Sheriff’s Blotter, 6/22 – 6/28
Weekly calls include animal issues, welfare checks, fire reports, and search-and-rescue response
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Monday, June 22
08:58 - Report of a wolf sighting near Loyalton.
09:31 - Found property turned in to the Sheriff’s Office in Downieville.
10:22 - Report of dogs at large in the Sierra Brooks area.
10:57 - Report of a lost dog in Loyalton.
11:03 - Report of aggressive dogs at Sardine Lake Campground.
11:41 - Agency assist in Loyalton.
14:53 - Request for assistance in Sierra City.
17:11 - Report of a burglary alarm in Sierra City.
17:14 - Report of suspicious circumstances in Loyalton.
20:25 - A wallet found at the Downieville Gas Station was turned in to the Sheriff’s Office.
23:46 - Report of a verbal family fight in Downieville. Parties were separated for the night.
Tuesday, June 23
07:34 - Report of trespassing in Downieville.
09:41 - Welfare check requested in Sierra City. The subject was located safe.
10:23 - Report of lost property in Downieville.
10:52 - Report that county road crews had removed vegetation from private property in the Pike City area. The Sierra County Road Department was notified, and contact was made with the property owner.
10:53 - Report of mental health issues in Loyalton.
11:42 - Report of an abandoned vehicle in Sierraville.
12:16 - Report of a vehicle fire near Shaffers High Sierra Camp.
13:14 - Civil service in Loyalton was canceled.
14:53 - Report of a wolf problem near Sierraville.
15:42 - Information documented in Sierra City.
16:00 - Report of a scam call in Chilcoot.
16:51 - Mutual aid requested for a vegetation fire in the Pike area.
20:32 - Welfare check requested after a juvenile was heard crying in Loyalton. Deputies responded and were unable to locate any child in distress.
21:01 - Report of an aggressive dog in Loyalton. Deputies were unable to locate the dog.
Wednesday, June 24
10:34 - Text 911 report of a possible fire in the Sierraville area. The Forest Service was unable to locate any fire activity.
10:43 - Information documented in the Alleghany area.
12:30 - Report of a dog bite in Sierraville. A report was taken.
14:38 - Report of a scam call near Sierra Brooks.
15:34 - Loyalton Little League requested extra patrol for an all-stars game due to rowdy parents at previous games.
20:53 - A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with no plates on northbound Highway 395 near the agricultural station.
Thursday, June 25
06:43 - Someone was arrested in Carson City on outstanding Sierra County warrants.
06:56 - Sierra County inmates were transported from the Nevada County jail for court.
10:46 - Report of reckless driving in Downieville. The driver was given a verbal warning.
14:42 - Report of multiple unregistered vehicles in Loyalton. A deputy checked the area and gave notices for some traffic violations.
15:59 - Report of a sick calf along a roadway near Loyalton. The owner was notified.
16:20 - Report of financial elder abuse in Downieville.
19:34 - Report of a vehicle that had been speeding through Sierra Brooks multiple times during the week. A deputy searched but was unable to locate it.
Friday, June 26
07:45 - Ambulance requested at Emigrant Campground.
08:35 - Civil service in Loyalton.
09:54 - Report of threats in Sierra City.
09:56 - Civil service requested in Loyalton regarding an eviction.
12:23 - Citizen assist requested at Sardine Lake Campground after a person reported being stranded at a campsite while friends were hiking. The subject later made it to Sardine Lake Lodge and said help was no longer needed.
14:01 - Ambulance transport requested in Downieville.
14:34 - Report of a reckless driver on A24 headed toward Loyalton. CHP was notified.
18:10 - A deputy attempted to help remove an injured turkey from a property. The turkey ran into the forest.
Saturday, June 27
00:40 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.
13:08 - Accidental 911 call from the Verdi area.
14:16 - Ambulance requested in the Verdi area. Patient declined ambulance transport and self-transported.
14:26 - Report of a suspicious person walking in the middle of the highway in Downieville. CHP was notified.
15:19 - Report of a burglary alarm in Loyalton. It was found to be caused by a painting crew.
15:39 - Unconfirmed report of a wolf sighting in Loyalton.
16:17 - Information documented in Sierra City regarding possible threats and an ongoing mental health case.
16:39 - Report of a vehicle-versus-bicycle accident.
17:06 - Ambulance requested in Sierraville. Patient declined ambulance transport.
18:44 - Agency assist requested in looking for a missing person at campgrounds in Sierra County.
21:55 - Citizen assisted after a report involving bikers in the Lakes Basin area. One of the bikers later made contact and reported they had reached pavement and were at a restaurant.
Sunday, June 28
07:56 - Accidental 911 call in Downieville.
09:52 - Report of a tree limb on a power line in Downieville.
10:33 - 911 hang-up in Downieville.
12:28 - Report of trespassing at the Sierra City Transfer Station.
13:46 - Report of a wolf sighting near Sierra Brooks.
17:27 - Report of a missing hiker near Little Truckee Summit. The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office, Nevada County Search and Rescue, U.S. Forest Service, CHP and Washoe County helped locate the hiker and bring her to safety.
18:28 - Report of a possible vehicle crash in the Sierra City area. Emergency personnel responded and were unable to locate any signs of a crash.
23:18 - Report of a DUI-related crash on northbound Highway 395.
23:45 - Welfare check requested on a driver on northbound Interstate 80 near the state line. The call was forwarded to CHP.
Total reported: 66