SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Police Blotter Summary
South Lake Tahoe cops kept the booking desk hot Friday with narcotics, probation violations, and a domestic violence collar before the night was through. Michael Bernardo Lenahan was picked up near Osgood and Sonora avenues on a felony rap for allegedly trying to smuggle narcotics into jail, then added a resisting charge to the pile. Jordan Trevonne Marquis Walker was hauled in on Lake Tahoe Boulevard for a probation violation. Claude Jean Hemer landed in cuffs on a felony charge for allegedly failing to register a residence change, along with a probation violation count. Dale James Ross was booked after deputies answered a disturbance on San Jose Avenue, where he was accused of false imprisonment and simple assault. Emily Ann Judge drew attention from officers after a bicycle stop near E Street and Melba turned into a drug influence and probation violation arrest. The night also saw allegations of riding a bicycle under the influence added to the report. Most of the suspects remained in custody pending court appearances or bail review. Another long shift in the basin, where flashing reds still cut through the mountain dark.
Spotlight Charges
- “Jailhouse Powder Run” — Lenahan booked on felony narcotics smuggling and resisting charges near Osgood Avenue.
- “Boulevard Probation Sweep” — Walker pinched on a probation violation along Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
- “Registration Rap in Tahoe” — Hemer accused of failing to register a residence change, felony count attached.
- “Apartment House Dust-Up” — Ross booked after alleged false imprisonment and assault call on San Jose Avenue.
- “Tipsy Bike Ride Ends Bad” — Judge arrested on suspicion of drug influence and biking under the influence.
PLACERVILLE & MISSOURI FLAT
Police Blotter Summary
Placerville lawmen logged a string of alcohol, theft, and probation arrests as Friday rolled into Saturday. Michael James Roth was booked on multiple DUI-related counts after deputies said he drove without a court-ordered ignition interlock device while allegedly under the influence. Joseph Konto Lorak was taken in on a probation violation and lodged at the Placerville Jail. Vanessa Renee Valdez was arrested on Missouri Flat Road after deputies investigated a reported shoplifting incident. The booking sheet listed possession of burglary-style paraphernalia, a bad check allegation, unlawful drug paraphernalia possession, and possession of a stolen shopping cart. Jason Adam Ali was arrested on Forni Road on a probation violation hold. Deputies reported no major injuries connected to the incidents. Bail in most of the misdemeanor cases remained set at zero pending arraignment. Friday’s blotter read like an old courthouse hallway — booze, paper scams, and repeat offenders circling back through the same revolving door.
Spotlight Charges
- “Drunk Drive Without the Breath Box” — Roth booked on DUI and ignition interlock violation charges.
- “Missouri Flat Five-Finger Discount” — Valdez accused in shoplifting and bad check case.
- “Probation Hammer Falls Again” — Lorak and Ali both booked on violation holds.
HIGHWAY 50 & FOOTHILLS
Police Blotter Summary
Highway patrol officers working the county corridors had their hands full with DUI arrests and a fugitive pickup before midnight Friday. Cameron Joseph Ray was stopped on eastbound Highway 50 and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. During the stop, officers discovered Ray was allegedly wanted as a fugitive from justice, adding a felony warrant arrest to the booking report. In the Bass Lake area, CHP officers arrested Colby Graham Sykes on misdemeanor DUI allegations. Both cases ended with suspects transported for booking and toxicology processing. The arrests capped another hard night on the asphalt arteries running through El Dorado County. Deputies and highway patrol officers continued saturation patrols through the foothills and freeway corridors. The county’s late-night traffic beat remained heavy with impaired driving calls. By sunrise, the booking logs told the same old story — horsepower, whiskey, and flashing lights in the rearview mirror.
Spotlight Charges
- “Fugitive Ride on Highway 50” — Ray jailed on DUI counts and felony fugitive warrant.
- “Bass Lake Booze Cruise” — Sykes arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
ARRESTS
Roth, Michael James
Booking Number: 136454
Booking Date: 5/9/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: CCEDSO
Original Arrest Date: 5/8/2026 8:05 PM
Original Arrest Location: Edso Placerville Jail
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 23247(E) VC Restricted driver operate vehicle w/o interlock device (M) Misdemeanor CCEDSO 5/8/2026 8:05 PM Edso Placerville Jail $0.00
1 14601.2(A) VC Drive W/Lic Susp For Dui Misdemeanor CCEDSO 5/8/2026 8:05 PM Edso Placerville Jail $0.00
1 23152(B) VC Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) Misdemeanor CCEDSO 5/8/2026 8:05 PM Edso Placerville Jail $0.00
1 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor CCEDSO 5/8/2026 8:05 PM Edso Placerville Jail $0.00
Lorak, Joseph Konto
Booking Number: 136455
Booking Date: 5/9/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: CCEDSO
Original Arrest Date: 5/8/2026 8:11 PM
Original Arrest Location: Edso Placerville Jail
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (M) Misdemeanor CCEDSO 5/8/2026 8:11 PM Edso Placerville Jail $0.00
Lenahan, Michael Bernardo
Booking Number: 136456
Booking Date: 5/9/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 5/9/2026 2:13 AM
Original Arrest Location: Osgood Ave/sonora Ave
Total Bail: $25000.00
Charge(s):
1 4573(A) PC Smuggle cntl sub jl/prsn – Drug/narcotics violations (F) Felony SLTPD 5/9/2026 2:13 AM Osgood Ave/sonora Ave $25000.00
1 148(A)(1) PC Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech – Simple (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 5/9/2026 2:13 AM Osgood Ave/sonora Ave $0.00
Ray, Cameron Joseph
Booking Number: 136458
Booking Date: 5/9/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: CHP
Original Arrest Date: 5/9/2026 2:34 AM
Original Arrest Location: Us 50 E/b
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 1551(A) PC Fugitive from justice:warrant arrest (F) Felony CHP 5/9/2026 2:34 AM Us 50 E/b $0.00
1 23152(B) VC Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) Misdemeanor CHP 5/9/2026 2:34 AM Us 50 E/b $0.00
1 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor CHP 5/9/2026 2:34 AM Us 50 E/b $0.00
Valdez, Vanessa Renee
Booking Number: 136459
Booking Date: 5/9/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 5/9/2026 1:50 PM
Original Arrest Location: 3970 Missouri Flat Rd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 22435.2(B) BP Possess shopping/laundry cart (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 5/9/2026 1:50 PM 3970 Missouri Flat Rd $0.00
1 475(A) PC Possess/etc/bad/etc check/etc (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 5/9/2026 1:50 PM 3970 Missouri Flat Rd $0.00
1 11364(A) HS Possess unlawful paraphernalia (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 5/9/2026 1:50 PM 3970 Missouri Flat Rd $0.00
1 459.5(A) PC Shoplifting (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 5/9/2026 1:50 PM 3970 Missouri Flat Rd $0.00
Walker, Jordan Trevonne Marquis
Booking Number: 136460
Booking Date: 5/9/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 5/9/2026 2:07 PM
Original Arrest Location: 2649 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 5/9/2026 2:07 PM 2649 Lake Thoe Blvd $0.00
Hemer, Claude Jean
Booking Number: 136461
Booking Date: 5/9/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 5/9/2026 3:44 PM
Original Arrest Location: 2565 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 5/9/2026 3:44 PM 2565 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00
1 290.011(B) PC Fail reg gain/lv resid (F) Felony SLTPD 5/9/2026 3:44 PM 2565 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00
Ali, Jason Adam
Booking Number: 136462
Booking Date: 5/9/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: PPD
Original Arrest Date: 5/9/2026 4:10 PM
Original Arrest Location: 3055 Forni
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (M) Misdemeanor PPD 5/9/2026 4:10 PM 3055 Forni $0.00
Ross, Dale James
Booking Number: 136464
Booking Date: 5/9/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 5/9/2026 7:56 PM
Original Arrest Location: 737 San Jose Ave Apt 13
Total Bail: $7000.00
Charge(s):
1 236 PC False imprisonment (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 5/9/2026 7:56 PM 737 San Jose Ave Apt 13 $5000.00
1 240 PC Assault – Simple (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 5/9/2026 7:56 PM 737 San Jose Ave Apt 13 $2000.00
Judge, Emily Ann
Booking Number: 136465
Booking Date: 5/9/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: TCHP
Original Arrest Date: 5/9/2026 9:29 PM
Original Arrest Location: 2030 E St @ Melba
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 11550(A) HS Use/under influence of controlled substance (M) Misdemeanor TCHP 5/9/2026 9:29 PM 2030 E St @ Melba $0.00
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony TCHP 5/9/2026 9:29 PM 2030 E St @ Melba $0.00
1 21200.5 VC Riding bicycle under influence of alcohol and/or drugs – Drug/narcotics violations (M) Misdemeanor TCHP 5/9/2026 9:29 PM 2030 E St @ Melba $0.00
Sykes, Colby Graham
Booking Number: 136466
Booking Date: 5/9/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: CHP
Original Arrest Date: 5/9/2026 9:49 PM
Original Arrest Location: Bass Lake
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 23152(B) VC Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) Misdemeanor CHP 5/9/2026 9:49 PM Bass Lake $0.00
1 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor CHP 5/9/2026 9:49 PM Bass Lake $0.00
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