Sonora, CA…8 June 2016, at approx. 9:42 pm, Officers responded to the 100 block of Hospital Road for a reported vehicle accident, as well as a verbal dispute. When Officers arrived they made contact with several subjects. During the Officer’s investigation into the matter, it was determined Christopher Metcalf, 25 of Sonora, was westbound on […]
Angels Camp, CA…On May 30, 2016 at approximately 9:15 PM, an officer from the Angels Camp Police Department was dispatched to a report of an unknown suspect punching a victim in the face in the 300 block of North Main Street. The victim reported that an unknown male threatened him and told him that he […]
Valley Springs, CA…Yesterday, our office responded to a minor injury traffic collision on Pettinger Rd and Messing Rd in Valley Springs. The party at fault failed to stop for the stop sign and collided with another vehicle in the intersection. This stop sign was erected last year due to the limited visibility in the intersection. […]
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County District Attorney Laura Krieg announced today that Brenda Barrera, 28, of Modesto, was sentenced to 28 years to life in prison before Judge Donald Segerstrom after being convicted by a jury of Second Degree Murder and Driving Under the Influence Causing Great Bodily Injury stemming from a head-on collision on Highway 108/120. […]
Valley Springs, CA…On 06-01-2016 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies eradicated 3,536 marijuana plants from a rural private property off of Hogan Dam Road between Copperopolis and Valley Springs. A local property owner called the Sheriff’s Office after finding two subjects trespassing on the private property. Sheriff’s Investigators then conducted aerial reconnaissance of the area and […]
San Andreas, CA…In Calaveras County, 7 people were arrested by the CHP between 6:00 pm Friday and 11:59 pm Monday. 5 were arrested for DUI while 1 was arrested for possession of a stolen Honda Civic and the other for possession of a stolen John Deere Tractor. The San Andreas Officers handled 6 accidents during […]
Markleeville, CA…Here’s a report of some of what went on this Memorial Day Weekend. On Friday, one of our Deputies observed a vehicle weaving and driving at various speeds. He performed a traffic stop in downtown Markleeville and discovered the driver had been drinking. CHP responded and arrested the driver, a 57 year old Markleeville […]
Cedar Ridge, CA…Yesterday around 11:00 AM, a father and his two sons left their home in Tuolumne County to hike down to the river from Keltz Mine Rd near Cedar Ridge. Ford Canutt the 68 year old father and his sons Travis Canutt, 31 and Oblio Canutt, 42 had taken water and a cell phone […]
Jackson, CA…This afternoon around 2:30pm, the Amador County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call saying that two people had fallen into the Mokelumne River near Moore Creek Campground and were swept down river. Their Swiftwater and Search and Rescue teams were called out. PG&E lowered the river flow and a CHP helicopter helped in the […]
Sacramento, CA…Memorial Day weekend, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, is the traditional start of summer and a time when more travelers and especially families will be on the go. When California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers take to the roads over the Memorial Day weekend, they will be working to save lives […]
Copperopolis, CA…On 05-26-2016 members of the Calaveras Narcotics Enforcement Unit eradicated 10,800 marijuana plant seedlings from a rural private property on Rock Creek Road in Copperopolis. Sheriff’s Investigators received a tip that a clandestine water line was found running into a pond on the property. The unknown suspects had attempted to conceal this water line […]
Ione, CA…Officials at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) are investigating the death of inmate Gregory Miley as a suspected homicide. The incident occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m. Monday, May 23, after Miley was attacked by another inmate during the evening yard program. He was escorted to the prison medical facility where he was evaluated and […]
Angels Camp, CA…Another Frog Jump has come and gone. Starting with the parade on Thursday through the conclusion of the fair on Sunday, the Angels Camp Police Department worked hard to keep our City safe. The Angels Camp Police Department made 20 arrests from Thursday, May 19 through Sunday, May 22: One arrest for domestic […]
Strawberry, CA…Today the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Detectives were able to positively identify the remains that were discovered on April 28th on Old Strawberry Road as belonging to 55 year old Tuolumne County resident, Denise Marie Gadd. Denise was reported as a missing person to the Sonora Police Department on 8/16/2015 by a concerned friend who […]
San Andreas, CA…On 05-13-2016 members of the Calaveras County Sheriffs Ofice eradicated approximately 7,000 marijuana plants in rural San Andreas. The marijuana plants were located on private property in steep terrain and thick brush. No suspects were located and the case is still under investigation.
Pioneer, CA…On Thursday May 12, 2016 at approximately 0645 hours the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a 66 year old female victim. The victim reported that she and her 44 year old son, Steven Ward Little, had moved into a residence on Vista Lane in Pioneer the week prior. The victim […]
San Aandreas, CA….Sheriff Rick DiBasilio was officially sworn in today in front of the Sherriff’s headquarters building. Sheriff DiBasilio had a large group of family, friends, Sheriffs from neighboring counties, CHP Commander, Angels Camp Police Chief and a large law enforcement, dignitaries and elected officials were on hand as he was elevated to the top […]
Sonora, CA…8 May 2016, at approx. 11:25 p.m. officers responded to Wal-Mart regarding a push out of merchandise. Officers contacted the Asset Protection Officer for Wal-Mart, who related they had stopped a female subject who had pushed two shopping carts full of merchandise out of the store, which she didn’t pay for. Officers contacted the […]
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveas Board of Supervisors will no doubt be meeting until early this evening hearing debate and comment on the proposed Marijuana growing ordinance before the board today. It is rural America at a crossroads and a culture clash all rolled into one. The growers are looking for clarity and many in the […]
Sonora, CA…This evening Jacob and Keira Owens returned to their father’s home in Sonora. The children’s aunt met with mom Angela Owens to pick up the children and she brought them back to Tuolumne County. The children had been in Las Vegas with their mother Angela and her boyfriend Kenneth. A Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputy […]
Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are actively searching for two children who were last seen on Monday 05/02/2016. It is not believed that the children are in danger but we need to check on their welfare. Jacob and Keira were last seen at school on Monday and were picked up by their mother […]
San Andreas, CA…The Board of Supervisors agenda for May 10, 2016 is enclosed. The Marijuana Cultivation & Commerce Urgency Ordinance and Staff Memo will be posted before 5:00 PM, Friday, May 6, 2016, meeting the Brown Act Posting Requirement. Please see the attached Agenda document for the following meeting Board of Supervisors Regular […]
West Point, CA…An unknown party was driving a Chevy in the eastbound traffic lane of State Route 26 at an unknown speed. A 73 year old Stockton man was driving his Ford and was stopped on private property preparing to turn left onto westbound SR-26. After checking both directions on SR-26, and when it was […]
Angels Camp, CA…An Angels Camp man was traveling northbound on Pool Station Road at approximately 40-45 mph. He made an unsafe turning movement to the left. Due to his unsafe turning movement he allowed his Ford to leave the roadway and enter the west shoulder. When the Ford entered the west shoulder it collided with […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… Daily_Log_05-02-2016 Daily_Log_05-01-2016 Daily_Log_04-30-2016 Daily_Log_04-29-2016 Daily_Log_04-28-2016
San Andreas, CA…By an overwhelming margin local viewers have voiced their concerns about the burgeoning local Marijuana industry. Many no longer seem concerned about medical or personal usage. their concerns seem to center on the growing industry making the area a crime target for the high value crop. This will no doubt be one of […]
