Bank robber receives 15 years
A 27-year-old transient, who claimed he was under the influence of demons when he robbed Bank of America, was sentenced Tuesday to two 15 year-prison terms to be served concurrently. District Judge Tod Young sentenced Jarell Williams to 5-15 years in …
Read More »Man gets 10 years for third felony DUI
A 50-year-old Johnson Lane man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison for his third felony conviction of driving under the influence. Jay Finders was arrested Oct. 13, 2012, at Highway 395 and Mica Drive with an alcohol content of .144, nearly t …
Read More »Motorcyclist injured in accident
A motorcyclist was injured in an accident at Highway 395 and Airport Road on Monday afternoon. The accident occurred at about 2:45 p.m. when a yellow 2004 Honda sport motorcycle crossed Highway 395 from Airport Road to turn south. The motorcyclist, J …
Read More »Biaggini fun run draws 87 participants
Some 87 runners participated May 11 in the annual Mike Biaggini fun run to benefit the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office honor guard. Deputy Rick Sousa, who helped coordinate the 5K fun run, said the event was a success. The run honors Capt. Mike Biagg …
Read More »3-car crash at Topsy Lane snarls traffic, sends woman to hospital
A three-car lunchtime collision at Highway 395 just before Topsy Lane reduced northbound traffic to one lane around on Monday and sent a woman to the hospital. A silver-colored Honda Pilot was coming to a stop at the right light at Topsy Lane and Hig …
Read More »Highway 395 open as hazardous materials clean-up begins in fatal Bridgeport accident
Hazardous materials teams are working to clean up the aftermath of a fatal fiery accident that closed Highway 395 at Bridgeport for 12 hours on Tuesday. Truck driver Miguel Marquez, 33, of San Bernardino, Calif., was identified as the driver of a nor …
Read More »Man pleads guilty to third felony DUI
A Gardnerville Ranchos man who has served two prison sentences for drunk driving faces up to 15 years for his third felony conviction after he changed his plea to guilty weeks before he was to go on trial. Scott Ryan Woods, 37, pleaded guilty on Wedn …
Read More »Explorers come together for law enforcement memorial
More than 35 Explorers from four agencies participated in a “Day of Remembrance” April 29 in Genoa in honor of the national law enforcement officers memorial. Deputy Teresa Duffy of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and South Lake Tahoe Police Dep …
Read More »Man admits trafficking charge
A 25-year-old Gardnerville man faces up to 30 years in prison and $110,000 in fines after he pleaded guilty Monday to trafficking in methamphetamine and allowing a child to be present during a drug transaction. District Judge Michael Gibbons set sent …
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