Sheriff’s Blotter, 4/27 – 5/3

Monday, April 27

08:43 - Unsuccessful attempt at civil service in Sierra City.

17:52 - Report of theft of property in Sierra City.

Tuesday, April 28

06:29 - Coroner’s case in Sattley.

??:?? - Report of an unknown animal approaching a porch.

10:08 - Possible homeless person living in a vehicle in the Sierra Brooks area.

12:47 - Fire alarm in Loyalton.

12:58 - Civil dispute in Sierra City.

14:05 - Controlled burn in Downieville.

18:24 - A deputy found rocks in the roadway near Camptonville. The deputy moved the rocks.

21:52 - Deputies issued a citation for an abandoned vehicle in Loyalton.

22:27 - Deputies issued a citation for another abandoned vehicle in Loyalton.

22:51 - Two more citations for abandoned vehicles in Loyalton.

23:00 - Another abandoned vehicle citation in Loyalton.

23:19 - Deputies contacted a vehicle owner about illegally parking in Loyalton. The owner moved the vehicle.

Wednesday, April 29

05:25 - A county maintenance worker encountered a mountain lion outside the Downieville Courthouse. The lion only left when the worker clapped at it. The Department of Fish and Wildlife suggested increasing lighting in the area to deter wildlife.

10:29 - Controlled burn in Sierraville.

12:11 - A caller reported that a mountain lion was observed outside a window in Goodyears Bar on April 26. The lion had then pounced at a cat behind the window, then left the area.

12:15 - Smoke check in the Pike area.

13:29 - A mountain lion was seen on April 26 on surveillance cameras in Downieville.

17:23 - Report of possible animal abuse in Sierra Brooks.

17:45 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

21:51 - Citation issued for an abandoned vehicle in Loyalton.

22:09 - Citation issued for an abandoned vehicle in Loyalton.

22:26 - Citation issued for an abandoned vehicle in Loyalton.

23:08 - Citation issued for an abandoned vehicle in Loyalton.

Thursday, April 30

09:58 - Request for assistance with keeping the peace during a welfare check in Downieville.

10:26 - Citizen assist in Loyalton.

15:24 - Request for assistance with a probation search in Downieville.

Friday, May 1

07:21 - Report of an oven at the Loyalton School smoking and popping. The fire department was requested but canceled after the reporting party unplugged the oven.

11:06 - Accidental 9-1-1 call from the Stampede Reservoir area.

13:35 - Juvenile problem at the Loyalton High School.

15:12 - Report of a financial scammer impersonating a computer technician. No money was transferred to the scammer, and a report was made to the Federal Trade Commission.

15:40 - Request for assistance getting unstuck from snow near the Yuba Pass. Deputies were able to assist.

19:15 - Someone in Loyalton was having issues with a neighbor and requested extra patrol. A deputy agreed to do extra patrolling.

19:28 - Request for assistance getting a vehicle with three juvenile occupants unstuck from snow near Webber Lake. A deputy was able to assist.

20:12 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

21:01 - Accidental 9-1-1 from Calpine.

Saturday, May 2

01:22 - The Susanville Highway Patrol was pursuing a motorcycle for speeding. A Sierra County deputy prepared in case the chase entered Sierra County, but the rider went a different direction and stayed in Plumas County.

11:47 - Report of possible shots fired in the Verdi area.

16:05 - Off-highway vehicle riders were warned not to drive on county roads.

Sunday, May 3

00:29 - Request to check on a neighbor banging on walls in Loyalton. A deputy spoke with the party, who denied having caused a problem but agreed to keep quiet for the rest of the night.

07:10 - Report of cattle on the highway near Sattley.

09:53 - Suspects in a misdemeanor shoplifting case out of county were staying in Sierraville. Information was provided to the agency with jurisdiction over the matter.

10:12 - Report of a bear problem in Downieville.

10:28 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

11:23 - Notification of a possible medical emergency taking place outside Sierra County.

11:57 - Report of harassment in Loyalton.

13:48 - Report of a possibly sick bear along Highway 49 near Camptonville. Fish and Wildlife was notified.

16:54 - A deputy on marine patrol made contact with campers at Carlton Campground.

19:16 - Welfare check requested in Loyalton. The subject was safe and sound.

23:58 - Lost hikers in the Verdi area. Deputies responded and transported the subject back to their vehicle.

Total reported: 52