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After shooting at Red Bluff PD drone, local man arrested when found with stolen property

December 11, 2021 Trevor Montgomery

RED BLUFF, Calif., — Authorities say a local man who was observed shooting a BB gun at a remotely controlled Red Bluff PD unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone was arrested when responding officers discovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen property; including power tools, stolen personal checks, and money orders valued at more than $4,300. The drone was being used […]

Redding PD’s UAV’s prove critical during major incidents

February 14, 2019 Trevor Montgomery

REDDING — Like many other law enforcement agencies its size, Redding Police Department does not have its own aviation unit or helicopters. Instead, the department relies heavily on assistance from CHP’s Northern Division Aerial Operations, which provides aerial support for 13 counties throughout northern California. Because of the vast area CHP’s Air Ops covers, much needed help from above is […]