Sheriff’s Blotter, 5/25 – 5/31

Monday, May 25

11:29 - A deputy made contact with a group of boaters at Stampede Reservoir.

14:04 - Report of illegal dredging at a mining claim near Downieville.

15:42 - Two paddleboarders were stuck in Stampede Reservoir. They were able to return safely to shore.

21:56 - Report of an unattended campfire at a campground near Sierra City. A deputy was unable to locate any unattended campfires.

Tuesday, May 26

00:28 - Report of suspicious activity at Gold Lake Campground. Deputies were unable to locate anyone.

08:27 - Equipment on fire in Calpine.

08:47 - Request for assistance at Indian Valley Campground.

09:47 - Report of theft on a mining claim near Alleghany.

10:59 - Report of a possibly confused elderly person in Loyalton.

11:52 - Report of disturbing the peace near Loyalton.

15:17 - Ambulance requested in Downieville.

15:29 - Report of an abandoned campfire nearly causing a forest fire in the Verdi area.

Wednesday, May 27

04:36 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

05:39 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

13:29 - Request for civil service in Sierra Brooks.

14:01 - Possible domestic dispute on the east side of the county.

15:23 - Request for civil service in Downieville.

17:28 - Report of a reckless driver near Sierra City.

18:20 - Two dogs were found on Dog Valley Road near Crystal Peak. They ran away, and deputies were unable to locate them.

18:24 - Report of electricity theft in Loyalton. The suspect was admonished.

Thursday, May 28

08:03 - Report of a bear breaking into the basement of a Downieville residence. Fish and Wildlife was notified.

08:45 - Request for assistance with a probation search in Downieville.

10:46 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.

12:53 - Report of a dog at large in Downieville. The owner was contacted and retrieved the dog.

13:47 - Report of someone posing as a Sierra County deputy “questioning people as to why they haven’t reported for jury duty.”

14:15 - Report of a lost cat in Loyalton.

15:48 - Request for assistance with a probation search in Downieville.

16:31 - Information provided that a Washoe County helicopter would be flying in the Peavine area.

16:47 - Report of a dispute in Pike. No deputy assistance was required.

20:47 - Report of someone possibly committing suicide in Australia. Law enforcement from the correct jurisdiction was contacted.

Friday, May 29

08:13 - Someone was arrested on a Sierra County warrant.

08:35 - Report of financial elder abuse in Downieville.

09:11 - Accidental 9-1-1 call from the Downieville area.

12:45 - Crash with injuries on Highway 49 at Depot Hill. The Sacramento Highway Patrol, Downieville Ambulance, and Forest Service responded.

13:29 - Request for deputies to be on the lookout for a speeding motorcyclist near Loyalton. Deputies were unable to locate the rider.

14:01 - Report of someone disturbing the peace in Sierra City.

17:40 - Lift assist requested in Sattley.

19:52 - Request for a welfare check on subjects with a broken-down vehicle in Sierraville. A deputy was unable to locate the vehicle.

21:18 - Report of smoke near Goodyears Bar. A deputy checked but saw no smoke.

21:40 - A deputy responded as backup for the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office in Portola.

22:15 - Ambulance requested at the Sierra Nevada Field Campus.

Saturday, May 30

08:44 - Report of possible bear poaching near Alleghany. An investigation was opened.

11:05 - Report of a homeless encampment near Bordertown. The Forest Service was notified.

17:15 - Lift assist requested in Loyalton.

18:43 - A caller had questions about shooting on Forest Service land near Sierraville. The caller was advised of the applicable regulations.

19:23 - Report of an overdue party somewhere between Rocklin and Susanville. Documentation was written.

19:45 - A deputy came across an unattended campfire near Stampede Reservoir. The responsible campers were admonished.

Sunday, May 31

09:54 - Loyalton Fire was requested to assist with a vegetation fire in Plumas County.

10:01 - A toddler in Loyalton went to a neighbor’s house without permission. The juvenile was safely returned home.

11:56 - Report of shots fired on a forest service road.

16:31 - An iPhone reported a motor vehicle accident on Highway 49 near Bassets. Emergency services were unable to locate the vehicle.

19:06 - A deputy found a cow in the roadway near Loyalton. The owner retrieved the cow.

20:41 - Report of a cow on Highway 49 near Loyalton. The owner could not be contacted, so the Highway Patrol was notified.

Total reported: 55