Sheriff’s Blotter, 9/7 – 9/13

Monday, September 7

11:25 - Found property reported at the Downieville River Inn.

14:57 - Coyote damage reported at a ranch along Highway 49 near Loyalton.

18:12 - Ambulance requested on in Verdi.

Tuesday, September 8

06:30 - Bear problem reported on in Sierraville.

10:40 - Bear problem reported in Sierraville.

11:03 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

11:20 - Animal problem reported on Beckwith Street in Loyalton.

13:57 - Fire alarm reported on Beckwith Street in Loyalton.

14:15 - Damage to a vehicle reported in the Downieville post office parking lot.

16:32 - Possible stolen property reported on Hill Street in Loyalton.

17:00 - Fire alarm reported on School Street in Loyalton.

19:09 - A deputy found an illegal campfire at Sardine Campground. The fire was extinguished.

19:42 - A deputy found an illegal campfire at Goose Lake. The fire was extinguished.

22:53 - Ambulance requested on Railroad Avenue in Loyalton.

Wednesday, September 9

02:45 - A deputy found a bear trying to get into a dumpster at the Downieville gas station. The bear ran off.

08:53 - Possible scams reported in Loyalton.

08:58 - Lift assist requested on Main Street in Sierra City.

12:15 - An off-road vehicle was escorted through Loyalton back onto roads where it was allowed.

13:22 - Strange animal noises reported from a backyard chicken coop in Loyalton. Deputies could not locate the source.

14:12 - Another agency relayed a 911 hang-up from near Alleghany. The original caller was reached, and the issue had been resolved.

18:22 - Ambulance requested on Beckwith Street in Loyalton.

21:18 - Cattle reported on Highway 49 between Vinton and Loyalton. The Susanville office of the California Highway Patrol was notified.

21:36 - A deputy stopped a bicyclist for traffic violations at South Lincoln and West Willow streets in Sierraville. The rider, who was on Sierra County probation, was arrested after a probation search on suspicion of unlawful ammunition possession and drug offenses.

22:06 - A caller requested a welfare check on a family member camping at Indian Valley Campground. A deputy contacted the camper, who was safe.

Thursday, September 10

04:30 - A Loyalton caller reported someone trying to break into a residence, then said the sounds had stopped. The caller spoke with a deputy and requested extra patrols.

05:52 - Inmates were transported to Sierra County for court.

08:27 - Small rockslide reported on Highway 49 at mile marker 2.3. CalTrans was notified.

09:10 - Fire alarm reported on Beckwith Street in Loyalton. It was found to be accidental.

09:51 - Ambulance requested at Third and Beckwith streets in Loyalton.

15:09 - Ambulance requested near Gibsonville. The response was canceled at the patient’s request.

Friday, September 11

07:34 - Aggressive dogs reported running loose at Loyalton Elementary School. The owner was located and secured the dogs.

10:19 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton. The patient declined care against medical advice.

11:17 - Traffic hazard reported at Calpine Road and County Road A23. The Susanville Highway Patrol was notified.

13:45 - The Truckee Highway Patrol arrested a person at Interstate 80 and the state line on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and misdemeanor child endangerment.

15:58 - A fire permit was issued at Cottonwood Campground.

16:13 - A water tender was requested for a vehicle fire at Marysville Road and Moonshine. The request was canceled.

16:35 - Suspicious person reported in Calpine. Deputies were unable to locate the person.

19:46 - A phone in a bag accidentally dialed 911 while its owner was walking near Sierraville. There was no emergency.

20:03 - A caller on Tamarack Bend asked about the Sierra City water issue and an expected power shutoff.

21:41 - A Ridge Road caller suspected cattle theft after seeing a pickup pulling a trailer carrying livestock. The log says the caller was speculating and had seen no evidence of a crime.

21:42 - Illegal campfire reported at Carlton Campground. A deputy searched the campground and found no fires.

22:49 - A deputy stopped a driver for a traffic violation on northbound Highway 395 near the agricultural inspection station. The driver took field sobriety tests and was found not to be impaired.

23:22 - A deputy found an illegal campfire at Fiddle Creek Campground. The campers were warned about fire restrictions.

Saturday, September 12

01:34 - Possible attempted break-in reported at a Loyalton residence. A deputy found no one around the residence.

08:52 - Internet fraud reported in Sierra Brooks.

11:13 - Shots reported fired in the Pike City area.

12:14 - A watch accidentally dialed 911 on Main Street in Downieville. There was no emergency.

12:16 - The Downieville Brew Fest was held.

13:50 - Ambulance requested at Highway 49 and Forest Service Road 09.

14:00 - Ambulance requested for a crash at the top of Galloway in Downieville. The patient declined care against medical advice.

14:42 - Ambulance requested in front of the sheriff’s office in Downieville. The patient declined care against medical advice.

14:52 - Bear problem reported on Battelle Street in Sierraville. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife was notified.

15:13 - Lost mountain bike reported on Gold Lake Road.

15:37 - Ambulance requested between Indian Valley and Fiddle Creek campgrounds.

16:21 - A found debit card was turned in from Main Street in Downieville.

17:35 - Ambulance requested at the Downieville bell tower.

19:56 - A caller reported a family member missing after the person left a vehicle following an argument on Gold Lake Road, between Goose Lake and Gold Lake. Deputies and the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office searched the area, then learned the person had gotten a ride home to Reno, Nevada, and was safe.

Sunday, September 13

00:37 - Ambulance requested at a cabin at The Lure Resort.

02:23 - A deputy stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at Main and Hill streets in Loyalton. A passenger was arrested on an outstanding Sierra County warrant and on suspicion of drug possession and possessing drug paraphernalia.

09:21 - Lost property reported in the Downieville area.

10:51 - Dirt bike crash with injuries reported at Jackson Meadows Dam.

11:41 - A Sierra County detective cleared a traffic hazard at Marysville Road and Dark Day Road.

16:30 - Reckless driver reported heading east on Highway 70 through Chilcoot.

17:05 - Vehicle crash with no injuries reported at Highway 89 and Upper Little Truckee Campground. The Highway Patrol was notified.

17:44 - Possible illegal campfire reported at East Meadow Campground at Jackson Meadows. The Forest Service found a propane stove and no illegal fire.

19:24 - Possible trespassers reported on private property on West Sierra Brooks Drive. A deputy found no vehicles in the driveway, and everything appeared in order.

20:33 - Dead deer reported on Highway 89 just south of the Sierra–Plumas county line.

Total reported: 68