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Anderson probation compliance sweep nets four adults, child taken into protective custody

September 19, 2021 Trevor Montgomery

ANDERSON, Calif., — Authorities in Anderson conducted a probation compliance operation throughout the city that led to the arrest of four people on Thursday, Sept. 16. A child was also taken into protective custody for child endangerment and neglect after officials arrested the juvenile’s parents on a variety of charges, according to officials. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: “Heavily intoxicated” Redding […]

Trio charged in 2019 murder of Anza man, 64

April 28, 2021 Trevor Montgomery

ANZA, Calif. — Authorities who are continuing to investigate the 2019 murder of an Anza man, today announced the arrest of three people now charged in connection with the victim’s death. The fatal shooting happened at the site of an illegal marijuana grow on the 39000 block of El Toro Rd., officials reported at the time of the murder. Anza and […]

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Redding crash

November 6, 2020 Trevor Montgomery

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 […]

Murrieta children’s author highlights “local remarkable women”

September 11, 2020 Trevor Montgomery

MURRIETA, Calif. — Having already released two books in her “Remarkable Reese” series, Murrieta resident, Lisa Wellcome – a preschool teacher and aspiring author of children’s books – is preparing to launch the third book in her series, titled, “Remarkable Reese: I Want to be a Firefighter!” In her Remarkable Reese children’s books, the main character, Reese – who was […]

Unexpected donation “wows” Burney Elementary staff, students

February 10, 2020 Trevor Montgomery

BURNEY — When the staff and administrators of Burney Elementary School were finishing up their duties after a long week of educating Burney’s youth last Friday, they never could have expected the random act of kindness the school and its students were about to receive. But when a man walked into the school’s office just before the end of the […]

Search ongoing for man after alleged Mt. Shasta stabbing

July 30, 2019 Trevor Montgomery

MT. SHASTA — Authorities yesterday asked for the public’s help locating a man they allege stabbed another man in the chest during a Mt. Shasta fight Saturday evening, July 27. The non-fatal stabbing happened outside a private home on the 200 block of Sheldon Ave., in a residential neighborhood northeast of Ream Ave. and Old McCloud Rd. LEADING THE SCNS […]

Man attacked by group in Cottonwood, has handgun stolen

July 21, 2019 Trevor Montgomery

COTTONWOOD — Authorities say a man was attacked by a group of subjects after they flagged him down early this morning, Sunday, July 21. The incident happened as the victim was on his way home from work, in the area of Gas Point and Rancho Estate roads in Cottonwood. During the attack the victim, who has a CCW and was […]

Hours-long Redding standoff ends with arrest of wanted felon

June 27, 2019 Trevor Montgomery

REDDING — An hours-long barricaded standoff in Redding that began as an attempted probation search ended peacefully after a man was taken into custody late Wednesday evening, June 26. The standoff forced the evacuation of numerous homes surrounding the residence where the suspect was holed up and caused the closure of several surrounding roads, including Miller St, Harrison Ave., Cedars […]

UPDATE: Officials identify Laguna Niguel man who died after diving off Burney Falls

July 6, 2018 Trevor Montgomery

UPDATED: July 10, 2018, 12 p.m. BURNEY — Officials have identified a man who died after leaping from the top of Burney Falls. According to Shasta County Sheriff’s Office the victim disappeared after hitting the water and never resurfacing. The incident kicked off a frantic search for the victim that last several hours. Officials later identified 30-year-old, Elliott John Miller, […]

WHISKEYTOWN: Man killed, 3 teens injured, after car overturns down steep embankment

May 26, 2018 Trevor Montgomery

WHISKEYTOWN — A man died and three teens were injured when a vehicle overturned and plummeted down a steep embankment. The deadly accident happened on Highway 299 near Whiskeytown Lake, last Tuesday night. All four victims were from the Anderson area and alcohol and excessive speed are believed to be contributing factors in the fatal wreck, according to California Highway […]

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