Sheriff's Blotter
By Jen Henneke
6 min read
Monday, July 17
00:51 - A couple was separated after a verbal argument at Campbell Hot Springs Campground.
05:15 - A Sierra County Sheriff’s Officer assisted the Truckee Police Department with security detail at the PGA Barracuda Classic.
07:54 - A fire alarm was reset at the Downieville School.
08:49 - Some pesky illegal campers were reportedly across from the levy on River Street in Downieville.
10:06 - A civil service was successfully served in Loyalton.
14:26 - An accidental 911 was placed from Galloway Street in Downieville.
15:08 - There was a report of a possible fraud crime being committed on a residence in Sierra City on Patricia Lane.
15:17 - A 911 call for medical was placed from Loyalton.
15:22 - An emergency GPS was activated for an injured subject at the Chapman Creek Campground in Sierra City. The Sierra City Fire and Downieville Ambulance were dispatched.
16:12 - A civil issue involving harassment was reported in Loyalton on Hill Street.
16:36 - Another civil issue involving harassment was reported on Jones Street in Loyalton.
17:54 - In Loyalton, a citizen requested a sign off on a traffic violation.
18:00 - Someone was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
19:59 - In Loyalton, there was a report of a subject possibly stealing a vehicle dolly.
Tuesday, July 18
07:34 - A 911 hang up came from Sierra City.
07:51 - Medical was needed on Hill Street in Loyalton.
08:41 - A vehicle on Upper Pearl Street in Downieville appeared to have been broken into by a bear.
09:46 - Medical assistance was needed on Patterson Avenue in Loyalton.
10:10 - A vehicle was damaged on Main Street in Downieville.
10:26 - A pair of prescription glasses were found in Downieville.
13:10 - Some tools were stolen from a local cabin off of HWY 49.
14:05 - There was a report of theft at Sand Shed in Sierra City.
14:22 - An individual was hoisted out and taken by flight to Tahoe Forest Hospital from Haskell Peak.
15:02 - There was a report of theft at an Airbnb in Downieville.
17:13 - The Sheriff’s Office conducted a transport to the residence of and for an inmate who was released by court order.
18:30 - There was a report of an injured deer at Ladys Canyon. Later it was discovered to be a newborn fawn and it was not injured.
18:54 - At Powerhouse Dam a citizen requested assistance getting up a hill after walking down. Before anyone could arrive, the individual was able to get to a vehicle and drive out.
20:25 - A medical alert sounded accidentally on Alleghany Street in Loyalton.
21:12 - A suspicious person called the Sheriff’s Office and was very difficult to understand. The person wanted to know if the office was open 24/7 and then ended the call.
Wednesday, July 19
10:21 - A propane company was conducting tank burn offs at Loyalton High School.
10:35 - There was a report of a restraining order violation on Gold Lake Road but it was out of Sierra County’s jurisdiction.
13:09 - There was a report of vehicular assault at Sierra City Transfer Station.
15:11 - Someone requested a restraining order due to name calling.
16:16 - A citizen complained about someone driving with a suspended license.
16:29 - On Roundup Drive in Loyalton, there was a report of vandalism and theft.
17:18 - There was a possible drunk driver headed to Sparks, Nevada from Sierraville.
17:41 - A lost dog was possibly found at Indian Valley near Camptonville.
22:31 - There was a juvenile problem in the roadway near Third Street in Loyalton.
22:58 - An ambulance was needed on W. Willow Street in Sierraville.
23:17 - The Sheriff’s Office provided directions to a citizen lost on A23 near Sattley.
Thursday, July 20
00:50 - Two individuals were arrested in Downieville for being drunk in public.
08:15 - An individual with mental health issues was harassing a county office.
11:22 - A Sierra County deputy provided transport of subjects who had been arrested back to Sierra County from Nevada County.
11:33 - There was a drug issue on Church Street in Loyalton.
13:01 - An abandoned vehicle was reported in the woods near Verdi.
16:56 - CalTrans cleared a large rockslide on HWY 49 near mile marker 24.88.
20:40 - There was a report of a suspicious vehicle following the reporting party on southbound HWY 49 and county line.
Friday, July 21
10:10 - There was a parking problem in Loyalton and the vehicle was taken by Crescent Tow.
10:38 - In Sierra City near Patricia Lane, some juveniles were walking around with BB guns.
11:20 - A civil service was done on Coca Cola Avenue in Goodyears Bar.
12:22 - There was a fraud report in Loyalton.
14:22 - There was a report of a vegetation fire. The fire was in Nevada County.
14:56 - An outside agency reported receiving an open 911 call from within Sierra County.
16:00 - Sierra County deputies and Probation conducted a probation search.
18:37 - There was a report of a boil water issue at Treasure Mountain Campground. The Sierra County Environmental Health Department was in contact with California Public Health.
19:35 - Someone turned themselves in at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility on a court commit.
23:04 - A 911 call was placed for fireworks in the forest.
Saturday, July 22
07:21 - There was a parking problem at the Community Hall parking lot in Downieville. The owner was contacted and moved the vehicle.
07:27 - A Boston Terrier was found on River Street in Downieville.
08:34 - An ambulance was needed in Loyalton.
09:07 - A vehicle was reported abandoned near Verdi. The USFS was notified.
10:26 - There was a report of a possible bloody hammer being disposed of in a dumpster at the Cal Ida Campground.
13:43 - A family of four needed assistance in Sattley. A deputy assisted the family with getting back on the road.
13:57 - Some mountain bikers were reportedly drinking and riding their bikes in the courthouse parking lot.
14:03 - A citizen complained about a driver with an obstructed view in Sierraville. A deputy issued a citation.
14:59 - An accidental 911 was placed from Loyalton.
18:13 - An ambulance was needed on Main Street in Loyalton.
18:26 - A traffic stop was conducted on a reckless driver. After some tests, the driver was found not impaired.
19:28 - In Loyalton, someone was arrested for drugs.
19:48 - In Goodyears Bar, someone was arrested for driving under the influence.
20:09 - A citizen warned of an altercation to take place in Downieville at a later time.
22:33 - Some dogs and people were being loud on Pinto Trail in Loyalton.
23:20 - The Sheriff’s Office conducted a property check on a business in Downieville.
Sunday, July 23
06:25 - An accidental 911 was placed from Loyalton.
08:04 - There was a civil issue in Loyalton.
08:27 - Another abandoned vehicle was found in Eastern Sierra County. Stop dumping vehicles!
10:50 - A citizen reported a property theft near Jackson Meadows Reservoir.
11:38 - One more accidental 911 from Loyalton.
13:18 - An ambulance was needed on Hill Street in Loyalton.
14:21 - A hiker was injured on the Pacific Crest Trail.
16:01 - There was a report of a stalker out of the county.
17:58 - Another ambulance was needed out on Hill Street in Loyalton.
18:17 - A Loyalton resident had a deputy sign off on a traffic citation.
18:37 - There was a report of domestic violence in North San Juan.
20:11 - An individual who was lost on back roads in both Yuba and Sierra Counties was assisted and turned in the direction of home.
20:58 - In Downieville, there was a report of an overdue biker. The biker was found safe.
21:50 - There was a report of an overdue party in Western Sierra County. The party was located and found to be safe.
Total Reported: 87