Sheriff Magrini to step down, take on role as Assistant County CEO

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — In a surprising move less than two years after being appointed to the top law enforcement official in Shasta County, Sheriff-Coroner Eric Magrini announced he will be stepping down from the position to become assistant CEO for the county. The announcement follows on the heels of his deputies issuing a vote of no-confidence against him earlier […]

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Got cameras? You can help prevent crime and solve cases with Sheriff’s SCRAM Program

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office has announced a new Security Camera Registry and Mapping Program (SCRAM), that will allow residents and business owners to register their security camera systems with the department. Participating in the voluntary program will help expand local law enforcement’s investigative abilities and potentially help to quickly identify possible witnesses, victims, or suspects. […]

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Deputy faces felony charges after deadly Redding wreck

REDDING, Calif. — A Shasta County Sheriff’s deputy who was involved in a fiery wreck that killed one person and seriously injured a mother and her baby last November is facing multiple felony charges, the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. Shasta County Sheriff’s Deputy Henry Taylor was also injured and hospitalized after the deadly crash, which happened on […]

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