Crime

Incidents: shooting arrest, fire activities, road work

By Tori James

A 50-year-old Jenny Lind man is facing attempted murder and other felony charges following a recent shooting-related incident. According to Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lt. Greg Stark, on the evening of Aug. 2, deputies were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting in the 10000 block of Milton Road in Jenny Lind. Upon arrival, they located […]

Incidents report: arrests, activities, roadwork

Two bold burglars busted in broad daylight

At the top of this week’s report, sheriff’s officials shared that a pair of thieves claiming to be home cleaners were recently arrested with help from a Good Samaritan and the homeowner. According to Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) spokesperson Lt. Greg Stark, on the afternoon of July 26, dispatchers received a report of an active burglary in progress at […]

Incident report: accidents, arrests, fires, activities

By Tori James

At the top of this week’s report, local officials shared some details from a Sunday afternoon incident at a popular local swimming hole with a reputation for injury accidents, some deadly. According to Ebbetts Pass Firefighters (EPFD) district officials, a fall victim with a head injury was transported to a valley trauma center from Candy Rock swimming hole, a popular […]

Incidents report: fires, accidents, arrests, cadet graduation, road work

By Tori James

Locally, the July Fourth holiday weekend came and went without any major fire activities although there were several incidents. On Sunday, firefighters responded to a Mokelumne Hill incident that was dubbed the Sunshine Fire, described as a small spot of smoldering debris in a flower bed near Highway 49 and Center Street.   In the early hours of July 4, the […]

Fire, public safety news, activities, arrests, Torch Run, road work

By Tori James

With tinder dry fire conditions and extreme heat this week and July 4 coming on Friday, fire officials are urging added caution with fireworks and activities such as outdoor grilling. They also cancelled a previously scheduled prescribed burn for early this week around the Fowler Peak lookout on the Bear Mountain range in the Angels Camp-Copperopolis area due to a […]

Arrests, law enforcement, fire activities, and eggs recall, road work

By Tori James

At the top of this week’s law enforcement activities, two West Point residents were arrested on multiple felony charges involving stolen items over several burglaries that included firearms. According to Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lt. Greg Stark, on June 6, CCSO investigators served a search warrant in the 1000 block of Main Street in West Point part of an […]

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By Tori James

Calaveras County law enforcement officials shared information and updates relating to a range of recent incidents and activities. At the top of the report, a local man who allegedly fired weapons at an individual and ignited a fire was subdued following a multi-agency response and charged with over two dozen felonies. According to Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) spokesperson Lt. […]


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