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
Attempted Murder Charges for James Christopher, 62 in Yesterday's Cascade Shooting
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2021 10:00 AM
Sonora, CA...The Tuolumne Sheriff's Dept has released additional details on the shooting yesterday. Yesterday morning, just before 8 am, our office received numerous reports of a person actively shooting at someone in a vehicle at the Cascade Mobile Home Park in Sonora. Deputies, along with the Sheriff’s SWAT Team who was training in the area, responded to the scene. Upon arrival, deputies were pointed to 62-year-old James Christopher of Sonora standing on the front porch of a residence. Christopher complied with orders and was quickly handcuffed and secured in a patrol vehicle. Deputies contacted two victims at a vehicle parked near the residence and began rendering aid. The SWAT Team conducted a check of the area for additional suspects or victims, but none were located.
Drug, Weapons, Counterfeit Money & More Charges for Tracy Man
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2021 01:36 PM
Valley Springs, CA...On 6-24-21 at about 0048 hours, a Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation near the Chevron gas station in Valley Springs. A records check of the driver, identified as Michael Rios (age 34 of Tracy), revealed a misdemeanor bench warrant for violation of a court order with $30,000 bail. Rios was arrested for the outstanding warrant and drug paraphernalia was found on his person during search incident to arrest. Additionally, several firearms, various ammunition and several counterfeit bills were located during a search of his vehicle.
Supreme Court Votes 9-0 to Keep Existing Fourth Amendment Protections Against Blanket Right of Warrantless Police Entry
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2021 10:38 AM
Washington, DC...The US Supreme Court upheld the current Fourth Amendment protections and refused to expand the scope of police rights to enter a home without a warrant. Under the Fourth Amendment pursuit of a fleeing misdemeanor suspect does not always or categorically qualify as an exigent circumstance justifying a warrantless entry into a home. Justice Kagan delivered the opinion of the Court in Arthur Gregory Lange vs California. Click on the the following link or image of the current US Supreme Court for a full PDF on the caet and Justice Kagan's opinion. 20-18_cb7d
Sonora, CA...Earlier this morning..."The scene remains active as detectives are conducting an investigation. The suspect is in custody but details surrounding the incident are not fully known at this time. There are two victims who sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Sonora, CA...Two drowning victims were recovered from New Melones Lake yesterday afternoon. Thank you Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office for assisting us with this incident. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the two victims. More information will be released as it becomes available.
President Biden and Attorney General Garland on Gun Crime Prevention Strategy
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2021 09:32 PM
Washington, DC...Good afternoon, Mr. President. It’s good to be here with you, and with local elected and community leaders, and with representatives of law enforcement. Protecting our communities from violent crime is a top priority for the Department of Justice and one of our most important responsibilities.
Attorney General Bonta: U.S. Supreme Court Decision Strengthens Protections Against Warrantless Entries into the Home
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2021 09:49 PM
Oakland, CA...California Attorney General Rob Bonta today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Lange v. California, placing important safeguards on the circumstances in which police officers can enter a home without a warrant. While the Supreme Court has historically allowed warrantless entries whenever police are in “hot pursuit” of a suspected felon, today’s decision accepted California’s argument that the rule should not be extended categorically to the misdemeanor context. Under the decision, police officers across the country must either obtain a warrant or identify a case-specific emergency to pursue a misdemeanor suspect into their home.
Attorney General Bonta Announces Sponsorship of Legislation to Provide Oversight of Charitable Giving on Online Platforms
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2021 09:55 PM
Sacramento, CA...California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced his sponsorship of AB 488, legislation that would provide critical oversight of charitable fundraising on internet platforms. The bill, authored by Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin and sponsored by Attorney General Bonta, would authorize the California Department of Justice to exercise supervision over charitable fundraising occurring on internet platforms to protect donors and charities from deceptive or misleading solicitations.
SBA Reconvenes the Council on Underserved Communities
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2021 10:25 PM
Washington, DC... The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that it is reconvening the Council on Underserved Communities (CUC) under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). In conjunction with the Biden-Harris Administration’s agenda, the restoration of the Council will help support the SBA’s prioritization of equity across its programs and initiatives. The Council will consist of 20 diverse stakeholders from every region of the country tasked with advising the SBA on strengthening and improving its strategies to help underserved communities.
Department of Justice Announces Formation of Firearms Trafficking Strike Forces to Crack Down on Sources of Crime Guns
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2021 11:10 PM
Washington, DC...The Department of Justice announced it will launch five cross-jurisdictional firearms trafficking strike forces within the next 30 days to help reduce violent crime by addressing illegal gun trafficking in significant firearms trafficking corridors. Tomorrow, the Attorney General will discuss with the President, law enforcement officials, and local and community leaders, this initiative, which, along with other measures, the Department of Justice is undertaking as part of the administration-wide comprehensive strategy to combat the rise in violent crime.
