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Sheriff's Blotter

9:59 - An ambulance was started and on its way for the first request of the day – in Loyalton.

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Monday, March 25

9:59 - An ambulance was started and on its way for the first request of the day – in Loyalton.

11:39 - Beautiful Sierraville is better appreciated when one’s vehicle is not stuck in the snow.

12:32 - A citizen was assisted in Downieville.

17:16 - It’s quite possible someone in the Pike area committed burglary and broke one of the Ten Commandments – “DO NOT STEAL”.

18:05 - Mental Health issue in Loyalton.

21:18 - A Loyalton arrest was made after a person exhibited a severe lack of self control and sound judgment resulting in a report of domestic violence.

Tuesday, March 26

09:16 - Camaraderie as bright as the morning sun in an agency assist in Sierraville.

09:51 - Oops a daisy! Individual at Loyalton High School accidentally dialed 911.

10:21 - Resident who previously broke the law endured a probation search in Downieville.

12:44 - Sigh of relief in Loyalton, the rising smoke in Loyalton is from a control burn and not idiot behavior.

16:16 - Information exchanged over Verizon working to have full functioning service restored in Sierra County.

17:43 - Drugs in Truckee? Shut the front door! Really? Drugs in Truckee. The investigation concerning thereof is hush hush AKA confidential.

Wednesday, March 27

07:21 - A great deficit of ethics resulted in less than stellar behavior as one illegally dumped their crap at the end of a pavement on a road in Verdi. Who does that? Lost their damn mind. USFS will now clean up the mess; I’m sure they are thrilled.

10:34 - Due to location, the task of dealing with an abandoned vehicle was kicked over to the Susanville CHP.

19:02 - Why can’t we all just get along? Neighbors harassing each other in Calpine is not what I think of when I think Calpine - but alas, it is what it is.

Thursday, March 28

8:19 - Bad enough a semi on Highway 49 near Sattley was overlength, but no chains when required is the height of stupidity. We appreciate truck drivers - the good ones who do the right thing amidst grueling time constraints!

10:11 - Theft and identity fraud in Loyalton. Another name placed on Santa’s naughty list.

14:11 - Probation assisting CPS at Loyalton Elementary might have made for some interesting tea in the teacher’s lounge. Kids deserve better.

16:14 - Pick up some milk, beer and gas at the Lost Nugget in Camptonville, or on the rare, be picked up for a warrant depending on life choices. Such was the case for one arrested on an outstanding Yuba County warrant.

17:22 - Boy Scouts of America had the pleasure of an educational presentation by Sierra County deputies and CHP.

17:26 - Civil matter between Loyalton neighbors regarding yards. Possible vandalism. My mind drifts to an old episode of Judge Judy about fences and tree limbs needing cut. Hmm. Judge Judith Susan Sheindlin is still alive at 82 years of age!

18:55 - Domestic violence issue in Calpine is a good reminder that #1 There are women offenders, though I suspect victims of the male gender often struggle to report occurrences. #2 Again, not what I think of when I think of Calpine.

21:24 - Mountain lion in Loyalton enjoyed a meal compliments of a resident’s pet. My sincere condolences. Can’t imagine. No, I can imagine, and what an awful ordeal.

21:40 - Late night doorbell activation in Loyalton. Who rang the door? Don’t know.

Friday, March 29

09:55 - The good news is it’s Friday! Bad news - ambulance requested in Loyalton.

14:52 - Wondering what the hell is wrong with people. Report of possible Elder abuse in Loyalton. Apparently no crime was committed; “verbal abuse only”, well…another name on Santa’s naughty list. Coal on the way with a reminder to respect your elders, hell - all humans.

15:09 - Sierra City demands participation in this week’s blotter. 911 hang up. Static on the line.

18:41 - We cannot have a weekly blotter without a “dog at large” so thank you Loyalton. Deputies unable to locate canine. Shucks, that dog is chasing deer, living its best life.

22:11 - Utility problem in Loyalton. Power outage. Transformers flashing. Good times.

Saturday, March 30

08:16 - Reckless driver, possible harassment - apparently a thorn in the side of the law as being an “ongoing problem”. It’s too damn early in the day for this nonsense. Deputy barely had time to finish their breakfast and coffee.

10:57 - Sierra County deputies assist with a community event. Fun stuff, finally.

13:55 - Downieville resident reports some unwelcome soul is about to land at their front door.

15:35 - Medical transport in Sierraville. Wonder if they had time to take a side trip to Los Dos Hermanos? Probably not.

18:23 - Caller ratting out a fellow Downieville resident driving with expired registration. Seriously? Get a life. Mind your business.

18:54 - Vehicle spinout ended poorly around the Sierra/Lassen County line. Tow truck required. Fortunately no indication anyone was hurt.

Sunday, March 31

10:02 - 911 call- lift assistance needed in Loyalton.

12:53 - Property check requested in Downieville.

18:19 - Request for agency assistance with a death notification.

21:04 - Request for ambulance in Loyalton

Total reported: 39