Sheriff’s Blotter, 10/27 – 11/2

November 6, 2025


Monday, October 27

07:49 - Crash on Highway 49 near Downieville.

07:53 - Probation search in Sierraville.

08:25 - Dog at large in Loyalton.

08:31 - Notification of a controlled burn pile near Calpine.

09:32 - Request for civil service in Downieville.

11:14 - Lost property in Downieville.

17:46 - Bear sighting in Sierra City.

18:33 - Information given to the Sheriff’s Office.

20:48 - Ambulance requested in Downieville.

23:06 - Traffic offense near Calpine.

Tuesday, October 28

01:40 - Strange sounds reported, which were found to be made by bears causing mischief on Main Street in Downieville.

08:49 - Investigation in Portola.

12:53 - Traffic hazard near Pike.

13:20 - Citizen assist in Beckwourth.

15:51 - Report of stolen property at Sierra Brooks Campground.

16:26 - Scam call in Alleghany.

17:55 - Report of shots fired near Pike.

Wednesday, October 29

00:12 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

09:33 - Utility issue in Alleghany.

09:46 - A deputy made contact with someone on Highway 395.

10:03 - Abandoned vehicle near Pike.

10:53 - Mental health issue in the Pike area.

17:06 - Civil service successfully conducted in Sierra City.

Thursday, October 30

09:16 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

11:38 - Report that someone was driving on a suspended license in Loyalton.

11:43 - Civil service successfully conducted in Loyalton.

19:18 - Report of fraud having taken place with someone’s banking account. The person was able to reverse the charges, but wanted documentation taken.

23:11 - Traffic offense on Ridge Road. A deputy conducted field sobriety tests and found that the driver was not impaired, but was driving without a license. The driver was given a ride to a residence.

Friday, October 31

07:55 - Deceased bear next to Highway 89 near Little Truckee Summit. Fish and Wildlife was notified.

13:04 - Property found in Downieville. It was later returned to its owner.

15:58 - Report of stolen Halloween decorations in Calpine. A deputy investigated and determined there was an ongoing mental health issue with the caller. The information was transferred to In-Home Supportive Services.

17:08 - A burglary alarm was accidentally activated by an employee at a Loyalton business.

18:35 - Female bear and two cubs roaming in Downieville during the day. No damage was reported, and Fish and Wildlife were notified.

19:11 - Someone was arrested for driving under the influence at Coyoteville.

22:36 - Accidental 9-1-1 call from Loyalton.

Saturday, November 1

00:34 - Burglary alarm activation. No sign of a break-in or anyone around the residence were found. The homeowner was notified.

01:01 - A female was actively hitting others at a party in Loyalton while intoxicated. Nobody at the party wanted to press charges, but it turned out she had an outstanding Yuba County Warrant for charges of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence. She was arrested.

11:17 - Report of speeding motorcycles in Sierra City. Susanville Highway Patrol was notified.

16:59 - Someone was cited and released for possession of a small amount of drugs and related paraphernalia.

17:22 - Overturned boat at Gold Lake. The owner was not injured and was able to recover the boat.

19:11 - Report that someone was drunk and passed out on the bench next to the Yuba Theatre in Downieville. A deputy made contact and found the person was sitting upright and not drunk.

23:50 - Report of egging in Sierra Brooks. A deputy found no signs of egging.

Sunday, November 2

08:34 - Report of a wolf sighting in the Sierra Valley.

12:22 - Civil dispute in Downieville.

13:20 - Simple battery in Loyalton. The involved parties did not want to press charges.

13:46 - All-terrain vehicle crash near Babbitt Lookout. The victim was flown to the hospital.

Total reported: 51


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