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