Monday, August 19

00:08 - Ambulance requested in Beckwourth.

06:27 - Cattle on the road near Sierraville. Not surprising.

08:34 - Accidental 911 in Loyalton.

09:03 - Civil service request in Goodyears Bar.

09:20 - Welfare check involving minor in Sierra City.

11:57 - Forest Service station Loyalton may have been broken into.

12:32 - CHP dealing with over-length semi truck on Hwy 49. Geez. Now I appreciate truck drivers, I really do. We wouldn’t have crap in our cupboards if there weren’t truck drivers willing to work long shifts and be away from home for days upon end. Many drive tired and hungry because fewer and fewer places are available across America to stop and rest along their routes. But, we are heading into the season where thanks to detours promoted by GPS, a lack of common sense, overconfidence, or flat-out stubbornness due to delivery deadlines, some drivers think they can steer their big ass rigs through our mountain towns and on our narrow windy roads. Nevermind anyone else trying to drive on the mountains as there is no way in hell they ain’t crossin’ double yellow lines, not to mention the weight of their rigs on our bridges or the angst of locals praying to high heaven they don’t wipe out their house because a wrong turn took them all the way down Main Street. Precisely the case one year when some stood on their front porch in utter disbelief — sipping tea, coffee, and whiskey while watching some monstrosity try to turn around on their tiny street by the tennis courts. Maybe I will start tallying “Semi” at the bottom of the report, along with the bears, cows, dogs, etc.

12:39 - Citizen assist in Loyalton.

13:12 - Scam call reported in Loyalton.

13:57 - Agitated person at Sierraville Gas Station. Solely being agitated is not criminal, though no one wants to be recorded having a “Karen” moment. (Sorry, Karens out there — we could have picked another name for agitated women!) But I was fit to be tied last week, and I surely dropped a WTF in front of Mindy at the Downieville Post Office after she handed me a long-awaited package of what was supposed to be my non-nicotine vape order from Cyclone Pods and found nothing in the box except a packing slip and paper! The order eventually came, but seriously? Fortunately, their customer service department is top-notch!

15:30 - Loyaltonian requests civil service.

17:06 - CHP handling multiple semi trucks pulled over on the side of Hwy 49 near Sattley.

17:26 - Report of a possible over-length semi in Downieville. You don’t say!

17:41 - With Interstate 80 being closed for a short time, multiple semi trucks flood Hwy 49 near Sierra City.

18:12 - Deer carcass found without a head in Loyalton. Possible illegal deer trophy. I’m all for legalized hunting. But if you are going to commit the crime of poaching, don’t be a further a**hole about it; and take the whole deer and make the most of the kill. Wildlife deserve more honor for their sacrifice. I swear, sometimes I’m close to going Vegan. But then there is bacon... so I can’t.

18:42 - Ambulance requested in Downieville.

19:35 - Ambulance requested in Sierraville.

Tuesday, August 20

01:13 - Deputy responded to museum in Loyalton. Folks supposedly disturbing the peace could not be found.

10:51 - Unauthorized use of a Sierraville residential dumpster. Well at least the trash ain’t on the road.

12:16 - Possible abandoned dog in Calpine.

12:28 - Audible burglary alarm in Loyalton.

16:52 - Vehicle “looked stolen” in Downieville.

20:10 - Ambulance requested in Downieville.

Wednesday, August 21

00:44 - Loyaltonian reports cat missing-found later.

09:39 - Juvenile issue in Loyalton.

10:05 - The above juvenile issue continues.

10:59 - Deputy issues traffic citation in Loyalton.

12:21 - 911 call results in all being well.

13:14 - Reckless drivers reported in Sierraville.

19:13 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

21:16 - Three 911 calls originating from Loyalton were checked out by a deputy and CHP. No one needing assistance was located.

22:54 - “Report of an overdue fly fisher. Subject’s vehicle was located near the river. A Deputy, along with Sierra City Fire Department, searched for the subject. The subject was located and assisted in getting out of tough terrain.”

23:30 - Bear charges resident in Loyalton. That ain’t good.

Thursday, August 22

02:55 - Despite report of suspicious noise on a Downieville property - deputy found nothing.

07:26 - “Sierra County Probation transported inmates for court.”

08:02 - Deputy on a Zoom Court appearance for an inmate house out of the county.

09:06 - CHP notified of a parking issue in Downieville.

09:26 - Bear causing property damage in Loyalton.

11:26 - Welfare check turns into a juvenile problem in Calpine.

11:46 - Unknown predator attacks and kills livestock off Smithneck Road.

13:46 - “Request for ambulance for a man lying face down along the highway. Patient transported to Tahoe Forest.” Incident near Little Truckee Summitt.

15:46 - Fire restrictions impact weapons being discharged in the forest. This was the issue in Calpine.

20:28 - Deputy unable to locate illegal campfire near Sparks.

Friday, August 23

11:06 - USFS gave transient a lift out of the county.

12:41 - CHP notified of reckless driving in Calpine.

17:01 - Reckless driver near Sattley issued a warning.

18:05 - Documentation request for restraining order in Downieville.

18:36 - Deer with a trash can on its head near Stampede Dam.

20:28 - 911 hang-up in Loyalton.

21:37 - Call transferred to Plumas County Sheriff’s Office.

21:37 - Fires at Carlton Campground were found to be legal by deputy.

21:44 - Fires at Indian Valley Campground were found to be legal by deputy.

21:54 - Fire at Rocky Rest Campground was found to be legal by deputy.

Saturday, August 24

08:21 - Sierra County Sgt. Cline and Detective Wheeler assisted with the Sierraville Junior Rodeo. Wheeler made Detective in November 2023! I’ll never forget the year she jumped into a cold river without hesitating, trying to save someone. Well deserved!

10:33 - Caltrans notified of rocks on a Truckee highway.

10:48 - Medical issue at Stampede Reservoir results in arrival of Truckee agencies.

10:57 - Report of trespassing at the Sixteen to One mine.

11:44 - Injured feral cat being turned in to Truckee Animal Services.

13:51 - Mental health crisis referred to the appropriate county.

19:34 - Loyalton Fire told resident to extinguish bon fire.

19:56 - CHP notified of abandoned vehicle in Downieville.

21:00 - Possible juveniles vandalizing in Sierra City.

22:22 - Illegal campers moved along by deputy in Sierra City.

Sunday, August 25

10:29 - Dogs running amuck at Stampede Reservoir.

15:03 - Side-by-side crash near Stampeded Reservoir with injuries.

16:28 - Ambulance requested in Verdi.

17:41 - Accidental 911 call in Downieville.

20:24 - Deputy secures building after burglary alarm activates at Sierraville business.

21:48 - 911 hang up in Loyalton.

Total Reported: 69, Bears: 2, Cows: 1, Dogs: 2, Cats: 1, Deer: 2, Semi trucks: 4