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Get a clean slate from the El Dorado County DA's office

People who had a misdemeanor or felony conviction in El Dorado County at least one year ago may be eligible to have their record wiped clean and get a fresh start, something needed in today's workforce.

A criminal conviction can also prevent a person from attending school field trips with their children and can present many other barriers.

There will be a clinic hosted by the District Attorney's office on Monday, January 18, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 630 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667.

South Lake Tahoe drive-by shooting suspect arrested on multiple felony charges

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.

Alert neighbor leads to arrest of pair suspected of stealing package

A South Lake Tahoe man is being credited for the arrest of two people Thursday afternoon after he saw them slowly cruising his neighborhood and stealing a package off a neighbor's front porch.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

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

Man arrested after felony domestic assault in South Lake Tahoe

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.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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

El Dorado County schools chief gets $125,000 to resign after two DUI arrests

El Dorado County schools chief Jeremy Meyers received a $125,000 buyout package this month for resigning after being arrested twice on suspicion of drunken driving.

In exchange for stepping down Nov. 14, Meyers will receive a lump sum payment equal to his salary through June 2016 – $114,821 – minus taxes and other withholding items, according to a copy of the agreement obtained late Monday through a Public Records Act request. The El Dorado County Office of Education also will pay Meyers a lump sum of $10,930, equal to his medical, dental and life insurance benefits through June.

Processed marijuana stolen during El Dorado County home invasion robbery

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.

Man facing several charges after South Lake Tahoe robbery

South Lake Tahoe Police Department officers responded to a report of an armed robbery on Friday night at 7:10 p.m. in the area of the CVS Pharmacy and Tahoe Beach Retreat Hotel on Highway 50. Two adult males reported being robbed by a man brandishing a handgun and long-bladed knife.

As they arrived, officers received other reports of the suspect firing one round after robbing two other adult men at the rear of the hotel.

Second suspected DUI lands El Dorado County schools chief in jail

El Dorado County schools chief Jeremy Meyers was arrested Thursday for the second time in five months for allegedly driving under the influence, this time after he crashed his truck into a utility box at 2 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

Meyers, 45, allegedly had a blood alcohol content of 0.15 percent or more, a threshold approaching twice the legal limit of 0.08 percent, according to the CHP. Authorities did not provide his exact blood alcohol level.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

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

South Lake Tahoe man accused of auto insurance fraud

A South Lake Tahoe man has been arrested, accused of auto insurance fraud.

Braden Scott Leeds was arrested Monday by investigators with the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office after a nine-count felony complaint was filed with the El Dorado County Superior Court. The arrest was the culmination of a two-month investigation by California Bureau of Automotive Repair investigators, with assistance of investigators from the DA’s Office.

Father and son arrested during El Dorado Hills marijuana grow bust

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

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.

16-year-old charged with sexual battery and child pornography

Ponderosa High School resource officers were notified of a 16-year-old male student who was reportedly showing photos of a naked female to other students on Tuesday, October 20, 2015.

An investigation was started and the photos were located on the student’s cellular telephone. The photos were of an underage nude female who had posed for the pictures. Further investigation revealed the same male subject allegedly inappropriately touched another female student the prior day while on the campus, which is located in Cameron Park.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

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

Ponderosa High students arrested after filming sex act

Two male Ponderosa High students were arrested and booked into the El Dorado County Juvenile Hall on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography, sexual exploitation of a child and conspiracy to commit a felony crime.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 426 calls over the two-week period between September 15 and September 28, 2015.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

9/15
Drug Offense at Oakland and Tallac Ave
Warrant in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail

9/16
Drug Offense at Heavenly Village Way and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant at Spruce Ave and Champlain Dr

9/17
Drug Offense in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Dr
Trespassing in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

The aftermath of Proposition 47: Property crime up in South Lake Tahoe

In November, 2014, 60% of the voters in California approved Proposition 47, the "Safe Neighborhoods and School Act."

Since then, South Lake Tahoe and other cities across the state are seeing a big increase in crime. Prop. 47 reduced the penalties for certain theft and drug crimes in California. Several crimes that were once a felony because a misdemeanor overnight.

Gardnerville business owners facing felony drug charges

The owners of Sierra Market in Gardnerville, NV were arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO)on Wednesday on felony unlawful delivery, sale or possession of drug paraphernalia and gross misdemeanor conspiracy charges.

South Lake Tahoe man arrested on charges of arson, domestic violence and assault of police officer

A South Lake Tahoe man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend after telling her they were going to die, setting his apartment on fire with gasoline, and burning a police officer.

A 911 call came into the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on Wednesday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. from a woman who said her boyfriend was pouring gasoline inside his apartment after physically assaulting her. As the girlfriend was on the phone with police dispatch she told them the apartment was then on fire.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

Man arrested in South Lake Tahoe on warrant out of Riverside County

South Lake Tahoe police were called to Barton Hospital on Thursday, August 27 to investigate a call about a wanted subject on the premises.

Kelly Marcus Forte, 48, was wanted on a felony warrant from Riverside County with a bail of $100,000.

The officer arrived and contacted Forte at the hospital without incident.

He is currently sitting in the El Dorado County Jail.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 252 calls between August 18 and August 24, 2015.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

8/18
No Arrests

8/19
Drug Offense in the 1900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

8/20
Vandalism in the 1100 block of Tata Lane
Domestic Batter in the 1100 block of Tata Lane
Drunk in Public in the 3000 block of Harrison Avenue

8/21
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Rufus Allen/Pickett Ave

DUI pursuit in Douglas County ends with damaged patrol cars

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.

South Lake Tahoe pair arrested on felony drug trafficking charges

Two from South Lake Tahoe were arrested Thursday on felony drug trafficking and other charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine and heroin, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Elizabeth Gosh, 30, and Kyle Leake, 48, were taken into custody at 7:04 p.m. and booked into Carson City Jail. According to the arrest report, deputies with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team were patrolling in an unmarked car and observed a white two door sedan with California plates run through a solid red strop light at the intersection of Roop and Long streets.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from July 20 to July 26, 2015. They responded to 206 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

7/20
Civil Problem in the 1000 block of River Dr
Trespassing in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from July 13 to July 19, 2015. They responded to 257 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

7/13
Auto Theft in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Violation of Court Order for Domestic Violence in the 700 block of Merced
Warrant in the 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

7/14
Drunk in Public in the 1800 block of D Street
Child Abuse in the 2300 block of Tahoe Vista Dr
Spousal Abuse in the 1200 block of Ski Run Blvd

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from July 6 to July 12, 2015. They responded to 188 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

7/6
Warrant in the 2200 block of Barton Ave

7/7
Contributing in the 1400 block of Frontier Cr

7/8
Drunk in Public at 3rd St and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Rd

7/9
Brandishing in the 2500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from June 29 to July 5, 2015. They responded to 325 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

6/29
Warrant on Johnson Blvd
Vandalism in the 4100 block of Pine Blvd
Warrant in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 1000 block of Tata Lane
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 1400 block of Melba Dr
Resisting in the 2600 block of Knox Ave

6/30
Brandishing in the 3700 block of Paradise Ave

South Lake Tahoe man arrested on felony drug charges

An El Dorado County Sheriff (EDSO) Deputy out on patrol in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, July 3 witnessed a man jaywalking across Highway 50 near the intersection of Third and Fourth Streets.

Since the man, 57-year-old Michael Harry Horny, appeared to be under the influence, the deputy followed him into Burrito Brothers where Horny headed to the restroom and stayed for a long period of time. Concerned Horny perhaps had passed out, or was ill, the deputy knocked on the door. Horny and local law enforcement have had a lot of contact over the past several years and he was known to the deputy.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

6/28

12:12 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise Complaint - Elks Club Dr - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A VACATION RENTAL FOR A NOISE COMPLAINT.

12:42 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise Complaint - South Upper Truckee Rd - DEPUTIES RESPONDED FOR LOUD NOISE. THE RENTER WAS ADVISED AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN.

DUI rollover accident in South Lake Tahoe lands local man in jail

A single car rollover accident on Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe in the early mornings hours on Friday led to the arrest of the driver, and a trip to the hospital for his passenger.

On July 3, 2015, at about 2:00 a.m., the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to a reported single vehicle rollover traffic collision on Pioneer Trail near Woodbine Road. When officers arrived on scene, they found a blue Chevrolet Trailblazer resting on its roof.

El Dorado County to cite people who leave pets inside cars

With rising temperatures pet owners need to be aware that the temperature inside vehicles can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes, even with the windows opened slightly.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from June 15 to June 21, 2015. They responded to 208 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

6/15
Resisting in the 1100 block of 3rd St
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

6/16
Vandalism in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Disturbance in the 800 block of Stateline Ave
Unlicensed Driver in the 3500 block of Blackwood Rd
Drunk in Public in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

6/14

Standoff at the Tahoe Keys Marina ends with arrest of suspect

6/21/15 4:45 p.m. update:

More details of Saturday's arrest have been released by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.

As the pursuit of a car driven by 35-year-old Cory Pearson of Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe ended at the Tahoe Keys Marina, officers were able to establish a perimeter around his vehicle which had been reported stolen in Lakeland Village. Pearson yelled to officers that he was armed with a gun and threatened to use it if anyone approached. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) SWAT Team and Crisis Response Team were called to assist.

Drunk driver sentenced for Highway 50 fatal accident

A trip to South Lake Tahoe for the 4th of July fireworks turned deadly in 2014 for a couple from Dixon, CA when the motorcycle they were riding was struck by a drunk driver in the Twin Bridges area.

Megan Hickel, 28, was sentenced on Monday to 12 years in state prison for killing the couple, 48-year-old Richard Schwab and his wife Kelly, age 49.

El Dorado County Superior Court Presiding Judge Suzanne Kingsbury handed down the sentence after Hickel pled guilty to two counts gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

Military deserter accused of sexual assault arrested in Reno

A traffic stop on I580 near Neil Road in Reno on Monday evening led to the arrest of a military deserter accused of the sexual assault of a minor.

At approximately 9:45 p.m. on June 8, Sergeant Mike Edgell of the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) pulled over a black 2011 Yamaha motorcycle for not having an operating tail lamp.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from May 18 to May 24, 2015. They responded to 167 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

5/18
Unlicensed driver at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Tahoe Keys Blvd
Trespassing in the 3900 block of Aspen Ave
Resisting in the 800 block of Gardner St

5/19
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Spousal Abuse in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Rd

El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy arrested on drug charges in Nevada

Douglas County Sheriff's Officers responding to a reported domestic dispute in Minden, NV ended up arresting El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy Mark Zlendick on felony drug charges.

On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, officers responded to the 1300 block of Centerville Road. During the investigation, deputies located narcotics and paraphernalia and arrested Zlendick, a member of the South Tahoe El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team (SLEDNET).

South Tahoe High on lock down after 911 call about suicidal man with knife

A mentally disturbed man holding a knife to his own throat in an apartment near South Tahoe High Wednesday morning resulted in a temporary lockdown on the campus.

Just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning a 911 call came in and the School Resource Officer cautioned the high school to conduct a lockdown until police officers could arrive and assess the situation.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from April 23 to May 3, 2015. They responded to 325 calls during the 11 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

4/23
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Battery in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd

4/24
Domestic Battery in the 3500 block of Bobby Grey Circle
Burglary in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Emerald Bay Rd

Counterfeit ring broken up in El Dorado County

El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies arrested five Bay Area residents on Thursay who are accused of being part of a counterfeit credit card ring.

On April 30, 2015 at about 1:00 p.m., deputies responded to Red Hawk Casino for a fraudulent use of a credit card. Red Hawk casino security reported two persons inside the casino attempted to use forged or stolen credit cards in an attempt to obtain cash. One was described as an adult Hispanic man and the other as an adult African American woman.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of April 16 to April 22, 2015. They responded to 154 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

4/16
Drug Offense in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail
Warrant in the 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd
Fight in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail

4/17
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
Warrant at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Fairway Ave
Spousal Abuse in the 1100 block of 3rd St

4/18

Carson City man arrested for double-crossing cops, steals money for drug deal

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday on multiple felony charges after allegedly agreeing to wear a wire for a drug deal and then fleeing with $850 given to him by law officers in order for him to make the transaction, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The man’s 29-year-old sister, also faces felony charges after allegedly aiding and assisting in his escape.

Manslaughter charges filed after deadly South Lake Tahoe accident

A South Lake Tahoe woman was arrested on Wednesday, April 8, on manslaughter charges stemming from a November, 2014 accident on Pioneer Trail where speed and alcohol were involved.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of March 5 to March 12, 2015. They responded to 155 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

3/5
Spousal Abuse in the 1100 block of Margaret Avenue
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Avenue
DUI in the 1300 block of Johnson Blvd.

3/6
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Stockton & Palmira Avenue
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd

3/7

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of February 20 to March 4, 2015. They responded to 301 calls during the 13 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

2/20
City Ordinance in the 2200 block of Monterey
Violation of Court Order in the 900 block of Edgewood Circle

2/21
Spousal Abuse in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

2/22
Domestice Battery in the 2300 block of California Avenue

2/23

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