Sheriff’s Blotter, 2/24 – 3/2

Monday, February 24

04:00 - Accidental burglary alarm in Loyalton.

07:42 - “Report of raccoon acting suspiciously.” F&W and Public Health notified.

08:40 - Mental health crisis in Loyalton.

09:21 - Dogs loose near Coyoteville returned to owner.

11:16 - Attempt for civil service; party not present.

12:02 - Report of a weapons offense near Township Road - report taken.

12:11 - Highway 395 was temporarily closed to “high profile vehicles” due to “high wind speeds.”

12:52 - Found property in Loyalton.

13:26 - Juvenile issue at Loyalton High School.

15:03 - And again, we have Loyalton HS - accidental 911 call.

Tuesday, February 25

10:59 - Person stuck in the snow walked as far as he could to get cell service to call for help. “Washoe County Deputies and their Search and Rescue team assisted and was able to retrieve male...Sierra County Sergeant detained the subject as he had three outstanding Felony Nevada County warrants. He was transported to the hospital due to the extreme weather he was found in.” Nevada County Sheriff took over custody of the subject.

13:23 - One arrested in Nevada City for failing to appear in court.

14:20 - Possible sick bobcat in Sierra City. F&W notified.

16:12 - Deputy performing area checks in Loyalton after juvenile shenanigans transpired on private property.

Wednesday, February 26

01:39 - Welfare check requested in Downieville.

07:08 - Mountain lion sightings in Loyalton. F&W notified.

09:18 - Something amiss as Loyalton student “not going to school” and under review. In the eighth grade, after Dad dropped me off at school, I’d walk back home and delete the message off the answering machine from the school’s attendance office. They got a clue two weeks later and called my old man at work. Let’s just say he was less than thrilled.

09:44 - Probation handling juvenile issue at Loyalton HS.

12:28 - Private investigation at Loyalton HS.

15:02 - Restraining order served in Sierra City on Lewis Lane.

15:46 - USFS using Sierraville School - nothing untoward happening on the premises.

21:07 - Caltrans notified of rock slide on Depot Hill.

21:29 - Possible shots fired in Loyalton. CHP and Deputy found zilch.

Thursday, February 27

05:46 - Don’t usually name ’em - but Donald Gibson was extradited from New York and delivered to our law enforcement; arrested for money laundering. Don’t mess with the West!

06:21 - Deputy transporting lodgers at Wayne Brown to court.

07:54 - “USFS conducting controlled burns on Gold Lake Road.”

08:58 - “Sierra County Deputy assists USFS.”

14:49 - One booked and released in Downieville for possible charges surrounding abuse of elders or dependents, exploitation of an elder, using someone else’s information. Sigh. Seriously, some of y’all need Jesus.

15:32 - Deputy assists citizen with flat tire near Hwy 20. Nice!

16:55 - Accidental 911 call from Alleghany.

18:20 - Report of animal cruelty around Woods Lane in Loyalton per the SO is “unfounded.”

23:11 - Ambulance request in Loyalton. First ambulance call of the week? It is. Glad the first responders have enjoyed a long enough break for coffee and tasty treats from Smithneck Farms, cleaning the rig, reading a book, doing push-ups, planks, and whatever. (If you time it right, you can eat lunch at Los Dos Hermanos, then walk over and buy some pastries from Smithneck Farms for your lunchbox).

Friday, February 28

08:43 - Sierraville. Family dispute, possible threats - wanting to speak to a deputy, then “refused to provide information on the situation.”

09:26 - Possible trespassing in Sierra City.

12:17 - “Report of suspicious male unclothing himself on a county road.” I almost spit the coffee right out of my mouth. “Subject located and fully clothed.” Deputy spared the strip show!

13:07 - Downieville drama over someone running a stop sign and a possible quarrel with a local who witnessed the atrocity. Under investigation.

14:22 - Welfare check on Gold Bluff Road in Downieville ends well.

14:34 - Now on Gold Bluff Road... ongoing investigation over report of child abuse.

15:17 - Loyalton Fire helps local with getting oxygen tank turned on.

17:41 - Traffic stop near Loyalton found driver had a suspended DL; vehicle impounded. After failing the DL exam twice, my eldest was frustrated and asked “Mom, what would happen if I just drive without getting my DL?” Not recommended baby girl! This is what happens... After she confirmed she would have the same examiner three times in a row, I told her, “Darling, believe me, she wants you to pass more than you do!” Third time’s the charm! Knowing this day would come, I’ve been praying hard for her and everyone else on the road when she’s behind the wheel. Makes me want to light up a smoke just thinking about it. She needs a double shot of divine mercy, and I need a triple shot of faith over fear!

18:36 - 775 Off Road & Recovery to the rescue of folks “high centered in the snow.”

Saturday, March 1

02:32 - Coroner’s case in Loyalton. Appears to be natural causes. Condolences.

10:33 - Loyaltonian found fireworks during a property clean and turned them into the SO.

16:49 - Snowmobiler stuck in a ravine rescued by Sierra County Search and Rescue (SAR), Nevada County SAR, and folks from Placer County Sheriff’s and Tahoe Nordic SAR.

18:22 - Report of shots fired near Calpine. Deputy found zilch.

Sunday, March 2

06:29 - Report of silent alarm at courthouse in Downieville.

08:52 - Ambulance request in Loyalton.

12:20 - Loyaltonian needs assistance on Hill Street.

18:00 - Folks need assistance near Hwy 49 around Loyalton.

Total Reported: 49