Cops: S. Tahoe man chokes mom until she passes out

Skylor Klisch

A 21-year-old South Lake Tahoe man is accused of strangling his mother to the point she lost consciousness.

Skylor Klisch was booked April 17 into jail on charges of felony battery and resisting arrest. After a small package of marijuana was allegedly found on him at the jail, he also faces charges related to bringing a controlled substance into the El Dorado County Jail.

The weapon and ammo found on the suspect April 17 in South Lake Tahoe. Photos/Provided

Officers were called to a residence in the 800 block of Tahoe Island Drive on Wednesday at 6:30am. There they found a battered, unconscious 45-year-old woman. Her son, Klisch, had left on a bicycle.

Officers said Klisch didn’t stop until his bicycle lost traction on the snow and he fell.

Officers said they confiscated a .22-caliber handgun and ammunition.

The victim regained consciousness and was provided medical treatment.

A judge has issued an emergency protective order preventing Klisch from contacting his mother until further notice.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report