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Man uses another’s gaming card

William Ferchland, Tahoe Daily Tribune

A 56-year-old man who refused to give his identity was taken into custody for allegedly using another person’s Harveys Resort and Casino platinum card, a Douglas County sheriff’s deputy said.

Deputies had to use fingerprints to identify Carl Nelson who used three markers to obtain $1,500, the deputy said.

The man attempted to use a fourth marker to get $500, but was denied after he refused to identify himself. Authorities were called and Nelson said he represented the man whose card he was using. Deputies called the owner who said he did not know Nelson and wanted to press charges.



Nelson was being held at Douglas County Jail on $30,505 bail for forgery and obstructing an officer.

In other news:



n An woman from Alamo reported a snowboard missing when her 11-year-old son left the board outside so he could check on his grades from ski school, an El Dorado County sheriff’s deputy reported.

The snowboard is described as an Alien Workshop with gray and green colors.

n A custodian at Tahoe Valley Elementary School noticed a broken window with two concrete pieces lying on a classroom floor Wednesday morning, a South Lake Tahoe police officer said.

Damage is estimated to be about $400.

n A 25-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was hit in the back by BBs from an air gun on the 1200 block of Martin Avenue, a South Lake Tahoe police officer said.

The man believes a group of teenagers in a small red car, perhaps a Ford Tempo, fired the shots.


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