Sheriff’s Blotter, 9/15 – 9/21

September 22, 2025


Monday, September 15

08:36 - Report of grand theft of tools at the Plumbago Bridge Project.

12:45 - Possible restraining order violation in Verdi.

13:09 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

14:11 - Report of a reckless driver on Highway 89 south of Sierraville.

14:30 - Possible illegal camper near Sierra City.

15:12 - Trespassing reported in Loyalton.

15:41 - Report of a reckless driver on Highway 89 near Calpine.

16:35 - Property damage near La Porte.

Tuesday, September 16

03:24 - Burglary reported at a Verdi residence. Sierra County and Washoe County deputies responded.

08:14 - Report of a suspicious vehicle in Downieville.

10:50 - Driver cited for a traffic violation in Sierraville.

16:25 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

16:30 - Reckless driver on Highway 89 south of Sierraville.

16:35 - Possible abandoned vehicle near Verdi.

17:42 - Fire alarm at a Loyalton building.

20:25 - The Sheriff’s Office assisted another agency in Portola.

Wednesday, September 17

08:04 - Mountain lion conflict in Loyalton.

08:13 - Mountain lion sighting in Loyalton.

08:20 - Another mountain lion sighting in Loyalton.

10:36 - Possible wolf depredation on cattle on a Sierra Valley ranch.

10:41 - Report of an aggressive dog in Loyalton.

11:32 - 9-1-1 hang-up near Sierra City.

12:34 - Confirmed wolf attack on a calf at a Sierra Valley ranch. Fish and Wildlife was notified.

14:33 - Citation issued for a traffic violation near the state line.

17:28 - Report of harassment in Loyalton.

18:58 - Report of subjects attempting to start a fight. A deputy responded.

Thursday, September 18

06:49 - Burglary alarm activation in Loyalton found to be a false alarm.

09:53 - Accidental Life Alert activation in Loyalton.

13:37 - Sierra County probation handled a juvenile issue at the Loyalton High School.

15:49 - Illegal campers at Goodyears Bar were advised to move along.

Friday, September 19

09:28 - Family disturbance at a residence near Downieville. One family member was removed to a “neutral location.”

12:07 - A deputy could not complete a civil service in Loyalton.

12:27 - Confirmed wolf depredation at a Sierra Valley ranch.

13:05 - Parking problem in Sierra City. Vehicle owners were notified.

15:22 - Civil service successfully served in Sierra City.

16:31 - Request for behavioral health department information in Loyalton.

18:17 - Juvenile problem in Loyalton.

19:11 - Ambulance requested in Sierra City.

19:50 - Report of a suspicious vehicle seen being driven around Downieville for a few days.

Saturday, September 20

09:50 - Report of fraud in Downieville.

10:49 - Documentation taken for a report of harassment in Downieville.

13:40 - Motorcycle crash with injuries at Depot Hill.

14:02 - Juvenile issue in Loyalton.

??:?? - Citation issued for an illegal campfire at Sardine Lake.

18:09 - Report of a possible illegal campfire in the Lakes Basin area, but a deputy couldn’t find one.

18:18 - Report of boaters stranded on Frenchman Lake. They were pulled to safety by another boater.

19:02 - Report of a dog acting aggressively toward a delivery driver in Loyalton. A deputy admonished the owner for not having the dog vaccinated and registered with the county.

Sunday, September 21

10:26 - Possible wolf sighting near Sierra Brooks.

10:27 - Wolf problem at a Sierra Valley ranch.

12:37 - Sheriff Fisher intended to attend a Loyalton School meeting.

15:45 - Mental health issue in Sierraville.

15:59 - Report of a reckless driver in Downieville.

16:57 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

19:20 - Report of a fire near Highway 395, which turned out to be over the state line.

Total reported: 57


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