Felony Elder Abuse Case in Sonora

Felony Elder Abuse Case in Sonora

Sonora, CA…67-year-old Jeryl D. Schwartz (pictured below) was arrested Wednesday afternoon for felony elder abuse. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12th, officers were dispatched to the area of the shopping center parking lot located at 130 W. Stockton Road for a disturbance. A caller reported seeing an elderly female assaulting an older female […]

Four New Deputies Starting Their Careers in Tuolumne County

Four New Deputies Starting Their Careers in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”Please help us congratulate and welcome Tuolumne County’s four newest academy graduates. After months of instruction and rigorous testing, all four are ready to start their field training program as patrol deputies. Congrats Deputies J. Hall, R. Reese, R. Ardis and C. Wheat.”

Four New COVID-19 Cases in Tuolumne County

Four New COVID-19 Cases in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne County Public Health Dept yesterday. “4 new cases are being reported today. 2 individuals are isolating, 1 has recovered, and 1 is hospitalized. The California Department of Public Health reports that they have cleared the CalREDIE backlog and are continuing to work with local health jurisdictions to identify and resolve any […]

Hot August Nights & Days Ahead as National Weather Service Issues Weekend Heat Warning

Hot August Nights & Days Ahead as National Weather Service Issues Weekend Heat Warning

Angels Camp, CA…NWS Sacramento says Dangerous Heat Possible Over the Weekend. A heating trend is expected for the rest of this week. A prolonged period of triple digit heat is possible late this week into next week for the Central Valley, foothills, and Delta. The weekend is expected to be very hot, with Valley highs […]

Elder Abuse & Assault with Deadly Weapon Charges in Unprovoked Attack on Rugged Trail

Elder Abuse & Assault with Deadly Weapon Charges in Unprovoked Attack on Rugged Trail

Sonora, CA…Sunday afternoon, deputies responded to an assault call at a residence on Rugged Trail in Sonora. When deputies arrived, the elderly victim told them he was attacked outside his home by an unknown man wielding a hammer. The victim struggled with his attacker until another unknown man showed up and pulled the attacker off […]

Moderate Injuries for Hughson Woman in Hwy 120 Crash

Moderate Injuries for Hughson Woman in Hwy 120 Crash

Jamestown, CA…On August 4, 2020, at approximately 11:33am, 54-year-old Sarah Freitas of Hughson was driving her 2015 Chevy Camaro westbound on State Route 120, west of Rushing Hill Lookout at approximately 65 miles per hour. She entered a left-hand curve in the roadway and was unable to negotiate it. As a result, she traveled off […]

Major Injuries to Copperopolis Toddler in Head On Collision This Afternoon

Major Injuries to Copperopolis Toddler in Head On Collision This Afternoon

Tuolumne, CA…On July 30, 2020 at approximately 4:05 pm, 20-year-old Merced resident, Kayla Marie Dickerson-Childres, was driving a 2012 Toyota Yaris traveling southbound on North Fork Road through a left-hand curve in the roadway, approximately 5.5 miles south of State Route 108. 59-year-old Sonora resident, Brian Edward Finigan was driving a 2007 Dodge Ram traveling […]

75 Year Old Groveland Man Lost His Life in Fatal Traffic Collision Yesterday

75 Year Old Groveland Man Lost His Life in Fatal Traffic Collision Yesterday

Groveland, CA…On July 29, 2020, at approximately 2:50pm, a 75-year-old male resident of Groveland was driving his 2009 Toyota Pickup westbound on Ferretti Road, west of Otter Court at approximately 35-40 miles per hour. For unknown reasons, the vehicle traveled off the north shoulder and collided into a tree. The driver was extricated from the […]

Quick CPR By Citizens & Help from Deputies & EMTs Help Save Don Pedro Drowning Victim

Quick CPR By Citizens & Help from Deputies & EMTs Help Save Don Pedro Drowning Victim

Don Pedro, CA…Yesterday, just after 5pm, deputies assigned to our boating division were dispatched to a drowning at Don Pedro lake near the Moccasin boat launch. Upon arrival, deputies assisted in providing aid to the 21-year-old male until medical professionals arrived on scene. The victim was later air lifted to an out of county hospital […]

Proactive Policing & High Risk Vehicle Stop Leads to Stolen Vehicle Recovery & Arrest

Proactive Policing & High Risk Vehicle Stop Leads to Stolen Vehicle Recovery & Arrest

Sonora, CA…Early this morning, Deputy Yue was patrolling the area of Tuolumne Road. While traveling on Tuolumne Road, Deputy Yue conducted a registration check on the vehicle in front of him. Deputy Yue learned the car was stolen. A high-risk vehicle stop was conducted. The car continued a short distance before eventually complying with the […]

Stanislaus National Forest Lightning Fire Update for July 27,2020

Stanislaus National Forest Lightning Fire Update for July 27,2020

Sonora, CA…The Forest had dozens of lightning strikes over the last 72 hours, see map below, resulting in 13 fires across our higher elevation areas. Four fires are designated either contained/controlled or out. Six fires are currently being monitored, all are under 1/4 acre in size with little potential for growth. Today fire personnel are […]

Two Men are First COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Tuolumne County

Two Men are First COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…Today, the Tuolumne County Public Health Department has confirmed the first two deaths of Tuolumne County residents from COVID-19. The individuals were both males, one in his 60s with no known underlying health conditions which contributed to his illness, and one in his 80s, with some underlying health conditions. HIPAA privacy rules restrict the […]

Traffic Update….Road Rage Hit & Run, Vehicle vs Hay Truck, Twice Near Hwy 108 & Via Este

Traffic Update….Road Rage Hit & Run, Vehicle vs Hay Truck, Twice Near Hwy 108 & Via Este

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Road Rage Hit & Run, Vehicle vs Hay Truck, Twice Near Hwy 108 & Via Este. Don’t offend driver of now damaged vehicle in the area… Incident: 00262 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: Via Este Rd / Sr108 Loc Desc: 1023G IFO 1630 VIA ESTE Lat/Lon: 37.983522 -120.292090 Detail Information 2:42 […]

One New COVID-19 Case Today in Tuolumne County

One New COVID-19 Case Today in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…1 new case is being reported today. The individual is currently isolating at home and the case is under investigation. 3 individuals have been moved from isolation to recovered. The vast majority of the cases we are seeing are not connected to previous cases, and the source of infection is often unknown. As a […]

PG&E Conducting Aerial Line Patrols Today

PG&E Conducting Aerial Line Patrols Today

Angels Camp, CA…Today, Friday, July 17, PG&E will be conducting aerial patrols of power lines between Yosemite National Park and New Melones Lake. Flights began around 9 a.m. The flights are part of a company-wide Public Safety Power Shutoff preparedness exercise. No power shutoffs will actually happen, but our emergency response organization is conducting the […]

Potential Hazardous Materials Hamper Monte Fire Clean-Up Efforts

Potential Hazardous Materials Hamper Monte Fire Clean-Up Efforts

Tuolumne County – Yesterday, July 15th, 2020, at approximately 3:39 p.m Tuolumne County Fire Department (TCFD) and several assisting agencies responded to the Monte Fire, a structure fire at 19000 Block of Soulsbyville Rd. Soulsbyville, CA. The fully involved building was a “commercial” type shop on residential property and approximately 3000 square feet in size. […]

Another Tuolumne Jail Inmate Tested Positive for COVID-19

Another Tuolumne Jail Inmate Tested Positive for COVID-19

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”Today we were advised one of the inmates housed at the jail tested positive for COVID-19. The inmate was arrested for a felony crime and housed in our facility for less than 48 hours. The inmate was tested for COVID-19 during the second round of testing at our facility. The […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Monte Fire Knocked Down, Several Hours of Mop Up Ahead

Traffic & Fire Update….Monte Fire Knocked Down, Several Hours of Mop Up Ahead

Soulsbyville, CA…From CAL FIRE TCU…”#MonteFire [update] Full knockdown reached, expect equipment to remain at scene for the next several hours. Near Soulsbyville Rd. And Monte Grande Rd. Soulsbyville (Tuolumne County)” Earlier…”#MonteFire [update] Good progress with an aggressive attack by firefighters has led to good knockdown of the structure fire near Soulsbyville Rd. and Monte Grande […]

Walmart & Sam’s Club to Require Shoppers to Wear Face Coverings ~ by Dacona Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S., and Lance de la Rosa, Chief Operating Officer, Sam’s Club

Walmart & Sam’s Club to Require Shoppers to Wear Face Coverings  ~ by Dacona Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S., and Lance de la Rosa, Chief Operating Officer, Sam’s Club

Bentonville, AR… From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our focus and priority has been and continues to be on the health and safety of our associates, members and customers. As the number of confirmed cases has spiked in communities across the country recently, so too have the number and types of face covering mandates […]

Order Your New Ford Bronco From Sonora Ford

Order Your New Ford Bronco From Sonora Ford

Sonora, CA…Good news alert!! You can order the all-new #FordBronco from us online. Plus any #FordBronco you order from Sonora Ford, you will receive a 25 Year Powertrain Warranty at no extra cost! Click here to order yours –>> https://bit.ly/32iA4HO Shop, Click & Deliver with Express Purchase from Sonora Ford. Sonora Ford COVID-19 – Update…As […]

Traffic Update….Deceased Party Located in Vehicle Off Roadway Near Sr49 / Schilling Rd

Traffic Update….Deceased Party Located in Vehicle Off Roadway Near Sr49 / Schilling Rd

Coulterville, CA…Traffic Update….Deceased Party Located in Vehicle Off Roadway Near Sr49 / Schilling Rd Incident: 00215 Type: Fatality Location: Sr49 / Schilling Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.694764 -120.182822 Detail Information 2:25 PM 5 [7] 61-004 NOT 100% SURE THIS IS TC / GOT STUCK OFF ROAD POSS 1144’D FM BEING STUCK 2:17 PM 4 [5] […]

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