Sheriff’s Blotter

July 30, 2024

*Few details are known about the events surrounding the fourth deceased bear mentioned in last week's Blotter. The call did not come through the Sierra County Sheriff’s Department and was directly handled by Fish and Wildlife.

Monday, July 22

06:22 - 911 call Loyalton.

08:36 - Theft reported in Downieville.

09:00 - Video of a bear watching the bike race during last event was sent to Fish and Wildlife. Fans come in all shapes and sizes!

10:12 - Dispute among Downieville locals.

10:14 - Report of domestic violence in Downieville.

12:42 - Bear breaks window of truck in Sierra City trying to gain access.

14:56 - Plumas County requesting help from Sierra County with evacuations and patrol with fires raging in their area.

16:35 - 911 hangup from Calpine.

17:09 - Hiker near Sierra City was assisted.

21:19 - While the response to this call resulted in no signs of reported domestic violence, it was evident the subject’s electric vehicle had run out of...electricity. Can only speculate that a vehicle powered by good ole gasoline had to come to the rescue with a diesel powered generator to charge an “eco-friendly” car. Good grief!

22:13 - Plumas County responding to a DUI in their neck of the woods.

23:55 - Caltrans notified of two large rocks on Highway 49 near Downieville.

Tuesday, July 23

08:05 - Bear trying to open screen door at a residence in Downieville.

08:57 - Overdue party contacted family after they returned to Downieville safe and sound.

10:40 - Older gentleman out of the Reno area passed away. Condolences.

11:34 - Two lost juvenile hikers near Sierra City were located.

13:32 - Carlton Campground sees drama with campers issuing threats.

16:04 - Lost property that was turned in to the Sheriff’s Office in Downieville was returned to owner.

16:49 - Hit and run outside the county near Chilcoot.

19:00 - Ambulance request in Sierraville.

20:22 - One arrested near Chilcoot on DUI related charges.

Wednesday, July 24

03:14 - Bear attempts to enter Downieville home.

10:46 - Boating accident at Logger Campground.

12:46 - Report of a vehicle with expired registration at the Community Hall Parking lot in Downieville. Someone has entirely too much time on their hands to call and complain about this, or maybe they simply don’t like the owner of the vehicle. The world has bigger problems. Get a life!

17:37 - Bear is destroying a fence in Sierra City.

18:18 - Ambulance request in Downieville.

18:39 - Ambulance request at the St. Charles in Downieville.

19:28 - CHP notified of a cow in the roadway near Chilcoot.

19:39 - Information on the Plumas County fire evacuations requested.

22:55 - Driver issued ticket near Reno for speeding.

Thursday, July 25

08:21 - Another cow meandering about on the road, this time near Sierraville.

10:03 - Fish and Wildlife notified of an injured fawn in Loyalton.

10:17 - Entry in call log opened in error.

10:43 - Bear getting into trash and causing property damage in Loyalton. Bears in Loyalton better be careful. As we learned last week, those folks aren’t messing around.

13:13 - One arrested at Snag Lake for criminal threats, public intoxication and disorderly conduct.

14:15 - Butte County requesting help combatting the Park Fire.

15:24 - Ambulance requested in Downieville.

15:34 - Deputy assisting motorist in Sierraville with RV.

17:55 - BBQ grill being used at the Girl Scouts Camp near Sierraville was legit. My lands, typing that made me hungry. I devoured a BLT from JADAA’s last night. I could demolish another one if presented the opportunity. What kind of life is there without bacon? I can't imagine!

Friday, July 26

04:04 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

07:02 - Concerns of possible illegal campfire in Downieville.

07:41 - CHP investigating vehicle crash with injuries near Loyalton.

13:38 - 911 ping from cell phone near Downieville. Party fine.

14:32 - Cattle in the road near Sierraville. Owners contacted.

14:32 - Parking issue in Sierra City resolved.

15:31 - Phone scams in Alleghany and Graeagle.

17:26 - One showed up to the Nevada County Jail to begin lodging.

19:14 - Sheriff’s Office mailed a lost wallet to the owner.

21:50 - Campfire permit was in order at a burning near Sierraville.

Saturday, July 27

07:50 - Bear breaking into Sierra City shed.

09:35 - Bear breaking into camp trailer in Sierra City.

10:03 - Report of illegal campers in Camptonville.

12:39 - Missing person in Sierra City found.

15:19 - Report of illegal campers in Goodyears Bar.

16:54 - Plumas County SAR helps find caller stranded in the middle of the forest. “Vehicle was not as lucky though.”

18:30 - Deputy encouraged illegal campers near Sierra City to get moving.

19:14 - Lost dog reunited with owner thanks to canine being chipped.

20:57 - Ambulance requested in Downieville.

22:06 - Near Independence Lake Road: “Traffic stop was conducted for illegally driving an off road vehicle on County Road. Due to the driver not being over the legal limit of alcohol, they were provided a ride for a friend to pick them up.”

23:31 - Concerns about an overdue Downieville party alleviated when the family member made it home safe.

23:52 - Bear sighting in Loyalton. Simply a sighting.

Sunday, July 28

00:13 - Bear reported to be inside a Sierra City residence. Deputy and Warden could not locate a bear inside the home or surrounding areas. I’m thinking the bear had a scanner and knew the law was on the way!

01:56 - Near Gold Lake Road: “Vehicle versus bear. No one is injured and the bear walked away.”

06:59 - Nosey bear in Sierra City.

11:25 - Loyalton: “Report of a suspicious person in a church.” Well, all I can say is that being a “black sheep” of a Pastor’s kid, having spent many days and hours in a church — even when I wasn’t engaged into some type of tomfoolery or shenanigans, even my good intentions were often considered “suspect” on appearances alone. Sometimes the truth, like this entry, is known only to our Maker...and our guardian angel; which I conclude the one tasked with my protection lights up a smoke and downs a shot of whiskey after a long hard day watching me!

11:53 - Dog bites another canine in Calpine.

12:20 - Medical radio traffic in Sierra City reported.

14:56 - Deer hit by vehicle in Sierra City is still alive.

15:29 - Accidental 911 call in Sierra City.

16:22 - Report of possible littering in a water source near Love Falls. Don’t be a jackass. Respect our land, rivers, lakes and forests.

18:02 - Property damage reported in Sierraville.

18:09 - Welfare check for an individual near Packer Lake who was fine.

18:15 - AAA will be towing a vehicle broken down near Sierraville.

18:31 - Cattle in the road in Plumas County.

18:48 - Elder abuse reported in Loyalton.

22:43 - Bear sighting in Loyalton.

Total Reported: 76

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