Law Enforcement Meeting at Independence Hall 1/11/2018
Arnold, CA…Law Enforcement Meeting at Independence Hall 1/11/2018. This is a higher quality video from Calaveras Public Access TV.
The Adventures of Robin Hood Landed Him in Jail
Jamestown, CA…The adventures of Robin Hood landed him in jail last night after he was found with a quarter pound of meth. Tuolumne Narcotics Team Detectives spotted 47-year-old Robin Hood and 46-year-old Tonya Conley driving into Jamestown. Both of the Angels Camp residents had warrants out for their arrest. The vehicle they were driving was […]
K9 Fundraiser Dinner and Live Auction at Black Oak Casino
Sonora, CA…K9 Fundraiser Dinner and Live Auction at Black Oak Casino. Come join us for good food, great company and a raucous good time at our Live Auction! For details or tickets, call 209-533-5855 or your favorite K9 Deputy and dog!
CHP Makes Arrest For Reckless Driving, ID Theft & More…
Sonora, CA…On January 18, 2018, at approximately 1123 hours, CHP Officer Gowin was on duty in a marked CHP patrol vehicle traveling southbound on Stockton Road, approaching State Route 49. A 1995 Honda CBR 600 motorcycle, driven by Christopher Rommel, was traveling directly in front of the State Vehicle and was exceeding the posted speed […]
Angels Camp Pair Arrested At Chicken Ranch Casino
Jamestown, CA…Last Wednesday, the Manteca Police Department asked for our assistance locating a stolen 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. They had information the vehicle was possibly headed to Chicken Ranch Casino in Jamestown. We found the SUV at the casino! Thanks to the security team at Chicken Ranch Casino, we also found the two occupants. 31-year-old Anthony […]
Law Enforcement Community Meeting Video
White Pines, CA…We played video portions from the meeting during our newscasts but we have also had some requests for more video from the meeting. The video we have from the Law Enforcement Community Meeting at Independence Hall in White Pines last week is below.
Second Indoor Marijuana Grow Eradicated Last Week in Valley Springs
Valley Springs, CA..On 01-11-18 members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant for an illegal unregistered indoor marijuana grow at a residence in the 6000 block of Highway 26 in Valley Springs. This location is another residence where deputies found the entire house had been converted for marijuana cultivation. […]
Expired Registration Leads to Drugs Being Sniffed Out by K9 Beau.
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….”Monday morning, Deputy Poel conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a 2002 gray Ford Ranger for expired registration. He deployed his partner, K9 Beau, who alerted to the presence of narcotics in the truck. Methamphetamine, packaging, prescription pills, and a hypodermic needle were found during a search of the truck. […]
Tuolumne Sheriff Deputies Arrest Man Zip Guns & Resisting Arrest
Sonora, CA…The Sheriff’s Office received interesting call Saturday morning. 34-year-old William Castner was reportedly yelling while waving a machete around as he walked near the corner of Main St and Red Hills Rd in Chinese Camp. Castner then took a man’s motorcycle helmet and smashed it on the ground until it broke. While looking for […]
Torture & Child Endangerment Charges For Parents After Teen Escapes, 12 Other Brothers & Sisters Found in Chains
Perris, CA…Early Sunday morning on January 14, 2018, a 17-year old juvenile escaped from her residence situated in the 100 Block of Muir Woods Road, Perris and managed to call 911 from a cellular device she found inside the house. The teenager claimed her 12 brothers and sisters were being held captive inside the residence […]
37 Year Old Woman & 11 Year Old Girl Perish in Early Morning Traffic Collision On Hwy 88
Pioneer, CA…CHP has released details on this morning’s tragic collision that took the life of a 37 Year Old Woman & 11 Year Old Girl both from Pioneer. At approximately 6am this morning a 1998 Saturn Coupe was traveling westbound on Hwy 88 east of Dew Drop Road. A 2011 Toyota 4Runner was traveling eastbound […]
$5,000 Reward Offered for Arrest & Conviction of Wanted Subject Jimmy Blake Terry
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is facilitating the offer of a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of wanted subject, Jimmy Blake Terry. Earlier this week the Sheriff’s Office announced that Jimmy Blake Terry is currently listed as Calaveras County Most Wanted in connection to a recent burglary and vehicle pursuit in […]
California State Prison, Sacramento Investigating Inmate Death as a Homicide
Folsom, CA…California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC) officials are investigating the death of an inmate as a homicide. At around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, inmate Devlin Stringfellow, 48, was attacked by two inmates on the Facility B main exercise yard. Staff immediately responded and the inmates stopped the attack as staff approached. Two inmate-manufactured weapons […]
Indoor Marijuana Grow Eradicated on Baldwin Street, Valley Springs
Valley Springs, CA…On 01-10-18 members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant for an illegal unregistered indoor marijuana grow at a residence in the 8000 block of Baldwin Street in Valley Springs. Deputies found that the entire house had been converted for marijuana cultivation. 1,447 marijuana plants were seized […]
Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Adopts a Ban Ordinance on Cannabis Cultivation ~ Timothy Lutz Calaveras CAO
San Andreas, CA…During the Special Meeting on cannabis held yesterday, January 10, 2018, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted a ban ordinance on the cultivation and commerce of cannabis within the County’s unincorporated areas. The ordinance limits the cultivation of cannabis for commercial and medical use to the limits imposed by California State law, […]
Stolen Truck Abandoned Still Dirty In Jamestown Carwash
Jamestown, CA…Early this morning, our deputies responded to Chip’s Chevron in Jamestown for a report of a white Toyota truck abandoned in the carwash. When deputies arrived, they found evidence of a plan that went awry. An attempt to rip the carwash cash machine out of the ground by using a large chain attached to […]
Calaveras County Most Wanted – Jimmy Blake Terry…Updated
Arnold, CA…The Sheriff’s Office has identified Jimmy Blake Terry as the suspect wanted for burglary and evading peace officers in a lengthy pursuit around the Arnold area on 1-7-18. The stolen truck Terry was driving during the pursuit was found abandoned and was recovered shortly after the pursuit ended. Jimmy Blake Terry is wanted for […]
Arizona Resident Arrested for Domestic Violence, Child Endangerment, and Resisting Arrest
Angels Camp, CA….On January 6, 2018 at approximately 1:40 PM, officers from the Angels Camp Police Department and deputies from the Calaveras Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to the Frog Jump Plaza parking lot for a report of a male and female yelling at each other in the presence of a young child. We Would Like […]
Assault By Propane Torch In Tuolumne
Tuolumne, CA…On Sunday evening, 53-year-old Craig Williams of Tuolumne threatened the life of one of his neighbors. He did not stop there…Not only did he make the mentioned threat, but he also tried lighting the victim’s car on fire with a propane torch and then threw the lit propane torch at the victim. Williams was […]
Tuolumne Deputy Steps Up To Help Veteran
Jamestown, CA…Rodney served as a US Army Ranger in Panama and during the Bosnian conflict. He is a disabled vet living in Jamestown and just returned after Christmas to find his home had been struck by Burglars. Our deputies responded and started an investigation but, until the crooks are caught, one deputy wanted to do […]
Does This Man & Truck Look Familiar?
Sonora, CA…SPD is attempting to identify the man shown below. The suspect stole a purse and a cell phone from an employees vehicle at Walmart. The suspect then made purchases at local businesses with the debit/credit cards that were taken. Suspects physical description is between 6′-6’3″, tattoos on both forearms and possibly on his neck. […]
Two Indoor Marijuana Grows Seized in Valley Springs
Valley Springs, CA…Two more indoor marijuana grows were seized last week by the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team. On 12-29-17 Deputies served search warrants at two houses on Greer Way in Valley Springs. Both locations were identified as unregistered illegal marijuana cultivation sites inside residences. It is suspected that the two locations are […]
Four Modesto Residents Booked Into Tuolumne County Jail of Various Charges
Jamestown, CA…An early morning vehicle registration check lands four Modesto residents into the custody of the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office. Just after 3:00AM today, Deputy V. Lee checked the registration status of a blue Mitsubishi sedan parked at the Whistle Stop gas station in Jamestown. The car just so happened to be reported stolen according […]
Gary L. Stevens Announces His Candidacy For Calaveras Sheriff
San Andreas, CA…Gary L. Stevens, long time Calaveras County resident has announced his that he has filed his election papers as a candidate for Sheriff. Stevens, 53, is a former Calaveras Deputy Sheriff and currently works as a District Attorney Investigator. He and his wife Nicki, and their son live in San Andreas. Stevens has […]
Don’t Miss The FOCSO Crab & Pasta Feed on January 20
San Andreas, CA…Don’t Miss The FOCSO Crab & Pasta Feed on January 20. Auctions, Raffle, Cash Prizes, No Host Bar Gun Raffle tickets $20/ea – need not be present to win. Tickets $45 – Sheriff DiBasilio 754.6500 – Candace 598.1467 – or use PayPal on website. Mission Statement The mission of the Friends of the Calaveras […]
Town Hall Meeting Addressing Crime in District 3, Arnold Area ~ From Supervisor Michael C. Oliveira
Arnold, CA…On January 11, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, there will be a Town Hall Public Meeting to discuss the current crime problems and possible solutions and preventive measures being taken to address the issues. Sheriff Rick DiBilsilio, Sgt. Greg Stark and Resident Deputy Joel Burnett will be on hand. The public is cordially invited […]
Mail Theft at Sonora US Post Office
Sonora, CA…During the New Year’s Holiday weekend unknown suspect(s) broke into the drive up postal drop box at the Sonora Post Office located at 781 S. Washington Street. An unknown amount of mail was taken from the box. The Sonora Police Department encourages anyone who dropped mail containing checks or bank/credit card account information to […]
Massive Poached Sacramento County Deer Leads to Trophy Penalty Enhancement
Sacramento, CA…A Sacramento County man entered a no contest plea Tuesday to charges of poaching a huge blacktail deer in Sacramento County. John Frederick Kautz, 51, of Lodi, was charged with possession of an illegally poached deer and falsification of deer tag reporting information, both misdemeanors, following a three-month investigation. Kautz illegally killed the trophy-sized […]
An Unwelcome Guest at Kwik Serv ~By Matthew Murphy
Arnold, CA…From reader Matthew Murphys…”Employee arrived to open. Noticed person inside. Called 911. Calaveras county deputies apprehended subject. Rumor is they had to tase him for non-compliance. 20 something year old Matt. Unknown last name. Same guy that stole a Jeep and busted into JJ’s and stole the register about two years ago. He was […]
Just another Not So Routine Traffic Stop Made By Tuolumne Sheriff Deputies…
Sonora, CA…At 10:35 last night, a traffic enforcement stop was made at Stockton Road in Sonora on a red Pontiac Grand Prix for a couple of equipment violations. The passenger, 39-year-old Joshua Kaufman, was arrested for two misdemeanor warrants. Kaufman was found to be in possession of two plastic bags containing a total of 3.97 […]