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Over 36 years ago, Wilbert Wilson started a small alarm company in Murphys California; today Signal Service is the largest family owned alarm company throughout the Sierra foothills. Owned and managed by Wilbert's three sons, Andy, Mark and Will who have made Signal Service the success it is today. We measure our success by the quality of our relationships and service to our customers, and look forward to the opportunity for continued service in the years to come. Contact Signal Service Inc. for more information on a security system! We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Coverage!

Announcements

San Andreas Man Arrested for Backing Into Sheriff Substation in Arnold

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/29/2021 04:46 PM

Arnold, CA...At approximately 0441 hours, Calaveras County Sheriffs deputies responded to an alarm call at the Sheriffs substation in Arnold, Upon their arrival, they found Christopher Bates, 34 from San Andreas in his vehicle, the vehicle on the sidewalk of the shopping center, backed up to the front door of the substati6n. The windows, window framing and front door had been pushed into the office by approximately 1'.

Columbia Man Arrested and Sonora Woman in Additional Legal Trouble After Traffic Stop

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/28/2021 08:08 PM

Jamestown, CA...On Monday evening, Deputy Sorini was patrolling highway 108 in Jamestown. He observed a vehicle commit a moving violation. A check of the vehicle’s registration status showed it was suspended. Deputy Sorini conducted a traffic enforcement stop on the vehicle and contacted the driver, 37-year-old Sabrina Rivette of Sonora, and the passenger, 49-year-old Jerome Zylstra of Columbia. A record check of the Rivette determined she had misdemeanor warrants for her arrest. A consent search of the vehicle was conducted. Deputy Sorini located over 28 grams of methamphetamine separated into different quantities, cash, packaging material, drug paraphernalia, and brass knuckles.

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Team Recap July 7th thru July 15th 2021

Posted by: News_Desk on 07/27/2021 12:33 PM

San Andreas, CA...On July 7th, 2021, the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served a search warrant for illegal marijuana cultivation in the 6900 block of Riata Way in Angels Camp. Deputies seized 617 growing marijuana plants with an estimated value exceeding $802,000. The cultivation was being conducted under the residence and in a metal outbuilding. The metal outbuilding contained unsafe and unpermitted walls, electrical systems, and air ducts to facilitate the indoor cultivation. Extensive black mold was visible on surfaces. Code Enforcement Officers were called to the scene and the structure was “Red-Tagged” due to numerous hazards and violations which created an unsafe environment.

Major Injuries to Motorcyclist in Collision on Hwy 49

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/27/2021 03:59 PM

Angels Camp CA...On 7-27-2021, at approximately 1315 hours, P1 attempted to pass a motor home to the right, through a paved pull out, on SR-49 south of Cosgrave Road. An Arnold man was unable to maintain his motorcycle on the paved surface and road into the gravel. He lost control of his motorcycle which landed on its left side. He was ejected and received major injuries. The rider was transported to Modesto Memorial Medical Center for treatment.

Hwy 4 & Hwy 89 to Fully Reopen Through Tamarack Fire Area July 28th at 7am.

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/27/2021 06:55 PM

Alpine County, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) plan to reopen State Routes 4 and 89 in Alpine County to through-traffic only at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. There will be no access to the United States Forest Service (USFS) lands.