Cops arrest 2 in S. Lake Tahoe murder case

Tristan Batten

Harvest Davidson

Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of an Amador County man that occurred Jan. 30 in the parking lot of the Beverly Lodge in South Lake Tahoe.

Tristan Batten, 18, was arrested Feb. 16 in Vallejo and Harvest Davidson, 20, was apprehended Feb. 17 in Sacramento. Both face one count of murder.

South Lake Tahoe officers said they believe more people are connected to the killing of Dennis Wright Jr., 40. The gun used to kill Wright has not been found.

Wright and his girlfriend Kendra Ghiorso, 45, of Amador County were selling marijuana from their vehicle, officers said, with 100 pounds being confiscated the night of the shooting.

The getaway vehicle was located in the Bay Area.

Anyone who has information about the case is asked to call the police department at 530.542.6100 or Secret Witness at 530.541.6800.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report