warrant
Six-hour stand off ends at Motel 6 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/02/2016 - 10:59pm
An almost six-hour long standoff in the parking lot of the South Lake Tahoe Motel 6 parking lot has ended, with no suspect in custody, though a warrant has been issued for 31-year-old Sean Wanamaker.
South Lake Tahoe Police officers were called to the area Saturday afternoon after a person said a man got into an argument with someone in the parking lot, and that he brandished a handgun, then went into a trailer parked at the motel.
Local man arrested for South Lake Tahoe bank robbery
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 8:36pm
The investigation of Friday's bank robbery at the Al Tahoe branch of El Dorado Savings led to the identification of Gabriel Antonio Evans, 36, of South Lake Tahoe as the suspect.
South Lake Tahoe bank robbed Friday; second South Shore bank robbery in three days
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 2:04pm
8:30 p.m. update 7/1/16: The investigation of Friday's bank robbery at the Al Tahoe branch of El Dorado Savings led to the identification of Gabriel Antonio Evans, 36, of South Lake Tahoe as the suspect.
Detectives secured an arrest warrant for Evans and a search warrant for his residence in the 3000 block of Riverside Avenue. Due to Evan’s past violent criminal history, the SWAT team was employed to make the arrest. Officers, assisted by the FBI, arrested Evans at his residence at 7:45 p.m. this evening.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 7:33pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 432 calls between June 1 and June 13, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/1
Disturbance in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Burglary in the 3600 block of Forest Ave
Resisting at Glenwood and Fairway
Trespassing in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
6/2
Petty Theft in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
6/3
Drug Offense in the 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 6:19pm
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.
6/19
12:27 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Koru St
3:14 a.m. - Violation of Restraining Order - South Lake Tahoe - 50-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED FOR RESTRAINING ORDER VIOLATION
3:03 p.m. - Grand Theft - Emigrant Rd - A SUSPICIOUS CIVIL MATTER OCCURRED
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/05/2016 - 8:04pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 486 calls between May 16 and May 31, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/16
DUI in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2000 block of 12th St
Resisting in the 3800 block of Aspen Ave
Domestic Battery in the 900 block of James Ave
DUI at Pioneer and Woodbine
5/17
Brandishing in the 800 block of Stateline Ave
5/18
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Pine Bl
New security fence going up at SLT Police Department
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 3:14pm
To improve security at the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, a new security fence is being installed.
In the plans since 2014, the black metal fence with three rows of razor wire at the top should be completed by the beginning of July.
"This is a need we've had for a long time," SLTPD Lt. Brian Williams told South Tahoe Now. "We received support from the City Council and City Manager, and the fence has been a long held desire for this department."
Another South Lake Tahoe murder suspect arrested, this time in Oklahoma
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 2:34pm
The fifth suspect in the January 30, 2016 murder of an Amador County man at the Beverly Lodge in South Lake Tahoe has been arrested. 26-year-old Dion Jermaine Vacarro, a former resident of Solano County, Calif., was arrested in Oklahoma City on suspicion of the murder on Dennis Wright, Jr. after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 10:01pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 160 calls between May 10 and May 15, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/10
Warrant in the 1400 block of Melba Dr
Drug Offense in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Juvenile Problem in the 1000 block of Tata Lane
Drug Offense in the 900 block of Modesto
Unlicensed driver in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Violation of Court Order in the 4100 block of Manzanita Dr
Trespassing in the 1400 block of Cedar Ave
5/11
Douglas County deputies cleared in shooting death of Gardnerville man
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 4:44pm
All six deputies involved in the July 2015 shooting of Mark Perkins have been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing according to the Douglas County District Attorney, Mark Jackson.
At 2:00 p.m. on July 30, Douglas County Sheriff's deputies responded to the Gardnerville Ranchos after receiving a call saying the 48-year-old Perkins was armed with multiple weapons and had threatened his wife and told her he was going to shoot a police officer and kill a neighbor.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 11:09pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 194 calls between May 3 and May 9, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/3
"Other" Misdemeanor in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
5/4
"Other" Midemeanor in the 2100 block of South Ave
Unlicensed driver in the 2900 block of Sacramento Ave
5/5
Warrant in the 3100 block of Harrison Ave
5/6
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/06/2016 - 8:37pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 179 calls between April 26 and May 2, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
4/26
Drug Offense in the 2100 block of South Ave
Trespassing in the 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
Robbery in the 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd
4/27
Trespassing in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2100 block of South Ave
Warrant in the 900 block of Tata
4/28
non
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 7:55am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 188 calls between April 12 and April 25, 2016.
Fourth suspect arrested in South Lake Tahoe murder case
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/28/2016 - 12:39pm
Georgetown, Calif., resident Tevarez Lopez has been arrested as a suspect in the January 30, 2016 murder in South Lake Tahoe of Dennis Wright, Jr.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 10:03am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 188 calls between April 5 and April 11, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
4/5
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Stateline Ave and Manzanita Ave
4/6
Spousal Abuse in the 3700 block of Blackwood Rd
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
"Other" Misdemeanor at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Friday Ave
DUI in the 3600 block of Spruce Ave
4/7
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 8:07am
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.
4/10
7:02 a.m. - Found Property - A WALLET WAS RETURNED
4/11
11:31 a.m. - Death Notification - Johnson Blvd - 73-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED
12:30 p.m. - PREA report Al Tahoe Blvd (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
Burglary suspects arrested after stolen guns found in car
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/11/2016 - 10:32pm
Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) responded to a burglary in progress call in the 1300 block of Cedar Creek Circle in the Gardnerville Ranchos at 3:20 a.m. on April 8.
A homeowner had found an unknown male in his garage, claiming a friend of his was in need of medical attention.
DCSO said the male matched the description of a similar incident in the neighborhood, one where the suspect(s) weren't able to get into the garage or home.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/09/2016 - 5:40pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 188 calls between March 29 and April 4, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/29
No Arrests
3/30
Drug Offense in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
3/31
Warrant in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 700 block of Anita Dr
Spousal Abuse in the 3600 block of Spruce Ave
4/1
Vandalism in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Burlgary in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/24/2016 - 9:39pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 168 calls between March 16 and March 22, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/16
Warrant at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Harrison Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3700 block of Forest
3/17
Warrant in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 3300 block of Pine Ave
DUI in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
The following are a result of the DUI Checkpoint:
Unlicensed driver at Fairway and Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 8:44am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 170 calls between March 8 and March 14, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/8
Unlicensed driver at Spruce and Glenwood Rd.
3/9
Drunk in Public in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Resisting in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
Vandalism in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
3/10
Unlicensed driver in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/11/2016 - 12:08pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 168 calls between March 1 and March 7, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/1
DUI at Reno Ave and Paradise Ave
Vandalism in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Trespassing in the 3000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked license in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked license at Park Ave and Lake Tahoe Blvd
"Other" misdemeanor at LaSalle Ave and Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Carson City man arrested on slew of charges in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 6:26pm
An early morning armed robbery in Camino, Calif., led to the arrest of 22-year-old Aaron Friesen of Carson City on charges of robbery, vehicle theft and on an outstanding felony warrant for domestic violence.
At 5:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, the Wine County Station just off Highway 50 was robbed at gunpoint with the suspect getting away in a vehicle. An alert witness at the scene gave law enforcement detailed information about both the suspect and the vehicle used in the getaway.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2016 - 9:17pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 172 calls between February 23 and February 29, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
2/23
DUI at Sierra and Lake Tahoe Blvds
2/24
Petty Theft Vehicle in the 2600 block of Kubel Ave
"Other" misdemeanor in the 3400 block of Spruce Ave
Drunk in Public in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd and Heavenly Village Way
2/25
DUI in the 3400 block of Pioneer Trail
Four arrested after high speed chase through Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe crime
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 12:26pm
2:45 p.m. 2/28/16 update:
Two different high speed chases through the Carson Valley and up Kingsbury Grade resulted in the arrest of two men and two women on Saturday, February 27, 2017.
At 3:10 p.m., a trooper from the Nevada Highway Patrol spotted a silver Mercedes-Benz with California plates going down U.S. 50 (Spooner Summit) at 85 mph. The driver failed to pull over for the trooper, instead turning South on Highway 395 towards Minden, Nev., at speeds in excess of 100 mph.
Bartenders arrested on drug charges in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 7:33pm
Two Incline Village bartenders are facing narcotics charges after being arrested by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office All Threats All Crimes (ATAC) Unit.
A series of undercover operations took place between January 28 and February 4, 2016 and were directed towards bartenders at local bars and grills who were suspected of selling drugs to patrons.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 5:47pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 210 calls over the one-week period between February 9 and February 22, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
2/9
Vandalism in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
2/10
No Arrests
2/11
No Arrests
2/12
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Warrant on "Emerald Bay Rd North"
Resisting in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
2/13
Owner of Lake Tahoe Brewing Company jailed on felony theft charge
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/22/2016 - 6:33pm
The owner of Lake Tahoe Brewing Company was arrested Monday on a felony theft warrant involving brewing equipment sold to a man in British Columbia in which he paid the suspect $45,000 for equipment he never received, a Carson City sheriff’s detective said.
Michael Candelario was taken into custody on suspicion of theft of property valued at $3,500 or more. The dollar amount of the alleged theft related to equipment is $45,000, said Detective Sam Hatley. He was arrested at the Carson City brewery and booked into Carson City jail. He is being held on $25,000 bail.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 10:04pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 340 calls between January 19 and February 2, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
1/19
Domestic Battery in the 1000 block of 3rd St
Drunk in Public in the 2000 block of E St
1/20
Resisting in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
1/21
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1/22
DUI at Fawn and Glenwood Way
Drunk in Public in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1/23
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/31/2016 - 10:08pm
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.
1/24
9:39 a.m. - Driving without a license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 36-YEAR OLD MALE DRIVER WAS FOUND NOT TO HAVE A DRIVERS LICENSE
El Dorado County DA's "Most Wanted Wednesday"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 4:46pm
El Dorado County District Attorney's Office has been having "Most Wanted Wednesdays" for months, and taking the story to social media has proven very beneficial with an 80% success rate in capturing the criminals.
This week's most wanted has ties to South Lake Tahoe:
Randy Gene BOWEN
10-3-1960 age 55,
Male White, 5’9, 155lbs
Brown hair, Hazel eyes
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 1:02am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 379 calls over the two-week period between January 5 and January 18, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
1/5
Felony "other" in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
1/6
none
1/7
Drunk in Public in the 4500 block of Manzanita Ave
Petty Theft in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Treehaven Ct and Takela Dr
1/8
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 6:18pm
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.
1/10
12:54 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Pioneer Trail
9:13 p.m. - Annoying Phone Calls - 14-year-old-girl reported being harassed by a male juvenile over a social media site.
1/11
No Reports
1/12
No Reports
1/13
Three in custody in connection with fatal Carson City shooting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/11/2016 - 9:22am
UPDATE 2:00 p.m. - Three young adults were taken into custody Monday morning in connection with the fatal shooting of a young man over a marijuana deal near a park in north Carson City, Sheriff Ken Furlong said.
The three — two men and a woman — were arrested without incident by Carson City SWAT at an apartment complex on Fifth Street near Harbin Street. The three came out following demands by SWAT to surrender after investigators learned they had been hiding inside a residence.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/06/2016 - 10:19pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 658 calls between December 15, 2015 and January 4, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
12/15
Trespassing in the 1100 block of Glenwood Ave
DUI in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
12/16
Vandalism in the 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 400 block of Cedar Ave
12/17
Trespassing in the 100 block of Lake Parkway
Man arrested on felony burglary charges after IHOP broken into
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/06/2016 - 6:37pm
Forty-nine year old Shawn Michael DeCosta is behind bars after being arrested Tuesday on suspicion of burglarizing the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) in South Lake Tahoe on January 4, 2016.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/23/2015 - 10:57pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 366 calls between November 30 and December 14, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
11/30/15
"Other" Misdemeanor in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Rd
12/1/15
Drunk in Public in the 1800 block of 13th St
"Other" Misdemeanor in the 900 block of Modesto Ave
Spousal Abuse in the 3200 block of Marlette Circle
12/2/15
Vandalism in the 3700 block of Ruby Way
Battery in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/20/2015 - 9:53pm
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.
12/13
No Report
12/14
9:00 a.m. - Driving without a license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 16-YEAR-OLD MALE CITED FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE
9:36 a.m. - Death Investigation - 3rd St - 77-YEAR-OLD FEMALE
12/15
South Lake Tahoe drive-by shooting suspect arrested on multiple felony charges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 9:32am
The hunt is over for the suspect in the October 14 drive-by shooting in South Lake Tahoe that sent a 19-year-old man to the hospital.
Samuel Tovar, 43, was arrested after a high-risk search warrant was served at 816 San Francisco Avenue at 10 p.m. Friday, October 4. Inside they found Tovar, who had been avoiding law enforcement since the shooting.
Dozens of residents targeted by IRS scam
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/04/2015 - 6:07am
More than 50 reports of local residents receiving an IRS phone scam came into the El Dorado County Sheriff's office on Wednesday.
The caller, usually a male, tells the person they owe the IRS money and if they don’t pay right now, a warrant will be issued for their arrest. The male caller has been reported as aggressive and threatening. Two women who received phone calls said the scammer threatened to “rape” them.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 9:37am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. The listed calls were responded to from November 19 to November 29, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
11/19
Drunk in Public in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1900 block of B Street
11/20
Warrant in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 800 block of Stateline Ave
Probation/Parole Search at Emerald Bay Rd and 10th St
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/29/2015 - 5:09pm
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.
11/22
12:22 a.m. - DUI Alcohol or Drugs - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 55-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED
11/23
No Report
11/24
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/21/2015 - 10:45pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 446 calls between November 2 and 18, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
11/2
Petty Theft in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drug Offense in the 800 block of Tallac Ave
Drug Offense in the 3600 block of Spruce Ave
11/3
Warrant in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Weapons in the 1400 block of Melba Ave
DUI in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/4
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/08/2015 - 11:26am
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.
11/1
9:09 a.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - A TRAFFIC STOP LED TO THE DISCOVERY OF A SUSPECT DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED DRIVER'S LICENSE. THIS CASE
WAS FORWARDED TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR PROSECUTION. 24-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/05/2015 - 9:05pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 461 calls between October 16 and November 1, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/16
Drunk in public in the 1000 block of Johnson Bl
10/17
DUI in the 900 block of Edgewood Circle
DUI in the 1900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in public at Lake Tahoe Blvd and Fremont Ave
Burglary in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Warrant in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
SLT Police Chief on Officer Hounsell, auto theft, violent crime and winter driving
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 2:21pm
Tragedy at the Police Department. The department is deeply appreciative of the support given to the family of Mark Hounsell who was killed, along with his wife Jeanne and her friend Laura Fisher, in a motor vehicle accident. They are survived by 4 children who have been the recipients of beautiful and heartfelt support from the entire community. The fund for the Children is now approaching the goal of $130,000. See this at: https://www.gofundme.com/hounsellchildren
Father and son arrested during El Dorado Hills marijuana grow bust
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 6:14pm
Complaints about an offensive smell and unsightly tarps brought out El Dorado County Sheriff's detectives to a home in El Dorado Hills who ended up uncovering a large marijuana grow.
On October 23, 2015, a search warrant was served on a residence and property in the 1400 block of Malcom Dixon Road.
When they arrived they found 52-year-old Jeffrey Johansen, Sr. guarding a marijuana grow from a tree house, armed with a shotgun. He complied with law enforcement and put down the shotgun.
Ex-felon arrested for failing to register and being in possession of a firearm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 1:55pm
Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a complaint of loud music and firearms being discharged in the 1200 block of Slate Road in Minden, Nev. on October 23, 2015.
Once on the scene, they found Alfredo Ferreira, 54, at the home with several weapons. During the deputys' investigation they found that Ferreira is a sex offender who had failed to register. An arrest and search warrant were obtained and they found several weapons in his home.
Ferreira was arrested without incident and the weapons were seize. Ferreira has since posted bail.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 8:33am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 210 calls over the one-week period between October 6 and October 12, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/6
DUI at Martin and Knox Avenues
Juvenile Problem in the 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Defrauding in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/7
DUI at Friday Avenue and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2500 block of Bertha
Disturbance in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Forecast: Lake Tahoe shouldn't expect benefit of a strong El Niño
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/15/2015 - 11:14pm
A strong El Niño is predicted to help ease drought conditions in some, but not all of California. The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center (CPC) released their latest seasonal weather assessment on Thursday, and news isn't very good for the Lake Tahoe Basin.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2015 - 10:57pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 206 calls over the one-week period between September 29 and October 5, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
9/29
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Park Ave
Battery in the 900 block of Brockway
Unlicensed Driver at Spruce and Gilmore Avenues
Drunk in Public in the 1200 block of Emerald Bay Rd
9/30
DUI in the 1200 block of Ski Run Blvd
Defrauding in the 2500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
