Monday, August 26
02:01 - Accidental 911 call from Goodyears Bar.
04:25 - Single car accident near Sierraville. Sadly, one fatality. Condolences to the family of the non-Sierra County resident.
11:16 - Downieville bear attempted to break into a dumpster.
11:40 - Citizen assist in Loyalton.
13:26 - Report of reckless driver near Camptonville.
13:33 - Sierra Brooks caller reports illegal dumping near Rotary Grounds.
13:58 - Sierra City resident reports computer scam involving Pay Pal. Side note: I had a voice message from “Wells Fargo.” The message said there was unusual activity on my bank account, and they were issuing me a new card. Looked at my account — only the usual Amazon, JADAA’s, St. Charles, and Lost Nugget purchases. Instead of calling the number provided on the machine, I called the Wells Fargo number on the back of my ATM card. Banker’s tip: If you get a call like this, don’t give out any personal information, drop off the call, then call the bank with the number on your statement or the back of your card and let them review your account. Hackers and scammers are crafty bastards! Consumers need to up their game!
17:07 - Juvenile issue in Calpine.
17:25 - Lost property in Downieville.
18:12 - Suspicious person loitering around Verdi residence
20:05 - Sierra City resident referred to AT&T for phone issues.
20:30 - CHP notified of a broken-down vehicle on I-80 near Verdi.
21:02 - Accidental 911 call from Loyalton.
23:04 - Deputy looking for burglary suspect near Hallelujah Junction.
Tuesday, August 27
06:35 - Utility issue in Downieville. Hey this is the call I made! I called the non-emergency number to report a broken sprinkler head on the Community Hall lawn — enough water flowing into the street to fill a well in Africa. I will say our water department team is on top of issues as soon as they are reported!
08:11 - Cow in the road near the Plumas County line. Moooo-ve it bovine!
10:50 - Cows are conspiring — Sierra Brooks cows are in the road!
11:04 - Now cows in other parts of Loyalton decide to make a break for it!
11:49 - Ambulance request in Loyalton.
12:06 - Deputy will be in contact with one reportedly causing issues at the Sierraville Gas Station.
12:43 - Extra patrol requested around Loyalton High School over traffic issues.
13:59 - Multiple 911 calls from Verdi residence resulted in one being transported to the hospital.
15:29 - Civil issue at Sixteen to One mine in Alleghany.
21:02 - Loyalton: “The Sheriff’s Office received around 200 (911) calls from a child that had access to an old cell phone. A Deputy made contact with the guardian of the juvenile and explained the importance of only calling 911 when there is an emergency.” I confirmed this child was indeed a youngin’ and probably had no idea what pushing those buttons was doing!
Wednesday, August 28
07:40 - Report of theft from a Sierra City construction site.
07:52 - Sierra City incident involving an aggressive dog was reported.
08:49 - Caltans notified of large boulder on highway near Downieville.
12:27 - Juvenile issue in Loyalton.
15:24 - One awaiting parole revocation is lodging at the Nevada County Jail.
16:36 - CHP dealing with solo rollover vehicle accident. No injuries. Good!
18:43 - Ambulance requested in Downieville.
Thursday, August 29
08:07 - Overdue Sierra Buttes trail hiker appears at the same time caller was expressing concerns. Perfect timing!
08:14 - Plumas County Animal Control notified of a dog in their area causing traffic hazards.
10:29 - Loyalton welfare check request ends on a good note.
10:30 - Verbal altercation ensued between two possibly intoxicated individuals. Last night, I cracked open a bottle of Ole Smoky pumpkin-flavored moonshine. Wanting to give the readers my very best on this Blotter this morning (and thanks for the kind words, Mr. Lane Frank!), I refrained from consuming more than two shots...before intoxication!
12:45 - Theft reported around cabins in Sierra City.
16:16 - Appears a Downieville fire hydrant was run into and possibly leaking water.
18:21 - Unlike the cows, sheep on a Sattley road apparently decided to vanish before the law arrived. You may know that bison and buffalo are considered bovine...but did you know that sheep and goats are also lumped into the bovine group? Glad I researched before I wrote this entry.
18:46 - Sierraville driver cited for no proof of auto insurance.
19:06 - Mountain lion sighting at a Sierra City residence.
19:12 - Downieville: “Deputy and the Road Department were able to assist a resident with the removal of a fresh mountain lion kill of a deer.” Concerns were raised about the safety of children in the area.
19:21 - Suspicious person hanging around the Loyalton Cemetery was arrested with priors. Flashback: My 18-year-old was reflecting on a daycare experience when the center took all the kids to a picnic lunch at a nearby cemetery. Her interjections are too colorful to print, but basically, what she said was, “Who does that? Who takes a bunch of kids to eat their lunch on the graves of the dead?” I don’t know, kid. I just don’t know. But apparently, the daycare I chose for you, my dear!
20:12 - Shots fired near Loganville. Due to fire restrictions, deputy will do checks throughout the night.
Friday, August 30
07:40 - Caller with non-emergency dialed 911. Please call the Sheriff’s Office at 530-289-3700 for all non-emergencies!
10:26 - “Report of reckless drivers all in a car club. Club members and vehicles all escorted out of Sierra County safely.”
10:51 - Lift assist needed in Loyalton.
11:26 - OHV in Loyalton recovered shortly after being reported stolen.
12:06 - County code violations- four Reno RV’s on Union Pacific property reported.
13:34 - CPS notified of Downieville juvenile issue.
14:40 - Loyalton Cemetery: “Report of possible illegal camping. Deputies found that there is nothing stating that the subject is not authorized to camp in the area he is camping. Therefore, no crime has been committed.” With all the forest around, if this is where you desire to camp... well, I’m just going to sip my coffee. I’ve watched entirely too many scary movies!
15:18 - Multiple bears seem to visit a particular Loyalton porch. As with all wildlife concerns, Fish and Wildlife were notified.
15:50 - Loyalton welfare check ends on a good note.
16:48 - Gold miners near Deer Creek reportedly harassing other folks.
19:03 - Verbal dispute in Sierraville.
21:49 - Deputy admonished Loyalton dirt biker driving recklessly.
Saturday, August 31
01:25 - Sierra City resident reports suspicious activity and then states “that he might have seen things that were not there.” With terrible night vision, I can mistake a tree stump for a bear, a stack of pillows and hanging clothes for a serial killer who invaded my house (which almost gave me heart attack), a splash of a darkened piece of wood on the wall for a large spider...I get it!
05:57 - CHP will handle abandoned wrecked vehicle near Sierraville.
10:50 - Ambulance request in Loyalton.
14:30 - Cold burglary in Downieville. Report taken.
17:32- Vandalism reported in Calpine.
20:24 - Accidental 911 call in Verdi.
20:37 - USFS Law Enforcement issued citation to camper for illegal fire at Lake of the Woods.
20:45 - Ambulance requested in Downieville.
20:58 - Multiple illegal fires extinguished at the Lakes Basin area after deputy arrives. Fire education seems to be ongoing.
23:01 - Suspicious folks around highway near Verdi.
Sunday, September 1
00:25 -Individual supposedly walking along Hwy 49 near the Nevada County line could not be located by deputy.
01:34 - Deputy provided transportation.
05:42 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.
08:14 - Bear broke into a car and broke a window in Downieville.
08:27 - Report of shots fired on a Loyalton property.
08:29 - Ambulance request in Beckwourth.
11:24 - Parking problem in Downieville. Tis the Season.
12:27 - Medical attention needed in Downieville.
12:41- Suspicious vehicle reported in Sierraville.
12:42 - Accidental 911 call in Downieville.
12:58 - Ambulance requested near Jackson Meadows.
13:34 - Possible abandoned vehicle in Sierraville.
13:58 - Accidental 911 call near Stampede Reservoir.
14:22 - Owner picking up lost property in Sierra City.
14:50 - Report of shots fired near Ramshorn landing zone.
15:23 - Traffic citation issued in Loyalton.
16:44 - Accidental 911 call in Downieville.
18:05 - Deputy unable to locate reported dirt bikers in Loyalton.
18:45 - Domestic dispute from campers near Bassetts.
19:03 - Deputy unable to locate anyone reportedly shooting at the Sierraville Shooting Range.
20:23 - USFS and deputy responded to report of illegal fire at Diablo Campground.
Total Reported: 86, Bears: 3, Mountain Lions: 2, Dogs: 2, Sheep: 1, Cows: 3, Deer: 1