Category: Redding

Shasta Lake woman arrested, child taken into protective custody, after Redding traffic stop

REDDING, Calif. — Authorities in Redding say a child was taken into protective custody after a traffic stop of a Shasta Lake woman led to the discovery of drugs, hypodermic syringes and other dangerous contraband “within arm’s reach” of the unrestrained child Sunday morning, Nov. 8. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Bat-wielding man fights K9 & deputies, loses Deputy faces felony charges after […]

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Man arrested after stabbing victim in neck with “spear-type weapon”

REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say a man who stabbed another man with a “spear-type weapon” at a Redding motel was arrested after fleeing the scene Friday afternoon, Nov. 6. The victim of the stabbing underwent emergency surgery and was expected to survive the violent attack, which happened at the Stardust Motel, located at 1200 Pine Street. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: […]

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Solo-vehicle Redding motorcycle crash leads to DUI arrest

REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say a motorcyclist was under the influence of alcohol and in possession of methamphetamine when he was involved in a solo-vehicle crash Monday morning, Nov. 2. There were no known witnesses to the accident, which happened in the area of Hartnell Avenue and Shotwick Trail, according to officials. The crash was the first of two that happened […]

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Redding crash

REDDING, Calif. — A motorcyclist suffered major injuries when he plowed into the back of a pickup truck in Redding Monday morning, Nov. 2. The motorcyclist was “accelerating rapidly” when the accident occurred on East Cypress Avenue east of Churn Creek Road, according to officials. The crash was the second of two motorcycle accidents that happened within thirty minutes and […]

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Deputy faces felony charges after deadly Redding wreck

REDDING, Calif. — A Shasta County Sheriff’s deputy who was involved in a fiery wreck that killed one person and seriously injured a mother and her baby last November is facing multiple felony charges, the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. Shasta County Sheriff’s Deputy Henry Taylor was also injured and hospitalized after the deadly crash, which happened on […]

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Drunken Circle K altercation, hit and runs, lead to Redding arrest

REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say a man who was pepper sprayed while attacking a Circle K clerk in Redding was later arrested after fleeing the scene and hitting at least two vehicles this morning, Monday, Nov. 2. Although officials did not specify which Circle K the series of crimes began at, there are two Circle K convenience stores located along […]

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Redding pursuit ends in I-5 rollover, major injuries

REDDING, Calif. — Shasta County Sheriff’s officials have reported this morning that a person who led officials on a dangerous, high-speed pursuit on Interstate 5 sustained major injuries after their vehicle overturned on the dirt shoulder, just north of the South Bonnyview off-ramp. The chase began early this morning, Monday, Nov. 2, after a deputy spotted a silver 2007 Ford Fusion […]

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Redding motel probation search uncovers gun, drugs

REDDING, Calif. — Two men were arrested after a probation search at Motel 6, located at 1250 Twin View Blvd., uncovered two handguns, along with heroin, marijuana, paraphernalia, and other items associated with drug sales, Saturday evening, Oct. 25. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Disagreement over chainsaws leads to gunfire inside Burney home Found with meth in stolen car, Anderson probationer […]

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Redding PD discusses the Neighborhood Police Unit and the vital role it plays

REDDING, Calif. — In spite of recent calls for defunding police departments across the country which have led the headlines for months, nationwide polls show that most Americans overwhelmingly agree that patrol officers are invaluable and an absolute necessity to ensure the safety and security of the residents they serve. However, with a seemingly never-ending stream of 911 calls, today’s […]

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Redding PD’s NPU announces 2,000th arrest

REDDING, Calif. — Although earlier budget cuts had axed the Redding Police Department’s former Neighborhood Police Unit (NPU), after seeing a significant rise in crime and quality of life issues in their city, in January 2016, the department re-established the specialized, five officer team. Consisting of four officers and a supervisor, Redding PD’s NPU focuses on solving long-term problems through […]

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