3 gang members accused of robbery

Three South Lake Tahoe gang members were arrested in connection with a home robbery, with a fourth suspect still at-large.

The victim, whose name is not being released, reported the Oct. 11 crime to police officers on Oct. 13.

“They entered the victim’s residence, assaulted him – no weapons were used – and took several items of personal property from him,” Lt. David Stevenson told Lake Tahoe News.

The robbery occurred in the Ski Run Boulevard area, with the arrests occurring Oct. 14 on Bobby Grey Circle.

“Based on the suspects’ gang affiliations and their history, the SWAT team was used to serve the warrants,” Stevenson said.

What gang they are associated with has not been released.

Anthony Baltazar, 20, Jose Chan, 20, and Nathan Garrett, 18, were arrested on charges of robbery and burglary.

Stevenson said the victim and suspects were acquaintances of each other. It is not known what led to the altercation, nor has the extent of the victim’s injuries been released.

Identity of the fourth suspect has not been released.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report