SOUTH LAKE TAHOE LEADS MAY 28 ARREST BLOTTER
Drugs, weapons, probation violations and resistance charges fill county jail bookings
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AREA
South Lake Tahoe accounted for the bulk of Thursday’s bookings, with narcotics, weapons and probation violations driving arrests across the basin. Jose De Jesus Medinagonzalez was booked after police reported a felony probation violation, possession of a controlled substance and drug-related intoxication at Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Loretta Ann Puulani Colegrove was booked on a felony charge of transporting a controlled substance following an investigation on Al Tahoe Boulevard. Samuel David Armstead was arrested on Kyburz Avenue on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle and misdemeanor domestic battery. Sabra Michelle Presler was booked after a traffic stop or contact on Old Meyers Grade led to allegations of resisting officers and a felony probation violation. In Cameron Park, Michael Christopher Hammond was arrested on allegations of violating post-release community supervision, resisting an officer and trespassing. Jennifer Nichole Valdez was booked by authorities on a felony probation violation. All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
SPOTLIGHT: CHARGE BLURBS
DOPE BUST ON LAKE TAHOE BLVD.
Probationer lands back in custody with narcotics possession and drug intoxication allegations.
NARCOTICS RUN ON AL TAHOE.
Felony transport charge follows South Lake Tahoe investigation.
CONCEALED HEAT ON KYBURZ.
Weapon charge and domestic battery allegation end in jail booking.
OLD MEYERS GRADE STANDOFF.
Resisting charge paired with felony probation violation.
TROUBLE IN CAMERON PARK.
Supervision violation, trespass beef and resistance charge stack up.
BACK TO THE CELL BLOCK.
Probation violation booking sends another offender back into custody.
MOST SERIOUS ARRESTS SPOTLIGHT
Concealed Weapon Arrest
Samuel David Armstead — Booked on a felony charge of carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, along with a misdemeanor domestic battery allegation in South Lake Tahoe.
Controlled Substance Transportation Case
Loretta Ann Puulani Colegrove — Booked on a felony charge alleging transportation of a controlled substance following an investigation on Al Tahoe Boulevard.
Multiple Felony Violation Cases
Jose De Jesus Medinagonzalez, Jennifer Nichole Valdez, and Sabra Michelle Presler were each booked on felony probation violation allegations. Probation violation arrests often carry significant consequences because they involve alleged violations of existing court-ordered supervision.
Post-Release Supervision Violation
Michael Christopher Hammond — Arrested on suspicion of violating post-release community supervision, a felony allegation often tied to offenders under state supervision following release from custody.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Total bookings reviewed: 6
- South Lake Tahoe area arrests: 4
- Cameron Park arrests: 1
- Unspecified El Dorado County arrest location: 1
- Felony allegations: 7
- Misdemeanor allegations: 6
- Highest listed bail: $10,000
ARRESTS
Medinagonzalez, Jose De Jesus
Booking Number: 136702
Booking Date: 5/28/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 5/28/2026 2:23 AM
Original Arrest Location: 2951 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony SLTPD 5/28/2026 2:23 AM 2951 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00
1 11377(A) HS Possess controlled substance (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 5/28/2026 2:23 AM 2951 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00
1 647(F) PC Disorderly conduct:intox drug with alcohol – Drug/narcotics violations (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 5/28/2026 2:23 AM 2951 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00
Colegrove, Loretta Ann Puulani
Booking Number: 136703
Booking Date: 5/28/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: CCEDSO
Original Arrest Date: 5/26/2026 10:00 AM
Original Arrest Location: 1051 Al Tahoe Blvd South Lake
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 11379(A) HS Transport/etc controlled substance (F) Felony CCEDSO 5/26/2026 10:00 AM 1051 Al Tahoe Blvd South Lake $0.00
Hammond, Michael Christopher
Booking Number: 136704
Booking Date: 5/28/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 5/28/2026 9:04 AM
Original Arrest Location: 3969 Cameron Park Dr
Total Bail: $3000.00
Charge(s):
1 3455 PC Violation of Post Release Community Supervision Felony EDSO 5/28/2026 9:04 AM 3969 Cameron Park Dr $0.00
1 148(A)(1) PC Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech – Simple (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 5/28/2026 9:04 AM 3969 Cameron Park Dr $3000.00
1 602(T)(1) PC Tresp fel ref lv prvt prp (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 5/28/2026 9:04 AM 3969 Cameron Park Dr $0.00
Valdez, Jennifer Nichole
Booking Number: 136706
Booking Date: 5/28/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDCP
Original Arrest Date: 5/28/2026 12:05 PM
Original Arrest Location:
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony EDCP 5/28/2026 12:05 PM $0.00
Armstead, Samuel David
Booking Number: 136707
Booking Date: 5/28/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 5/28/2026 2:38 PM
Original Arrest Location: 1286 Kyburz Ave
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 25400(A)(1) PC Carry concealed weapon in vehicle (F) Felony SLTPD 5/28/2026 2:38 PM 1286 Kyburz Ave $0.00
1 242 PC Battery:spouse/ex spouse/date/etc – Simple (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 5/28/2026 2:38 PM 1286 Kyburz Ave $0.00
Presler, Sabra Michelle
Booking Number: 136708
Booking Date: 5/28/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: TCHP
Original Arrest Date: 5/28/2026 6:08 PM
Original Arrest Location: 50 Old Meyers Grade
Total Bail: $10000.00
Charge(s):
1 148(A)(1) PC Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech (M) Misdemeanor TCHP 5/28/2026 6:08 PM 50 Old Meyers Grade $10000.00
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony TCHP 5/28/2026 6:08 PM 50 Old Meyers Grade $0.00
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