Monday, October 7

10:27 - Welfare check requested in Loyalton.

10:55 - Apparently, there is a dog barking all hours of the night on Commercial Street in Downieville. Until this is resolved, I suggest blasting the sound of rain. I do this to drown out my husband’s snoring. Works wonders!

11:57 - Ambulance requested in Goodyears Bar.

13:29 - Hospital inquiring about possible assault being reported. Party did not wish to report a crime or incident.

14:51 - “...at approximately 2:51 PM, a 911 call reported smoke near Babbit Peak, about 4 to 5 miles up Smithneck Road. Shortly after, flames were visible, and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) was already en route with a full response. The Loyalton Fire Department was notified and staged at Sierra Brooks Lodge, while Sierra County Fire was placed on standby. An air attack, including tankers and helicopters, was deployed. Air tankers made fire retardant drops, while helicopters conducted multiple bucket drops on the fire. Loyalton Fire cleared the scene by 3:53 PM, and USFS personnel continued working on the fire...most likely caused by lightning.”

16:59 - Accidental 911 call in Sierra Brooks.

17:39 - Property damage to a vehicle reported in Loyalton.

17:47 - Firearm found on the road by a Verdi driver was collected by deputy.

19:40 - Civil service completed in Downieville on Main Street.

19:41 - Again- “Civil service completed in Downieville” on Main Street.

20:12 - Report of “two suspicious people” at the Hardware Store parking lot. The SO reports these folks have an ongoing feud- a restraining order is involved.

20:18 - CHP notified of disabled vehicle near Sattley.

20:28 - Reported injured deer in Loyalton. The law arrived, and “the deer was well enough to walk away.”

20:48 - Downieville Fire checked Courthouse area after report of possible propane leak.

21:54 - Citizen escorted to Bassetts Station by deputy.

Tuesday, October 8

09:46- Missing dog near Stampede Reservoir.

12:43 - Technician in Downieville triggered ATM alarm while tinkering with the machine.

13:22 - Civil service request put on hold until 10/24,

Wednesday, October 9

00:09 - Possible scam attempt in Loyalton.

07:38 - “Deputy Vanetti assist Loyalton Elementary School with the bike rodeo.”

08:16 - Animal neglect reported. This is looped in with some restraining order drama on Main Street in Downieville.

10:00 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

12:52 - Back on Main Street, we have a tenant claiming to be locked out of a residence. As a particular roommate saga has taken up much of the Sheriff’s Office time and resources over the last few weeks with several calls potentially falling under the “Abusing 911 services” category, and no doubt the courts time and resources will also not escape this tomfoolery, not to mention taxpayers money wasted on utter nonsense- it is apparent some of y’alls cornbread ain’t done in the middle.

16:39 - Probation conducting searches near Loyalton.

22:12 - Owner of the “non stop” barking dog on Commercial Street in Downieville is “trying to remedy the problem.”

Thursday, October 10

09:34 - CHP notified of “multiple Porsche’s driving at high rate of speed” near Sierra City.

10:26 - Backpack hanging on a fence post near A23 and the Yak Farm.

10:47 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

11:04 - Sheriff’s Office radios were temporarily down.

14:36 - Theft and vandalism reported in Pike.

15:36 - Animal neglect reported on Main Street in Downieville. Yep- part of ongoing restraining order drama.

18:11 - Deputy cleared trash off of Highway 49.

19:16 - Possible illegal fire at Carlton Campground was a legal propane campfire per Deputy.

23:51 - Accidental 911 in Calpine.

Friday, October 11

09:49 - “Harris/Walz” endorsement sign has apparently been stolen multiple times from a Sattley residence. Come on, grow up. You’re better than that!

09:56 - Restraining order issue on...you guessed it...Main Street in Downieville. No crime committed! One of ya’ll really should STOP CALLING 911 unless it is a real emergency! Imagine trying to get help while you are having a heart attack, but you can’t get through because someone with some daft B.S. is taking up the dispatcher’s time!

10:14 - Accidental alarm in Sierraville.

11:12 - Caller reports “lost cash” in Downieville.

11:29 - Civil service on Main Street in Downieville. Sounds about right.

15:00 - Restraining order issue in Loyalton. No restraining order in place. No crime committed.

16:23 - Caller updated SO on address and “also expressed that he would not accept any paperwork we might provide him.”

16:34 - The abandoned vehicle off of Highway 49 at mile marker 52 does not pose any traffic concerns.

Saturday, October 12

07:19 - Caller off of Main Street in Downieville once again dials 911 to report a possible violation of a restraining order. “It was found not be a violation, rather a room mate dispute on the use of the shared kitchen.” My lands! Caller, at this point, I have to wonder if you aren’t trying to harass your roommate with B.S. 911 calls! Your antics have me looking up Penal Codes on 911 abuse! There are a couple, with some fines attached!

09:22 - One picked up from Inyo County Sheriff’s Office for an outstanding Sierra County warrant.

11:53 - Report of dog bite near Verdi.

13:42 - Traffic citation issued in Sierraville over speeding and crossing a double yellow.

13:55 - Deer validation request from Loyalton transferred to F&W.

14:43 - Family disturbance in Loyalton- someone is moving out. Someone send that wisdom to Main Street in Downieville.

15:01 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

15:20 - Trespassing issue on public land near Sierra City.

15:52 - Threatening email sent to Sheriff. That’s smart. Not really.

17:16 - Folks waiting for a ride near Camptonville per Deputy.

17:30 - Ambulance request in Downieville.

19:31 - Ambulance request near Highway 89.

21:35 - Concern over welfare of hikers near Truckee. No basis for concern.

Sunday, October 13

00:22 - 911 hangup near Goodyears Bar. Investigation concludes no help needed.

04:09 - Ambulance requested in Downieville.

09:53 - Accidental 911 in Downieville.

16:25 - Ambulance requested in Indian Valley.

17:00 - Ambulance requested in Calpine.

17:55 - Lift assistance requested in Sierra City.

20:23 - Death notification request canceled by Placer County.

Total reported: 62