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
Minor Sustains Major Injuries In Collision Near Hwy 49 & Hwy 120
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2019 08:01 PM
Moccasin, CA...On September 22, 2019, at approximately 6:35 PM, Mr. Jose Figueroa, a 35 year old man from Bonita, CA was traveling in his 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor, northbound on State Route 49 and was stopped at the intersection with State Route 120 near Moccasin, CA. Ms. Glafira Montanez, a 35 year old woman from Groveland, CA, was traveling westbound on State Route 120, east of State Route 49, in her 2012 Scion XB at an unknown speed. Mr. Figueroa accelerated from the stop sign in an attempt to drive westbound on State Route 120, directly into the path of the Scion. The front of the Scion struck the right side of the Ford and the Scion became airborne, overturned, landing approximately 100 feet down the northern embankment of State Route 120, and collided into a ravine. The Ford came to rest along the right shoulder of westbound State Route 120. Airbags within both vehicles deployed.
Lake Alpine, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close State Route 4 beginning Tuesday, September 24, 2019, to Wednesday, September 25, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day for road work. The full closure will be in effect over Ebbetts Pass from the east end of Lake Alpine (gate #2) to Raymond Meadows Creek (closure gate #3- just east of the Silver Creek Campground). Lake Alpine is open and accessible. There is no local detour available.
Collision Left Murphys Man With Major Injuries & Unconscious Last Night Off Sheep Ranch Road
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/20/2019 04:33 PM
Murphys, CA...A 30 year old Murphys man was driving a Toyota on Sheep Ranch Road northbound at an unknown speed descending a grade at approximately 2330 hours. He allowed his vehicle to drive off the west road edge and down a steep embankment. As the Toyota was on the embankment it overturned causing the left front windshield area to be crushed by a tree. As it overturned the driver was ejected. Both the driver and the Toyota landed at the bottom of an approximately 100 foot ravine. The Toyota came to rest on its roof. The driver lost consciousness for an unknown time. He waited until the sun rose on 9-20-2019 to climb up the hillside to seek assistance. The vehicle was not visible from the roadway.
Driver from Yorba Linda in Suspected Hit & Run on Hwy 49 Arrested
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2019 04:28 PM
San Andreas, CA...On September 18th A 25 Year Old from Yorba Linda was traveling southbound in a 2019 Ram at 60 miles per hour on SR-49 north of Howell Road. A Valley Springs woman was traveling southbound in her Acura at 55 miles per hour on SR-49 north of Howell Road to the front of the Ram.
Collision on Hwy 88 Near Ione This Morning Took The Life of Retired ACSO Sergeant Mark Lawrence
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2019 04:41 PM
Ione, CA...It is with a heavy heart that the Amador County Sheriff’s Office announces the tragic loss of a member of our family. Retired Sergeant Mark Lawrence was driving to the Amador County Superior Court this morning where he serves as a Court Security Deputy when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Despite the best efforts of the medical responders, Sergeant Lawrence died from his injuries. Sergeant Lawrence was escorted to Daneri Mortuary in a law enforcement procession with allied agency law enforcement officers and fire department members saluting him along the way.
Five Marijuana Grow Sites Eradicated by Calaveras Sheriff's Office
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2019 10:45 PM
San Andreas, CA...On September 10th,, 2019 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served a search warrant for illegal marijuana cultivation at an address in the 12000 block of Armstrong Road in Sheep Ranch. Deputies eradicated 6,588 growing marijuana plants at an outdoor marijuana growing operation. Two suspects were seen fleeing the scene and, although they were not apprehended, evidence seized from the scene is still being examined and the investigation is ongoing.
Sonora, CA...An intruder caught in the act! Last night, our deputies were called to the 16000 block of Oakhaven Lane in Sonora for reports of a break-in. The perpetrator slyly made his way through the open front door of the home. He did not threaten the resident or steal anything. After being spotted, he tried to make a run for it but ended up cornered in a bathroom. Fish and Wildlife were contacted and assisted our deputies in coaxing the mountain lion out of the second story bathroom window. He did get a stern warning about the break-in before being released.
