injuries
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/02/2017 - 8:55pm
The following are the 147 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from August 9-20, 2017.
August 9
00:59 - 1100 block of Wildwood Ave - Hazmat release investigation w/ no hazmat
08:42 - 900 block of Turnback Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
09:55 - 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:22 - 1400 block of Herbert Ave - EMS: Dispatched & cancelled en route
12:53 - On Mule Deer Cir at Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Woman injured after crashing into traffic signal
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/02/2017 - 5:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - A local woman was injured Saturday afternoon and she crashed her van into the light signal at the corner of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Takela Drive.
The unidentified woman was transported to Barton Hospital with serious injuries.
A traffic signal was knocked off the pole, leaving it dangling over Lake Tahoe Blvd. Caltrans is on their way to South Lake Tahoe from Sacramento to fix the light.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/02/2017 - 5:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 257 calls between August 21 - 27, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
August 21 - 28 Calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Trespassing in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
August 22 - 36 Calls
Drunk in Public in the 2200 block of Eloise Ave
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
August 23 - 31 Calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
August 24 - 35 Calls
Fire near town of Topaz closes highways, evacuations in place
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 4:13pm
UPDATE 8/31 10:00AM - The Slinkard Fire has grown to 5,000 acres with 0 percent containment this morning. The fire has burned to Hwy 395 and crossed Hwy 89 to the north.
Last night, fire crews focused on the eastern flank of the fire along Hwy 395 and engine crews were dedicated to structure protection in northern Topaz. There are no injuries and no structures lost at this time. Power is out in the immediate area.
Two men hospitalized after separate Lake Tahoe area hit-and-run collisions
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/29/2017 - 3:41pm
Two men were injured and hospitalized and one dog died after two hit-and-run incidents in Lake Tahoe on Monday, August 28, 2017.
The California Highway Patrol is looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon, leaving a man with serious injuries.
At 1:40 p.m., 58-year-old Larry D. Ferguson was riding east on McKinney Rubicon Springs Road in Tahoma when he was struck by a gray mid-sized SUV traveling west as he made a turn onto Bellevue Avenue.
Two mean hospitalized after separate Lake Tahoe area hit-and-run collisions
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/29/2017 - 2:37pm
Two men were injured and hospitalized and one dog died after two hit-and-run incidents in Lake Tahoe on Monday, August 28, 2017.
The California Highway Patrol is looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon, leaving a man with serious injuries.
At 1:40 p.m., 58-year-old Larry D. Ferguson was riding east on McKinney Rubicon Springs Road in Tahoma when he was struck by a gray mid-sized SUV traveling west as he made a turn onto Bellevue Avenue.
Man faces DUI charges after crashing bike into two pedestrians
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/29/2017 - 12:10pm
A 41-year-old man is in custody after allegedly riding a motorized bicycle while intoxicated and crashing into two pedestrians who were in a crosswalk in South Lake Tahoe on August 27, 2017.
Patrick Bryan Baker was riding on Lake Tahoe Boulevard when, at approximately 7:25 p.m., he ran into two pedestrians who were in the crosswalk at Rufus Allen Boulevard according to South Lake Tahoe Police Sgt. David Stevenson.
The unidentified male and female had just begun to cross on a "walk" signal when they were hit. Both victims were injured.
SR28 reopened after boulder on roadway causes injury accident
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/29/2017 - 8:43am
State Route 28 has reopened this morning after an early morning accident involving a four-foot boulder.
One person was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries after their car was found on its side with the boulder near by. It is unclear at this time if the boulder hit the car as it rolled down or if it was already on the roadway.
The 5:53 a.m. accident took place three miles north of U.S. 50 on August 29.
A downed tree was also found next to the tree and boulder.
Both lanes on State Route 28 were closed for two hours after the crash but have since reopened.
Driver arrested after hitting 18-year-old cyclist, then running him over
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/28/2017 - 8:03pm
UPDATE 8/29/17 8:00AM - A 63-year-old man has been arrested on charges of Assault with a Deadly Weapon after he allegedly ran over the 18-year-old cyclist he thought stole his son's bicycle.
Esteban Hernandez Cuenca was arrested and is currently in the El Dorado County Jail on $25,000 bail.
The unidentified victim was air lifted to Renown Medical Center with serious injuries. His current condition is unknown.
Both men are from South Lake Tahoe.
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South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 9:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 280 calls between August 14 - 20, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
August 14 - 36 Calls
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 900 block of Tata Lane
Grant Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
August 15 - 40 calls
Transient/Homeless in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Two hospitalized after RV crashes and burns on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 4:14pm
9:30 p.m. update: According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the RV had mechanical failure, its brakes failed on the downhill lake side of Kingsbury Grade. The vehicle then crashed and caught fire. Both the driver and passenger were taken to Barton Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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8:00 p.m. update: Kingsbury Grade is open. There are no other details available at this time other than the motorhome is a total loss after fire consumed it. Flames moved into nearby grass but was quickly extinguished.
Condition of the driver and their passenger is unknown at this time.
Law enforcement strives for zero fatalities during holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/26/2017 - 8:30pm
Fatalities due to impaired driving and riding continue to be a top traffic issue on Nevada’s roadways and with overall fatalities at an increase in comparison to this time last year, the Nevada Highway Patrol is working in conjunction with agencies aligned with Joining Forces to boost enforcement efforts.
South Lake Tahoe man sentenced to 56 months in prison
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/19/2017 - 12:32am
South Lake Tahoe resident Larry Martinez Guzman, aka Larry Guzman-Martinez, 33, was sentenced to 4 years and 8 months in state prison after pleading no contest to the charges of felony driving under the influence causing injury, felony assault, and hit and run.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 11:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 292 calls between August 7 - 13, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
August 7 - 43 Calls
Suspicious Circumstances in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Unlicensed Driver in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe BLvd
Warrant in the 1100 block of Keller Rd
Domestic Battery in the 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
August 8 - 42 Calls
No Arrests
Carson City deputy stabbed at Carson Nugget; Suspect shot
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 9:52pm
UPDATE: A shooting at the Carson Nugget Friday evening just before 6:15 p.m. has left two injured, authorities said, including one Carson City sheriff's deputy who was stabbed and the stabbing suspect who was shot.
The deputy is in good condition, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. The incident happened when law enforcement and security attempted to detain a suspicious suspect. During the incident the deputy was stabbed or cut in the head with a knife and shots were fired at the suspect, Furlong said. The incident happened on the south side of the Nugget near the loading dock area.
Minor injuries in two separate Highway 50 crashes Sunday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/14/2017 - 6:47pm
Two separate minor crashes on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe Sunday caused some delays for drivers, but no major injuries were reported.
A driver near Glenbrook on Highway 50 was involved in a single-car rollover, causing damage to the SUV but only minor injuries.
In a second accident, not paying attention to the road ahead resulted in a collision at Marla Bay on Highway 50. Minor injuries in this crash as well.
Both crashes were cleared up fairly quickly.
No other information was made available by the Nevada Highway Patrol.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/13/2017 - 12:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 288 calls between July 31 - August 6, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
July 31
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Giving False Info in the 900 block of Alameda
August 1
Drunk in Public in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI at Blue Lake Ave & Lake Tahoe Blvd
August 2
Warrant in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Transient/Homeless on Lakeview Ave
Spousal Abuse in the 1000 block of 4th
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/12/2017 - 10:25pm
The following are the 110 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from August 1-8, 2017.
8/1
00:50 - 800 block of Tallac Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
02:50 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
03:37 - 1000 block of Johnson Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
07:58 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Psych Transfer
09:25 - College Dr - Alarm system sounded, no fire unintentional
Crash at Tahoe Keys Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe causing traffic jam
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/11/2017 - 12:06pm
A two-car accident at Tahoe Keys BLvd. and Highway 50 has traffic jammed up through South Lake Tahoe and send two people to the hospital Friday.
One car was T-boned, their airbag was deployed and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue had to extricate the driver.
Two people were transported to Barton Hospital with mild to moderate injuries.
Both cars were being hooked up to tow trucks at 12:00 p.m. and traffic should start flowing soon.
The cause is unknown at this time and this is a developing story. More details will be released shortly.
South Tahoe High grad returns as Barton's new spine specialist
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 5:48pm
A South Tahoe High graduate has come back to the South Shore community to become the new spine specialist at the Tahoe Center for Orthopedics and Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
Zachary Child, MD, a 1991 graduate of STHS, is a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon and musculoskeletal oncologist. He is skilled in addressing back pain and finding surgical and non-surgical options that help patients reach optimal spine health.
Three-car crash near Sierra sends two to hospital
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 8:37pm
The California Highway Patrol released their report today of the July 29 three-car collision on US50 east of Sierra at Tahoe Road that sent one to Renown on Care Flight and another to Barton, both with multiple injuries.
Lightning strikes tree as weather brings hail and heavy rain
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/06/2017 - 10:03pm
A strong thunderstorm made its way through the South Shore Sunday at 2:10 p.m., leaving behind heavy rain, small hail, some minor flooding and a downed tree. The National Weather Service in Reno said wind gusts were up to 40 mph in some areas at the time.
On Oglala Street in Meyers, lightning struck the top of a tree and caused it to "explode" according to neighbors. Lake Valley Fire Department arrived almost immediately and there was no major damage, and no injuries.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2017 - 9:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 266 calls between July 25 - July 30, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
July 25
Warrant in the 1900 block of Airport Rd
Transient/Homeless in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
Warrant in the 1200 block of Al Tahoe
July 26
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Fawn Way & Fairway Ave
Providing False Info in the 1400 block of Melba Dr
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 10:58pm
-The following are the 134 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from July 19-31, 2017.
7/19
13:55 - Barton Hospital - EMS- Interfacility Psych Transfer
19:38 - 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Barbecue, tar kettle
20:55 - 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - False alarm or false call, other
21:27 - 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
7/20
08:02 - 700 block of Lassen Dr - Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Motorcyclist injured after running into car in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 9:30pm
A motorcyclist crashed into the back of a car in South Lake Tahoe Monday, sending its lone occupant to Barton Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., a line of traffic was stopped on Highway 50 by Grocery Outlet and Motel 6. The motorcyclist didn't notice the car in front of him was stopped and crashed into it.
The driver of the car was uninjured according to South Lake Tahoe Fire Battalion Chief Tim Spencer. He did say the classic motorcycle suffered major damage.
The hometown of the motorcyclist is unknown at this time.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 9:12pm
The following are the 73 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from July 13-18, 2017.
7/13
00:14 - 2500 block of Chris Ave - Public service assistance, other
00:33 - Barton Hospital - Interfacility Transfer
03:42 - Barton Hospital - Interfacility Transfer
09:08 - 1200 block of Bonanza Ave - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
08:51 - 1600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:56 - 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/16/2017 - 11:00pm
The following are the 63 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from July 7-12, 2017.
7/7
04:17 - 2600 block of Genoa Ave - Special type of incident, Dispatch error
03:40 - Barton Hospital - EMS Interfacility Transfer
11:47 - 1100 block of 3rd St - Central station, malicious false alarm
12:37 - 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
15:14 - 2000 block of Marconi Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 2:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 321 calls between July 4 - July 10, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
7/4 (74 calls)
2:33 a.m. - Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Long Valley Ave
5:06 p.m. - Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
5:08 p.m. - Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
5:25 p.m. - DUI at Statelin Ave & Cedar Ave
11:20 p.m. - DUI in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
7/5 (60 calls)
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 1:19am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 289 calls between June 27 - July 3, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
6/27 (31 calls)
9:57 p.m. - Transient/Homeless - 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
6/28 (37 calls)
1:02 a.m. - Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
9:40 a.m. - Transient/Homeless- 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1:38 p.m. - Warrant in the 2100 block of James Ave
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 4:07pm
The following are the 152 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from June 27-July 6, 2017.
June 27
06:16 - 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
09:25 - Champlain Dr at Herbert Ave - Smoke scare, odor of smoke
10:29 - 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:46 - 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:29 - 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Victims identified in fatal Kingsbury Grade crash
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 4:01pm
Carson City residents have been identified as the victim's in Tuesday night's fatal collision on Kingsbury Grade.
On July 4 at 9:26 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene of a head-on collision on SR207/Kingsbury about two miles up from Foothill Road. Upon arrival they found a crash involving a 2013 Ford F150 and 2012 Scion XB.
The NHP preliminary investigation shows the driver of the Scion was driving eastbound and allowed his vehicle to cross over the double yellow lines into the path of the Ford, causing a head-on collision.
Highway 50 down to one lane due to accident near Round Hill
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 1:14pmThere is a three-vehicle accident at Highway 50 and Elks Point Road near Round Hill. The highway is down to one lane in both directions as vehicles involved are blocking left lanes.
Please slow down and use caution.
According to the NHP there are no injuries.
No other details available at this time.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 9:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 291 calls between June 20 - June 26, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
6/20 (39 calls)
DUI in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail
Warrant in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant on Werner Salas Dr
DUI in the 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Under the Influence: Drugs in the 900 block of Lakeview Ave
Unlicensed Driver at Park Ave and Manzanita
6/21 (36 calls)
No Arrests
6/22 (37 calls)
Fatal pedestrian hit and run in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 3:21pm
A male pedestrian has died from injuries sustained in a hit and run crash in Minden early Saturday morning.
At 5:00 a.m. July 1, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Fremont Street and Johnson Lane for a possible injured person in the roadway.
Upon arrival, deputies found a male in the roadway with significant physical trauma from being hit by a vehicle. He succumbed to those injuries.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 11:35pm
The following are the 74 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from June 20-26, 2017.
6/20
09:26 - 2200 block of Lupine Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:00 - Stockton Ave at William Ave - Vehicle accident with injuries
14:40 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
18:46 - 1400 block of Melba Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
18:54 - 1000 block of Julie Ln - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Driver uses wrong pedal when parking at South Lake Tahoe motel
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 4:23pm
A female guest trying to park their rental car at the Best Western Station House Inn in South Lake Tahoe apparently hit the gas instead of the break on Wednesday, sending the car into a room.
There were no injuries in the single car accident. One person was in the vehicle.
A decorative post holding up the second floor balcony was broken, as was a guard fence and window.
Visitor from Thailand identified as victim in Lake Tahoe head-on crash
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 1:43pm
The fatal head-on collision in Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 near Cave Rock Monday is the result of a drunk driver according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
On June 26 at approximately 4:39 p.m., a black 2015 VW Passat driven by a 40-year-old female resident of Carson City was traveling eastbound on the highway at a curve. She crossed over the double yellow line and into westbound traffic where she hit a black 2017 Chrysler minivan head-on.
Don’t let alcohol ruin your summer fun in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 6:00pm
Summer around Tahoe is the perfect time for outdoor activities with family and friends. For some, drinking alcoholic beverages is part of the fun-in-the-sun experience. But excessive alcohol consumption and summer activities don’t mix.
Sierra Earthquake swarm overnight near Donner and Independence Lakes
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 8:25am
9:30 a.m. update: The area continues to see several earthquakes in this current swarm that started at 2:02 a.m. with a 4.0 earthquake according to the UNR Seismological Lab in Reno. Magnitude numbers have been updated and listed below.
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A series of earthquakes hit north of Donner Lake early Tuesday morning, starting at 2:02 a.m. with a 4.0 quake and a session of following 14 other tremblers over 1.0 magnitude by 5:43 a.m.
All came from an area 10.5 to 11.8 miles North/Northwest of Donner Lake, near Independence Lake.
The time and magnitude as of 8:20 a.m. Tuesday:
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 3:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 246 calls between June 13 - June 19, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
6/13 (28 calls)
DUI in the 3400 block of Spruce
Threats in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Lakeview
6/14 (41 calls)
Warrant in the 2700 block of Snowshoe Thompson Dr
Transient/Homeless in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
6/15 (25 calls)
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 8:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to 235 calls from May 26 - June 19, 2017.
05/26
10:46 - 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:44 - 3700 block of Montreal Rd - Medical assist, assist EMS crew
14:24 - 700 block of Eloise Ave - Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
15:02 - 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
20:48 - 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Vehicle accident with injuries
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/19/2017 - 12:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 209 calls between June 6 - June 12, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
6/6 (25 calls)
Domestic Disturbance in the 900 block of Friday Ave
Warrant in the 2800 block of Lakewood Cir
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
DUI in the 1000 block of Charles Ave
6/7 (25 calls)
Disturbance in the 4100 block of Pine Blvd.
Bicycle accident at Emerald Bay sends one to hospital
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 11:12pm
An unidentified woman was transported to Renown Hospital in Reno via CalStar helicopter on Tuesday afternoon after being injured in a solo bicycle accident at Emerald Bay.
She sustained major injuries according to the California Highway Patrol of South Lake Tahoe.
No other information is available at this time.
NDOT to start slope stabilization project in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 4:20pm
Boulders along Highway 50 by Cave Rock will soon be removed as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) begins to reinforce a destabilized slope along the roadway at Logan Creek on Lake Tahoe's East Shore.
Work will begin June 7.
Numerous boulders the size of large vehicles rolled down the slope several times during the past winter, bringing NDOT to add a concrete barrier and reduce the traffic to one northbound land. Luckily, no vehicles have been involved in the slides, and no injuries reported.
Two deadly crashes on Northern Nevada highways
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 7:54pm
On US50 approximately five miles east of Dayton, a Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) Trooper was involved in a fatal crash at 2:40 p.m. on Monday, June 5. One person was confirmed deceased on scene. The Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper was transported via CareFlight to Renown with serious, but not life-threatening injuries.
The deceased victim of the crash is an adult male, according to a witness on-scene who performed CPR on him before paramedics arrived. His name has not been released. Family is being notified.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/04/2017 - 8:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 220 calls between May 23 - May 29, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
5/23 (33 calls)
DUI at Ski Run Blvd & Pioneer Trail
Drug Offense in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drug Offense at San Jose Ave & Fresno Ave
Warrant in the 2300 block of Eloise Ave
Spousal Abuse in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 3300 block of Treehaven
Teen who died near Vikingsholm identified
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 5:50pm
A 14-year-old from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota has been identified as the victim in Wednesday's fall at Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe.
Chloe Conn fell approximately 50-feet while hiking near the Vikingsholm Trail at about noon on May 31.
No other details about the fall, or who Conn was with in Lake Tahoe have been released by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO).
Teen dies after fall at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/31/2017 - 6:09pm
A 14-year-old female died on Wednesday, May 31 after she fell approximately 50 feet while hiking near the Vikingsholm trail at Emerald Bay.
Just after noon, On May 31, 2017, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received the call and responded along with CHP, Cal-Star, CA State Parks, Lake Valley Fire and South Tahoe EMS personnel. An off-duty law enforcement officer who was recreating in the area began CPR on the victim prior to the arrival of on-duty first responders.
Rescue and law enforcement crews keeping busy over holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/28/2017 - 7:05pm
10:30 p.m. Sunday: Updated story below:
It has been a busy holiday weekend for the South Lake Tahoe fire and police departments.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/27/2017 - 9:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 218 calls between May 16 - May 22, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
5/16 (31 calls)
Transient/Homeless in the 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Resisting in the 1000 block of Fremont St
Drunk in Public in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
5/17 (34 calls)
Drug Offense in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
