Kirkwood, CA…On March 4, 2018 at about 6:40 pm the Alpine County Sheriffs Office received a report of two missing persons at the Kirkwood Ski Resort located in Alpine County, California. The persons were described as a 50-year-old woman and her seven-year-old son. Responders to the search included Alpine County Sheriffs Office, Alpine Cou, Search […]
Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…This event happened on March 8th on Wigwam Road in Jamestown. One of our Deputies made a traffic stop on a Buick sedan for suspended registration. Of the three occupants in the car, one was on searchable probation. Two more Deputies arrived on scene to assist with a search of […]
Yountville, CA…After an hours long standoff at the largest veterans home in the nation three female hostages and the shooter are dead. The shooter was a former client of the facility. Above is the historic chapel on the Veterans Home Campus
Sonora, CA…On 03-08-18, at approximately 0233 hours, the Sonora Police Department received a call that a male subject was breaking the glass window at 101 S. Washington Street. When our officer arrived on scene, he discovered that 34-year-old Alfred Gumpferpabilona, a Sonora resident, had entered the locked building through a display window and was in […]
Arnold, CA…This will be an informal evening of questions, concerns and getting to know Sheriff Rick. We encourage you to stop by and bring friends!! The Bistro will be open for the event with a limited food and drink menu for purchase. Like Ricks Facebook page at DiBasilio for Calaveras Sheriff 2018 or website at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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!