News From Around The County
REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a woman with multiple violent felony convictions, who was the target of an ongoing narcotic sales related investigation, was arrested again in Redding after she was found to be in possession of a loaded and stolen handgun, methamphetamine, psilocybin, and heroin Tuesday evening, Oct. 19. During a subsequent search of two of the woman’s Redding […]
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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say the shooting murder of a man whose lifeless body was later found inside a tent at a Redding area homeless encampment led to the arrest of another man yesterday, Tuesday, Oct. 19. The victim was found deceased in an area known as Mercy Canyon, located behind the Mercy Medical Center, according to officials; who have […]
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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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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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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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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a 3-year-old who was inside a vehicle when it was stolen from outside a Redding residence was later found safe and reunited with their mother when the vehicle was located in Shasta Lake Friday, October 15. Official reports indicate the mother had left the toddler inside her vehicle while she ran back into her home […]
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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a couple who attacked an employee of a Redding storage facility with a baseball bat were later arrested after a keen-eyed officer spotted them leaving the area in a U-Haul vehicle Friday morning, Oct. 8. The baseball bat attack happened after the 59-year-old employee interrupted the pair while they were burglarizing one of the storage […]
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