A 45-year-old man convicted of second-degree murder in the stabbing of a Reno man at a Lake Tahoe casino has been sentenced to life in prison plus eight to 20 years for use of a deadly weapon.The Record-Courier reports Douglas County District Judge Tod Young ordered Jose Rodriquez-Quezada Friday to serve the sentences consecutively for the October 2017 death of Kevin Edwards.If he’s ever released on parole, he will be deported for being in the country illegally.Prosecutors say he stabbed or slashed Edwards 30 times at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Statement. He claimed he was acting in self-defense. He originally was charged with first-degree murder but the jury determined he did not act with premeditation and found him guilty instead of second-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon.___Information from: Gardnerville Record-Courier, http://www.recordcourier.com … [Read more...] about Life in prison for killer of Reno man at Tahoe hotel-casino
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Victim of South Tahoe hit-and-run was 78-year-old local man
Authorities have identified the 78-year-old California man who was struck and killed while crossing a street in South Lake Tahoe in a hit-and-run accident over the weekend.Police say Edwin Harshman of South Lake Tahoe was pronounced dead at the scene at about 8 p.m. Sunday.The driver of the vehicle, 20-year-old Marlon Cruz, fled the scene initially before turning himself at the South Lake Tahoe police station about five hours later.Cruz has been charged with felony hit-and-run. Police say an initial investigate indicates Harshman was crossing Lake Tahoe Boulevard outside a crosswalk.Cruz of Idaho Falls, Idaho is a sophomore at Lake Tahoe Community College and starting goalie for the school’s men’s soccer team. … [Read more...] about Victim of South Tahoe hit-and-run was 78-year-old local man
Suspect arrested in death of Tahoe pedestrian, hit-and-run
A 20-year-old suspect has been arrested in a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian at South Lake Tahoe, California.Police say a man in his 70s was walking across Lake Tahoe Boulevard at about 8 p.m. Sunday near Fairview when he was struck by a black car that fled the scene.Investigators say he was hit so hard he was thrown onto the sidewalk and pronounced dead at the scene.Police say the suspect, Marlon Cruz, walked into the South Lake Tahoe police station at about 12:30 a.m. Monday and told officers he may have been involved in an accident. He was charged with felony hit-and-run and booked into the El Dorado County Jail where his bail is set at $75,000. It’s not clear if he has a lawyer or will be appointed one. … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested in death of Tahoe pedestrian, hit-and-run
Homeless man charged in arson fire at Lake Tahoe college
A homeless man has been arrested at Lake Tahoe after authorities say he started a fire near Sierra College’s Tahoe-Truckee campus.The Sierra Sun reports 66-year-old Scott Stevenson was charged Wednesday with unlawfully causing a fire of a structure or forest land.He as being held in the Nevada County Jail. Jail records don’t indicate if he has a lawyer who could comment.The Truckee Police Department says Stevenson suggested he lit the fire and was having hallucinations that a Biblical flaming bush was talking to him. It says Stevenson is not from the area and was passing through. Officer Pat Schaffer says he spotted the fire burning on the south sloop of the campus and then saw Stevenson suspiciously trying to leave the area. Firefighters quickly put out the blaze.___Information from: Sierra Sun. … [Read more...] about Homeless man charged in arson fire at Lake Tahoe college
Top 15 dog-friendly hotels in Miami
With beautiful turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, pastel-coloured Art Deco architecture, lively nightlife, a strong Cuban and Hispanic influence and a vibe like no other, Miami, Florida is one of the most sought after destinations on the planet. Surprisingly for such a famous party town, Miami makes a great dog-friendly destination and the residents are bonkers about doggies from tiny chihuahuas to skateboarding bulldogs! Not all the beaches in Miami will allow your furry friend access as well but I’d recommend starting your day at the pooch-friendly Haulover Beach Park or Hobie Beach, go for walkies at Amelia Earhart Bark Park, shop together at Bal Harbour Shop, chow (chow!) down at one of the many dog-friendly restaurant (such as LoKal or Greenstreet Cafe) then have a pampering spa day at Dogtown – a hi p boutique offering treats, toys, grooming, boarding and daycare if you fancy a bit of time to yourself. Now you just need to find a place … [Read more...] about Top 15 dog-friendly hotels in Miami
