Sheriff's Blotter
By Jen Henneke
5 min read
Monday, June 26
13:22 - Some dogs were found near Smithneck Road in Loyalton. They eventually made it back to their people.
13:25 - Near HWY 89 in Sierraville, a warning was given for a wood cutting violation.
23:49 - There was a report of a possible intoxicated person disturbing the peace near the Durgan Bridge in Downieville.
Tuesday, June 27
08:01 - A burglary alarm was reported sounding in Downieville.
08:05 - Near Church Street in Loyalton, a fire alarm was sounding as the result of a low battery.
13:42 - A probation search was conducted near Hill Street in Loyalton.
19:44 - A welfare check was requested in Sierraville but later canceled by the reporting party.
23:13 - Agency assistance was requested to remove a tire from HWY 395 near the Nevada border.
Wednesday, June 28
01:14 - A 911 call with static on the line came from Sierra City.
08:44 - There was a report of a reckless driver on HWY 49 between Loyalton and Sierraville.
12:29 - Near Gold Bluff Road in Downieville, a bear was being problematic.
18:04 - Near Indian Valley Outpost, an individual was missing in the forest. A CHP helicopter was able to locate the individual and deputies were able to rescue and return him to his family.
18:38 - An accident involving a vehicle and a bear was reported near Cold Creek Campground.
23:20 - CHP notified the Sheriff’s office to be on the lookout for a vehicle involved in a shooting in Nevada.
Thursday, June 29
03:21 - In Sattley, about 20 bovines escaped onto HWY 89. The deputy was unable to locate the 20 bovines.
09:23 - Over in Sierraville, a homeowner accidentally activated their own burglary alarm.
10:20 - On Hill Street in Loyalton, there was an unresponsive female.
11:51 - At the courthouse in Downieville, some painters accidentally activated a distress alarm.
12:36 - A theft was reported from the Lower Little Truckee Campground.
12:52 - The Smithneck dogs ran away again but were eventually reunited with their owner.
13:12 - Near Calpine, there was a request for help to get pulled from the snow. The caller declined assistance.
16:49 - An ambulance was requested in Sierra City on Wild Plum Road.
19:30 - Someone was arrested in Nevada for an outstanding Sierra County warrant for grand theft.
21:44 - A vehicle was stuck in the forest with a deputy and CHP assisting to get it out safely.
Friday, June 30
09:32 - In Loyalton, there was a report of vandalism.
11:45 - Deputy Fadden reported negative service in Loyalton near Beckwith Street.
12:37 - Outside of Loyalton, a truck and trailer were found abandoned in the forest. The USFS was notified.
13:07 - A welfare check was requested for some campers at the Gold Lake Campground. The campers were safe.
13:21 - A civil dispute was reported over a campsite reservation at Gold Lake Campground.
13:27 - In Graeagle, there was a report of harassment over the phone.
13:42 - There was a request in Loyalton to have a deputy sign a correctable traffic citation.
14:52 - Lift assistance was needed on Hill Street in Loyalton.
17:17 - An ambulance was requested at Webber Lake Campground.
20:49 - There was a report of target shooting in the forest near Loyalton.
22:28 - A property check was requested in Loyalton.
22:35 - There was a request for assistance in Lassen County. Before deputies were able to get to the scene, the request was canceled.
Saturday, July 1
08:28 - Near Reno, there was a report of a vehicle submerged in water. Appropriate county was notified.
11:18 - In Sierraville, a traffic citation was issued for unsafe passing.
13:15 - There was a report of a parking problem in Downieville.
13:22 - There was a report of a juvenile issue at Campbell Hot Springs.
13:33 - An ambulance was requested in Sierraville.
13:45 - A fire radio was found near Wild Plum Road in Sierra City. The radio was returned to the owner.
15:52 - Someone was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and under the influence.
15:54 - An ambulance was requested on Third Street in Loyalton.
17:32 - The pesky illegal camper has returned and was asked to move along from the Packer Lake Day use area.
21:26 - An overdue party was reported. While speaking with dispatch, the party arrived.
Sunday, July 2
09:47 - Some keys were lost in Sierra City.
10:04 - A civil issue was reported in Goodyears Bar on Mountain House Road.
11:11 - There was a report of a fire in Sattley behind Turner Ranch. The fire was stopped.
11:23 - There was a report of threatening messages to a family member in Sierra City.
11:30 - There was a burn pile at the Loyalton Transfer site.
12:36 - There was a report of parking issues at Sand Pond.
12:42 - The USFS requested assistance from deputies in finding a drone in a fire area.
14:36 - There was a report of an overdue party at the Wild Plum Campground. The party was located at a different campsite.
17:09 - Medical was requested in Sierra City.
17:21 - Citizen assistance was needed at Poker Flat in Downieville.
17:42 - A cell phone was found in a public restroom in Downieville.
19:37 - There was a report of a person living in an abandoned vehicle in Loyalton.
20:52 - A dog found on HWY 49 was taken to the animal shelter in Truckee.
21:20 - There was a report of a possible drunk driver in Loyalton. The deputy was unable to locate the driver.
Total Reported: 60