Calaveras County Adopts Urgency Ordinance Banning Fireworks Through November

Calaveras County Adopts Urgency Ordinance Banning Fireworks Through November

San Andreas, CA…In response to increased fire danger and an early fire season, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors at its June 8, 2021 regular meeting voted unanimously to preserve the public peace, health, and safety by adopting an urgency ordinance banning fireworks in Calaveras County through November 30, 2021. All possession, sale, and use […]

Calaveras Sheriff Sergeant Leon Receives State Veterans of Foreign Wars Award

Calaveras Sheriff Sergeant Leon Receives State Veterans of Foreign Wars Award

Manteca, CA…On May 1st 2021, Sergeant Leon received the Veterans of Foreign Wars State of California Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award at a Valley Chapter meeting in Manteca, CA. Sergeant Leon was nominated by the local Copperopolis VFW Chapter for recognition and sincere appreciation of his dedication and selfless service to the Calaveras […]

Only Minor Injuries in Head On La Grange Road Traffic Collision

Only Minor Injuries in Head On La Grange Road Traffic Collision

Jamestown, CA…On June 5th, 2021, at approximately 4:20 pm, 48-year-old Ricky Andrew Haines of Oakdale was driving his 2008 Toyota Camry northbound on La Grange Road, north Paseo Seven Legends. At that same time, 51-year-old Shannon Leann Eldridge of Auberry, Ca was driving her 2017 Ford F350 southbound on La Grange Road, north of Paseo […]

Sonora Police Dept Thanks Community for Supporting Explorers

Sonora Police Dept Thanks Community for Supporting Explorers

Sonora, CA…We would like to thank our amazing community for donating almost $1,100 to the Sonora Police Department Explorer program! The Money was collected as donations for parking at the Sonora High School Graduation. The Law Enforcement Explorer Program is an important asset for today’s youth that allows them to explore the career opportunities offered […]

Puppies Reunited with Their Mother in Pine Grove

Puppies Reunited with Their Mother in Pine Grove

Pine Grove, CA…On June 4, 2021, at approximately 1040 hours, Amador County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a residence in the 14000 block of Spurlock Lane in Pine Grove to assist Amador County Animal Control Officers with seizing two dogs that appeared to have been abandoned at the residence. Animal Control had attempted contact with […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Team Members

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Team Members

Sonora, CA…Deputy Davenport and Deputy Hall both completed the training program at the Dambacher Detention Center. We are excited for these two and their future serving Tuolumne County. We still have spots available. If you or someone you know has dreamed of serving the great community of Tuolumne, apply today and get started. https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/…/Current-Employment…

Department of Justice Seizes $2.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Paid to the Ransomware Extortionists Darkside

Department of Justice Seizes $2.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Paid to the Ransomware Extortionists Darkside

Washington, DC…The Department of Justice today announced that it has seized 63.7 bitcoins currently valued at approximately $2.3 million. These funds allegedly represent the proceeds of a May 8, ransom payment to individuals in a group known as DarkSide, which had targeted Colonial Pipeline, resulting in critical infrastructure being taken out of operation. The seizure […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Team Recap May 26th to June 2nd 2021

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Team Recap May 26th to June 2nd 2021

San Andreas, CA…From May 26th to June 2nd, 2021, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served four unrelated search warrants for illegal marijuana cultivation in Calaveras County. On May 26th, 2021, in the 16000 block of Joy Road in Mountain Ranch. Deputies seized 1,384 growing marijuana plants with an estimated value exceeding $968,000. […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 3rd, 2021

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 3rd, 2021

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… 00:28 WELFARE CHECK 2106030005 Occurred at Montezuma Junction on Hwy 108/HWY 49. , in Jamestown. Welck. . Disposition: Referred To Other Agency. 00:34 SUSPICIOUS CIRC 2106030006 Occurred on Parrotts Ferry Rd, in Columbia. Susc. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 00:47 HEALTH AND SAFTY/DRUG […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 3rd, 2021

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 3rd, 2021

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:01 Alarm Sounding 2106030002 Occurred on Dunbar Rd, in Arnold. Commercial alarm. . Disposition: False Alarm. 00:04 Traffic Stop 2106030003 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 4/Little John Rd, Copperopolis. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:53 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2106030009 Officer […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 2nd, 2021

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 2nd, 2021

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… 00:07 SUSPICIOUS CIRC 2106020001 Occurred at Keystone Ranch on Hwy 120/LA Grange Rd. , in Jamestown. Susc. . Disposition: Citizen Assisted or Community Orientated Policing. 00:18 MISC INFORMATION 2106020002 Occurred at Tuolumne Rd/Junction Shopping Center, in Sonora. MSIN. . Disposition: Log Note. 01:33 PATROL […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 2nd, 2021

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 2nd, 2021

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:48 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2106020006 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 4, Arnold. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:48 Disturbance 2106020007 Occurred on Stormy Ln, in Glencoe. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 03:56 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2106020013 Officer initiated activity […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 1st, 2021

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 1st, 2021

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… 02:23 PATROL CHECK 2106010003 Occurred at Columbia Sky Mhp on Green St. , in Columbia. Patrol check. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 04:11 SUICIDAL OR MENTAL SUBJECT 2106010005 Occurred at Chicken Ranch Bingo And Casino on Chicken Ranch Rd. , in Jamestown. 5150. […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 1st, 2021

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 1st, 2021

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:18 Alarm Sounding 2106010002 Occurred on Coyote Dr, in Murphys. Residential alarm. . Disposition: False Alarm. 00:28 Suspicious Person 2106010003 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 26, Valley Springs. . Disposition: Arrest Made. 01:11 Suspicious Person 2106010007 Officer initiated activity at Court […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 31st, 2021

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 31st, 2021

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… 00:11 PEDESTRIAN STOP 2105310001 Officer initiated activity at Enterprise Rent-A-car, Mono Wy, Sonora. Subject with a warming fire. . Disposition: Arrest Made. 01:22 SUSPICIOUS CIRC 2105310005 Occurred on North Dr, in Jamestown. Susc. . Disposition: Arrest Made. 01:32 SUSPICIOUS CIRC 2105310006 Occurred at Tuolumne […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 31st, 2021

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 31st, 2021

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:00 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2105310002 Officer initiated activity at Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:08 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2105310006 Officer initiated activity at Wade Ln, Burson. . Disposition: Citation Issued. 01:21 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 30th, 2021

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 30th, 2021

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… 00:09 911 HANG UP 2105300001 Occurred on Chaffee Cir, in Groveland. 911hu. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:37 Calls Transferred to CDF (Public Service Request) 2105300003 Occurred at Old Oak Ranch/Old Oak Ranch Rd, in Sonora. Caller rpting a fire; transferred to CDF. . Disposition: […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 30th, 2021

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 30th, 2021

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:26 911 Hang Up 2105300002 Occurred on Hwy 49, in Angels Camp. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:28 Disturbance 2105300003 Occurred on Big Bonanza Ln, in Angels Camp. . Disposition: Report Taken. 00:30 Disturbance 2105300004 Occurred on Hwy 49, in Angels […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 29th, 2021

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 29th, 2021

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… 00:13 911 MISDIAL 2105290003 Occurred on Lo High Way, in . 911 mis dial. . Disposition: Referred To Other Agency. 00:28 FOOT PATROL 2105290005 Officer initiated activity at Camp Hope, Hwy 49/MILL Villa Ct, Sonora. . Disposition: Arrest Made. 00:31 TRAFFIC STOP 2105290006 Officer […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 29th, 2021

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 29th, 2021

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:22 911 Misdial 2105290003 Occurred on Bay View Dr, in Copperopolis. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:14 Disturbance 2105290006 Occurred on Silver Dr, in Arnold. . Disposition: Arrest Made. 01:48 Disturbance 2105290007 Occurred at Hautly Ln/Sparrowk Rd, in Valley Springs. Noise. […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 28th, 2021

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 28th, 2021

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… 00:17 BOL 2105280002 Occurred at Middle Camp Rd/Thunderbolt Mine Rd, in Twain Harte. BOL 10851. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:52 Calls Transferred to CDF (Public Service Request) 2105280004 Occurred at Camp Hope on Hwy 49/MILL Villa Ct. , in Sonora. Cdf. . Disposition: Assist […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 28th, 2021

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for May 28th, 2021

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:56 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2105280006 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 4/Vallecito Rd, Angels Camp. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:39 Suspicious Person 2105280010 Occurred on W Saint Charles St, in San Andreas. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 02:17 Alarm Sounding […]

Governor Newsom on Assault Weapons Court Decision

Governor Newsom on Assault Weapons Court Decision

Sacramento, CA…California Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement on today’s court decision regarding assault weapons: “Today’s decision is a direct threat to public safety and the lives of innocent Californians, period. As the son of a judge, I grew up with deep respect for the judicial process and the importance of a judge’s ability […]

FPC Wins “Assault Weapon” Lawsuit in Historic Victory for Second Amendment Rights

FPC Wins “Assault Weapon” Lawsuit in Historic Victory for Second Amendment Rights

San Diego, CA….Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Judge Roger T. Benitez of the Southern District of California has issued an opinion in Miller v. Bonta (previously Miller v. Becerra), holding that California’s tyrannical ban on so-called “assault weapons” is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. The opinion, along with other filings in this case, can be viewed at AssaultWeaponLawsuit.com. […]

California Physician Pleads Guilty in Medicaid Fraud Conspiracy

California Physician Pleads Guilty in Medicaid Fraud Conspiracy

Seal Beach, CA….A California man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit health care fraud. According to court documents, Keyvan Amirikhorheh, M.D, 61, of Seal Beach, worked as a physician at Los Angeles Community Clinic. Together with his co-defendants, Amirikhorheh defrauded the Family Planning, Access, Care and Treatment (Family PACT) program administered by Medi-Cal, the […]

Couple Who Falsely Claimed to be Farmers Sentenced in $1.1 Million COVID-Relief Fraud

Couple Who Falsely Claimed to be Farmers Sentenced in $1.1 Million COVID-Relief Fraud

Miami, FL…A Florida couple was sentenced to prison today for their participation in a scheme to file four fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $1.1 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) […]

Sonora Pair Booked on Camp Connell Burglary, Drug, Vehicle Theft & Other Charges

Sonora Pair Booked on Camp Connell Burglary, Drug, Vehicle Theft & Other Charges

Camp Connell, CA…On the morning of June 2, 2021, at about 8:15 AM Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible residential burglary in the 12000 block of Hwy 4 Camp Connell CA. The reporting party stated they were watching their security cameras when they noticed a dark colored Ford Ranger parked on […]