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Mother and son die in snow slide at Kirkwood
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 6:19pm
A woman and her son visiting with other family members at Kirkwood Ski Resort on Sunday, March 4 died in a snow slide near their condominium, according to the Alpine County Sheriff's Office.
Olga Perkovic, 50, and her seven-year-old son were reported missing at 6:40 p.m. They had last been seen on Chair Seven at 4:00 p.m. The search was focused on that area.
At 9:00 p.m., a neighbor of the missing pair noticed ski gloves on the snow adjacent to their condominium. The neighbor investigated the gloves and found the pair buried underneath three feet of snow. They were unconscious.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/04/2018 - 11:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
2/21
2:44 p.m. - Petty Theft - Kickapoo St - DEPUTIES RESPONDED FOR THE REPORT OF A SCAM WHERE THE VICTIM LOST MONEY.
2/22
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/25/2018 - 3:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
2/14
SAR volunteers spend night with skier near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 11:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE - Douglas County, El Dorado County and Washoe County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) teams, paramedics and Blackhawk rescue helicopters all assisted in the location and retrieval of two skiers who went missing at Heavenly Mountain Resort Thursday evening.
Douglas County 911 operators received a call on February 22 at 5:00 p.m. from two male adults who said they were lost at the resort. They said they had some water, but were wet and cold, their cell phone batteries were diminished, and one of the skiers suffered from a medical condition.
Citizens assist Douglas County deputies after Walmart burglary
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 1:16pm
Two Reno residents have been arrested on multiple charges, and a warrant will be issued for a third after the Gardnerville Walmart shoplifting incident turned into a lot more.
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on February 17, 2018, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to the Walmart after three people were seen leaving the store with cameras and camera equipment inside a gray plastic tote. They were seen leaving in a gray KIA with Nevada plates driven by a female.
Minden man identified as Monday's plane crash victim
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 12:41pm
A Minden, Nevada man has been identified as the pilot of the Piper PA-34 Seneca that crashed into a Douglas County field on Monday, February 19, 2018.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has identified the deceased pilot as 64-year-old Stephen Filice.
At about 11:30 a.m. Monday, DCSO deputies and East Fork Fire Protection District crews responded to a report of a plane crash in northern Douglas County in the vicinity of Hobo Springs Road, west of Highway 395 and south of Plymouth Drive.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 7:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
2/7
2:28 a.m. - Spousal Battery - South Lake Tahoe - 28-YEAR-OLD FEMALE ARRESTED FOR SPOUSAL BATTERY.
Victim identified in Incline Village stabbing
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/16/2018 - 4:40pm
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) has identified the victim in the January 23, 2018 homicide in Incline Village, Nevada.
David Rivas-Rodgriuez, 70, died from multiple stab wounds allegedly inflicted by his son-in-law, Ismeal Resendiz-Moren, age 44.
Tahoma murder suspect identified
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 5:04pm
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Sunday's suspicious death in Tahoma has officially been ruled a homicide by El Dorado County Sheriff’s Detectives.
Jeremy David Virgo, 47, was arrested for murder after a chase ensued after deputies from El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) responded to shots being fired in the area of Timber Wolf Drive and Alder Street in the West Shore community of Tahoma.
Death in Tahoma leads to chase and arrest at Homewood Ski Resort
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/11/2018 - 8:09pm
4:00 p.m. update: A 47-year-old man has been identified as the suspect in Sunday's murder in Tahoma. For more information: http://southtahoenow.com/story/02/12/2018/tahoma-murder-suspect-identified
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. A chase along State Route 89 between Tahoma and Homewood today resulted in the arrest of a man who is being accused of being involved in a shooting and suspicious death.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/11/2018 - 12:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
2/2
9:07 a.m. - Vehicle Theft - Kaska St - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO THE REPORT OF A BURGLARY WHICH RESULTED IN THE THEFT OF A VEHICLE.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/04/2018 - 7:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
1/24
9:58 a.m. - Petty Theft - Heavenly Village Way - R/P REPORTED A THEFT.
1/25
7:32 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 83-YEAR-OLD MALE DECEASED.
Student arrested after making threats at El Dorado County middle school
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2018 - 6:15pm
A student at Marina Village Middle School in El Dorado Hills was arrested Friday after making threats and threatening the safety of the school.
On February 2, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) was notified of the threats. Upon receiving the information, deputies worked with school staff to ensure the safety of our schools and determine if the threat was credible. The suspect was identified and interviewed. Several witnesses were also identified and interviewed.
Man arrested after allegedly stealing car in Reno, leading officers to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 5:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CALIF. - A 35-year-old California man was arrested in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday morning after he allegedly stole a vehicle in Reno, Nevada.
Raheem Ahmed Hanif, from Rodeo, California, was allegedly inside a 2017 Jeep Renegade when the Lithia Jeep dealer in Reno opened for business on January 31. Hanif then drove the car off the lot when the nighttime barriers were removed according to Officer Michael E. Brown of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in South Lake Tahoe.
Cell phone use and speeding top list of citations issued by Washoe Sheriff's deputies
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 3:35pm
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputies participating in a Nevada Department of Public Safety Joining Forces Distracted Driving prevention campaign this month cited more than 80 drivers for speeding and 43 drivers for cell phone use.
Joining Forces is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program that promotes statewide enforcement in the areas of: DUI, distracted driving, seat belt, and speed and pedestrian safety. The goal of these enforcement campaigns is to save lives by increasing public awareness about the dangers of making poor choices while driving.
El Dorado County man sentenced after domestic violence conviction
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 8:58pm
A Cameron Park man will be spending the rest of his life in prison after he was sentenced this week after being found guilty of crimes including
criminal threats, domestic violence, multiple counts of assault with a firearm on a peace officer and special allegation(s) related to the use of a firearm and inflicting great bodily Injury on a peace officer in the line of duty.
Michael Allen Hoffer, 47, was sentenced twice, once for 45 years and 4 months and the other for consecutive 25 years to life.
Man arrested after man found deceased in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/24/2018 - 8:10pm
1/25/18 update: Ismael Resendiz-Moreno has now been charged with murder of an unidentified man in Incline Village.
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on January 23, 2018, Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a 911 call from a residence on the 700 block of Southwood Boulevard reporting an injured person inside the residence. When deputies arrived on scene, they were able to secure the residence, locate the victim, and call for medical assistance. The victim was declared deceased at the scene.
The victim’s identify is pending confirmation by the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Social media threat to South Tahoe High School unfounded
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 3:10pm
Law enforcement responded to a home in Meyers on Monday, January 15 after receiving a report about a tenth grade South Tahoe High School (STHS) student posting a possible threat on his Snapchat account about bringing a gun to school and shooting people.
Pair arrested after El Dorado County butane lab explosion
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 6:18pm
Two people have been arrested in the New Year's Day butane extraction lab explosion in El Dorado County.
El Dorado County Fire and deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to the 3:25 p.m. call of an explosion in a home in the 5100 block of Pony Express Trail in Camino.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 4:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
1/3
2:10 p.m. - Disorderly Conduct: Alcohol - Sierra-at-Tahoe - ADULT MALE WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION
1/4
Deputy involved shooting in North Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 1:59pm
An officer involved shooting happened in Carnelian Bay Sunday morning at approximately 4:00 a.m., resulting in the suspect being transported to Renown Medical Center via LifeFlight.
Deputies from the Placer County Sheriff's Office responded to the 600 block of High Street after receiving a 911 call from someone in the residence who said a person in the home was "acting bizarre."
Douglas County man arrested after allegedly battering girlfriend and holding her against will
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 1:36pm
A 51-year-old man was arrested in Gardnerville early Sunday on charges of Domestic Battery, Battery with Substantial Bodily Injury and False Imprisonment after allegedly battering his girlfriend and holding her against her will.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) received information from a confidential source who is a friend of the woman. He provided texts from the victim pleading for help and pictures of her injuries, all from the home the victim shares with the suspect.
Capt. Duffy running for Douglas County Sheriff
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/10/2018 - 6:06pm
Captain Joe Duffy of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Douglas County, a job currently held by Sheriff Ron Pierini who has announced he will retire after being in the position since 1997.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/07/2018 - 8:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
12/27
7:04 p.m. - Theft - Crystal Air Dr - A MALE SUBJECT ATTEMPTED TO BOOK A VACATION HOME RENTAL VIA AN AD ON THE INTERNET. IT WAS LATER LEARNED THE AD WAS A SCAM.
12/28
Armed robbery at Douglas County Subway
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/07/2018 - 12:45am
1/8/18 UPDATE 3:45PM: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in an armed robbery that occurred at a Subway Restaurant located at 1328 Hwy 395 in Gardnerville. A Caucasian male in his 20’s wearing a black mask, light colored jacket; dark pants and black tennis shoes entered the business on 1-6-18 at 6:15 p.m. and brandished a weapon.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/01/2018 - 12:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
12/20
3:37 p.m. - Disorderly Conduct - Koru St - ADULT MALE WAS FOUND WANDERING A PUBLIC NEIGHBORHOOD IN SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND ACTING IRRATIONALLY. SUBJECT STATED HE WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF "MUSHROOMS".
12/21
Hundreds working behind the scene to keep all safe at SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 1:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Leading up to SnowGlobe, days have been filled with meetings and emergency drills, staffing instructions and planning, all to create a safe atmosphere for the thousands of people in South Lake Tahoe for the three-day music festival.
As the show got underway Friday, December 26, there was a heavy presence of law enforcement and safety personnel, though many of them could not be detected as they moved about the venue in plain clothes. A drone was also in the air, surveying the crowd below.
From homeless to housed, EDSO Homeless Outreach Team is making a difference
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 1:46am
"Instead of trying to find a way to eliminate the homeless, we now have the ability to change homelessness with a new approach - and it is working," said El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Macras.
Unique items uncovered by Washoe County Sheriffs, owners sought
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/24/2017 - 11:59pm
As part of an ongoing investigation, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office ATAC detectives recently located some unique items they believe to be stolen, and are now attempting to locate potential victims.
Among the items recently recovered are two boxed bounce houses and two bounce house fans. Detectives also located a large, radio-controlled model helicopter, jewelry, and sporting equipment.
El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies deliver food to families
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 7:37pm
Christmas is a little brighter this Christmas for ten South Lake Tahoe area families who received a box full of food from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) and Blue Shield of California.
The El Dorado Hills based insurance company paid for the food for families throughout the county, and the deputies delivered them.
"It felt really good. I was glad we could do something like this, especially this time of year," said Deputy Vince DeLeon who has been with the Sheriff's Office for 17 years and helped do the deliveries.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/17/2017 - 8:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
12/6
9:30 p.m. - Death Investigation - 70-YEAR-OLD MALE DECEASED
12/7
1:10 p.m. - Death Investigation - 23-YEAR-OLD MALE DECEASED
South Lake Tahoe man arrested on theft and drug charges
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/17/2017 - 6:26pm
A 38-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested early Saturday for felony suspicion of attempted commercial burglary and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
William Jack Phelps was taken into custody in the 4200 block of South Carson Street.
According to the arrest report, a security guard contacted the sheriff’s office regarding a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Big Lots, 4215 South Carson Street.
Two new deputies for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 4:04pm
Sheriff Ron Pierini swore in two new deputies during a ceremony on December 11, 2017. Deputies Stephen Graves and Eric Jenkins took their oaths of office in the presence of family and friends, along with several employees of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 12:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
11/27
Carson City arrest nets 5 pounds of meth and half pound of heroin
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 8:53pm
Two people face drug trafficking and transportation charges after deputies recovered more than 5 pounds of methamphetamine and around a half pound of heroin during a traffic stop early Wednesday morning, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Arrested were Kimberly Ann Lopes, 36, and Danny Lyle Jensen II, 38, both of Las Vegas. Each face two level 3 charges of trafficking controlled substances, 1 count each of transportation of controlled substances, and 1 count each of possession of controlled substances for sales.
Scouts give treats to their Hometown Heroes, Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 12:53pm
Carson Valley Cub Scouts Pack 33 presented Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini with treats for the deputies on patrol, jail and investigative personnel.
“I am delighted that you all came by to see us and we want to thank you for all the hours of hard work that you did to bring us these treats for us," said Sheriff Pierini. "You are our heroes because you thought of us and did this for us.”
Law Enforcement Appreciation Week at many South Lake Tahoe restaurants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 2:07pm
If you are a member of law enforcement, South Lake Tahoe is the place to be this week as you are being celebrated with free meals at several local restaurants.
In an effort to support police officers and deputies, and to recognize the challenges that they face every day, local restaurateur Ted Kennedy challenged other South Lake Tahoe restaurants to join him in honoring law enforcement with free meals.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/03/2017 - 10:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
11/22
4:29 p.m. - DUI over .08 - Highway 50 - AN ENFORCEMENT STOP IN TAHOE BY A SHERIFF'S SERGEANT LED TO DUI ARREST OF 25-YEAR-OLD MALE BY THE CHP.
11/24
Small child found asleep in car with hypodermic needles and pill bottles
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2017 - 9:23pm
Four people were arrested by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) after a child was found asleep in a car full of hypodermic needles and pill bottles at the Red Hawk Casino in Shingle Springs, Calif.
Security officers from the casino noticed the car in their parking structure with the occupants asleep with a child asleep in the back seat. As they looked closer they could also see many hypodermic needles and pill bottles throughout the vehicle and called the deputies.
NHP joins others to focus on drivers without seatbelts
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/26/2017 - 11:07pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol will be joining other law enforcement agencies, looking for drivers and passengers who are not wearing their seatblets as well as children not properly secured in booster seats.
Deputies and troopers across the state will be stopping drivers for different traffic offenses and issuing citations for seatbelt violations through December 2, 2017 in their "Joining Forces" campaign to save lives. .
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/26/2017 - 8:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
11/17
10:58 p.m. - Driving without a license - Stockton Ave - A TRAFFIC STOP WAS CONDUCTED ON A VEHICLE FOR AN INFRACTION. IT WAS LATER LEARNED THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS UNLICENSED. THE 32-YEAR-OLD FEMALE DRIVER WAS LATER CITED AND RELEASED.
Douglas County man arrested after injured woman wheeled into ER
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/21/2017 - 4:47pm
A Gardnerville man was arrested on charges of Domestic Battery with Substantial Bodily Harm and Eluding a Peace Officer after he allegedly wheeled in a woman with major injuries into the Carson Valley Medical Center on November 19 2017.
Pair arrested for alleged drug trafficking in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/21/2017 - 12:32pm
South Lake Tahoe and Gardnerville men were arrested in Douglas County on November 19, 2017 on suspicion of drug trafficking and related charges.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 11:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
11/9
Two new deputies for Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 7:46pm
Two military veterans have become the newest deputies for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
During a ceremony on November 6 in front of family and friends, Deputy Kendrick Ta and Deputy Jose Gutierrez were sworn in as peace officers in the State of Nevada.
Two die in apparent neighbor dispute in Kings Beach
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/05/2017 - 11:05pm
11/6/17 5:15 p.m. UPDATE - The Placer County Sheriff's Office has determined that this homicide was a murder-suicide. Their preliminary investigation has determined that 64-year-old Scott A. Kotter, manager of the Northwood Pines Motel in Kings Beach, shot and killed Isabelle C. Gallo, 34, a female tenant, before turning the gun on himself.
For more on the update -http://southtahoenow.com/story/11/06/2017/murder-suicide-ruled-weekends-homicide-kings-beach
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Two people have died in Kings Beach after a reported neighbor dispute, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/05/2017 - 7:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
10/25
Lake Tahoe Search and Rescue calls on the rise
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 7:37am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the busy summer season is over, those hiking in the mountains around Lake Tahoe needing help getting to safety are on the rise.
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) team has been busy this fall, responding to almost double the number of calls.
From September 1 to October 30, 2016, the SAR volunteers responded to 12 incidents. So far in 2017 during the period, they are been called out 22 times.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/29/2017 - 10:56am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
10/18
1:47 p.m. - Violation of Probation - Rubicon Trail - 30-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS CONTACTED AND DETAINED. PROBATION SEARCH OF HIS PERSON RENDERED NUMEROUS ITEMS OF ILLEGAL CONTRABAND. THE SUBJECT WAS ARRESTED, TRANSPORTED, AND BOOKED INTO THE EDCJ.
Person of interest identified in South Shore homicide
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/23/2017 - 8:31pm
Jose DeJesus Rodriguez Quezada, 44, has been identified as a person of interest in the murder of a man in a room at the Hard Rock Hotel in Stateline, Nevada.
