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Police set up SnowGlobe lost and found
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 11:34amA lost and found for SnowGlobe attendees has been setup at the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, located at 1352 Johnson Blvd. Anyone who may have lost something can also contact the nonemergency...
Fourteen arrests during Stateline Lake Tahoe New Year's festivities
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:33pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reports the New Years Eve celebration in the casino core area of Stateline, Lake Tahoe went as planned with 14 arrests made.
The celebratory crowd seemed no larger than in past years. Highway 50 was closed to vehicle traffic at about 11:00 p.m. for public safety reasons. The celebrants were allowed to flow into the roadway as they celebrated the coming of the New Year. The Nevada side of U.S. Highway 50 was cleared of celebrants at 12:20 am and was reopened to vehicle traffic at approximately 1 a.m. after the crowd peacefully moved off the roadway.
South Lake Tahoe welcomes SnowGlobe festival-goers
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 1:46pm
New Year’s Eve is nearly here! Once again South Lake Tahoe is hosting an officially sanctioned event where our locals and visitors can go and celebrate, rather than congregating at the Stateline on U.S. Highway 50. The three-day SnowGlobe Music Festival begins on Dec. 29, and will be held on the sports field adjacent to Lake Tahoe Community College on Al Tahoe Boulevard.
Authorities prepare for Lake Tahoe New Year's Eve party at Stateline
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 11:55amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is readying itself for the upcoming New Years Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe beginning Monday, Dec. 31. Each year upwards of 60,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nev.
Due to the ordinarily high volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core area during the event, U.S. Highway 50 may be closed to vehicle traffic in the evening if necessary for public safety. If that should occur, vehicle traffic will be diverted around the Stateline casino core area using upper and lower Lake Parkway Drive.
South Lake Tahoe updates its juvenile curfew ordinance
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 3:09pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe has updated it’s Curfew Ordinance (18-1-3.7). Because of the recent changes and the desire by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department to enforce the ordinance from 1/1/2013 forward, we would like to update the community on the recent passage of the “Day Time Curfew.”
South Lake Tahoe man dies in vehicle accident at Ski Run and Pioneer Trail
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/15/2012 - 2:43pmA South Lake Tahoe man died and two were hospitalized in an early Saturday morning accident near Pioneer Trail and Ski Run Boulevard.
William Olazaba of South Lake Tahoe, a passenger in a white Honda Accord driven by Roberto Olazaba, 22, died at Barton Memorial Hospital. According to South Lake Tahoe police, the Honda broadsided a GMC Yukon driven by Noe Corea, 26, of South Lake Tahoe.
The accident was reported at around 1:35 a.m. and alcohol is suspected as being a contributing factor, according to South Lake Tahoe police. The vehicles struck a power utility box and knocked out power to the Ski Run area, police said.
Twelve-hour shifts to continue at police department
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 5:44pmInjuries and absences from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department have been more of a concern to officers than a recent schedule change, according to testimony this week.South Lake Tahoe police off...
Supervisors Offer Support for Naming Lake Tahoe Peak for Fallen Warriors
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 10:58amThe Placer County Supervisors this week gave their support to efforts to name an unnamed peak in Eastern Placer County in honor of three Tahoe-area servicemen who were killed in action in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The peak, located in the Lake Tahoe Basin on United States Forest Service land in Placer County, will be called Gold Star Peak.
The three fallen men include two soldiers and one Marine:
PFC Phillip Brandon Williams, USMC, 21, died October 9, 2006 in Iraq;
Sergeant Timothy M. Smith, USA, 25, died April 7, 2008 in Iraq; and
New officers sworn in at SLTPD
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/01/2012 - 6:00amTwo new officers were sworn in Monday, Nov. 26, at South Lake Tahoe Police Department.Officers Jason Cheney and Kevin Whalen were sworn in during a ceremony conducted by Chief Brian Uhler. Both ...
Police targeting distracted drivers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 6:26pmThrough Dec. 9, South Lake Tahoe police will be looking to hand out tickets to drivers using hand-held cell phones or texting, according to a statement this week."Talking or texting on a cell phone...
South Lake Tahoe police to crack down on drivers texting, using cell phones
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 4:42pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department has teamed up with The California Office of Traffic Safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the California Highway Patrol, and 36 other law enforcement agencies across the greater Sacramento region to eliminate motorists’ hand-held cell phone use and texting. The effort is a special federally funded pilot program using the region to test tactics that may be employed nationally in the future.
Police investigate alleged dognapping attempt
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 5:52pmSouth Lake Tahoe police are investigating an alleged dognapping Friday evening that included a man pulling a knife on another man.Police responded to the 2700 block of Knox Avenue after a resident ...
New Officers Join the South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/22/2012 - 4:49pm
Two new officers will join the South Lake Tahoe Police Department force. They will be sworn by Chief Brian Uhler in in a brief ceremony 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26. Both are veteran officers of California law enforcement, who have passed through a highly competitive process to be selected for employment at South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
Police warn of car repair scam
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 1:07pmSouth Lake Tahoe police are warning people of the danger of allowing strangers into their homes and getting repair work done by unlicensed and uninsured repairmen after a 89-year-old man was the vi...
South Lake Tahoe Police warn of car repair scam
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/18/2012 - 5:03pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department is warning people, especially senior citizens about a car repair scam.
Two men approached an 89-year-old in the Safeway store parking lot on Johnson Boulevard and offered to fix a dent in the senior citizen's car for $80 in cash plus an additional $20 for more work later.
Slow-speed chase ends in arrest
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 5:41pmSouth Lake Tahoe police arrested a 41-year-old Rancho Cordova man on suspicion of numerous crimes after he allegedly led police on a 20-minute, slow-speed chase through the Springwood Tract neighbo...
Barton Health supports Lake Tahoe area organizations in need
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 1:52pm
“Empowerment” is the premise of Barton Health's Community Advisory Committee (CAC). After careful evaluation of 19 grant applications, nine-non-profits recently received $24,000 in grants from the CAC. Through these grants, the CAC is able to “empower” area community programs with funding to help close the health gaps and address health issues within the community.
Kudos & Kindness: 22nd Annual Toy Run was a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 6:00amI would like to thank everyone who donated to the 22nd Annual Tahoe Toy Run and to the Toy Run Committee for all their hard work. Special thanks to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and South ...
Police chief remembers his son
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 3:01pmEditor's note: South Lake Tahoe police chief Brian Uhler's son, Alex, died last week. He has asked that this be shared with the community.I thought it of value to write colleagues in public safe...
Police investigate robberies
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 5:26pmSouth Lake Tahoe police are investigating reports of one robbery and one attempted robbery from late last week.The first incident happened about 7:30 p.m. Thursday after a man walked into Activity ...
Ripon man involved in South Lake Tahoe bar fight, Derek 'Zippy' Penaranda, dies
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 2:58pmOn Wednesday the South Lake Tahoe Police Department received word from the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Department that Derek Penaranda, 30, from Ripon, Calif., passed away while in a long term care facility in their jurisdiction.
Dog agility equipment coming to Bijou dog park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 6:00amFido won't be limited to fetch and tug-of-war games at the Bijou dog park this fall if the South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association has anything to say about it. Sgt. Josh Adler with the SLTPC...
One arrested, another hospitalized with third degree burns after hashish drug lab explodes in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 6:00pmAt 3:17 pm Wednesday, South Lake Tahoe police and fire personnel responded to the report of a structure fire at the Forest Manor, a multi unit two story apartment complex at 3754 Forest Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. As firefighters began to extinguish flames from unit 1 downstairs, police officers assisted with the evacuation of the entire complex.
South Lake Tahoe police look for man with cell phone camera peeping in dressing room
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 11:26am
On August 26 an unidentified male entered a clothing store in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe and attempted to take video and/or pictures of a female in a dressing room using his cell phone by holding it under the door of the dressing room.
The victim’s boyfriend confronted the suspect who immediately ran from the shop.
Police look for alleged dressing room peeper
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 6:00amSouth Lake Tahoe police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man suspected of taking surreptitious photos underneath the door of a women's dressing room late last month.On the after...
Police clarify fraud alert regarding contractor work
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 8:37amThis information release is being sent as an update to a fraud alert press release sent out on September 19. Since that release the South Lake Tahoe Police Department has been contacted by South West Gas who advised they do indeed have three private contractors working in South Lake Tahoe. There are two contractors and one Inspection Company that work with customers on various weatherization programs.
The three companies are:
Fifth annual K-9 Trails this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 6:00amThe South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association will host its fifth annual K-9 Trials this Friday and Saturday.About 50 K-9 teams from police departments from throughout California and Nevada are ex...
Inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival, more than just a jubilee
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 11:58pm
A new name and new partnership fashioned after health, recreation and fun; South Lake Tahoe’s inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival drew nearly 2,000 attendees on Saturday, September 8 to Bijou Community Park. This new festival was crafted by Barton Health and the City of South Lake Tahoe to bring children, families and individuals together for health education and non-stop excitement.
Police warn of phone scam
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 3:40pmSouth Lake Tahoe police have received information about a scam to access retiree's financial information. During the scam, a person falsely claims to be a representative from the gas company and of...
Letter: Thank you to Community and Numerous Fire and Police Responders
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:38pmThe South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and Police Department responded to a fire at Pioneer Trail and April Drive on the evening of September 18th. Upon arrival, they saw that two homes were fully engulfed with nearby trees also on fire.
Police warn of gas company scam
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:34pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department received information of a scam to access retiree’s financial information. A person falsely presents themself as a representative from the local gas company and offers to set up an appointment to review the customer’s financial records. The representative claims they can lower the gas bill, if they can review the financial documents.
The public should know Southwest Gas will not ever send anyone out to review personal financial information of customers.
Woman critically hurt in South Lake Tahoe crosswalk accident
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/17/2012 - 10:01amSouth Lake Tahoe Police have provided more details into Saturday's pedestrian accident on Highway 50 near Heavenly Village that critically injured a 71-year-old Ohio woman on Saturday night.
Here is a news release provided by Lt. Brian Williams of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department:
South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association hosts 5th annual K9 Trials
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 4:30amThe South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association will host the 5th annual K9 Trials on Sept. 21-22 in South Lake Tahoe. It is anticipated that 50 K9 teams from police departments throughout California and Nevada will compete in the competition. The narcotics trials will be held on Friday, September 21 at the Royal Valhalla Motor lodge at 2pm. The patrol dog competition will be held at the Babe Ruth Little League Field on Saturday, September 22 beginning at 8am. Contact Josh Adler at (530) 208-6243 or at jadler@cityofslt.us for more info for go to www.SLTPCA.org
Authorities investigating sheriff's vehicle vandalism
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/14/2012 - 6:00amSouth Lake Tahoe police and the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office are investigating the vandalism of four sheriff's vehicles in the office's parking lot on Johnson Lane Tuesday night.The vandal or ...
Four Sheriff's vehicles vandalized in parking lot
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/12/2012 - 3:50pmSouth Lake Tahoe police and the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office are investigating the vandalism of four Sheriff's vehciles in the office's parking lot Tuesday night.The vandal or vandals wrote an...
South Lake Tahoe police arrest juveniles in burglary and vandalism spree
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 2:07pmOn Sept. 7, the South Lake Tahoe Police responded to a radio call of a burglary which had occurred at an art supply store in the City of South Lake Tahoe. During the investigation officers were advised that cash and approximately $3000 worth of spray paint and markers had been stolen.
On Sept. 8, victims of vandalism began calling the Police Department to report that buildings, signs and vehicles had been tagged with graffiti.
South Lake Tahoe police arrest man on felony charges; stolen Lexus, wristwatch recovered
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 5:54pmA 25-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested and faces felony burglary and drug charges after a chase Monday that went from South Lake Tahoe across the state line.
Deonte Brown is suspected of stealing, among other things, a 2002 Lexus convertible from a Zephyr Cove home, South Lake Tahoe authorities said. He was booked into Douglas County Jail.
Three hospitalized after South Lake Tahoe watercraft collision
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/03/2012 - 1:36pmA watercraft collision in South Lake Tahoe this morning sent a 7-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy to the hospital, a South Lake Tahoe Police report said.
Go here for the story.
South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association Gears up for 5th Annual K9 Trails
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/01/2012 - 11:24amThe South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association (SLTPCA) will be hosting the 5th annual K9 Trials on September 21st and 22nd. Sponsorship opportunities and advertising space is available in the 2012 event program ranging in cost from $50-$300.
The SLTPCA is a non-profit organization and your sponsorship contributions are tax deductible.
DUI patrol to be conducted
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 3:20pmSouth Lake Tahoe police will conduct DUI saturation patrol in the South Lake Tahoe area.The enforcement operation is part of the El Dorado County Avoid the 6 Summer/Labor Day Holiday DUI Campaign.E...
Wildland fire reported off of West Way near Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 08/26/2012 - 6:04pm
UPDATE 7:30PM: Firefighters and engines are being released from the West Way fire incident according to dispatch. Firefighters have been able to get a handle on the fire, said to be about a half acre that burned on U.S. Forest Service land.
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South Lake Tahoe and Lake Valley have responded to a brush fire off of West Way near Highway 89 / Emerald Bay Road. A plume of smoke is visible in the area. The call came into dispatch at around 5:50 p.m. Forest Service firefighters are also on the scene and are scoping the area, said to be in a meadow.
Paramedics respond to motorcycle accident at Highway 50 and Lodi in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 12:29pmUPDATE 1:55PM: The westbound lane of Highway 50 has been reopened following a motorcycle accident that sent two to the hospital. Traffic is reportedly backed up from Stateline to the Y this afternoon. The accident was reported at 12:17 this afternoon. One victim was transported by air ambulance. A second victim was taken to Barton Memorial Hospital, according to Lake Tahoe News.
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South Lake Tahoe paramedics have responded to Highway 50 and Lodi this afternoon following a motorcycle accident. The victim in the accident will apparently be transported by Calstar air ambulance to Renown Medical Center in Reno. The accident was reported at 12:17 as a collision with a vehicle. Traffic along Highway 50 is being rerouted. The victim was to be transported by ground ambulance to a helicopter landing site near Sierra Boulevard. It is unknown about the condition of the driver of the vehicle. Unconfirmed reports are that the driver was being taken to the South Lake Tahoe police station.
Gardner Mountain Neighborhood Crime Meeting
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 11:11amEvent Date:
August 22, 2012 - 6:30pm
A neighborhood meeting will be held on today, Wednesday, at 6:30 pm for Gardner Mountain residents. This is an initiative led by Gardner Mountain residents who are concerned about the increase of thefts in the neighborhood.
South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Angela Kallstrom will be in attendance to discuss the crime problems with neighbors. This is informal and any and all help to raise awareness of neighborhood crime is appreciated.
The meeting will be at the corner of 13th Street and Gardner.
South Lake Tahoe Police provide details after car slams into cyclist, gas station
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 5:34pm
UPDATE 1:39PM: South Lake Tahoe Police have issued a press release regarding Tuesday's hit and run accident. The victim, a 38-year-old man, remains in an intensive care unit at Renown Medical Center in Reno. South Lake Tahoe Police have commended citizens for their part in locating the suspect.
Pedestrian killed in traffic collision
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/15/2012 - 10:21amA pedestrian was killed Tuesday evening after he was hit by a van as he was reportedly illegally crossing Highway 50 near Pioneer Trail.According to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, officer ...
Man dies after being hit by vehicle on Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Pioneer Trail
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 9:31pm
UPDATE 3PM: South Lake Tahoe authorities say a 49-year-old man dressed in dark clothes was struck and killed by a van after attempting to cross Lake Tahoe Boulevard outside of the crosswalk.
More details have been released by South Lake Tahoe Police Department regarding Tuesday night's fatal accident that shut down Lake Tahoe Boulevard / Highway 50 from Pioneer Trail to Midway for about three hours. The driver of the van that hit the pedestrian has been cleared of any wrong-doing, according to Sgt. Brad Williams. The investigation is continuing and the identity of the pedestrian is being withheld pending notification of family members.
South Lake Tahoe joins hands with Barton Health to create inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 5:24pm
Many of us take advantage of all Lake Tahoe has to offer, including hiking, biking, camping, skiing and much more, but I have come across several members of our community recently who feel as though they don’t know how to exactly go about enjoying these things. So, at Barton Health, we asked ourselves … what are things South Lake Tahoe has to offer that people could enjoy more?
Suspect wanted for questioning in shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 6:00amThis story has been updated.South Lake Tahoe police are looking for a man who may have been involved in a shooting that took place on Nevada Avenue on Friday evening.Police responded to the 3100...
Suspect wanted for questioning in shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 10:44amSouth Lake Tahoe police are looking for a man who may have been involved in a shooting that took place on Nevada Avenue on Friday evening.Police responded to the 3100 block of Nevada Avenue for ...
South Lake Tahoe authorities find weapons, truck associated with Friday night shooting
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 6:00amOn Friday, August 10, at 11:07pm, South Lake Tahoe Police responded to the area of the 3100 block of Nevada Avenue on a report of gunshots being fired. Police arrived in the area and located a vehicle and an occupied residence both of which had damage consistent with gunfire. Witnesses stated that a black Dodge Charger and possibly a black SUV or truck were scene in the area.
