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South Lake Tahoe Police Department receives grant to prevent traffic injuries and deaths
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 7:57pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department was awarded a grant for $47,000 that will be used to fund part of the city’s ongoing commitment to keep the roads safe through enforcement and education.
A rise statewide in pedestrian and motorcycle fatalities created an unfortunate need for grant funding of road safety programs. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) awarded the grant.
“Without this much needed funding from the Office of Traffic Safety, we would not be able to address the problems of drunk and drugged driving within our community”, said Sgt Shannon Laney.
California DMV preparing to issue licenses to undocumented workers under AB60
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/10/2014 - 12:47am
In January of 2015, all undocumented workers in California will have their first chance to have a driver's license. The California legislature passed Assembly Bill 60 in 2013 and since then, officials have been preparing the processes people will need to follow.
Under the bill, all undocumented workers living in California 16 years of age or older can receive driver’s licenses if they complete driver’s education and training, and also pass California’s written and driving tests.
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.
Felon with stolen car and loaded gun arrested by CHP in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/07/2014 - 11:48pm
The driver of a white Ford sedan who was trying to evade CHP officers in South Lake Tahoe early Tuesday morning ended up booked into the El Dorado County Jail.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/04/2014 - 12:47am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week October 24 through October 30, 2014. They responded to 170 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/24
Petty theft in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
10/25
Violation of Court Order in the 900 block of Modesto Ave
Felony "Other" in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public at Washington Avenue and 3rd Street
Unlicensed Driver in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
City to hold ribbon cutting ceremony for Harrison Avenue Streetscape Project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/03/2014 - 11:01pm
Event Date:
November 13, 2014 - 12:00pm
Harrison Avenue has been transformed and the City of South Lake Tahoe is going to recognize its success with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 13.
The improvements along Harrison Avenue have given the Al Tahoe neighborhood and Highway 50 a whole new look, welcoming those walking and biking through as well as those driving by.
Celebrate with the city at the noon cutting ceremony in the new parking lot adjacent to the Tahoe Daily Tribune office on Harrison Avenue.
This event is open to everyone.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/03/2014 - 12:49am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/24
1 p.m. - Elks Club Drive - REPORTING PARTY CALLED EDSO DISPATCH AFTER FINDING DRUG PARAPHERNALIA ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY.
1:31 p.m. - South Avenue - A 93 YEAR OLD FEMALE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE HOSPITAL.
Opinion: Is Meyers a community willing to work together?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/28/2014 - 11:14pm
After witnessing the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District (TPRID) meeting last week I starting thinking how the residents of Meyers and Tahoe Paradise could be better served.
What happened at the TPRID meeting was a sad display of a board in action. There was yelling, arguing and, what one person witnessing everything said, “don’t air your dirty laundry in a meeting like this.”
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/27/2014 - 9:34pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between October 17 and October 23, 2014. They responded to 148 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/17
Warrant in the 900 block of Poplar St
DUI in the 900 block of Los Angeles Ave
10/18
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Brockway Ave
Drunk in Public on Pioneer Trail
Spousal Abuse in the 2000 block of Kubel Ave
Robbery in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/19
Drug Offense in the 900 block of Biglar Ave
El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/26/2014 - 10:06pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/18
12:18 a.m. - Sutter Trail - VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION
1:08 a.m. - Sutter Trail - VACATION RENTAL ORDINANCE COMPLAINT
3:22 p.m. - Emerald Bay Road - BURGLARY: DEPUTIES WERE DISPATCHED TO A WINDOW SMASH BURGLARY FROM A VEHICLE. THE SUSPECT WAS DISCOVERED A SHORT TIME LATER AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY WITNESSES. THE MALE WAS ARRESTED.
10:43 p.m. - Sutter Trail - VACation RENTAL ORDINANCE. VERBAL WARNINg.
South Lake Tahoe woman leads police on chase through town
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 11:20pm
A 61-year-old woman was arrested on Friday night after leading South Lake Tahoe police on a chase from Heavenly Village, through city streets and ending on Blackwood Road.
Donna Lorraine Vano was observed driving erratically near Stateline. Police officers followed and pulled her over near Primrose. As they approached the car she drove away. Officers got her to pull over again near Glen Road but she pulled the same stunt.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 9:40pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/11
11:57 a.m. - Skyline Drive - GRAND THEFT. ITEMS REPORTED STOLEN OUT OF UNLOCKED VEHICLE.
12:09 p.m. - Memory Lane - GRAND THEFT. A 61 YEAR OLD MAN REPORTED A THEFT OF $995 IN CURRENCY VIA A TELEPHONE SCAM. A REPORT WAS GENERATED AND FORWARDED TO DETECTIVES AND THE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR INFORMATION.
Douglas County Deputies arrest pair for string of auto burglaries
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/17/2014 - 11:18pm
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office have two Chico, California residents in custody after they were arrested as suspects in a series of vehicle burglaries.
Lisa Vantine and Jacob Donovan were arrested on Thursday, October 16 in the Auto Zone parking lot in Gardnerville as they were pulled over while driving a tan Toyota with stolen license plates out of California.
South Lake Tahoe Woman Faces Slew of Charges after Hit and Run
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 6:44pm
A 22-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman remains jailed Tuesday evening on charges of hit and run, resisting, DUI and assault with a deadly weapon. Alejandra Lopez was driving westbound on Highway 50 in the vicinity of South Tahoe Middle School at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday morning when the series of events occurred that landed her in a cell at El Dorado County Jail. Lopez is accused of splitting the two westbound lanes with her car, hitting the cars in each lane. The drivers of the two cars which were hit got of their vehicles after the accident when Lopez tried to run one of them over.
Single car accident at Stateline claims the life of an Oregon man
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/12/2014 - 10:37pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol has released the names of the people involved in a single car accident in Stateline on Friday morning.
NHP Troopers responded to the 8 a.m. rollover accident near Kahle Drive. Crash investigations show that 71-year-old Larry Dean Wells was driving a blue Hyundai eastbound on U.S. Highway 50 when the car left the roadway, struck a tree and rolled over.
Opinion: Thousands of deadly weapons on the streets of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/03/2014 - 12:02am
There are several thousand deadly weapons on the streets of South Lake Tahoe every day.
This may seem like a drastic statement and I want to explain it. I'm not talking about guns or metal clubs, I'm talking about cars.
Have you ever waited at the intersection of Highway 50 and Sierra Blvd? How many times has someone rushed into the intersection against a red light as you were moving with your green light?
South Lake Tahoe man injured after being hit by drunk driver
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/30/2014 - 1:19pm
South Lake Tahoe resident Robert Klein, 61, was hit by a drunk driver on Monday evening near the intersection of Emerald Bay Road and Lake Tahoe Blvd (the "Y"). Police arrived at the scene at approximately 5:40 p.m. and found Klein lying in the traffic lanes with his bicycle. He was struck by a mini-van driven by 57 year old Carmel Jennings of South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/29/2014 - 11:17pm
For the week between Sept. 19 and Sept. 25, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 164 calls.
Calls resulting in arrests:
9/19
Driving on a suspended/revoked license in the 1000 Emerald Bay Road
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
DUI in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
9/20
Being Under the Influence of Drugs in the 1200 block of Ski Run Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drunk in Public in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 900 block of Lodi Ave
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/21/2014 - 12:38am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
8/31
12:11 a.m. - Osage Circle: A REPORT OF A VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION
3:15 a.m. - Marshall Trail: VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION
8:50 a.m. - Jameson Beach Rd: GRAND THEFT OF KAYAKS
2:06 p.m. - Pasadena Ave: METH WAS CONFISCATED AND BOOKED INTO EVIDENCE FOR DESTRUCTION.
10:50 p.m. - Pioneer Trail: CITIZEN'S ASSIST
10:53 p.m. - Horace Greeley Ave: DUI
10:59 p.m. - South Upper Truckee: VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION
9/1
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/08/2014 - 8:55pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between August 23 and September 4, 2014. They responded to 418 calls during the 13 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
8/23
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed Driver in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant at Herbert Ave and Lloyd Ave
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Carson City car accident claims life of 82 year old woman
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/01/2014 - 8:41pm
Leatrice Drew of Dayton was killed Saturday when the car she was riding in drove off the roadway near E. Nye Lane. Her husband, 83 year old Daniel Drew, was driving the car westbound on US50 when it, for an unknown reason, the car went off the roadway and onto the dirt shoulder. He lost control and the car rolled.
The Drew vehicle landed back on its wheels in the ditch at the intersection of US50 and E. Nye Lane. It is unclear if Mr. and Mrs. Drew where wearing their seatbelts properly before the accident.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/31/2014 - 10:48pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
8/7
3:21 p.m. - South Avenue: A 62 YEAR OLD FEMALE WAS TRANSPORTED TO BARTON HOSPITAL AFTER SHE ENTERED A LOCAL PET STORE ASKING FOR PARAMEDICS AND THEN COLLAPSED. LIFE SAVING MEASURES WERE ATTEMPTED WITH NEGATIVE RESULT. DUE TO THE FEMALE'S
UNEXPLAINED INJURIES SOUTH LAKE TAHOE POLICE DETECTIVE'S RESPONDED AS WELL.
4:12 p.m. - Johnson Blvd: A 47 YEAR OLD WOMAN WAS ARRESTED FOR BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
8/8
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 9:48pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 31 and August 10, 2014. They responded to 412 calls during the 11 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
7/31
Unlicensed Driver in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 4100 block of Cedar Ave at 12:53 a.m.
Domestic Violence Battery in the 4100 block of Cedar Ave at 1:37 p.m.
Burglary in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
Power ballad rocker, reality TV star Bret Michaels at MontBleu
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 10:27pmEvent Date:
November 29, 2014 - 9:00pm
Rocker, reality star, philanthropist and front man for the enduring rock ’n’ roll band Poison, Bret Michaels, will bring all the roses and a generous supply of power ballads to Lake Tahoe’s MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa stage in a one-night-only, solo show, Saturday, Nov. 29.
Summer hail storm creates look of winter wonderland in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/25/2014 - 8:38pm
A hail storm in South Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon caught many people by surprise. Lasting almost 45 minutes, the hail blanketed roadways, creating winter-like driving conditions.
Flash flood warnings were issued for South Lake Tahoe and came over resident's cell phones via the Emergency Alert System.
The forecast for the week calls for sunny and clear skies with highs ranging from 75 on Tuesday with 80 the rest of the week. Nighttime lows from 34-45.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 11:59pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
7/11
1:22 a.m. - Prospector Trail: A 21 YEAR OLD WOMAN WAS ARRESTED FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
12:10 p.m. - Cherry Hills Circle: SUSPECT, A 40 YEAR OLD WOMAN, ASSAULTED THE VICTIM, A 55 YEAR OLD MAN, WITH A "BALL CHUCKER", A PLASTIC DEVICE USED TO THROW A TENNIS BALL.
7/12
3:03 a.m. - Oaxaco Street: A REPORT OF NOISE DISTURBANCE FROM VACATION RENTAL.
5th Annual Peaks & Paws to raise money for Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 10:31pm
Event Date:
August 23, 2014 - 11:00am
If you're ready for a day of fun in the sun with music, entertainment, beer, wine and dog-centered activities, then the 5th annual Peaks & Paws Festival is for you. This event is one of Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe's biggest fundraiser of the year. It will be held on Saturday, August 23 at the Village at Squaw Valley from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Leashed canine companions are welcome to attend.
Douglas County residents recovering from flash flood
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/07/2014 - 10:21pm
Flood recovery measures are being taken in the Fish Springs area of Douglas County after Wednesday night's flash flood closed several roads and damaged homes.
According to the Douglas County Sheriff's office, this incident produced hazardous conditions due to the amount of water and dark evening hours which created safety concerns and inhibited immediate damage assessment.
The Reverse 911 was down in Douglas County so emergency messages had to be relayed through the National Weather Service, which is the backup system. Reverse 911 should be back up and working by August 15.
Hit and Run in Carson City leads to high speed chase; Driver arrested in California
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/05/2014 - 7:52pm
A 53 year old Reno woman was arrested Tuesday on charges of suspected DUI and eluding officers after she led Nevada Highway Patrol troopers on a high speed chase into California.
Melanie Marnne-Lawson is suspected of rear ending a car in Carson City near the intersection of US 395 and Eastlake, then taking off towards Reno where the NHP spotted her. As they attempted to pull her over in South Reno, Marnne-Lawson failed to pull over for officers and took off reaching speeds in excess of 85 miles per hour along US 395.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/04/2014 - 10:36pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 21 and July 31, 2014.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
7/21
DUI in the 100 block of Bellamy Ct
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
7/22
Under the Influence of Drugs in the 1300 block of Gilmore Lake Rd
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License at Sierra Bl & Palmira Ave
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License at Pioneer Tr & Markofer Way
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 7:48pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 1 and July 20, 2014.
Calls resulting in arrest:
7/1
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery, Domestic Violence in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
7/2
Drunk in Public in 900 block of Park Ave
Warrant attempt in the 1100 block of Bowers Ave
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Under the Influence of Drugs in the 700 block of San Jose Ave
Bear and vehicle collision near Skyland on Highway 50 in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/13/2014 - 10:27pm7/16/14 update: The accident occurred when 18 year old Alex Sanchez of Zephyr Cove swerved to miss a bear killed by a previous driver. Law enforcement was headed to the original accident when Sanchez came upon the bear in the road, served to miss it and flipped his 2000 Toyota. The car was totaled and Sanchez is recovering from bruises suffered from the tightening of his seat belt. The driver, from Sun Valley, NV, who hit the bear was driving a Ford Explorer and had his family in the car. Nobody sought medical attention after the accident.
El Dorado County Sheriff's report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/12/2014 - 11:21pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore:
6/26
8:10 a.m. - Prospector Trail: A 62 YEAR OLD MAN REPORTED THE FRAUDULENT USE OF HIS CREDIT CARD FOR $530.
2:21 p.m. - Kaska Street: SECOND DEGREE BURGLARY: UNKNOWN SUBJECTS STOLE NUMEROUS PIECES OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM A LOCAL BUSINESS.
4:35 p.m. - Al Tahoe Blvd; A 52 YEAR OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION.
6/27
Cyclist seriously injured in Cave Rock accident
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 11:17am
A tractor trailer collided with a bicyclist inside the tunnel at Cave Rock on Thursday, resulting in serious injuries to the cyclist.
Clarence Aldridge, 48, from Bakersfield, CA was riding his bike eastbound on Highway 50 just before 10 a.m. July 10th. He was traveling through the Cave Rock tunnel at the same time Richard Pettay, 39, of Carson City, NV was driving his Kenworth tractor truck and trailer.
Lake Tahoe Holiday Crowds Keep Law Enforcement and Fire Departments Busy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 4:26pm"It's a challenge to make sure they are all safe," said Eric Guevin, Tahoe Douglas Fire Marshall. He was commenting on the increased number of calls his department received on the the 4th of July when tens of thousands of visitors come to the Lake Tahoe basin to celebrate. When more people come to Lake Tahoe the fire department sees a large increase in service calls.
"Our rescue crews were kept busy," according to Guevin.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/06/2014 - 11:30pm
During the 11 day period from June 20 to June 30, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 315 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/20
Warrant in the 2100 block of South Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3900 block of Manzanita Ave
Auto Theft, location not given
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
6/21
Trespassing in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2200 block of Dunlap Dr
DUI in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
6/22
Drunk in Public in the 3700 block of Aspen Ave
Drunk in Public at Friday & Cedar Avenues
DUI Checkpoints in South Lake Tahoe on Friday and Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 8:51pm
The California Highway Patrol, Nevada Highway Patrol and Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be joining forces over the holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe by conducting sobriety, car safety and driver's license checkpoints on both sides of the state line.
The California Highway Patrol will have their checkpoint in Meyers on Saturday, July 5 on U.S. Highway 50 between Pioneer Trail and State Route 89. It will be staffed by officers who are trained in the detection of alcohol and/or drug impaired drivers.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 10:23pm
Between June 13 and June 19, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 159 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/13
Driving on a suspended or revoked license in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 100 block of College Way
6/14
DUI in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in the 3400 block of Spruce
DUI at Dunlap Drive & Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a suspended or revoked license at Wildwood Way & Ruby Way
6/15
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 11:05pm
Between June 6 and June 12, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 170 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/6
Resisting in the 800 block of Secret Harbor Dr
Resisting in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed Driver at Lakeview Ave & Riverside Ave
6/7
DUI in the 1900 block of D St
Unlicensed Driver at Ski Run Blvd & Pioneer Tr
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Modesto Ave
Warrant in the 800 block of Patricia Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/11/2014 - 6:32pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
5/29
4:50 p.m. - Emerald Bay Road: AN 18 YEAR OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED BUTTERFLY KNIFE AS WELL AS METAL KNUCKLES.
5:46 p.m. - Mewuk Rd: BURGLARY
5/30
Emerald Bay Trolley Set to Begin Summer Season But Running Out of Money to Operate
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/09/2014 - 8:49pm
Many locals may remember the contest held several years ago to name the new Trolley that would provide transportation service along Highway 50 throughout South Lake Tahoe.
The seasonal trolley is still around but it no longer has a regular route along Highway 50. One may see an occasional trolley along it's old route, but it is just being used for breaks of the bus drivers.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/01/2014 - 9:41pm
For the 13 day period of May 16 to May 28, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 325 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/16
Warrant in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 1300 block of Johnson Blvd
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 1799 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI at Pioneer Trail & Al Tahoe Blvd
5/17
DUI at Glen Rd & Pioneer Trailrbance
Spousal Abuse in the 1000 block of Glen Rd
Auto Theft in the 1100 block of Bowers Ave
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of San Francisco Ave
23rd Annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride on Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 9:26pm
America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride isn't your normal Sunday bike ride unless you normally ride around Lake Tahoe with 3,000 of your friends. The annual bike ride has been bringing riders to Lake Tahoe annually for the past 22 years.
This year's 23rd Annual event is on Sunday, June 1. With the temporary closure of the Horizon for remodeling, the staging for the ride has moved across the street to the MontBleu.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Arrests in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 10:02pm
El Dorado County Sheriff;s Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
5/7
10:28 p.m. - Pioneer Trail: A 28 YEAR OLD WOMAN WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION AFTER A VERBAL ALTERCATION. SHE ALSO ADMITTED TO DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE BUT WAS NOT OBSERVED BY OFFICERS.
5/8
8:04 a.m - Lodi Ave: A 26 YEAR OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
5/12
South Lake Tahoe Teens Signing Pledges to Not Drink or Drive With Drinkers on Prom Night
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/22/2014 - 10:32pm
The facts are startling, and, for lack of a better work, sobering. Studies show that 11% of all alcohol consumed in the U.S. is done so by youth aged 11 to 20, below the legal drinking age.
Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States, more than tobacco and illicit drugs according to the Center for Disease Control, and is responsible for more than 4,300 annual deaths among underage youth.
The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that among high school students, during the past 30 days:
39% drank some amount of alcohol.
22% binge drank.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/20/2014 - 8:28pm
For the week between May 9 and May 15, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 192 calls.
Calls resulting in arrests:
5/9
Drunk in Public in the 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
5/10
DUI in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Rd
DUI in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
5/11
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
Drug Offence at Pioneer Trail & Echo Rd
5/12
Drug Offense in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Spousal Abuse in the 1100 block of 3rd St
5/13
Unlicensed Driver at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Lakeview Ave
North Lake Tahoe Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested After Pursuit in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/16/2014 - 11:18pm
An armed man walked into the Kings Beach branch of the Plumas Bank Friday morning, demanding money of two clerks. He then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect, identified as 55 year old Brent Muir of Carson City, was sighted near Sand Harbor by FBI agents responding to the robbery from South Lake Tahoe.
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
Douglas County Sheriff Candidate Dave Brady: Our Quality of Life is Being Threatened
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 10:54pm
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for Douglas County Sheriff. We will be posting them in the order received. This is the second of three to be received.
1. What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department?
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 1:34pm
For the week between May 2 and May 8, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 166 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/2
Warrant at William and Stockton Avenues
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Odrer in the 2200 block of Royal Ave
Resisting in the 1000 block of Reno Ave
Drug Offense in the 900 block of Park Ave
DUI at Midway and Pentagon Roads
5/3
Threats in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving with a Suspended or Revoked license at Glorene Ave and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public at Lakeview and Pasadena Avenuess
