Sheriff’s Blotter, 11/2 – 11/8

Monday, November 2

07:50 - An abandoned vehicle was reported on Sierra Buttes Road near Sierra City.

10:42 - Information was provided for documentation in Downieville.

12:11 - A civil dispute was reported in Loyalton.

14:32 - Service of civil papers was requested in Loyalton.

16:07 - A probation search was conducted in Loyalton.

Tuesday, November 3

01:01 - An ambulance was requested in Loyalton.

08:16 - Notification of a prescribed burn near Highway 89 and Cabin Creek.

08:28 - Possible poaching was reported outside Sierra County near Frenchtown.

10:58 - A bear problem was reported at Two Rivers Cafe in Downieville.

11:12 - A hit-and-run was reported in Downieville.

11:29 - An ambulance was requested on Main Street.

13:23 - A person was arrested in Placer County on a Sierra County warrant.

14:31 - A civil dispute was reported in Pike.

15:33 - Sheriff’s Office staff transported ballots from Sierraville to Downieville.

18:32 - Missing dogs were reported in Sierraville.

22:54 - An ongoing mental health issue was reported in Downieville.

23:35 - An ongoing mental health issue was reported in Downieville.

Wednesday, November 4

03:42 - A smoke alarm was reported sounding in Loyalton. Loyalton Fire responded.

07:21 - An ambulance was requested in Loyalton.

07:58 - Deputies assisted with the annual bike rodeo at Loyalton Elementary School.

09:39 - Fraud was reported in Loyalton.

10:33 - An ambulance was requested in Loyalton.

12:42 - A civil standby was requested in Loyalton.

19:07 - A 911 call from Verdi had only static, as did return calls. The Sheriff’s Office attributed the recurring problem to water on the phone lines.

19:35 - A Downieville resident reported hearing possible intruders inside a home. A deputy searched and found no intruders or signs of entry.

19:38 - The Sheriff’s Office assisted a person in Downieville.

20:33 - A caller in Calpine reported a possible probate order violation involving a family member. A deputy contacted the caller and planned to write an incident report.

22:35 - A possible alarm was reported at a Sierraville business. The responsible party knew about the recurring sound, and no response was needed.

23:30 - Bears were reported on a neighbor’s porch in Downieville. A deputy drove the bears away and notified the homeowners.

Thursday, November 5

00:41 - A driver on westbound Highway 70 reported a truck tailgating and flashing its lights. The Sheriff’s Office advised the driver to pull over, and the truck passed.

09:25 - A possible scam call was reported from Loyalton.

10:46 - Possible vandalism was reported behind the gas station in Downieville.

13:22 - An ambulance was requested in Loyalton.

13:49 - Information was provided for documentation in Pike.

14:05 - An excavator was reported blocking Highway 49 above the Shangri-La near Downieville.

14:10 - A wallet found beside Highway 395 was returned to its owner by a deputy.

14:46 - An accidental 911 call came from the Pliocene Ridge area.

21:40 - A possible break-in was reported at a Downieville home. A deputy searched and found no intruders or signs of a break-in.

22:44 - A dispute over living arrangements was reported between family members in Loyalton. A deputy contacted the parties; Sierra County Social Services was already involved.

Friday, November 6

02:30 - A caller reported possible intruders trying to enter a detached garage in Downieville. A deputy had checked the area several times before the call and observed nothing unusual.

04:16 - A caller reported someone trying to steal a vehicle in Beckwourth. The information was relayed to the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office.

05:25 - An ambulance was requested in Loyalton.

09:00 - An accidental 911 call came from Downieville.

10:14 - A bear problem was reported in Alleghany.

10:16 - A probation search was conducted in Goodyears Bar.

11:55 - A bear problem was reported in Sierraville.

13:45 - A suspicious person was reported near Stampede Reservoir.

16:10 - Scam calls were reported in Downieville.

Saturday, November 7

04:30 - A welfare check was requested in Loyalton. There were no indications that anyone was in danger.

08:32 - A continuing controlled burn of about 75 acres was reported near Mountain Quail Road in the Calpine area. Crews expected to burn to the highway’s edge, with a possible partial closure of Highway 89.

09:45 - A person was arrested on a Sierra County warrant in Nevada County.

14:11 - An ambulance was requested in the Stampede Reservoir area.

16:59 - People stranded in a stuck vehicle near Snake Lake sent a satellite SOS. Deputies reached them in an off-road vehicle and brought them out, leaving the vehicle for later recovery.

20:35 - A Loyalton resident with a depredation permit reported shooting a bear on their property. The bear ran off, and state wildlife officials were notified.

22:11 - A welfare check was requested for a family member believed to be living in Plumas County. The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office was in contact with the caller.

22:37 - An accidental 911 call came from the Loyalton area.

Sunday, November 8

00:24 - A deputy checked a Downieville residence after a 911 hang-up and found everything normal.

16:13 - A possibly abandoned bear cub was reported near Sierra City. State wildlife officials were notified.

19:07 - A welfare check was requested for people with a disabled vehicle on Sardine Lake Road. A deputy jump-started the vehicle.

22:07 - An ongoing mental health issue was reported in Downieville.

Total reported: 60