One Avalanche Fatality & One Serious Injury at Alpine Meadows This Morning

One Avalanche Fatality & One Serious Injury at Alpine Meadows This Morning

Tahoe City, CA…From the Placer County Sheriff…”UPDATE [12:50p.m.]: Search has been called off. After a thorough search, SAR volunteers and avalanche dogs confirmed no further victims. Sgt. Powers is near the scene with the latest on the avalanche at #alpinemeadows . One confirmed fatality, and a second victim with serious injuries on the way to […]

Jamestown Man Arrested for Having Weapon on Campus

Jamestown Man Arrested for Having Weapon on Campus

Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Dept…”18-year-old Daniel Charles Wandersee Jr. of Jamestown was arrested on January 13th for having a loaded firearm on school grounds and for being in possession of a stolen firearm. Shortly after 10:30 a.m. today, Cassina High School administration notified our office that a student was seen on campus with a […]

Vandalism to Utility Payment Drop Box at City Hall

Vandalism to Utility Payment Drop Box at City Hall

Angels Camp, CA…The Utility Payment Drop Box located in the parking lot of City Hall was vandalized sometime between Friday, January 10, 2020 and Monday, January 13, 2020. It is unknown if any payments were stolen because there were some payments still in the box. If you dropped a payment in the Utility Payment Drop […]

AG Barr Confirms Terrorism Findings in Investigation of Shooting at Pensacola Naval Air Station

AG Barr Confirms Terrorism Findings in Investigation of Shooting at Pensacola Naval Air Station

Washington, DC…Good afternoon, and thank you for coming. We are here to discuss the results of the investigation into the shooting that occurred on Dec. 6, 2019 at Pensacola Naval Air Station. Joining me today are David Bowdich, Deputy Director of the FBI; John Demers, Assistant Attorney General for National Security; Michael Sherwin, Associate Deputy […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 10th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 10th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Saturday, January 11, 2020 02:41 Disturbance 2001110006 Occurred on Main St, in Copperopolis. Intoxicated subject refusing to leave with family. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 02:49 Suspicious Person 2001110007 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 26, […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 10th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 10th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Friday, January 10, 2020 00:40 Firearms Discharged 2001100001 Occurred on Meadow View Rd, in West Point. Caller heard a single shot from the next door. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:13 Traffic Stop 2001100002 Officer […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 9th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 9th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, January 9, 2020 00:37 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2001090001 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 49/Stevenot Bridge, Outside County. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:03 911 Misdial 2001090003 Occurred on Gold Creek Dr, in Valley […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 8th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 8th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, January 8, 2020 02:04 Traffic Stop 2001080002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 4/Stockgon Rd, Angels Camp. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 03:02 Traffic Stop 2001080003 Officer initiated activity at Paloma Rd/Campo Seco Rd, Campo […]

Placerville Police Confirm Suspicious Death of 11 Year Old Roman Lopez

Placerville Police Confirm Suspicious Death of 11 Year Old Roman Lopez

Placerville, CA…A missing juvenile from Placerville was found deceased on January 11, 2020. The Placerville Police Department was contacted on January 11, 2020 regarding a missing 11 year old juvenile, Roman Lopez. After an extensive search of the area, involving multiple agencies, Roman was found deceased. At this time, we are conducting an investigation into […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 6th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 6th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, January 6, 2020 01:54 Suspicious Person 2001060001 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 26, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 02:43 Traffic Stop 2001060002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 12, Valley Springs. . Disposition: […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 5th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 5th

Placerville, CA…A missing juvenile from Placerville was found deceased on January 11, 2020. The Placerville Police Department was contacted on January 11, 2020 regarding a missing 11 year old juvenile, Roman Lopez. After an extensive search of the area, involving multiple agencies, Roman was found deceased. At this time, we are conducting an investigation into […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 4th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 4th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Saturday, January 4, 2020 00:34 Traffic Stop 2001040001 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 12/Burson Rd, Burson. . Disposition: Report Taken. 02:38 Disturbance 2001040004 Occurred on Bonnet Ct, in Copperopolis. Verbal Altercation. . Disposition: No Report […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 9th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 9th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Thursday, January 9, 2020) 00:19 PHYSICAL DISPUTE 2001090002 Occurred on Feather River Dr, in Sonora. Rpts her boyfriend is beating her up and took her tablet outside and broke it. . Disposition: Log Note. 01:33 FIGHT OR DISTURBANCE 2001090003 Occurred at Lost […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 8th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 8th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Wednesday, January 8, 2020) 01:05 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2001080001 Occurred on Pine Rd, in Sonora. EX boy friend is HBD and has knife. Cellular E911 Call: Service Class: W911. . Disposition: Arrest Made. 02:44 INJURED DEER 2001080002 Officer initiated activity at Save Mart, […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 7th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 7th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Tuesday, January 7, 2020) 00:33 FRAUD 2001070001 Occurred at Stoney Brook Mhp on Allison Wy. , in Sonora. Unauthorized charge found on his credit card..10-21 ok. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:51 VERBAL DISPUTE 2001070002 Occurred on Twain Harte Dr, in Twain Harte. […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 6th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 6th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Monday, January 6, 2020) 00:08 911 HANG UP 2001060001 Occurred at Mt Elizabeth Tower on Mount Elizabeth Rd/Mt Elizabeth Drive N56. , in Twain Harte. 911 hangup. // On call back, spoke to who was trying to power down her phone. Cellular […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 5th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 5th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Sunday, January 5, 2020) 00:15 SUSPICIOUS CIRC 2001050001 Occurred on Old Phoenix Lake Rd, in Sonora. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:26 DUI 2001050002 Occurred at Zaks Auto Shack on Hwy 108. , in Mi Wuk Village. Gry honda accord eb 108 but […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 4th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 4th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Saturday, January 4, 2020) 00:08 TRAFFIC STOP 2001040001 Officer initiated activity at Lyons St/Greenley Rd, Sonora City. . Disposition: Deuce Turn Over. 00:33 911 HANG UP 2001040002 Occurred at Gibbs Tower on Gibbs Dr/Villa Dr. , in Sonora. 911HU from the tower; […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 3rd

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 3rd

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Friday, January 3, 2020) 00:11 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE CHECK 2001030002 Officer initiated activity at Rolling Hills Bl/Fallen Leaf Dr, Jamestown. Susc Veh. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 00:26 TRAFFIC STOP 2001030003 Officer initiated activity at Sonora Auto Repair & Diesel, Camage Av, […]

53 Year Old Fireman Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

53 Year Old Fireman Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”Cyber tip leads to sex crime arrest. On January 7th, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested 53-year-old Michael Pavao of Sonora. After receiving a cyber tip from ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force, detectives conducted an investigation which concluded today with the arrest of Michael for charges related to sexual […]

Retirement of K9 Thor & Acceptance & Swearing in of K9 Valkyrie

Retirement of K9 Thor & Acceptance & Swearing in of K9 Valkyrie

Angels Camp, CA…Angels Camp Police Department K9 Thor officially retired last night at the City Council meeting. K9 Thor joined the Angels Camp Police Department in 2016 after working for the Stockton Police Department. Thor is now 9 years old and will enjoy his retirement with his handler, Angels Camp Police Department Officer McDearmid, as […]

DUI & Felony Resisting Arrest Causing Injury Charges for Sonora Woman

DUI & Felony Resisting Arrest Causing Injury Charges for Sonora Woman

Sonora, CA…On January 4, 2020, just after midnight, CHP Officers were requested by a Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputy to assist with a DUI evaluation. After they arrived on scene, they contacted the deputy and 53-year-old Ardella Vanzuiden out of Sonora. A CHP officer administered a series of Field Sobriety Test to Ms. Vanzuiden and she […]

Sonora Man Arrested on Vehicle Theft, Weapon & Warrant Charges

Sonora Man Arrested on Vehicle Theft, Weapon & Warrant Charges

Sonora, CA…On January 3, 2020, at approximately 4:47am, CHP officers responded to a call of a white disabled 1999 Ford F-350 pickup that was blocking the traffic lanes of Alder Lane at Lower Hillview Drive. When the CHP officers arrived, they located the vehicle and 23-year-old Skyler Dickson of Sonora. While they contacted Mr. Dickson, […]

Valley Springs Man & Volcano Woman Arrested for Burglary in Burson Area

Valley Springs Man & Volcano Woman Arrested for Burglary in Burson Area

Burson, CA…In response to reports of thefts and burglaries in the Burson area, Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputies have been conducting increased extra patrols. This method of community oriented policing also includes extensive analysis of the criminal activity. In some cases, a pattern or patterns of activity has been identified which has allowed the Sheriff’s Office to […]

Manteca Man Arrested on DUI & Other Charges After Chase

Manteca Man Arrested on DUI & Other Charges After Chase

San Andreas, CA…On 1/02/2020, at 2212 hours, CHP was requested by the Calaveras County Sheriff office for assistance with a vehicle pursuit. They had attempted to stop a intoxicated driver on SR-26 near Warren Rd. The vehicle initially stopped on the right shoulder then the driver fled in the vehicle from the Calaveras County Sheriff […]

Winton Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges

Winton Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Department…”First bust of the new year happens quickly. Deputy V. Lee was patrolling highway 108 just after midnight on New Year’s morning when he noticed a speeding vehicle make an illegal lane change. Deputy Lee stopped the vehicle and soon learned the driver, 37-year-old Chad Hosburgh of Winton, was on […]

Sean Purdy Confessed to Killing & Gave Location of His Father Lance Purdy’s Body

Sean Purdy Confessed to Killing & Gave Location of His Father Lance Purdy’s Body

Pine Grove, CA…On Friday January 3, 2020, at around 6:30 PM, Amador County Sheriff’s Office Detectives met with Sean Purdy at the Washoe County Jail in Reno, NV. After approximately four hours of interviewing Sean, Detectives were able to obtain a confession from Sean and the location of his father’s body. At around 11:00 PM, […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 3rd

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for January 3rd

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Friday, January 3, 2020 00:22 911 Hang Up 2001030002 Occurred on Andreas Vista, in San Andreas. Unactivated cell phone. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:02 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2001030003 Officer initiated activity at Whiskey […]