News From Around The County
REDDING — A motorcyclist has been identified after a fatal crash in unincorporated Redding, Saturday evening, June 29. This weekend’s deadly accident happened in the area of Texas Springs and Montgomery Ranch roads, southwest of the city limits. SEE OTHER RECENT SCNS HEADLINES: Hours-long Redding standoff ends with arrest of wanted felon CHP searching for woman who fled scene of […]
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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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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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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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ANDERSON — Officials have asked for the public’s help identifying those responsible for an Anderson drive by shooting that happened last night, Sunday, April 7. Although a home was struck by gunfire, no injuries were reported after the shooting, which was reported on the 18000 block of Majestic View Dr., east of Happy Valley Rd. Deputies are now searching for […]
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ANDERSON — Anderson police officers teamed up with a Fish & Game warden to conduct an illegal encampment enforcement operation along Anderson Creek Friday, March 29. The operation yielded five arrests, according to officials. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Man brings toddler to Anderson to sell ecstasy to girl, 15 Burney traffic stop yields stolen rifle, drugs – 1 arrested Officers […]
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ANDERSON — Authorities arrested a 21-year-old Redding man they allege traveled to Anderson with his 1-year-old child with the intention of selling ecstasy to a person he believed was a girl who was turning 16-years-old. The man was arrested Friday, March 29, following a weeks-long investigation. Unbeknownst to the alleged suspect, the “girl” he agreed to sell ecstasy to so […]
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ANDERSON — Despite rain-slicked roads and dangerous highway conditions, two motorists decided to engage in an illegal street race earlier this morning. “Unfortunately for the drivers, they did this in front of an unmarked patrol vehicle,” Anderson PD later wrote in a social media release. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: UPDATE: Family grieving after crash kills Australian native, Shasta College student, […]
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