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Tahoe man faces up to nine years in prison in prostitution sting

A South Lake Tahoe man admitted Monday to two felony counts in connection to a minor prostitution sting held at Stateline in May.

Minden man faces felony in bondage site hook-up with 16-year-old

A 59-year-old Minden man was ordered Friday to stay away from a 16-year-old Lake Tahoe girl he met on a bondage web site.

Man freed after two years awaiting trial

A man who has been in jail awaiting trial for nearly two years was released on his own recognizance after his trial was continued.

Authorities seek man who hit agricultural inspector in head with hammer

California authorities are seeking a man who attacked an agriculture inspector with a small sledgehammer at the Topaz Agricultural Inspection Station along Highway 395 on Thursday night.

Burglary charge upheld in Ranchos shooting

A Gardnerville Ranchos man shot when he ran into a neighbor’s home in May was bound over on Thursday on a burglary charge. Christian Hennessy Gorham, 23, appeared in East Fork Justice Court on Thursday.

Couple faces felonies in $10,000 credit card fraud

A Sunridge couple is facing multiple burglary and fraudulent credit card charges after they allegedly ran up more than $10,000 on a card belonging to a former roommate.

Man accused of cashing stolen checks faces a dozen years

A California man who altered checks he stole from a Gardnerville cluster box faces up to 12 years in prison after he admitted to three counts of uttering a forged instrument.

Trial calendar already stacking up for 2022

An April 2022 trial date was set for a man who is denying charges he transported more than 6 ounces of methamphetamine allegedly found inside the door of his pickup truck on May 20.

Woman faces 10-25 years in DUI fatality

An attorney for a Reno woman accused of being responsible for a February 2020 fatal drunk driving collision indicated she will be admitting to vehicular homicide.

Man denies felony DUI that carries mandatory prison sentence

A New Mexico man is denying a subsequent felony instance of driving under the influence.

Woman sought in drug sale back in custody

Woman arrested on nationwide warrant due in court in 2-year-old methamphetamine sales case.

Washoe Tribe suffers ransomware attack

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California was reportedly the victim of a ransomware attack in April.

Impairment suspected in Ranchos wrecks

Workers were focusing on repairing the irrigation system at the Tahoe-Douglas Elks Lodge on Thursday after a man drove a pickup across the landscaping and hit the fence on Monday evening.

Drug deal leads to prison sentence

A Gardnerville man, who served as the wheelman for two methamphetamine deals, was sentenced to 19-48 months in prison.

Man sought in connection with Minden burglary

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a burglary and possession of stolen property investigation.