Monday, January 13
03:13 - A pack of mountain lions descends into Downieville, and the result thereof leaves tragedy all around. Readers should refer to last week’s informative article by our esteemed editor, Ryan Steinwert- a story picked up by multiple news outlets nationwide.
09:46 - Unsuccessful civil service in Pike.
09:48 - Unsuccessful civil service in Camptonville.
09:59 - Another civil service was attempted in Pike.
10:42 - Reckless driver reported in Sierraville.
11:02 - Mental health crisis in Pike.
11:26 - Mountain lion call. Refer to last week’s edition.
12:01 - Property check requested in Downieville.
13:11 - USFS requested info on individual with several restraining orders issued against him.
13:15 - “Confidential investigation.”
13:54 - 911 test calls in progress at the Sheriff’s Office.
14:26 - Concern over friend broke down at a truck stop. No truck stops in our county.
14:32 - Reported restraining order violation in Loyalton.
15:24 - Fish and Wildlife conducting surveys in various spots.
15:40 -Public park shut down over mountain lions. Read last week’s article.
16:27 - Another mountain lion call.
17:26 - Ambulance requested in Sierra Brooks.
19:19 - Welfare check requests for one in Alleghany.
Tuesday, January 14
08:14 - F&W conducting more surveys in the county.
15:02 - Control burn in Sierraville.
15:34 - Persons knocking on Loyalton doors were actually legit, though it helps to have identification when making the rounds.
15:41 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.
16:07 -Mountain lion took a cat from Loyalton neighborhood right after school was out. Yikes!
17:15 - Deputies and CHP working together in Chilcoot.
Wednesday, January 15
08:03 - Civil service requested in Loyalton.
09:24 - Controlled burn near Stampede.
12:02 - SO collaborates with another county seeking info.
17:51 - Possible abandoned vehicle near Loyalton.
18:09 - Probation violation near North San Juan leads to arrest.
18:26 - Reported threatening behavior in Downieville documented.
19:39 - Traffic stop near SB 395 leaves one arrested and held in Plumas County over possible controlled substance and weapons.
Thursday, January 16
07:58 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.
10:33 - Mountain lion spotted in a Sierra City yard.
12:20 - Downieville parking issue was soon resolved.
13:58 - Controlled burn in Sierraville.
14:44 - Fraud investigation ongoing over company fuel card.
15:32 - CHP notified of vehicle accident near Susanville.
16:50 - Speeding driver late to work given verbal warning. Once, I was speeding over Downieville’s Durgan Flat Bridge when CHP pulled me over close to my house, which was a tad embarrassing because I was married to a deputy at the time. I didn’t know who the officer was, and I did NOT insert my spouse’s name into the conversation, who was about to be walking out our door for his shift. The officer asked why I was speeding, and I replied, “I have to pee!” After running all my info, he gave me a justified warning about speeding, especially during tourist season, then said, “Say hello to Darby for me.” Don’t name drop. Take consequences you deserve with grace- sometimes we get mercy with receiving only a warning.
19:27 - Claim jumping issue around Cold Cash #1 Mine.
23:09 - Squabble at a Pike residence over before the law arrived.
23:13 - Party stuck in the snow near Webber Road freed themselves.
Friday, January 17
10:16 - Driver cited for speeding and unlawful possession of cannabis near Loyalton.
11:49 - Controlled burn in Sierraville.
12:00 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.
17:03 - Loose dogs in Sierra Brooks.
17:24 - A probationer “assigned to the Salvation Army house in Reno” was found once again living in the forest. Ambulance was requested.
18:05 - Restraining order violation reported in Loyalton.
18:28 - One arrested near Truckee violating probation.
18:39 - Verbal warning issued to distracted driver near Plumas County.
22:18 - Mountain lion sighted Church Street, Loyalton.
23:28 - Lift assistance requested in Loyalton.
Saturday, January 18
10:20 - Loyalton Landfill employee reportedly harassed by a local. Be
11:40 - CHP notified of vehicle over embankment near Sattley for possibly two weeks.
12:49 - Same as previous call.
15:59 - Accidental Apple watch 911 call off of Longhorn Drive.
16:23 - CHP notified of non-injury of road vehicle accident near Bordertown.
17:03 - Restraining order is in process after report of “threats to life” in Sierra City.
23:11 - Owner will retrieve vehicle tomorrow around 1st Divide in Downieville after non-injury accident in the forest.
Sunday, January 19
07:09 -F&W surveys in Sierraville.
08:10 - Reported restraining order violation in Sierra City.
08:37 - Multiple control burns in Verdi.
10:21 - Trespassing reported near Empire Ranch.
10:46 - Civil standby performed in Loyalton.
11:53 - Dog loose in Sierraville.
22:52 - Loyaltonian locked out of residence found keys.
Total Reported: 65
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Sierra County Supervisors discuss increasing speed limits and fire safety measures at a recent meeting.
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