno, Nev.
At approximately 5:00 p.m., troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to a serious injury crash involving the two vehicles on State Route 431 (Mount Rose Highway) at the intersection of Callahan Road in Reno.
Preliminary investigation shows that the BMW was traveling westbound on the Mt. Rose Highway, east of Callahan Road. The Sentra was traveling eastbound, west of Callahan Road.
Public's help sought in finding car involved in SLT hit and run
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 5:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is looking for a silver Dodge Charger involved in a hit and run on Monday, April 30 at approximately 3:30 p.m.
In a busy Raley's parking lot at the Y in South Lake Tahoe, the charger collided with a white Cadillac SUV then left the scene. The driver was not identified.
SLTPD is seeking the assistance of the public to identify the driver in the silver Dodge Charger. At the time of the hit and run collision, the Raley’s parking lot was busy and likely contained witnesses to this collision.
Men arrested after pursuit of stolen truck along Highway 50
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/23/2018 - 12:51am
A pursuit of a stolen 2017 Chevy Pickup began on Highway 50 near Riverton and ended near Sly Park Wednesday, leading to the arrest of two men, one for attempted murder of an officer.
The Placerville California Highway Patrol (CHP) attempted to pull over the truck driven by Cesar Ramos, 26, of Hollister, Calif. at Riverton. Instead of stopping, Ramos sped away in the westbound direction at speeds of 90-110 mph.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/05/2018 - 11:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 955 calls for the 35 days between February 14 - March 20, 2018.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
2/14 - 17 calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson
2/15 - 30 calls
Traffic Collision with Injury at Tahoe Keys Blvd and Venice Dr
2/16 - 23 calls
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail
2/17 - 34 calls
Man suffers life-threatening injuries after running into snow plow
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 10:44pm
A man from Reno, Nevada suffered life-threatening injuries on just after midnight on Saturday after his car hit the back of a snow plow on US-395 northbound near the Parr Boulevard
A preliminary investigation by the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) shows that a silver 2014 Nissan Sentra driven by a 44-year-old man was traveling northbound on US-395 in the second travel lane from the left. A yellow Mack Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) snow plow was traveling northbound on US-395 in the left-hand travel lane, ahead of the silver Nissan. The NDOT snow plow was performing
Jackknifed big rig and collision closes Highway 50 over Echo Summit temporarily
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/15/2018 - 4:21pm
Both lanes of Highway 50 over Echo Summit were closed at times Thursday afternoon after a westbound big rig truck jackknifed near the Sierra at Tahoe turnoff.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the truck slide on the highway at 2:14 p.m., prior to chain controls going up. It jackknifed and ended up in a ditch. A person driving a Toyota 4-runner, also westbound, was slowing to avoid the truck and was rear-ended by a Hyundai that could not be stopped in time.
Man dies after neighbor accidentally drives over him in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/13/2018 - 9:13am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 62-year-old man died Tuesday morning after accidentally being run over by his neighbor.
At 5:14 a.m., the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) was called out to the 1800 block of 13th Street on March 13, 2018 after a man was found on the ground of a neighbor's driveway. According to SLTPD Lt. Shannon Laney, a man was backing out of his driveway to go to 7-11 for his morning newspaper and drove over what he thought was a snow berm. When he returned from the store he found his neighbor on ground and police were called.
South Lake Tahoe man sentenced to 7 years in prison for DUI crash
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/06/2018 - 4:17pm
South Lake Tahoe resident Patrick Bryan Baker was sentenced to seven years in state prison after he pleaded no contest to one felony count driving with a blood alcohol level over .08% and causing injury.
Collision between snow plow and vehicle in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 2:29pm
There were no injuries in Sunday's collision between a Caltrans snow plow and a van in South Lake Tahoe.
At approximately 8:39 p.m. on March 4, 2018, a Caltrans snow plow assisting with the middle lane berm cleanup along Highway 50 in collided with a van.
Chain controls and road closures around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 11:51am
If you don't need to go out on the roads around Lake Tahoe today you may want to consider staying home and keeping dry.
With over a foot of new snow Friday morning, crews are working to clear the roadways and area highways have been closed a few times due to collisions, heavy snow and avalanche controls.
A look at roads in the Sierra as of 10:30 a.m.:
Weather and road condition report for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 9:39am
4:00 p.m. UPDATE: Interstate 80 has reopened at this time, but tractor-semitrailer combinations are not allowed due to traction concerns. SR88 is closed at the Carson Spur with no time estimated of reopening.Hwy 50 over Echo Summit is reopened after a collision was cleared. Most roads in the Sierra are requiring chains or 4WD with snow tires.
Chain controls remain up and snow continues to come down
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 10:36pm
The snow has been falling all down in the Sierra, giving residents and visitors a glimpse into a winter that hasn't been even a slight resemblance into the big winter of 2017.
At this point, every seems to be happy with what fell Thursday. Snow totals aren't in from the ski resorts yet since they release them in the morning, but they most likely will be several inches and hovering near the one foot level.
Holiday traffic and slick roads keeping tow trucks and law enforcement busy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 4:50pm
North Upper Truckee and Sawmill Road have become parking lots Monday afternoon, reminiscent of 2017's problems of ill-equipped vehicles on snow covered back roads.
The California Highway Patrol and El Dorado County Sheriff's Office have spent Monday responding to several calls in the Meyers area of cars stuck on side roads as they attempt to circumvent the backlog of traffic on Highway 50.
Along with those issues there have been several accidents and as of 3:30 p.m, State Route 88 may have to close due to a crash
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 1:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 643 calls for the 23 days between January 16 - February 7, 2018.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/16
Driving on a suspended/revoked license in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Transient/Homeless at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Herbert Ave
1/17
Transient/Homeless in the 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1/18
Warrant in the 1000 block of Shepherds Dr
Chain controls on Sierra roads; slick conditions causing travel issues
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 8:04pm
Tow trucks are being kept busy tonight as many drivers are finding difficulty navigating roads around Lake Tahoe. There are currently areas of freezing fog and heavy snow, with whiteouts on some higher elevations roads. With this being a holiday weekend, expect more traffic than normal.
Pedestrian transported to hospital after being hit in Tahoe Keys intersection
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/15/2018 - 6:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - An early morning collision at the intersection of Venice Drive and Tahoe Keys Boulevard sent one to the hospital.
At 7:50 a.m. Thursday, February 15, a 16-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 94-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection of the two streets.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, JPA ambulance and South Lake Tahoe Police Department all responded.
The pedestrian was transported to Barton Hospital with a head injury.
According to SLTPD Lt. Shannon Laney, the driver is at fault.
Two injured in South Lake Tahoe collision
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/10/2018 - 7:42pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) had to use extrication equipment Friday after two vehicles collided at the intersection of 4th Street and South Avenue, sending two to the hospital.
At 4:35 p.m., both SLTFR and South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the crash. A two-year-old had been sitting on the lap of the passenger in the red car show in the photos. While the driver and toddler were able to get out, the passenger had to be cut out, the safer of the options available according to SLTFR Battalion Chief Tim Spencer.
Three still hospitalized in Reno after South Lake Tahoe vehicle collision
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/05/2018 - 6:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Three victims from Saturday's head-on collision on Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe are still hospitalized at Renown Medical Center.
According to Officer Jeff Gartner of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), he called Renown Monday morning and was told that all three were still hospitalized with their injuries.
Head-on collision in South Lake Tahoe sends six to area hospitals
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/03/2018 - 7:26pm
Update 6:45 p.m.: The driver of one of the vehicles, a 29-year-old woman from Stateline, Nevada has been arrested on charges of a Felony DUI and is in the El Dorado County Jail on $125,000 bail.
She was driving a Range Rover eastbound when, for reasons unknown at this time, she traveled into the westbound lane, striking a BMW with five occupants, ages 19-31, all from the Bay Area. The Range Rover was traveling about 40 mph at the time of impact according to the CHP. This is the speed limit at that area of Pioneer Trail.
Lake Tahoe Community College student awarded car
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 6:10pm
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) student Marissa Smith was awarded a refurbished Subaru Thursday during a ceremony at the campus in South Lake Tahoe.
Marissa revealed an unparalleled sense of optimism and perseverance over some rather large life obstacles in an essay she submitted to the college. Dozens of other students also submitted essays but Marissa's caught the judge's attention due to the challenges she has had to hurdle.
Fans don't let fans drive drunk
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 5:13pm
Law enforcement from both California and Nevada are reminding motorists to not drink and drive, especially during Super Bowl weekend which seen an increase of drunk drivers on the road. As friends and family gather to watch the game Sunday, February 4, please designate a sober driver before the game between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles begins.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) have teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind motorists to not drive while intoxicated.
Transient arrested after man stabbed at South Lake Tahoe bus stop
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 11:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF -A transient man is behind bars this evening after allegedly stabbing a 27-year-old man at the South Y Transit center.
At 5:33 p.m. Saturday, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to a call of a stabbing at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Emerald Bay Road.
Upon arrival they found Kiefer Chriss, 57, being held down on the ground by some Good Samaritans and a 27-year-old male stabbing victim.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/20/2018 - 11:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 336 calls between January 4 -15, 2018.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/4
Trespassing in the 2100 block of South Ave
Evading in the 2800 block of Hank Monk
Domestic Battery in the 3700 block of Tamarack
1/5
Domestic Battery in the 3700 block of Tamarck
Unlicensed Driver in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1/6
Spousal Abuse in the 1200 block of Lester ave
NHP: 81-year-old Carson City woman dies in Saturday crash
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/09/2018 - 9:42pm
A two vehicle crash Saturday morning on South Carson Street at the intersection of Koontz Lane has claimed the life of an 81-year-old Carson City resident, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Rosemary Frenzel Stroup died from injuries sustained in the crash that happened at around 8:50 a.m. Saturday. According to NHP, troopers responded to the serious injury crash on South Carson Street at the intersection with Koontz Lane.
Busy New Year's holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 3:50pm
It was a very busy holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe, with hotels, vacation homes and the slopes full of revelers, along with the thousands of attendees at the three-day music festival, SnowGlobe.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/01/2018 - 12:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 198 calls between December 13 - 20, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
12/13 - 18 total calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
12/14 - 21 total calls
Unlicensed Driver in the 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd
12/15 - 23 total calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Chonokis Rd
DUI in the 1000 block of Glenwood Way
Trespassing in the 800 block of Michael Dr
SnowGlobe thrills attendees as Khalid and others take the stage
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/31/2017 - 12:39am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Fans of electronic music have flocked to South Lake Tahoe for the annual SnowGlobe outdoor music festival held December 29-31 at, one the Community Fields. The predominately under-30 crowd come from colleges and communities hundreds and even thousands of miles away to enjoy a specially gathered group of top artists in the electronic dance music (EDM) field.
Along with the fun though comes issues common at most music festivals: noise, trash, underage drinking and drugs.
GoFundMe account set up for STHS grad involved in serious crash
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 11:39pm
A former South Lake Tahoe resident visiting family for the holidays on the South Shore was on his way home to La Mesa, California when he and girlfriend were involved in a three-car head-on collision south of Kramer's Crossing on Highway 395 near Victorville on December 28, 2017.
Chris "Coco" Cocores, 26, was in a Toyota Corolla driven by his girlfriend, 21-year-old Cecilia Casares, when the car crossed over a solid yellow line to pass a slower vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol. They collided with two vehicles heading northbound.
