A Gary L. Stevens For Sheriff Meet & Greet Will be Held in Copperopolis March 14th
Copperopolis, CA…A Gary L. Stevens For Sheriff Meet & Greet Will be Held in Copperopolis March 14th from 5pm – 7pm.
“Battle For The Badge” Live Sheriff Candidate Debate March 21st
San Andreas, CA…Join the Sheriff Candidates at San Andreas Town Hall from 6-8pm on March 21st. “Battle For The Badge” will be a two hour candidate debate for arguably the most important county wide elected office. Appointed Sheriff Rick DiBasilio and Challengers Gary Stevens & Pat Garrahan will answer your questions on the topics you […]
Assault & Robbery by Unknown Pair in Sonora
Sonora, CA…On 03-07-18, at around 9:30 P.M., Sonora Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 250 Greenley Road for a male subject who was being chased by unknown subjects. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the victim. The victim told officers he was sitting near a cement wall on the east side of Greenley […]
Sheriff’s Office Finds Calaveras Student Had Allegedly Threatened to Stab Another Student.
San Andreas, CA…On 03/6/18 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Detectives completed their follow-up investigation into the alleged threat at Calaveras High School where a 15-year-old student had mentioned bringing a firearm to campus. The student was arrested at the high school during the initial response to the complaint. During the investigation the investigators learned […]
Amador County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Lends a Helping Hand to Jackson Man
Jackson, CA…A few weeks ago one our deputies was called to Walmart to investigate a report of a stolen bicycle. We met with Michael Johnson and learned he lives on a fixed income and his bicycle was his only mode of transportation. Through the investigation our deputy identified the suspect that stole the bicycle, found […]
Attorney General Sessions on Sanctuary State Legislation at the 26th Annual Law Enforcement Legislative Day
Sacramento, CA…Remarks as prepared for delivery. Thank you, Mark for that kind introduction, for your leadership with the CPOA, and most all for your 22 years of service in law enforcement. I also want to thank all of the other law enforcement leaders who are here today: Sheriff Bill Brown of the California State Sheriffs’ […]
Domestic Violence Arrest in Sonora
Sonora, CA….On 03-06-18, around 11:00 p.m., Sonora Police Department officers responded to the area of Bulwer Street and South Washington Street for a report of a domestic violence incident. Through their investigation, officers discovered that Devon Leigh Martin, age 25 of Sonora, grabbed his ex-girlfriend by the arms during an argument on 03-04-18, causing minor […]
“Magic Mushrooms” Didn’t Prevent Man from Being Arrested.
Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…Yesterday evening, an alert Deputy Sheriff on patrol in Jamestown noticed a man, later identified as 50-year-old Paul Thomas Smith, trying to suspiciously conceal his rear license plate with his body while pumping gas at a Jamestown gas station. The deputy checked the front license plate and discovered the vehicle’s […]
Student Detained at Calaveras High School after He Reportedly Talked of Bringing Gun to School
San Andreas, CA…Today, 3-6-18, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the Calaveras High School located in San Andreas for a report that a student had mentioned bringing a firearm to campus. It was reported that during a discussion regarding lock down drills and school safety, the 15 year old male student was heard making […]
Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept, Search & Rescue, CHP & Pinecrest Fire Help Locate & Rescue Lost Snowmobilers
Pinecrest, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”Sunday night, Tuolumne County Search & Rescue personnel responded to the Snow Park off Hwy 108 for a report of two lost snowmobiles. Three people, two men and one woman, left out of the Snow Park riding two snowmobiles yesterday at around 1 PM. Their plan was to ride to […]
Transient Arrested in Burson Area
Valley Springs, CA…On Monday 3-5-18 deputies responded to a residence in the 4000 block of Highway 12 in Burson for a report that a male subject had attempted to open the front door of the residence and he was refusing to leave the property. The subject was described as wearing jeans, a red jacket, and […]
Gary L. Stevens For Sheriff Tri-Tip Fundraiser…Get Your Tickets Now!
Angels Camp, CA…The Gary Stevens For Sheriff Tri-Tip Fundraiser is March 3rd at Frogtown. Get your tickets now…
10 Arrested After Search Warrant Operation At Rosalinda’s
Jamestown, CA…Search warrant operation at local strip club results in 10 arrests…The search warrant conducted at Rosalinda’s Gentlemen’s Club on Thursday, March 1, 2018 resulted in ten people being taken to county jail. The owner/operator of the establishment, Rosalinda Aponte Sanmartin, 78 years old, was not at the business at the time of the warrant […]
Gold Specimen Heist….Actually an Art Heist in Angels Camp
Angels Camp, CA…The Monday-Night Burglar(s) may have thought they were running off with a very valuable specimen of Natural Gold in a Quartz Crystal rock. Albeit, it was not without value… The specimen was actually a Gold Rush Original One-of-a-kind work of art created by Mike Darby, and endearingly referred to as: the “Anna West […]
A Wanted Man Goes on Crime Spree While Running from Deputies in Twain Harte
Twain Harte, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept..”We received a call from a very observant citizen who noticed a suspicious truck at their neighbor’s vacation cabin on Superior Drive. The man driving the truck had gotten it stuck in the driveway due to the snow. Deputies arrived on scene at 7:49 and the man took off […]
Search Warrant Served Today at Rosalinda’s “Gentleman’s” Club
Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”An undercover investigation culminating in a search warrant went forward today at Rosalinda’s Gentlemen’s Club located in Jamestown. Agents of the Tuolumne Narcotics Team (TNT) with assistance of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), TCSO SWAT, TCSO General Detectives, Tuolumne County Probation, Child Welfare Services, and Tuolumne County […]
Sheriff’s Dept Says Beware of Solicitation Scams
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….”This week our office has received numerous calls for service regarding people going door to door attempting to solicit money from residents. They may be aggressive magazine sellers, claiming to be raising money for a trip or for charity, the backstory isn’t always the same. We have determined this soliciting […]
Gary L. Stevens For Sheriff Tri-Tip Fundraiser…Get Your Tickets Now!
Angels Camp, CA…The Gary Stevens For Sheriff Tri-Tip Fundraiser is March 3rd at Frogtown. Get your tickets now…
Tuolumne County Sheriff James W. Mele Will Not Seek Reelection
Sonora, CA…From the Sheriff…”It has been a pleasure to serve as your Sheriff for the last 12 years and to serve at this agency for the last 30 years. It is with a heavy heart that I’ve decided not to seek reelection to the Office of Sheriff of Tuolumne County. The decision not to run […]
Reduction in Angels Camp PD Office Hours for the Month of March
Angels Camp, CA…Due to staffing issues, the police department lobby will be open on the following days and times for the month of March; Mondays 8 AM to 5 PM Wednesdays 8 AM to 5 PM Fridays 8 AM to 5 PM As always, if you arrive at the PD and the office is closed, […]
Rick DiBasilio for Sheriff 2018 Evening at Ironstone
Murphys, CA…Rick DiBasilio for Sheriff 2018 Evening at Ironstone. This fundraiser will be on March 24th at 5:30pm
Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through February 26th
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below Daily_Log_02-26-2018 Daily_Log_02-25-2018 Daily_Log_02-24-2018 Daily-Log_02-23-2018 Daily_Log_02-22-2018 Daily_Log_02-21-2018 Daily_Log_02-20-2018 Daily_Log_02-19-2018
Sheriff Volunteers Honored Last Night in San Andreas
San Andreas, CA…From Sheriff Rick DiBasilio…”Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Calaveras Co. Sheriffs Volunteer Unit Awards Dinner in San Andreas at the Senior Center. SO Volunteers were awarded Ribbons, Stars and some received Presidential Letters and Pins. I can’t say enough how important and appreciated our volunteer unit is to the […]
Sheriff and CUSD Superintendent Discuss School Safety
San Andreas, CA…This morning, 2-26-2018, Sheriff Rick DiBasilio and Calaveras Unified School District Superintendent Mark Campbell met at the Sheriff’s Office headquarters in San Andreas discussing general school safety and strengthening our partnership and abilities to respond to incidents at local school campuses. There was a focused discussion regarding responses to schools for active shooter […]
Congratulations To Deputy Andrew Smith on His Retirement
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept. Congratulations to Jail Deputy Andrew Smith on his retirement. Dep. Smith has served our office and community for 20 years. We thank you for your professionalism and dedication and wish you the very best on your next chapter. You will be missed!
Sonora Man Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assualt
Jamestown, CA…On Saturday evening, deputies responded to a home on Fourth Ave. in Jamestown for a report of a sexual assault. Deputies located 21-year-old Randall Lee Collins of Sonora, walking near the intersection of Fifth Ave. and Seventh St. in Jamestown. Collins was arrested and booked into the Tuolumne County Jail for rape by force […]
Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept on Fowler Appellate Court Decision
San Andreas, CA…On February 22, 2018, the Third District Court of Appeals reversed the Juvenile Court’s decision regarding the case of the 2013 murder of Leila Fowler and has remanded the case for a new trial. As the Appeals Court decision is not yet final, a new Court date has not yet been set. In […]
Appeals Court Overturns Brother’s Conviction in Leila Fowler’s Death
Sacramento, CA…Yesterday the Appeals Court for Third District overturned the brother’s conviction in the death of his sister Leila Fowler. Initial read of the documents shows that it was overturned based on Miranda issues. The first paragraphs are below and if you click on the image below it will load the entire pdf of the […]
Lock it up! Don’t Make it Easy for a Thief.
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”There have been several vehicle break-ins reported to our office this week that occurred in the Jamestown area of Jamestown Road, Chicken Ranch Road and Seco Street. Valuables such as wallets and important paperwork were taken. These vehicles were left unlocked making it easy for the thief to take advantage […]
Broward County Sheriff Deputy Scot Peterson Retires After Failing To Engage Stoneman Douglas Shooter
Parkland, Fl…Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel relieved Deputy Scot Peterson from duty and Deputy Peterson has retired after video of the shooting incident revealed that although he was armed and on scene when the shooting occurred he failed to engage the shooter but remained outside the building during the shooting. Below is a portion of […]