3 arrests in gang sweep on South Shore

Three people were arrested this month in a gang sweep of the South Shore.

Probation searches were conducted on six residences in the South Lake Tahoe area on June 11. During these searches evidence of gang affiliation was found. Two additional gang member validations were documented, according to law enforcement.

One person was arrested on a violation of probation and another for possession of drug paraphernalia. The third person was a fugitive from justice who was wanted on a felony warrant out of San Diego County. El Dorado County sheriff’s officials are not saying why they are not releasing the names.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report