Tahoe Vandalism Investigation Targets Intentional Pine Tree Poisoning At Burnt Cedar Beach

By Eric Goldschein · Realtor.com · 2026-08-21

According to reporting from Realtor.com, law enforcement in Washoe County is investigating a series of deliberate tree killings in the affluent enclave of Incline Village. Authorities believe an unidentified culprit drilled into roots and used chemicals to destroy 28 mature pines

According to reporting from Realtor.com, law enforcement in Washoe County is investigating a series of deliberate tree killings in the affluent enclave of Incline Village. Authorities believe an unidentified culprit drilled into roots and used chemicals to destroy 28 mature pines