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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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August 3, 2023
Monday, July 2400:03 - In Loyalton on Church Street, someone was arrested for drug paraphernalia, being under the influence of a controlled substance, contempt of court and bringing contraband into a jail.03:25 - A fire alarm was activated in Alleghany.06:24 - A dog was incessantly barking at Sierra Brooks in Loyalton.09:07 - A citizen needed assistance with a VIN inspection.09:53 - There was a report of a reckless driver in the Downieville area.10:07 - Some property was reported as being lost between Downieville and Goodyears Bar.11:31 - Citizen assistance was needed at the courthouse in Downieville.12:17 - A bear was causing problems on Maiden Lane in Downieville.14:43 - There was a report of an abandoned vehicle near Saddleback Lookout above Goodyears Bar.16:41 - The arrested individual for the first reported incident was transported from Plumas County Jail to the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility.18:21 - An accidental 911 call came from Downieville.18:41 - A juvenile got separated
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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July 27, 2023
Monday, July 1700:51 - 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
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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July 20, 2023
Monday, July 1008:19 - A party was overdue in the Gold Lake area. The party was located and was confirmed safe.09:16 - A 911 call from Wild Plum Ridge Road in Sierra City was requesting assistance from the Sheriff's Office for a suspicious circumstance.10:18 - There was a burglary alarm sounding in Loyalton.13:43 - There was a request for information from the Verdi area in regards to a fugitive on the loose.18:40 - Someone requested a welfare check at the Wild Plum Campground. The request was later canceled.19:20 - A 911 call with static on the line came out of Sierra City.20:38 - There was a report of an overdue party in the Sierra City area. The overdue party returned safe and sound.20:50 - In Loyalton near Smithneck Road, some dogs decided to go out exploring but they eventually returned home in time for dinner.22:01 - The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Plumas County Sheriff’s with a suspicious vehicle.Tuesday, July 1101:43 - There was a 911 hang up out
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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July 13, 2023
Monday, July 304:19 - An ambulance was requested on Main Street in Downieville.10:51 - Some animal remains were found at the Loyalton Transfer Site.11:09 - There was a 911 hang up from Downieville.11:39 - A cell phone was found in Sierra City.11:58 - Some bovine were found roaming on HWY 49 near Loyalton.14:49 - A financial scam was reported in Loyalton.15:41 - A 911 hang up came in from Sierraville.16:29 - Two individuals were rescued after being stuck in snow near Chimney Rock Trail.19:19 - A vehicle was stuck in a ditch near Sierra City. A deputy was able to find the driver and provided a ride to Truckee.19:35 - There was a report of someone driving while possibly intoxicated near Sierraville.21:23 - An ambulance was needed in Sierraville.Tuesday, July 403:06 - Lift assistance was needed on Hill Street in Loyalton.07:35 - A vehicle was damaged by a bear at Sierra Pines Resort.11:31 - In Pike City, there was a 911 hang up.12:29 - Some dogs were hitchhiking on HWY 49 near the Lure.14:
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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July 6, 2023
Monday, June 2613:22 - 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 2708:01 - 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 2801:14 - 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 probl
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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June 1, 2023
Monday, May 224:04 - Prisoners were transported to Wayne Brown Correctional Facility.8:35 - A theft was reported on Beckwith St. in Loyalton.9:06 - Bats on the loose in Loyalton.10:47 - An abandoned vehicle was reported near Long Valley Creek.11:15 - 911 hangup from Main St. in Alleghany.13:37 - Someone was arrested at Meadow View Point Trailer Park.16:33 - Juveniles causing problems on Roundup Drive, Loyalton.17:10 - Citation given for an out of county warrant in Downieville.19:06 - Suspicious damage to a home was reported on Meadow Ranch in Calpine.22:01 - Coroner's case on Alleghany Street, Loyalton.22:04 - DUI check in Loyalton resulted in a citation.Tuesday, May 2300:31 - Someone requested to meet with a deputy concerning mental health.8:23 - A family disturbance involving threatening was reported in Loyalton.10:09 - Trespasser on Gold Ranch Road in Verdi.11:30 - A possible hit and run occured on Main Street in Loyalton.11:38 - Medical emergency at the Downieville Grocery Stor
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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May 25, 2023
Monday, May 1506:59 - There was a report of a prescribed burn in Verdi near Dog Valley.08:35 - Citizen assistance was needed in Downieville.09:43 - There was a report of a possible plane crash seven miles from Truckee.15:18 - An accidental 911 call was placed from somewhere on HWY 395.15:35 - In Calpine, a local business informed the Sheriff’s Office of their opening.20:13 - Eastern Plumas Health Care Ambulance was needed on Third Street in Loyalton.Tuesday, May 1608:05 - Someone was driving like a bat out of hell in Loyalton.09:27 - The Loyalton Elementary School has an intruder drill.11:27 - Medical assistance was needed on Hill Street in Loyalton.12:13 - There was a juvenile issue in Loyalton.13:02 - A welfare check took place in Calpine.13:10 - On East Willow in Sierraville, there was a probation search. Time unknown - A prisoner was transported to Nevada City.14:28 - A welfare check took place on East Willow in Sierraville.18:01 - A dog was acting aggressively at the tennis
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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May 18, 2023
Monday, May 802:19 - Someone near Bassett's Station requested information on the closest gas station.19:34 - Someone in Loyalton requested assistance with contacting a friend.21:57 - An ambulance was needed on Forty-Niner Drive in Sierra City.Tuesday, May 911:08 - Near the Western Sierra Medical Clinic in Downieville, someone was reported as being disruptive and disturbing the peace.11:51 - An individual was arrested on a Sierra County warrant.13:27 - Deputies responded to a suspicious circumstance near Graeagle.17:30 - In Loyalton, there was a report of elder abuse.18:18 - Near Sierraville, there was a report of a possible fire. A deputy checked the area and it was a controlled burn.20:21 - A deputy stopped a vehicle the CHP had put out a BOLO for.Wednesday, May 1012:52 - Off East Willow in Sierraville, there was a probation check.13:00 - A cell phone was found and turned into the Sheriff’s Office. The owner retrieved the phone.17:31 - There was a report of harassment off Fi
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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May 11, 2023
Monday, May 103:10 - A request from Placer County was received in locating a missing person thought to be in Sierra County. The missing individual contacted the Sheriff’s Office stating that they were safe and did not need emergency services.10:05 - There was a request for a civil standby on Carrier Circle in Sierra City.18:09 - Near Sierra City, there was a boulder in the road. CHP was notified.18:29 - Someone was stuck in the snow near Dog Valley Road and Stampede Camp Road.20:53 - Sierra County deputies assisted CHP and Plumas County with a vehicle pursuit on westbound HWY 70.Tuesday, May 210:13 - The Eastern Plumas Health Care Ambulance (EPHCA) was needed on Hill Street in Loyalton.11:10 - There was a report of a possible homeless camp on the westside of Sierra County near Pike City.14:23 - There was a burn at the Loyalton Transfer Station.16:12 - The EPHCA was needed at the Loyalton Skilled Nursing Facility.16:15 - The EPHCA was needed again at the Loyalton Skilled Nursing F
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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May 4, 2023
Monday, April 2400:35 - Someone on Hill Street in Loyalton needed a lift.05:41 - A suspicious fox was found lurking around Downieville’s Hansen Bridge.09:12 - An abandoned kayak was found in the river near Goodyears Bar.Tuesday, April 2502:44 - A 911 call, with static on the line, came in from Plaza Court in Alleghany.12:47 - A vehicle was stuck in the river near Nixon Mine. Yes, in the river.13:40 - There was a controlled burn at the Loyalton Transfer Site.16:52 - A medical assistance request turned into a coroner's case in Downieville on Nevada Street.17:11 - There was a 911 hang up from Downieville.17:45 - There was a request for medical assistance on South Lincoln Street in Sierraville.18:46 - On Meeker Street in Loyalton, there was a report of battery between family members.18:49 - A vehicle broke a fence on Nevada Street in Downieville.19:10 - A vehicle was stolen in Plumas County.19:18 - Eastern Plumas Health Care Ambulance (EPHCA) was requested at Third Street in Loya
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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April 27, 2023
Monday, April 1706:56 - A patient was care flighted from Loyalton to Renown.15:06 - An ambulance was needed to take the vitals of an infant in Sierraville.20:14 - On Wild Plum Ridge Road in Sierra City, there was a report of vandalism.20:53 - A deputy contacted an “overdue” individual, finding them safe and sound.22:38 - On Ridge Road in Pike City, the reported fight turned out to be verbal argument when the deputy arrived.Tuesday, April 1808:14 - There was a civil issue in Alleghany at the 16 to 1 mine.12:09 - A welfare check was requested for someone on Hill Street in Loyalton.13:37 - Someone trespassed on Gold Ranch Road in Verdi.16:11 - Eastern Plumas Health Care Ambulance (EPHCA) went to Hill Street in Loyalton.Wednesday, April 1900:16 - From somewhere in Sierra City, there was a 911 call placed with static on the line. Upon calling back, the line was busy.11:13 - A semi was blocking HWY 89 at the Calpine Summit.12:31 - A dog was in the road at Smithneck and Rancho Cir
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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April 20, 2023
Monday, April 10 -09:08 - In Loyalton, there was a report of an injured deer.10:04 - A controlled burn at the Loyalton and Sattley transfer sites was reported.16:49 - A vehicle was damaged at Yuba Pass.17:02 - Snow was blocking HWY 49 at mile marker 45 near the vista point above Sattley. A deputy removed the snow from the roadway.Tuesday, April 11 -04:38 - On Beckwith Street in Loyalton, a burglary alarm was activated. The responsible party was contacted.08:26 - A vehicle was abandoned near the Union Flat Campground on HWY 49. CHP stated that the vehicle was removed.08:39 - There was an accidental 911 call placed from Sierra Brooks in Loyalton.16:09 - A vehicle was broken down on HWY 49 near Sierraville.19:34 - On HWY 49, near mile marker 9.75, there was a report of rock in the roadway. CalTrans was notified.21:32 - On southbound HWY 89 near Bickford Ranch, a vehicle was disabled on the roadway. CHP was notified.Wednesday, April 12 -00:52 - On NB 395, an individual was cited for an out
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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April 13, 2023
Monday, April 3 -06:45 - There was a possible chimney fire on Granite Avenue in Loyalton.18:18 - Some property was reported as stolen in Loyalton. Tuesday, April 4 -05:59 - Medical was needed on Commercial Street in Downieville.09:06 - Near Fournier Ranch, some garbage was illegally dumped on HWY 49.10:59 - Eastern Plumas Health Care Ambulance was needed on Church Street in Loyalton.14:01 - There was a report of a suspicious phone call fromHayfork, California.14:58 - A probation check took place on Court Lane in Loyalton.15:38 - There was a controlled burn at the Loyalton Transfer Site.21:10 - An unoccupied vehicle was found at the end of Poole Lane in Loyalton.Wednesday, April 5 -01:41 - There was a report of threats in Verdi.16:30 - Eastern Plumas Health Care Ambulance provided a lift assist on Hill Street in Loyalton.22:02 - A mental health issue was reported on Bucks Lake Road in Quincy.Thursday, April 6-09:31 - On Willow Street in Loyalton, there was a request for civil servi
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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April 6, 2023
Monday, March 27 -09:33 - There was a probation search on Beverly Lane in Sierraville.09:41 - Off of South Lincoln in Sierraville, there was another probation search.09:46 - Busy probation search day, but this time, it was in Calpine off Main Street.10:10 - Back over in Sierraville, another probation search took place off of Main Street.14:38 - A dog bit someone out of Sierra County.14:56 - A burglary alarm was accidentally activated on Main Street in Downieville.15:47 - The Sierraville Gas Station trespasser returned.22:36 - Another burglary alarm was activated in Sierraville off South Lincoln Street. A deputy checked the area and found an open door, but no one was around.22:43 - Someone accidentally dialed 911 from Church Street in Loyalton.Tuesday, March 28 -07:38 - The accidental 911 dialer from Church Street in Loyalton struck again.10:56 - A welfare check was requested in Loyalton off of Hill Street.11:51 - A snowdrift was obscuring traffic in Sattley.13:13 - A test took place in
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Jen Henneke
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March 30, 2023
Monday, March 2000:02 - Someone was shooting off fireworks in Calpine.13:01 - At the Information Center in Sierraville, a kiosk was damaged by an unknown object.13:28 - There was an accidental 911 call from Ponta Ranch Road in Downieville.14:20 - On Dog Valley Road in Verdi, there was an abandoned vehicle. The owner was able to return to retrieve the vehicle.19:05 - An ambulance was needed in Downieville.Tuesday, March 2107:15 - A dog was loose at the Downieville Post Office. The pup was returned to their owner.17:24 - An ambulance was requested in Calpine off of HWY 89.17:47 - On Pinto Trail in Loyalton, someone’s generator was too loud. Typically, generators are a bit noisy.19:28 - Someone involved in an assault in Lassen County was located in Loyalton. Lassen County Deputies responded and apprehended the individual.19:35 - Near the water treatment plant in Loyalton, a juvenile was seen dressed in camo, with a ski mask on and carrying a rifle. The responding deputy was unable t
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