
Washoe Tribe Completes Acquisition of Loyalton Ranch
February 11, 2026
State conservation funds and partners helped the Washoe Tribe reclaim ancestral homelands for restoration.
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Monday, February 1912:39 - Ambulance requested in Sattley.17:11 - Elder abuse reported in Loyalton.Tuesday, February 2007:20 - Someone from Sierraville was given a ride to the Courthouse.09:24 - 911 was called for a potential medical emergency, but the individual was contacted and did not require services.10:49 - Someone attempting to reach AAA called 911 instead.15:34 - Two people were arrested in Goodyears bar, one for probation violation, DUI, and drug possession, and the other for drug-related offenses.16:04 - Documentation of threats made in Goodyears Bar.Wednesday, February 2113:17 - The Sheriff’s Department assisted another agency in Sattley.15:01 - An accidental 911 call was placed in Verdi.15:34 - Report of reckless driving in the Cal-Ida area.16:46 - Trespassing in Downieville.19:11 - Someone ran out of gas in Downieville and needed help getting some.20:55 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.Thursday, February 2209:02 - Fire drill at the Downieville School.09:57 - Juvenil
February 28, 2024
Monday, February 19 12:39 - Ambulance requested in Sattley. 17:11 - Elder abuse reported in Loyalton. Tuesday, February 20 07:20 - Someone from Sierraville was given a ride to the Courthouse. 09:24 - 911 was called for a potential medical emergency, but the individual was contacted and did not require services. 10:49 - Someone attempting to reach AAA called 911 instead. 15:34 - Two people were arrested in Goodyears bar, one for probation violation, DUI, and drug possession, and the other for drug-related offenses. 16:04 - Documentation of threats made in Goodyears Bar. Wednesday, February 21 13:17 - The Sheriff’s Department assisted another agency in Sattley. 15:01 - An accidental 911 call was placed in Verdi. 15:34 - Report of reckless driving in the Cal-Ida area. 16:46 - Trespassing in Downieville. 19:11 - Someone ran out of gas in Downieville and needed help getting some. 20:55 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton. Thursday, February 22 09:02 - Fire drill at the Downieville School. 09:57 - Juveniles causing problems in Loyalton. 13:02 - Animal problem in Loyalton. 13:26 - More juveniles were causing problems in Loyalton. 13:28 - Juveniles continued to terrorize the county. 14:51 - Probation check in Portola. 16:16 - Ambulance requested in Portola. Has our county expanded? Friday, February 23 05:46 - Report of “questionable behavior” in Downieville. 07:53 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton. 12:48 - Possible stalking and restraining order violation in Downieville. 17:04 - Probation, probably wary of Thursday’s mischief, conducted a check on a juvenile. 19:44 - Someone was struggling to get the power turned on in Downieville. 21:41 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton. Saturday, February 24 11:40 - A welfare check conducted at Coyoteville found the subject safe and sound. Sunday, February 25 13:26 - Request to be on the lookout for a trailer stolen from the Reno area. 18:17 - Welfare check requested in Sierraville. 21:04 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton. 23:01 - Report of shots fired near Pike, but deputies were unable to find anything. Total reported: 31

February 11, 2026
State conservation funds and partners helped the Washoe Tribe reclaim ancestral homelands for restoration.
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