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Sheriff's Blotter

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Monday, October 16

00:14 - Mental health issue in Loyalton.

07:38 - The Forest Service was conducting controlled burns at the Sagehen area on Highway 89.

11:38 - Someone turned in old ammunition to the Sheriff’s Office.

18:07 - 911 call for an ambulance in Loyalton.

22:54 - Someone in Nevada had a court-ordered commitment for burglary and other charges.

23:35 - Possible fire alarm activation in Loyalton.

Tuesday, October 17

10:20 - A welfare check in Sierraville was transferred to the person’s behavioral health case worker.

11:31 - Three dogs were reported on the road near Convict Flat, but the deputy could not locate them.

12:38 - Report of a suspicious person near the Downieville School.

Wednesday, October 18

00:30 - Two arrested on Highway 395, one for DUI and the other for public intoxication and resisting arrest-related charges.

16:52 - Loose horse in Sierra Brooks was handled by the owner.

16:55 - Inmate transported from Plumas County Jail to Wayne Brown Correctional Facility.

19:11 - Smoke reported near the Yuba Pass was confirmed to be a controlled USFS burn.

19:22 - Request for an ambulance in Loyalton.

23:25 - Fire reported in Pike.

Thursday, October 19

01:02 - Call for an ambulance in Loyalton.

02:04 - A dog found in Pike was taken home.

13:33 - Single motorcycle crash with injuries on Highway 49 near Sattley.

16:50 - Possibly abandoned vehicle in Alleghany.

18:12 - Someone near Verdi got a car stuck in the dirt. The Sheriff’s Office contacted a family member for help to get the person out.

19:33 - Two truck drivers were misled into Pike by their GPS systems, and could not turn around until daylight. CHP was informed of the situation.

21:27 - A property check was conducted at a home in Sierra City. All was secure.

Friday, October 20

13:27 - Traffic offense in Downieville.

13:50 - Accidental fire alarm in Loyalton.

17:30 - Hit and run reported at the Carriage House Inn in Downieville.

17:40 - Loose horse reported in Loyalton.

19:13 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

Saturday, October 21

09:42 - Ongoing mental health issue in Loyalton.

09:55 - Another call for an ambulance in Loyalton.

10:21 - Theft reported at Cold Creek Campground.

19:36 - A motorcycle took off after the Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Highway Patrol took over due to high speeds.

23:20 - Someone on Highway 395 was cited for driving on a suspended license.

Sunday, October 22

00:44 - The Sheriff’s Office came upon a traffic hazard in Loyalton. Everyone was safe and sound.

05:31 - A Loyalton resident claimed to have been attacked.

10:52 - Another horse was causing problems in Loyalton. The owner was found.

11:52 - Car roll-over near Truckee reported.

12:49 - Bear problem at the Sierra City Transfer Site.

13:06 - Someone reported finding possibly human bones near Truckee, but they turned out to be from an animal.

17:49 - Report of an ill man walking on the highway near Downieville, but the Fire Department could not locate him on the road or at his home.

18:43 - A group in Truckee asked if the Sheriff’s Office had arrested their friend, but the department had no contact with the person.

19:12 - A group off-roading in the Downieville area was overdue, but they contacted the reporting person safe and sound before a Deputy got to the area.

23:04 - Deputy came across a car with an electrical issue near Chilcoot and escorted it (and its driver) to a gas station.

Total reported: 42