
Monday, January 26
03:55 - A prisoner was transported to a state prison.
07:34 - Juvenile problem at the Loyalton middle school.
09:10 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.
09:39 - Dogs on Highway 49 at Coyoteville.
10:19 - Investigation in Downieville.
10:40 - Family disturbance in Loyalton.
13:06 - Medical alarm activation in Calpine.
14:47 - Informational call from the Loyalton area.
19:31 - Report of a wanted person sighted in Downieville. Deputies could not find the person.
Tuesday, January 27
02:12 - Suspicious circumstances concerning a call made to the Sheriff’s Office. The Office investigated but decided to close the call due to insufficient information.
07:04 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.
08:11 - Controlled burn in Sierraville.
11:18 - A lost dog found on Highway 49, 10 miles from Downieville, was returned to its owner.
12:52 - “Smoke check” in the Long Valley area.
Wednesday, January 28
07:21 - The Forest Service conducted a controlled burn near Stampede Reservoir.
09:04 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.
11:14 - Assistance requested with getting a vehicle unstuck from snow on Dog Valley Road. The caller was provided with a phone number to contact the 775 Offroad and Recovery group.
19:45 - Deputies found a running vehicle along Highway 49 with nobody around. They located the owners, who were gold panning at the river and were planning to continue for a while.
Thursday, January 29
05:51 - Report of a dog barking nonstop in Vinton. The information was transferred to the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office.
09:27 - “Unverified” report of trespassing in Loyalton. The Sheriff’s Office believes a mental health issue was likely involved.
09:40 - Civil standby requested in Sierra City.
09:46 - Silent alarm activated at a Sierra County department office building in Downieville. It was found to be an accidental activation.
13:18 - Report of a possible firearm offense and child endangerment at the Loyalton Middle School. Since the reported “firearm” was a toy, the report was deemed unfounded.
14:13 - A request for a civil standby in Downieville was cancelled after it was found that a homeowner was not home.
15:43 - Civil dispute in Downieville.
19:26 - A Health Aide company requested a welfare check on a client after not being able to contact the person following a medical alert activation. A deputy could not locate the subject, but did receive word that the person had voluntarily entered a facility and was safe there.
Friday, January 30
08:55 - Report of the theft of $2,000 worth of items from a California Fish and Wildlife facility in December.
10:39 - Civil dispute in Goodyears Bar.
11:07 - Property check requested near Loyalton.
17:10 - Information provided to a deputy.
18:54 - Civil standby requested in Downieville.
Saturday, January 31
11:10 - Someone was arrested in Goodyears Bar on a felony Sierra County warrant.
11:23 - Someone was reportedly disturbing the peace in Loyalton.
13:17 - Another report of disturbing the peace in Loyalton.
15:52 - Request for assistance getting a vehicle unstuck from snow near Babbitt Peak. 775 Offroad and Recovery assisted.
16:46 - Report of domestic violence.
Sunday, February 1
10:03 - Report of mental health issues in Sierraville.
11:11 - Smoke reported in the Verdi area.
14:25 - Welfare check requested in Goodyears Bar.
14:41 - Report of an illegal camper in Alleghany.
18:44 - Controlled burn in Loyalton.
Total reported: 41

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