• FREE Rx Medication Take-Back Event- Saturday, April 24th @ Gateway Shopping Center- The Front of the Parking Lot- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Saturday the Truckee Police Department, in partnership with TT-FWDD (Tahoe Truckee Future Without Drug Dependence), and the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), will give the community an opportunity to drop off unwanted or expired medications. New this year- electronic vaping devices and cartridges are accepted (no lithium ion batteries). It is important to prevent pill abuse, theft, or accidental poisonings by ridding your home of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Medications disposed of down the toilet or in the trash end up in our water supplies and damage our environment. Bring your medications for disposal to the Gateway Shopping Center parking lot in front of Safeway at 11290 Donner Pass Rd- see map attached. Please remove pills from their containers or black out any personal information. Sharps and illicit drugs are not accepted. This event is for residents only; no businesses or DEA registrants (this includes veterinarian offices and/or doctor’s offices).
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    FREE Rx Medication Take-Back Event- Saturday, April 24th @ Gateway Shopping Center- The Front of the Parking Lot- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Saturday the Truckee Police Department, in partnership with TT-FWDD (Tahoe Truckee Future Without Drug Dependence), and the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), will give the community an opportunity to drop off unwanted or expired medications. New this year- electronic vaping devices and cartridges are accepted (no lithium ion batteries). It is important to prevent pill abuse, theft, or accidental poisonings by ridding your home of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Medications disposed of down the toilet or in the trash end up in our water supplies and damage our environment. Bring your medications for disposal to the Gateway Shopping Center parking lot in front of Safeway at 11290 Donner Pass Rd- see map attached. Please remove pills from their containers or black out any personal information. Sharps and illicit drugs are not accepted. This event is for residents only; no businesses or DEA registrants (this includes veterinarian offices and/or doctor’s offices).
  • 04/19/2021 UPDATE TO POST We would like to provide updated information regarding the incident that occurred on Wednesday April 14th, 2021.  The victim, identified as 25 year-old Justin “Shuba” Ardagh, has died at the hospital as a result of the injuries sustained at the scene of the incident. This is still an active investigation and our detectives are following up with several witnesses to obtain statements. We have seen a number of comments suggesting that the event has not been depicted correctly. We want to encourage anyone who has information or witnessed the incident to please come forward and talk to our detectives. If you have any information or were present during the incident, please contact the Truckee Police Department at ‪530-550-2320‬. _____________ 04/15/2021 ORIGINAL POST On Wednesday April 14th at approximately 10:30 PM, officers were dispatched to an unconscious person in the roadway in downtown Truckee. The victim was located with a severe head injury and immediately transported to the hospital. During the course of the investigation, officers discovered a vehicle collision resulted in the injury. Officers located the suspected involved vehicle a short time later. The driver was contacted and arrested for felony driving under the influence and felony hit and run. If you have any information or were a witness to this incident please contact the Truckee Police Department at (530)550-2320.
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    04/19/2021 UPDATE TO POST We would like to provide updated information regarding the incident that occurred on Wednesday April 14th, 2021.  The victim, identified as 25 year-old Justin “Shuba” Ardagh, has died at the hospital as a result of the injuries sustained at the scene of the incident. This is still an active investigation and our detectives are following up with several witnesses to obtain statements. We have seen a number of comments suggesting that the event has not been depicted correctly. We want to encourage anyone who has information or witnessed the incident to please come forward and talk to our detectives. If you have any information or were present during the incident, please contact the Truckee Police Department at ‪530-550-2320‬. _____________ 04/15/2021 ORIGINAL POST On Wednesday April 14th at approximately 10:30 PM, officers were dispatched to an unconscious person in the roadway in downtown Truckee. The victim was located with a severe head injury and immediately transported to the hospital. During the course of the investigation, officers discovered a vehicle collision resulted in the injury. Officers located the suspected involved vehicle a short time later. The driver was contacted and arrested for felony driving under the influence and felony hit and run. If you have any information or were a witness to this incident please contact the Truckee Police Department at (530)550-2320.
  • Eastbound I-80 closed at Floriston due to big rig on its side blocking all eastbound lanes. Traffic being diverted off freeway at Hirschdale. Expect heavy traffic in the area. Please drive safe the roads are very slippery because of the sudden snow storm. Increase your following distances, give each other extra room, and take it SLOW.
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    Eastbound I-80 closed at Floriston due to big rig on its side blocking all eastbound lanes. Traffic being diverted off freeway at Hirschdale. Expect heavy traffic in the area. Please drive safe the roads are very slippery because of the sudden snow storm. Increase your following distances, give each other extra room, and take it SLOW.
  • On April 13th 2021 at about 11:20 am, Truckee Police Officers were called to Wells Fargo Bank upon receiving an 9-1-1 call of an in-progress bank robbery. Prior to their arrival, the officers received updated information that the suspect fled the location, through the parking lot. Over the course of the investigation, officers and detectives learned that a male subject was initially circling the parking lot on his bicycle for a few minutes before he walked into the bank and demanded money from the teller. The subject then fled the location westbound through the Safeway parking lot on a black bicycle. According to witness statements and surveillance footage, the subject was described as a white male adult in his 40’s, about 5’6” in height with a slender build. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a plaid blue flannel shirt, blue jeans, a black hat, grey shoes, and wearing a grey facemask. He was also described as having a distinct mole near the right side of the bridge of his nose. This incident is currently under investigation and anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Truckee Police Department at (530)550-2330 and reference Truckee Police Department case number T2100346.
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    On April 13th 2021 at about 11:20 am, Truckee Police Officers were called to Wells Fargo Bank upon receiving an 9-1-1 call of an in-progress bank robbery. Prior to their arrival, the officers received updated information that the suspect fled the location, through the parking lot. Over the course of the investigation, officers and detectives learned that a male subject was initially circling the parking lot on his bicycle for a few minutes before he walked into the bank and demanded money from the teller. The subject then fled the location westbound through the Safeway parking lot on a black bicycle. According to witness statements and surveillance footage, the subject was described as a white male adult in his 40’s, about 5’6” in height with a slender build. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a plaid blue flannel shirt, blue jeans, a black hat, grey shoes, and wearing a grey facemask. He was also described as having a distinct mole near the right side of the bridge of his nose. This incident is currently under investigation and anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Truckee Police Department at (530)550-2330 and reference Truckee Police Department case number T2100346.
  • You may recognize this smiling face as our Traffic Officer Jake Donahue. We are proud to announce that he was recently promoted to sergeant after an impressive, competitive internal process. We are proud to share that the promotional panels were extremely impressed with the caliber of our candidates. We are certain that Sergeant Donahue’s contagious passion and enthusiasm will serve our organization and community greatly in this leadership position and want to officially congratulate him on this achievement. It is important to our organization that our community has the opportunity to get to know the men and women that serve them. Here is just a little about Sergeant Donahue: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT? Golf, even though I am terrible. WHO IS YOUR HERO AND WHY? My Wife. She does what she needs to do in sacrifice of what she wants to do. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT? My backyard. MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL? Morning person. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO WORK FOR TRUCKEE PD? I chose to work here because of the people, the positive culture, and it provides a good work/home balance.
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    You may recognize this smiling face as our Traffic Officer Jake Donahue. We are proud to announce that he was recently promoted to sergeant after an impressive, competitive internal process. We are proud to share that the promotional panels were extremely impressed with the caliber of our candidates. We are certain that Sergeant Donahue’s contagious passion and enthusiasm will serve our organization and community greatly in this leadership position and want to officially congratulate him on this achievement. It is important to our organization that our community has the opportunity to get to know the men and women that serve them. Here is just a little about Sergeant Donahue: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT? Golf, even though I am terrible. WHO IS YOUR HERO AND WHY? My Wife. She does what she needs to do in sacrifice of what she wants to do. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT? My backyard. MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL? Morning person. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO WORK FOR TRUCKEE PD? I chose to work here because of the people, the positive culture, and it provides a good work/home balance.
  • Summer is on its way, and it is time to get your boat ready. If you are planning to launch your boat at Donner Lake this season, the Donner Lake 2021 stickers have arrived! Watercraft self-inspections are mandatory for all motorized and/or trailered watercraft launching on Donner Lake through the Town of Truckee ordinance Title 14. Inspections are to help prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species into Donner Lake. Donner Lake Watercraft Inspection Program Process: 1️⃣Print the self-inspection form – these forms are available on the Truckee Police Department website. *️⃣If you do not have a printer or need assistance, email policedepartment@townoftruckee.com 2️⃣Inspect your boat at its current location – you do not need to bring your boat to the Truckee Police Department. 3️⃣Bring your completed form into the Truckee Police Department between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (no appointment needed). 4️⃣Once you receive your Donner Lake 2021 sticker from the Police Department, place it on your boat, and keep your completed, current inspection form in your boat. 5️⃣Your boat is now ready to launch at Donner Lake! 6️⃣Pay launch fees to launch ramp staff and launch your boat. For details on where to launch, lake amenities, the cost, and current COVID-19 restrictions around the lake, go to: https://www.tdrpd.org/ 🚤Important Note: If you launch your boat at any other body of water other than Donner Lake or Lake Tahoe, you will need to complete a new self-inspection form prior to re-launching at Donner Lake. You do NOT need a Donner Lake 2021 sticker if your Lake Tahoe sticker is current and valid. A current inspection form should remain in your boat. For more details go to our website or call (530) 550-2323. In order to ensure that your time on the water is safe, it is important for you to know and follow the regulations and guidelines. Make sure you review them & enjoy Donner Lake responsibly. 🚤🛶⛵️
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    Summer is on its way, and it is time to get your boat ready. If you are planning to launch your boat at Donner Lake this season, the Donner Lake 2021 stickers have arrived! Watercraft self-inspections are mandatory for all motorized and/or trailered watercraft launching on Donner Lake through the Town of Truckee ordinance Title 14. Inspections are to help prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species into Donner Lake. Donner Lake Watercraft Inspection Program Process: 1️⃣Print the self-inspection form – these forms are available on the Truckee Police Department website. *️⃣If you do not have a printer or need assistance, email policedepartment@townoftruckee.com 2️⃣Inspect your boat at its current location – you do not need to bring your boat to the Truckee Police Department. 3️⃣Bring your completed form into the Truckee Police Department between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (no appointment needed). 4️⃣Once you receive your Donner Lake 2021 sticker from the Police Department, place it on your boat, and keep your completed, current inspection form in your boat. 5️⃣Your boat is now ready to launch at Donner Lake! 6️⃣Pay launch fees to launch ramp staff and launch your boat. For details on where to launch, lake amenities, the cost, and current COVID-19 restrictions around the lake, go to: https://www.tdrpd.org/ 🚤Important Note: If you launch your boat at any other body of water other than Donner Lake or Lake Tahoe, you will need to complete a new self-inspection form prior to re-launching at Donner Lake. You do NOT need a Donner Lake 2021 sticker if your Lake Tahoe sticker is current and valid. A current inspection form should remain in your boat. For more details go to our website or call (530) 550-2323. In order to ensure that your time on the water is safe, it is important for you to know and follow the regulations and guidelines. Make sure you review them & enjoy Donner Lake responsibly. 🚤🛶⛵️
  • The Truckee Police Department has been made aware of a phone scam that has started impacting our community. We currently have limited details but know that the person is imitating Truckee Police officers and sergeants. Our staff will never ask you for financial information. Do NOT give out your details for any sort of payment. Please share this information widely! If you have questions or concerns about a phone call you have received from Truckee Police, please contact our office at 530 550-2323.
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    The Truckee Police Department has been made aware of a phone scam that has started impacting our community. We currently have limited details but know that the person is imitating Truckee Police officers and sergeants. Our staff will never ask you for financial information. Do NOT give out your details for any sort of payment. Please share this information widely! If you have questions or concerns about a phone call you have received from Truckee Police, please contact our office at 530 550-2323.
  • Last night Truckee Police Department and @truckeefire were dispatched to a wildland fire on the Legacy Trail, west of the 267 Bypass Bridge. When units arrived, there was a 50 by 50ft fire burning between the Legacy Trail and the river. Truckee Fire Protection District, with the assistance of an additional @calfire engine, were quick to contain and halt any threat of the fire to the surrounding area and neighborhood. Division Chief Brock explained that they took additional time to ensure the fire was completely out. A witness said that he saw someone leaving the area of the fire and had taken a photo of the suspect dragging a tent and carrying a guitar case away from the scene. Officer Beers immediately distributed the photograph to all of patrol staff and the suspect was located a short time later in Regional Park. The suspect was cooperative and admitted to starting the fire to keep warm and cook his food when it had gotten out of control in the dry, dense area he was camping in. He was arrested for 452(C) PC Unlawfully causing a fire to forest land. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING -> This incident highlights the importance of community awareness and how critical it is to call 9-1-1 if you see a fire or smoke in a public area. This demonstrates that even a small fire can unintentionally get out of control quickly, and having emergency services notified and respond quickly, give us the best chance at preventing damage or threat to lives. Although it is really important to create defensible space around your home, if you choose to burn dead vegetation on your property, it needs to be permitted and follow the burn guidelines. You can read all the information here: https://www.truckeefire.org/burn-restrictionsburn-permits Great work by Truckee Fire Protection District, CAL FIRE, and our Police Department staff on this joint incident.
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    Last night Truckee Police Department and @truckeefire were dispatched to a wildland fire on the Legacy Trail, west of the 267 Bypass Bridge. When units arrived, there was a 50 by 50ft fire burning between the Legacy Trail and the river. Truckee Fire Protection District, with the assistance of an additional @calfire engine, were quick to contain and halt any threat of the fire to the surrounding area and neighborhood. Division Chief Brock explained that they took additional time to ensure the fire was completely out. A witness said that he saw someone leaving the area of the fire and had taken a photo of the suspect dragging a tent and carrying a guitar case away from the scene. Officer Beers immediately distributed the photograph to all of patrol staff and the suspect was located a short time later in Regional Park. The suspect was cooperative and admitted to starting the fire to keep warm and cook his food when it had gotten out of control in the dry, dense area he was camping in. He was arrested for 452(C) PC Unlawfully causing a fire to forest land. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING -> This incident highlights the importance of community awareness and how critical it is to call 9-1-1 if you see a fire or smoke in a public area. This demonstrates that even a small fire can unintentionally get out of control quickly, and having emergency services notified and respond quickly, give us the best chance at preventing damage or threat to lives. Although it is really important to create defensible space around your home, if you choose to burn dead vegetation on your property, it needs to be permitted and follow the burn guidelines. You can read all the information here: https://www.truckeefire.org/burn-restrictionsburn-permits Great work by Truckee Fire Protection District, CAL FIRE, and our Police Department staff on this joint incident.
  • Here at Truckee PD we are proud to share that two of our sergeants have been promoted to lieutenants. Lt. Danny Renfrow and Lt. Lisa Madden have a combined service to Truckee of almost thirty years. They both bring different strengths and expertise to their new positions, but have already shown leadership and collaboration in their respective roles. We feel extremely lucky and proud to have such incredible internal talent to fill these important roles in our organization. Congratulations Lt. Renfrow and Lt. Madden! #truckee #truckeepd #townoftruckee
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    Here at Truckee PD we are proud to share that two of our sergeants have been promoted to lieutenants. Lt. Danny Renfrow and Lt. Lisa Madden have a combined service to Truckee of almost thirty years. They both bring different strengths and expertise to their new positions, but have already shown leadership and collaboration in their respective roles. We feel extremely lucky and proud to have such incredible internal talent to fill these important roles in our organization. Congratulations Lt. Renfrow and Lt. Madden! #truckee #truckeepd #townoftruckee