News From Around The County
ANDERSON — In their continuing efforts to clear Anderson streets of parolees, probationers, and people with outstanding warrants, Anderson PD officers last night took to bikes and performed a bicycle patrol operation. The late-night patrol resulted in numerous contacts, as well as arrests and citations, according to officials. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Carr Fire: One year anniversary – Revisiting the […]
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SHASTA COUNTY — In an effort to lessen blight caused by abandoned and/or unwanted vehicles left on personal property, Shasta County Sheriff’s Office has offered to help with the removal of those vehicles – often requiring little more than a request and signature. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Minor injuries reported after 299E crash near Bella Vista Cottonwood felon found with […]
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ANDERSON — Despite trying to disguise himself in an attempt to avoid apprehension, Anderson police officers located and arrested a person designated by the County as a “chronic offender” last Wednesday, May 15. According to an Anderson PD social media release, Christopher Michael Dalton, 33, of Anderson, has generated 24 calls for law enforcement service in Shasta County over the […]
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CITY OF SHASTA LAKE — A sheriff’s K-9 was instrumental in apprehending a man who officials allege threw a brick at his elderly father during an argument, before fleeing the home with a stolen rifle early yesterday evening, Tuesday, May 7. The victim was uninjured on the brick attack and the alleged suspect was later booked into jail on several […]
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ANDERSON — A man wanted in connection with the March 30 robbery of a Safeway gas station is in custody, after turning himself in to authorities Friday, May 3. Last March’s early-morning robbery happened in the 2500 block of Balls Ferry Road. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Officials at scene of pickup upside down and submerged in creek off 299E Burney […]
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ANDERSON — A Redding man was arrested after leading Anderson police officers on a dangerous pursuit early this morning, Saturday, May 4. During the chase, the alleged suspect rammed an Anderson PD patrol SUV, before fleeing on foot into an apartment complex. He was apprehended after a short foot pursuit, according to officials. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: More details after […]
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CITY OF SHASTA LAKE — A probationer who reportedly held a knife to a woman’s throat while threatening to kill her was arrested after a brief standoff in the 4000 block of Parker St., in the City of Shasta Lake, Saturday evening, April 27. The alleged suspect, who was reportedly suffering “an unknown mental breakdown,” was apprehended with the use […]
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UPDATED: Friday. April 26, 5:30 p.m. See Original and Updated Story below. ANDERSON — Authorities have identified a 63-year-old, self-proclaimed “sovereign citizen” who held deputies and other officials at bay for about 35 minutes earlier this afternoon. During the dangerous, roadside standoff, the man was described as “thrashing around” a weapon later described as a “large, three-foot long sword.” The […]
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ANDERSON — A Cottonwood woman trying to sell a “super cute” pair of jeans ended up in handcuffs instead when she agreed to sell the pants to a person who later turned out to be an undercover Anderson police officer. The woman, who had an extensive arrest history as well as five active arrest warrants, was also formerly featured as […]
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CITY OF SHASTA LAKE — Four people were arrested during two separate incidents in City of Shasta Lake last Sunday, March 31. In the first incident, deputies arrested a man who was seen throwing large rocks at passing cars. The second incident, what one area resident later called a “three for one deal,” was the service of an arrest warrant […]
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