Valley Springs, CA…On March 8th, 2020, at about 10:00 AM, deputies were called to the 9000 Block of Scenic Valley Rd, Jenny Lind, for a report of a disturbance. Deputies arrived and learned that Suspect Nicholas Ryan Holocker (age 18, Jenny Lind) was in dispute with a neighbor regarding property lines. The victim began to walk away when Nicholas fired a round from a shotgun he was carrying under his jacket. The discharge of the weapon caused the victim to become scared and crouch down, as Nicholas was about 20 yards away.

When questioned about the incident, Nicholas admitted to discharging the weapon into an inoperable vehicle parked on his property. Deputies made contact with Nicholas and placed him under arrest without incident. He was transported and booked into the Calaveras County Jail with a charge of 246.3 (A) PC Willful Discharge of Firearm in a Grossly Negligent Manner (Felony). His bail is $35,000.