News From Around The County
REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a Kern County felon was arrested after a Redding traffic stop that uncovered a loaded firearm and ammunition, methamphetamine, and ballistic body armor Sunday afternoon, Oct. 17. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: K-9 apprehends vehicle theft suspect at end of Redding pursuit Redding burglary/vehicle theft suspects captured in pair of stolen pickups Redding hit and run […]
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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a vehicle theft that led to a short pursuit and crash ultimately ended with the arrest of a local man after he fled on foot from pursuing officers and attempted to hide in thick vegetation early this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 19. Redding Police Department’s K-9 “Chase” was instrumental in both locating and apprehending the man, […]
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Authorities say a motorist turned pedestrian was killed after he was struck by a vehicle in the aftermath of another, earlier collision early Sunday morning, Oct. 17. For reasons not yet known, after the initial two-car collision the victim exited his vehicle and crossed the freeway to the opposing lanes of travel, at which time he was struck […]
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SHASTA COUNTY, Calif., — Shasta County Sheriff-Coroner Michael L. Johnson enjoyed a busy few days with community oriented stops at meetings and events throughout Shasta County including Burney, Redding, and Bella Vista this past weekend. Johnson became the County’s top law enforcement official as Sheriff-Coroner last month, when he was tapped to fill the position left vacant by then-Sheriff Eric […]
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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say two of three vehicle burglary and theft suspects were arrested after video surveillance footage was obtained that ultimately led to their identification and apprehension Saturday, Oct. 16. Two vehicles, which were stolen from a business that provides support services for natural disasters including wildland fires were recovered, along with other items stolen during simultaneous vehicle […]
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As compiled from Mt. Shasta PD/Facebook MT. SHASTA, Calif., — Mt. Shasta Police Department reports that over the last two weeks, from Oct. 2 through Oct. 16, officers responded to 355 calls for service that resulted in twenty-eight new cases and six arrests. Comparatively, during the prior two week period the department responded to 337 calls for service that resulted […]
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ANDERSON, Calif., — Authorities say a Redding man who was already on probation for a prior driving under the influence conviction was arrested again for DUI/Drugs after crashing into a light pole in Anderson this morning, Sundday, Oct. 17. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Redding teens struck by driver who fled – Suspect remains sought Now missing 7 days, search for missing […]
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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say one woman was killed and another suffered major injuries after both were struck by a vehicle while standing next to a parked vehicle with a door open Saturday evening, Oct. 16. The fatal collision happened in the area of C and Fifth streets, according to officials; who have said that intoxication was not suspected to […]
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UPDATED: Monday, Oct. 18, 9:09 a.m. Originally Published: Saturday, Oct. 16, 9:22 a.m. See Original Story below. REDDING, Calif., — Authorities have released additional details regarding a hit and run that was determined to have been intentional and malicious and officials are continuing to search for the driver who struck and seriously injured two 18-year-old men late Friday evening, Oct. […]
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WINCHESTER, Calif., — Authorities say a local woman was killed in a two-vehicle traffic collision in Hemet last night, Friday, Oct. 15. The fatal accident happened at the intersection of Domenigoni Parkway and Winchester Road, just a few miles from where another, double-fatal accident occurred days earlier. The earlier accident, which happened last Wednesday, left two San Jacinto juveniles – […]
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