Garrahan for Sheriff 2018
Homeowner Shoots Intruder in Tuolumne City
Tuolumne, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”29-year-old Bryce Lawrence and 24-year-old Bryanna Ireland, illegally entered a rental home belonging to a elderly couple in Tuolumne City. The rental home is located next to the couple’s residence on Hodge Ave. The couple heard noises coming from their rental and walked over to investigate. Lawrence was subsequently shot […]
Sonora Woman Arrested on Attempted Arson, Vandalism & Probation Violations
Sonora, CA…Deputies discovered a much more sinister plan was in the works when they responded to a Sonora home on Phoenix Lake Road Saturday afternoon for a reported vandalism. The caller heard a loud noise at the front of their residence and saw a neighbor, 43-year-old Alayna Moro, walking away from the home with a […]
Major & Moderate Injuries To Motorcyclists on Parrotts Ferry Road
Columbia, CA…On May 19, 2018 at approximately 12:25 pm, 56 year old San Jose resident, Darryl A. Fraser, was riding a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle, traveling southbound on Springfield Road, south of Parrotts Ferry Road at approximately 40 to 45 miles per hour while passing other motorcycles also traveling in the southbound lane. 31 year […]
Major Injuries to Clovis Man in New Priest Grade Collision
Groveland, CA…On Saturday, May 19, 2018, at approximately 10:50 am, 70 year old Clovis resident, Russell Merritt Jr., was riding down New Priest Grade on his 1993 Harley Davidson motorcycle, traveling westbound on SR-120 east of Grizzly Road. Mr. Merritt was unable to negotiate a right hand curve in the roadway and lost control of […]
Eight Perish in Texas School Shooting
Santa Fe, TX…There has been another school shooting and tragically 8 people have lost their lives and a male suspect has been arrested. More to follow…
Three Year Old Drowns in Neighbor’s Pool in San Andreas
San Andreas, CA…On May 16, 2018, a 3-year-old male wandered away from his residence on Pine Street in San Andreas. The Calaveras Sheriff Emergency Dispatch Center was notified at approximately 6:20 PM, at which time a full response from Sheriff’s patrol deputies, Sheriff’s Search and Rescue personnel, officers from the California Highway Patrol, fire and […]
Michigan State University Agrees To Global Settlement Totaling $500 Million Dollars in Nassar Case
East Lansing, MI…Attorneys representing 332 survivors of former Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar in lawsuits against Michigan State University and attorneys for the university announced a global settlement in principle totaling $500 million dollars. The terms of the settlement are as follows: $425 million dollars will be paid to current claimants $75 million dollars […]
Search Warrant Service on Appaloosa Road Leads to Multiple Arrests
Angels Camp, CA…On 05/15/18, at approximately 10 AM, staff from the Angels Camp Police Department and the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant in the 1800 block of Appaloosa Road. The search warrant authorized officers to look for illegal drugs, firearms, stolen property, electronic storage devices, and authorized those items to be seized. […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through May 14th
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, May 14, 2018 00:09 MISC INFORMATION 1805140001 Occurred on Mount Everest Ct, Sonora. Rpts that there is a teenager on her roof. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:10 FIGHT OR DISTURBANCE 1805140002 Occurred on Valley Quail Rd, Columbia. Female […]
Sheriff-Coroner James W. Mele’s Last Day Will Be June 30th
Sonora, CA…I am announcing that June 30, 2018 will be my last day as Sheriff-Coroner of Tuolumne County. With the uncertainty of the 2018-2019 budget I feel that my last act as Sheriff should be with certainty. As you are aware this budget cycle is a very tight budget. This will allow a savings for […]
Garrahan for Sheriff 2018
Felony Vandal Nabbed in San Andreas
San Andreas, CA…Update: On 5-11-18 at about 3pm a CCSO Deputy recognized Andy Xiong walking along the side of St. Charles Street in San Andreas and arrested Xiong for the felony vandalism. He is in custody at the Calaveras County Jail with $20,000 bail. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with […]
Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through May 13th
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Sunday, May 13, 2018 01:19 Disturbance 1805130005 Occurred on Chestnut St, Valley Springs. Loud party complaint. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 02:40 Disturbance 1805130006 Occurred on Longman Ln, Arnold. Loud party noise. . Disposition: No […]
Juvenile Arrested & Charged with Multiple Felonies In Phishing & Grade Changing
Concord, CA…On 4/25/18, The Concord Police Department was notified by the Mount Diablo School District in regards to a potential network intrusion on their system. Investigation into the incident revealed one teacher clicked on a “phishing” email and provided her credentials to an unknown hacker in the process. The hacker then used the teacher’s credentials […]
Attempted Homicide Arrest in Sonora Today
Sonora, CA….The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted homicide that occurred this afternoon in Sonora. At 3:48 PM, the Sheriff’s Office received a call from a nearby resident reporting a fight and hearing several gun shots coming from a home in the area. Deputies responded to the 21000 block of Crestview Drive and […]
Baron & Budd Files Suit on Behalf of 30 California Counties (Including Calaveras) to Hold Pharmaceutical Industry Responsible in Opioid Crisis
San Diego, CA…Today, the national law firm of Baron & Budd announced that it will file lawsuits on behalf of 30 California counties against many of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors for their role in creating a widespread diversion of prescription opiates for nonmedical purposes. The suits seek an abatement remedy in addition […]
Angels Camp Resident Arrested for Stabbing
Angels Camp, CA…On May 7, 2018 at approximately 1:25 PM, officers from the Angels Camp Police Department and deputies from the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a man walking on Booster Way covered in blood and carrying a knife. As officers were responding to the area, a second 911 call was […]
Celebration of Life for Jeff Davis, “Ranger Jeff” On June 2nd.
Big Trees, CA…There will be a Celebration of Life for Jeff Davis, “Ranger Jeff”, at the Jack Knight Hall at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and the adjacent picnic area on June 2nd from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Carpooling is advised because of the limited parking. It will be a potluck style get together […]
Above & Beyond Service From Sonora CHP
Jamestown, CA…On Tuesday, shortly after 6:00 pm, one of our officers contacted two pedestrians on SR-120 at SR-108, Yosemite Junction. Their ride to Escalon from Black Oak Casino had fallen through. One of the individuals required a wheelchair and they were unable to find transportation that could accommodate them, so they decided to walk. Generally […]
Angels Camp Resident Reports Suspicious Activity
Angels Camp, CA…On May 6, 2018 at approximately 7:00 AM, the Angels Camp Police Department received a call from a resident in the 600 block of Gardner Lane reporting a suspicious circumstance. The resident was sitting in a vehicle in her driveway when she witnessed a blue PT Cruiser stop on the street near her […]
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Threatening Email Sent to Calaveras County Office of Education
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE) that a generalized emailed bomb threat was received today by CCOE staff. The Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the email threat that did not mention a specific school or school district. The following message is being […]
Emailed Threat Received by Calaveras County Office of Education
Angels Camp, CA…Today, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a report that staff at the Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE) received a generalized emailed bomb threat. The Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the email threat that did not mention a specific school or school district. The Angels Camp Police Department is aware […]
Sonora Resident Arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Resisting Arrest
Angels Camp, CA…On May 4, 2018 at approximately 8:45 PM an officer from the Angels Camp Police Department conducted a traffic stop of a 2003 Volkswagen Passat on South Main Street near Monte Verda Street for expired registration. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 38 year old Sonora Resident, Daniel Everett. While speaking […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through May 2nd
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, May 2, 2018 00:31 TRAFFIC STOP 1805020003 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 108/MAIN St, Jamestown. Single cab pk. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:47 911 HANG UP 1805020004 Occurred at 2N07/UNDEF, Tuolumne. Immediate hang up ////on […]
Major Injuries to Tuolumne Man in Copperopolis Area Collision
Copperopolis, CA…A 62 year old Tuolumne man was riding his 2008 Harley Davidson on O’Byrnes Ferry Road, south of Duchess Drive at approximately 50-55 mph. For an unknown reason, he made an unsafe turn on his bike. When he made this unsafe turn, he allowed the motorcycle to leave the roadway and enter the west […]
Over 4,000 Marijuana Plants Eradicated at Burson Residence.
Burson, CA…On 5-3-18 members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant at a residence in the 5000 block of Southworth Road in Burson for illegal marijuana cultivation. On this 5 acre parcel with a single story residence, investigators found numerous cargo containers and enclosed structures that had been converted […]
Failure To Stay In Their Lane Leads to Further Charges For Modesto Women
Jamestown, RD…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept….Bad driving leads to more serious charges for two Modesto women. Late Wednesday night, a Sheriff’s Deputy pulled over a silver Toyota sedan on Chicken Ranch Road in Jamestown after witnessing the vehicle swerve into the opposing lane. Deputies spoke with driver, 53-year-old Kelly Schriver and passenger 31-year-old Ashly […]
85 Arrested in Orange County “Mexican Mafia” Gang Takedown
Santa Anna, CA…Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens today announced the arrest of 85 individuals; seizure of 36 firearms, including assault weapons; seizure of 14 pounds of methamphetamine and three pounds of heroin; and the recovery of two stolen vehicles, as part of an investigation of Mafia members and associates operating […]