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Sheriff’s Blotter, 10/12 – 10/18

Bear encounters, ambulance requests, and fire calls marked the week’s sheriff’s log.

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Monday, October 12

00:12 - A deputy hazed a bear several times in Sierraville.

06:22 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

08:39 - Report of possible mental health issues in Fallon, Nevada.

11:28 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

11:35 - Information provided for documentation in Loyalton.

13:05 - Report of possible harassment in Loyalton.

15:15 - Report of a bear problem in Downieville.

15:19 - Report of a mountain lion problem near Jersey Bridge in Downieville.

16:03 - Service of civil papers requested at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility.

16:05 - A deputy provided transportation for a person from the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility.

17:45 - Welfare check requested on someone in Loyalton.

18:03 - Ambulance requested in Downieville.

18:36 - Accidental burglary alarm activation in Downieville.

19:15 - Ambulance requested in Downieville.

22:01 - Medical call on Highway 89 in the Sierraville area.

22:06 - Ambulance requested in Sierra City.

22:34 - Report of a suspicious person on Main Street in Downieville.

Tuesday, October 13

01:34 - Report of a vehicle hitting a deer on Highway 49 near the Lost Nugget in Camptonville.

08:15 - Ambulance requested on Highway 70 outside Sierra County.

08:44 - Ambulance requested in Sierra City.

09:39 - Accidental 911 call from Smithneck Road.

10:48 - Ambulance requested in Downieville.

13:46 - Welfare check requested in Sierraville.

14:40 - Report of a suspicious person at Downieville School. A deputy was unable to locate the person.

18:10 - A person was assisted in Downieville.

18:26 - Burglary alarm activation on Stampede Road. The building was checked and found secure.

19:18 - A deputy removed a rock from the southbound lane of Highway 49 near Coyoteville.

19:35 - Information provided for documentation in the Downieville Community Hall area.

22:14 - Report of a suspicious person outside a Downieville residence. It turned out to be a bear.

Wednesday, October 14

10:34 - Agency assistance requested in Loyalton.

10:53 - Report of possible theft in Loyalton. A deputy spoke with the caller and determined it was a civil issue.

13:30 - Report of an abandoned vehicle on private property in Loyalton.

13:45 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

15:02 - A person was arrested in Reno on an outstanding Sierra County warrant.

15:35 - Report of a reckless driver.

20:44 - A deputy conducted a traffic stop in Loyalton.

Thursday, October 15

06:43 - Agency assistance with a distracted-driving survey in Loyalton.

09:46 - A search warrant was served in Sierra Brooks.

13:05 - Accidental activation of a fire alarm in Loyalton.

13:11 - Possible child abuse in Downieville under investigation.

13:49 - Sierra County Probation conducted a welfare check on a juvenile in Loyalton.

14:42 - Report of fraudulent credit card use in Loyalton. The investigation was ongoing.

16:29 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

17:11 - Report of a suicidal person in Loyalton.

18:15 - Report of a reckless driver heading south on Highway 89 from Sierraville toward Truckee. The California Highway Patrol and Truckee police were notified.

18:37 - A person was arrested on an outstanding Sierra County warrant.

20:29 - Report of a chimney fire in Loyalton.

Friday, October 16

00:12 - Agency assistance requested for a structure fire on Marysville Road in the Camptonville area.

10:26 - Ambulance requested in Sierraville.

11:10 - Ambulance requested near Calpine.

16:41 - Ambulance transport requested in Loyalton.

19:41 - Lift assistance requested in Loyalton.

20:21 - Accidental medical alarm activation in Loyalton.

21:12 - Report of a family of bears near the Carriage House Inn in Downieville. Wildlife officials were notified.

21:13 - A deputy validated a deer tag in Loyalton.

21:20 - Report of suspicious people leaving a vehicle and walking along Highway 49 in the Sierra City area. A deputy contacted them and learned their vehicle had run out of power.

22:09 - An overdue party traveling between Nevada City and Nevada was found safe.

Saturday, October 17

11:45 - Accidental 911 call from Sierraville.

15:13 - Report of suspicious activity.

15:59 - Lift assistance requested in Loyalton.

19:22 - Report of a possible break-in and a carbon monoxide detector issue at a Loyalton home. The home was found safe, with no signs of gas.

20:44 - Traffic hazard reported on Willow Street in Loyalton.

23:46 - Mutual aid from Pike City Fire was requested for a vegetation fire on Highway 49 near Ridge Road in the North San Juan area.

Sunday, October 18

08:34 - Report of an animal problem on County Road A23 north of the Sierra County line.

17:14 - Accidental text to 911 from Sierra City.

18:27 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

21:20 - Welfare check requested in Plumas County. The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office was notified.

22:24 - Report of a family of bears at the Carriage House Inn in Downieville. A deputy hazed one bear, and wildlife officials were notified.

22:52 - Found property reported on Highway 49 in the Downieville area.

Total reported: 69