Sheriff’s Blotter, 4/28 – 5/4

Monday, April 28

07:46 - Control burn in Sierra City.

07:58 - Elk attacked by wolves near Sierraville.

08:51 - Accidental 911 ping in Loyalton.

09:56 - Control burn in Sattley.

11:34 - An investigation was started on a report of elder abuse in Loyalton.

17:31 - Citizens assist in Loyalton.

17:58 - A dog was reportedly left unattended in a vehicle in front of the Downieville bar. The Sheriff’s Office was unable to locate it.

19:50 - Information requested on detox centers in the Reno area.

22:08 - Welfare check requested. The subject’s family responded and made contact.

Tuesday, April 29

07:57 - Sierra County Probation assisted someone on probation in Plumas County.

10:50 - Bear issues in Verdi.

10:58 - Dogs found in Pike were returned to their owner.

11:55 - Juvenile problem in Loyalton.

13:10 - Civil dispute in Loyalton.

17:03 - Downieville fire responded to a vehicle fire on Ponta Ranch Road.

17:16 - Someone was arrested on a Sierra County warrant in Portola.

Wednesday, April 30

06:15 - Report of an injured deer on Highway 49 in Loyalton.

14:09 - Theft reported in Downieville.

14:56 - Accidental 911 call near Verdi.

15:44 - A deputy performed a civil service in Loyalton.

17:56 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

18:39 - Highway Patrol was notified of an out-of-gas vehicle near Beckwourth.

19:21 - A family fight in Loyalton was reported. A deputy responded and separated those involved.

23:44 - Someone called 911 to confirm the phone was working correctly.

Thursday, May 1

11:03 - Two dogs were reported to be on the highway at Coyoteville. The Sheriff’s Office and Highway Patrol could not locate them.

12:27 - Unloaded firearm found in a student’s vehicle on Loyalton High School grounds. No threat to the school or students. The school will implement administrative consequences, and criminal charges will be filed with the District Attorney.

13:25 - Accidental activation of a burglary alarm in Sierraville.

14:16 - The Sheriff’s Office attempted to perform a welfare check, but the subject was not home and whereabouts were unknown.

14:23 - Release of documents requested at the Downieville Courthouse.

14:33 - False alarm in Sierraville.

16:32 - Report of a juvenile assault at the Loyalton High School baseball field.

16:58 - Keys were found and turned in to the Sheriff’s Office. The owner was located, and the keys were returned.

19:33 - CHP was notified that a cow was loose on Smithneck Road near Loyalton.

Friday, May 2

00:06 - Ambulance requested near the Nevada state line.

08:30 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

09:06 - Civil service performed in Loyalton.

12:05 - 911 hang-up in Loyalton. Deputies could not locate anyone in need of assistance in the area.

14:34 - A license plate was found in Loyalton. The owner was notified.

19:48 - The Sheriff’s Office was notified of a suspicious vehicle that had been parked in a driveway near Loyalton for about ten minutes. The caller said the driver looked to be passing out and smoking something. The person then drove northbound toward Vinton. Highway Patrol was notified.

20:40 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

Saturday, May 3

08:37 - Parking problem on a Loyalton residential street.

11:38 - Another county requested procedural information related to wolf killing of livestock.

12:52 - Ambulance requested in Downieville.

13:43 - Report that a 21-gun salute would be performed for a memorial service in Downieville.

16:35 - Smoke reported from a controlled burn in Calpine.

18:08 - Three motorcyclists ran out of gas in Downieville. A deputy, with the assistance of the Downieville Fire Department, was able to give each enough gas to make it to the closest pump.

Sunday, May 4

11:52 - Vehicle stuck in snow near Webber Lake.

??:?? - Report of a suspicious person in Loyalton.

13:09 - Ambulance requested in Calpine.

16:37 - Abandoned vehicle reported in Loyalton.

17:43 - Property was found at the pizza parlor parking lot in Downieville.

21:21 - Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle vs. deer accident in Calpine.

Total reported: 53