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SAN JACINTO, Calif. — A man was killed after a fiery San Jacinto wreck early Tuesday morning, June 16. According to officials now investigating the fatal accident, which happened on Cottonwood Ave. west of Warren Rd., say the victim was speeding and driving on the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic just before losing control and crashing. LEADING […]
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UPDATED: Friday, June 5, 1:45 p.m. See Original and Updated Stories below. COTTONWOOD, Calif. — Officials have identified a man who was fatally shot by law enforcement officers during a disturbance/shooting investigation on the 22000 block of Adobe Rd., in the unincorporated community of Cottonwood Tuesday, June 2. Officials had previously reported the deadly incident began when the alleged suspect […]
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COTTONWOOD, Calif. — Authorities are investigating the cause of a solo-vehicle rollover crash in Cottonwood that left an 18-year-old man with major injuries early Saturday morning, May 2. The victim was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected during the crash, which happened on the northbound I-5 off ramp at Gas Point Rd., according to California Highway Patrol. LEADING […]
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JOHNSON PARK — Authorities say unattended children playing with matches sparked a small fire in Johnson Park that led to a large emergency response Monday afternoon, March 30. No injuries were reported and no property was damaged as a result of the fire, which led to the children’s parents being contacted. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: One dead after car soars […]
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COTTONWOOD — A man found inside a parked and running stolen vehicle was arrested with the help of a sheriff’s K-9 after resisting deputies in Cottonwood early Thursday morning, Feb. 27. Yesterday’s incident and arrest happened at the Chevron Gas Station, on the 20000 block of Fourth St. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Redding traffic stop yields heroin, meth, $13,000 Family, […]
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UPDATED: Sunday, Feb. 2, 5:50 p.m., With release of coroner’s identification. SAN JACINTO — Officials have identified a San Jacinto woman who died when her vehicle plowed head-on into a tree in San Jacinto early Saturday morning, Feb. 1. The deadly, solo-vehicle crash happened on Cottonwood Ave., west of Lyon Ave. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: UPDATE: Kidnapped from Jurupa Valley, […]
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REDDING — A teen was arrested after officials say she led officers on a short, early morning pursuit in a stolen van Saturday, Dec. 28. The extremely dangerous chase, which covered about 18 miles and hit speeds of 114 mph on the freeway and 75 miles per hour on city streets, began in Redding near the intersection of Hilltop Dr. […]
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JOHNSON PARK — Although few details have been released, officials have confirmed a woman was arrested after a domestic violence related call in the unincorporated community of Johnson Park, east of Burney. The incident that led to her arrest happened Monday evening, Sept. 2, at an apartment on the 21000 block of Cottonwood St, south of SR-299E. LEADING THE SCNS […]
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COTTONWOOD — After an exhaustive, nearly two-month investigation – during which more than two dozen witnesses were interviewed and numerous candid videos and photos were uncovered and reviewed – Shasta County Sheriff’s and Shasta County District Attorney’s officials have determined that an incident that led to a Fourth of July party-goer sustaining major head and neck injuries was not the […]
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REDDING — A Cottonwood probationer suspected of prowling in a Redding residential neighborhood was arrested after first running from and then fighting with police officers early Friday morning, July 26. During his apprehension, officers deployed pepper spray and a Taser while subduing the violently resisting suspect. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Carr Fire: One year anniversary – Revisiting the devastated areas […]
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