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Douglas County Search and Rescue locates missing skier
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/19/2015 - 10:30pm
Update: A South Lake Tahoe man, 28 year old Nicholas Bridges, ducked under the out of bound ropes and skied out of bounds at Heavenly Ski Resort on December 19.
At 4:33 p.m., the Douglas County Sheriff's Office received a call that Bridges' friend couldn't find him after trying to find for over two hours.
Members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team began a coordinated search of the potential area. At approximately 8:10 p.m., Bridges was able to call dispatch and alert them as to his wearabouts.
Bridges was issued a citation for skiing out of bounds.
Polar Express with 240 passengers breaks down in Lyon County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2015 - 10:51pm
PDATE 10:15PM: Carson City Sheriff's deputies have arrived at the disabled Polar Express train and passengers are now being taken off the railroad cars to meet up with JAC and Virginia City shuttle buses, said Carson City Sheriff's Sgt. Scott McDaniel.
"There's lots of kids, lots of adults and they are in good spirits," said McDaniel of the effort. The diesel train stalled after 8 p.m. north of Linehan Road in Lyon County. No injuries were reported. There's upwards of 240 passengers on the train.
Woman hit by car near Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2015 - 8:10pm
A woman walking her dog on Ponderosa Drive was injured after being hit by a car on Thursday, December 17.
Tahoe-Douglas Fire and Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 4:30 p.m. accident where they found Madeline Cass under a Toyota pickup truck that was driven by Charles Schofield.
Douglas County deputies looking for Walmart theft suspect
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2015 - 7:10pm
The public's assistance is being sought by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office as they try to identify a man who left the Walmart in Gardneville with items he didn't pay for.
Man jailed after two injured when shotgun discharged in Gardnerville
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/16/2015 - 5:24pm
A Gardnerville man was arrested Tuesday night after a shotgun was discharged through the wall of a duplex, injuring two people.
At 11:30 p.m. on December 15, 2015, Douglas County Sheriff deputies got a call that shots were fired and someone was hurt in the 1400 block of Kimmerling Road in Gardnerville.
Douglas County deputies looking for perfume thieves
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/14/2015 - 8:58pm
Douglas County Sheriff's officers are asking for the public's help in locating two suspects in a theft at the Ulta Beauty store in Carson City. Thee investigation into the November 29 theft has not revealed any leads.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on that Sunday, a man and woman walked into the cosmetics store located at 911 Topsy Lane and allegedly stole a large quantity of men's fragrance.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/13/2015 - 5:16pm
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.
12/6
3:00 a.m. - Domestic Argument - Tokochi St
4:14 a.m. - Vacation Rental Disturbance - Blackfoot Rd - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT AT A VACATION RENTAL.
Marijuana focus at third home invasion robbery in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/09/2015 - 12:05am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a home invasion robbery on December 4 at 7:00 a.m. on Meadow Circle in Rescue. The woman who called in the report told the 911 operator that one person had been stabbed.
Once deputies arrived they found three occupants at the home, including one male who was bleeding. They were all escorted to a safe place where medics could evaluate them.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 10:08am
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.
11/29
10:15 p.m. - Possession of Controlled Substance - Thunderbird Cr - A 29-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT WAS CITED FOR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
11/30
Aggressive bear killed by deputies in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/04/2015 - 5:36am
Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office were called out to the neighborhood of Minniconiou and Susquehana Drives on Wednesday morning to reports an aggressive 700-800 pound bear.
The bear had reportedly been disrupting the neighborhood for several weeks by breaking into multiple residences.
Deputies located the bear and attempted to get the bear to move away from the residential area, using loud noises and less lethal bean bag rounds. In most cases these types of tactics are very successful and result in the bear leaving the area.
Another El Dorado County home invasion robbery nets pot and cash
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/30/2015 - 9:04pm
There have been two home invasion robberies in El Dorado County in the last nine days, and in both cases the thieves were after money and marijuana.
On November 28 at 1:15 a.m., sheriff's deputies responded to a home invasion robbery in the 3000 block of Winter Creek Road in Mount Aukum. The unidentified male caller said his wife was the victim and she was home alone. He went home and met deputies there.
Man arrested after felony domestic assault in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/29/2015 - 6:48pm
A man from Canyon Lake, Texas is sitting in a Carson City jail on suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation after attacking his girlfriend at the Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge in South Lake Tahoe.
Fernley man arrested for string of burglaries; WCSO offers home safety tips
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/28/2015 - 10:08am
Washoe County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a burglary suspect in Caughlin Ranch early this morning after the suspect attempted to elude deputies who were investigating a series of home and vehicle burglaries.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2015, deputies responded to the area of Longknife Road and Caughlin Parkway on a report of a vehicle burglary that had just occurred. Deputies canvassed the area and identified two burglarized vehicles. Deputies also discovered that the suspect had used garage door openers to enter and burglarize the residences.
Douglas County deputies get specialized training
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 8:45pm
Sheriff Ron Pierini recently announced the graduation of two Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies from the State of Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Law Enforcement Academy.
Douglas County Deputies Matthew Sampson and Steven Kimbrell graduated from the academy on Thursday, November 19, 2015, after attending the academy for four months. The P.O.S.T. academy is located at the State of Nevada Stewart Training Facility, in Carson City, Nev.
Processed marijuana stolen during El Dorado County home invasion robbery
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/23/2015 - 7:38pm
11/24/15 update: The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office arrested both Ross and Stone on warrants issued by El Dorado County. When contacted, both Ross and Stone were armed with loaded firearms. They were taken into custody without incident and some of the stolen property from the Greenwood robbery was recovered. Ross and Stone were booked into the Sacramento County Jail on weapons and drug charges. They were also booked on warrants from El Dorado County. They are both in custody at the Sacramento County Jail in lieu of $350,000 bail.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/22/2015 - 10:41am
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.
11/15
No Report
11/16
8:50 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Ave - A 75 YEAR OLD FEMALE WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED AT BARTON HOSPITAL
Father in custody after four-year-old boy ingests meth
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/21/2015 - 7:39pm
A 4-year-old Carson City boy was hospitalized Friday night after ingesting methamphetamine that allegedly belonged to the boy's father who is now custody on suspicion of child endangerment, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Taken into custody was Pedro Montanez, 27, on suspicion of child endangerment and possession of trafficking levels of a controlled substance.
Diamond Springs branch of El Dorado Savings robbed
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 8:04pm
The El Dorado Savings Bank on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs was robbed on Friday, November 13 at about 6:00 p.m. The suspect reportedly fled on foot, last seen running east on Pleasant Valley Road.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/15/2015 - 1:38pm
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.
11/8
3:03 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Dicks Lake - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A LOST 30-YEAR-OLD MALE HIKER AT DICKS LAKE IN DESOLATION WILDERNESS.
El Dorado County man arrested after mother and brother found dead
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 11:20pm
A dispute over an inheritance is the apparent reason an El Dorado County man and his mother are dead, according to authorities.
Milo Lloyd Wallace, 49, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Thursday, November 12 on suspicion of murder and assault with a deadly weapon. His mother, 71-year-old Sandra Wallace, and brother Matthew Wallace, 38, were found dead with gunshot wounds Wednesday evening at the home his mother owned in the Oak Hill area southeast of Placerville.
Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from
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
Trio arrested in Carson Valley after theft at Walmart
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 7:47pm
Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) arrested three people on October 29 on various charges of theft and possession of drug paraphernalia.
23-year-old Robert Michael Dean, 24-year-old Dylan Andrew Mitts and 22-year-old Elizabeth Kathrine Spandau were arrested after an investigation into a theft at the Wal-Mart on Grant Way in Gardnerville, Nev.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/01/2015 - 5:57pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
10/25
2:02 p.m. - Coroner's Case - James Ave - A DEATH INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED, DECEASED WAS 38-YEAR-OLD MAN.
2:20 p.m. - Obtain credit/money under false name - Henderson St - R/P REPORTED AN IDENTITY THEFT. A REPORT WAS GENERATED AND FORWARDED TO DETECTIVES FOR FOLLOW UP.
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 man attacked by woman with machete
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/27/2015 - 9:29pm
A South Lake Tahoe man was attacked by a woman with a machete Saturday morning after he opened his door to a female acquaintance who was demanding money.
On October 24, 2015 at 6:45 a.m., deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about an assault in the 900 block of Brockway Avenue. When they arrived they found an adult man who was bleeding from multiple cuts on both of his arms.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 5:51pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
10/18
1:04 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise - Marshall Trail - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A VACATION RENTAL FOR A NOISE COMPLAINT.
12:32 p.m. - Coroner's Investigation - Stateline Ave - A CORONERS INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED AFTER DEATH OF 56-YEAR-OLD WOMAN.
South Lake Tahoe City Council censures JoAnn Conner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/19/2015 - 11:48pm
During a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Monday, October 19, JoAnn Conner was publicly censured, a first of its kind for the City. An overflowing crowd spent over three hours in Council Chambers as comments were made both supporting Conner, and against what they said was "abusive, bullying and intolerant behavior."
Son and mother both dead after domestic dispute at Minden home
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/13/2015 - 6:53am
8 a.m. update 10/17/15: The shooter involved in Tuesday's domestic dispute has died, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) announced this morning.
A preliminary report shows that 27-year-old Jarek Kozlowski died of respiratory failure at the hospital October 16 at 7:40 p.m. DSCO said the report shows Kozlowski did not as a result of injuries sustained in the shooting incident.
Missing Sierra Nevada College student safe and back at school
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/12/2015 - 10:06pm
Update 7 a.m. 10/14/15:
Dianne Thacher is no longer missing and returned to her dorm room at Sierra Nevada College Tuesday afternoon. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that she is safe, not injured and that there was no foul play associated with her disappearance.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/11/2015 - 2:19pm
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.
10/4
5:10 a.m. 0 Search and Rescue - Tahoe Rim Trail - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A STRANDED AND DISTRESSED 36-YEAR-OLD FEMALE HIKER OFF THE TAHOE RIM TRAIL NEAR STAR LAKE.
Two people die as plane crashes in South Lake Tahoe after takeoff
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/10/2015 - 10:08pm
8:00 a.m. update 10/12/15: Authorities spent Sunday removing parts of the plane that remained in trees surrounding the crash site that claimed the lives of two people in South Lake Tahoe.
Investigators say the plane hit trees before crashing behind a home on Tionontati Street just before 5:36 p.m. Saturday, October 10. A fire started which scorched the home.
The force of the crash broke a large tree just feet away from the house.
Missing elderly Bay Area man found in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2015 - 7:58am
Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen is praising the efforts of Incline Village Deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers who discovered the location of a missing and endangered elderly California man Monday in Incline Village.
“If you were to talk to the men and women responsible for this rescue effort, they will tell you that it is all simply part of their job or why they do what they do,” Sheriff Allen said. “As Sheriff, I will tell you that we should all be proud of their actions this week for I believe they saved a life that day.”
Shingle Springs daycare owner faces child endangerment and drug charges
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2015 - 9:49pm
The owner of Country Baby Daycare in Shingle Springs was arrested on Tuesday after officers found her displaying the signs and symptoms of being under the influence of a central nervous stimulant.
Brigitte McAdams, 63, was the sole adult at the center when El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies arrived at the business which is inside her home. They asked her how many kids were in the home, and, according to deputies, she was unable to account for them. McAdams originally told them seven, but they found just five.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/04/2015 - 2:59pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
9/27
12:01 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise - Apache Ave - DEPUTIES WERE DISPATCHED TO A REPORT OF A PARTY AT A KNOWN VACATION RENTAL
3:12 p.m. - Unlicensed Driver - Emerald Bay Rd
9/28
8:30 p.m. - Domestic Dispute - Hwy 50 - DEPUTIES WERE DISPATCHED TO A VERBAL DISPUTE.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 8:10pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
9/20
4:30 a.m. - Vacation Rental - Aravaipa St - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT AT A VACATION RENTAL
10:40 a.m. - Vacation Rental Violation - Susquehanna Dr - 27-YEAR-OLD MAN CITED AND RELEASED FOR TRASH AND REFUSE ISSUES AT A VACATION RENTAL HOME.
Darted bear drowns in Dayton
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/23/2015 - 10:14pm
A black bear drowned Monday after it was tranquilized by wildlife officials and then ran into a pond in Dayton and slipped beneath the water, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
The bear, an eight-year-old, 300-pound male, was reported to be wandering through the Dayton Valley Golf Club Monday evening, department spokesman Chris Healy said.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/20/2015 - 12:05pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
9/13
No Report
9/14
4 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Ralph Dr - EDSO SLT SAR RESOURCES ASSIST SLTPD WITH A SEARCH FOR A MISSING AT RISK PERSON.
Public's help sought in South Shore bicycle theft
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 2:20pm
A high end bicycle was stolen from Harvey's Resort and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help.
At approximately 7:50 p.m. on the August 30, 2015, deputies took a report of a stolen 2014 GIANT Mountain bicycle. The bike is black in color and has the word "GIANT" in white lettering.
Douglas investigators: Elderly Gardnerville couple die in apparent suicide pact
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 2:08pm
An 86-year-old Gardnerville man who held Douglas County deputies in a Sept. 1 standoff in which the man's wife was deceased inside the home, died Friday from apparent organ failure after ingesting medications, a Douglas County sheriff's sergeant said Tuesday. Investigators say the couple made a suicide pact.
William Lewis, 86, died at Renown Medical Center in Reno. His wife, Phyllis Lewis, 82, was found dead inside the couple's Edlesborough Circle home, said Sgt. Pat Brooks.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 9:03am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
9/6
4:20 a.m. - Noise complaint from Vacation Home - Prospector Trail - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT AT A VACATION RENTAL.
11:40 a.m. - Vacation Home Report - Toppewetah Street - REPORT DOCUMENTS REPORTED VHR PERMIT VIOLATION.
South Lake Tahoe man jailed on sex abuse charges
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 10:50am
A 64-year-old South Lake Tahoe man wanted on multiple sex abuse charges was arrested at a Carson City casino on Monday, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Samuel John Hernandez was arrested at 2:31 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Carson Street after a brief pursuit by deputies. He was considered a fugitive from justice in South Lake Tahoe on El Dorado County, Calif., warrant charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14 and lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14. Hernandez is being held on $500,000.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 8:12am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
8/30
2:02 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise - Bonanza Ave - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE DISTURBANCE REPORT IN THE AREA OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE. AN INFORMATION REPORT WAS GENERATED AND FORWARDED TO DEPUTY ALMOS FOR FURTHER FOLLOW-UP.
Carson City IHOP shooting victims, survivors remembered
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/06/2015 - 11:05am
Dozens of runners and walkers, including Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, took to the streets of the capital city early Sunday for a remembrance run to recognize the victims of the Sept. 6, 2011 shooting at the IHOP in Carson City.
Four years ago Sunday, Nevada Guardsmen Lt. Col. Heath Kelly, 35, Master Sgt. Christian Riege, 38, Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney, 31, and civilian Florence Donovan-Gunderson, 67, of South Lake Tahoe, were killed in the shooting rampage, in which the mentally ill gunman took his own life. Two other soldiers and seven patrons suffered injuries.
FBI affidavit alleges man found hiding out in South Lake Tahoe confessed
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 3:34pm
A Sacramento County man accused of kidnapping a Vallejo woman in March allegedly confessed to the crime in a recorded jailhouse interview and said he did it alone, according to an FBI affidavit filed in federal court.
Matthew Muller, 38, of Orangevale, is charged with kidnapping physical therapist Denise Hoskins at the Vallejo home she shared with her boyfriend on March 23 and keeping her captive for two days before dropping her off near her mother's house in Huntington Beach.
Husband a "person of interest" in death of 82-year-old woman
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 10:10pm
12 p.m. update 9/2/15:
Douglas County Sheriff’s investigators have released the name of the deceased woman found in a home at 1471 Edlesborough Circle in Gardnerville, NV.
She has been identified as 82-year-old Phyllis Lewis.
The man who barricaded himself inside his residence where his wife was found is William Lewis, 86. He is currently being treated at a local hospital for unspecified medical issues.
An autopsy will be completed on Phyllis to determine the cause death. William Lewis has been named a person of interest in his wife's death.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/30/2015 - 4:15pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
8/23
5:17 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise Violation - Cold Creek Ct - REPORT DOCUMENTS THE RESPONSE TO A VHR REGARDING A NOISE COMPLAINT.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/23/2015 - 3:42pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
8/16
2:21 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise Disturbance - Crystal Air Drive - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO NOISE COMPLAINT AT A RENTAL PROPERTY IN THE AREA OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE. AN INFORMATION REPORT WAS GENERATED AND FORWARDED TO DEPUTY ALMOS FOR FURTHER FOLLOW-UP.
Local law enforcement in Carson City, Reno and Sacramento to honor fallen deputies
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/20/2015 - 4:47pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department's Honor Guard took part in the funeral Thursday of Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Carl Howell. Thousands of people lined the streets of the state capitol to honor Howell who was killed after responding to a domestic violence call on Saturday, August 15, 2015.
"Superheros are not always in comic books, they do exist in real life," said the fallen hero's father, Kevin Howell, at his son's funeral.
Gardnerville shooting leaves man with life threatening injuries
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 11:42pm
12:00 p.m. update 8/19:
More details are now known about Tuesday night's shooting in Gardnerville. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has learned that earlier in the evening, at 8:20 p.m., there was a fight at the Ann Way residence between four individuals. During that altercation, the person of interest in the shooting, 56-year-old John Stalcup, was a victim of a battery.
When Deputies arrived on scene, the suspect in the battery had fled the scene.
DUI pursuit in Douglas County ends with damaged patrol cars
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 10:28am
A response by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to a reported DUI on Sunday evening resulted in two patrol cars being damaged and an arrested suspect facing a slew of charges.
On August 16, 2015 at 5:13 p.m., deputies responded to a reported DUI call about a driver in a red Dodge pickup. The vehicle was located and stopped in the parking lot of Lampe Park where deputies began a DUI investigation. The driver of the truck, 56-year-old Michael Clifford Stewart of Gardnerville, NV, started his vehicle and drove away from the deputies.
