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
Two Unrelated Drug Arrests in Valley Springs Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2021 03:29 PM
Valley Springs, CA...On February 4, 2021, at about 12:40 PM the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office probation liaison deputy was patrolling the Downtown Valley Springs area when he observed Jeremey Donald Sheets (46 years of age, Valley Springs) driving at a high rate of speed and crossing the center traffic lane. The liaison deputy, with the assistance of the off-highway vehicle deputy, attempted to conduct a traffic enforcement stop of Sheets. Sheets stopped his vehicle near a random residence and ran up the driveway. The deputies chased him and subsequently located him behind a fence. During the investigation, deputies learned that Sheets attempted to conceal suspected contraband as he ran. Deputies found approximately 18.4 grams of methamphetamine, two smoking pipes and several credit cards that were issued to other people. While questioning witnesses, Sheets attempted to dissuade witnesses from giving incriminating evidence/testimony to the deputies.
A life Saved by Heroic Actions of Local Law Enforcement
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2021 03:36 PM
Columbia, CA...This morning, just after midnight, our office received a tip of a male who was threatening to jump off a local bridge. With the aid of CHP, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and Angels Camp Police Department, both the Stevenot and Parrotts Ferry bridges were checked. Neither the man nor his vehicle were located at that time. Continued checks of the bridges were conducted throughout the early morning hours.
San Andreas, CA...We had the pleasure last week to interview Randy Smart M.D. who not only practices here locally but is the CEO of Mark Twain Health Care District. In the two episodes of "The Doctor is In" below he talks about not only how he and his colleagues are treating local Covid-19 patients but also talks about his own battle with the disease.
Sacramento, CA...Football fans may have to come up with a new game plan for this year’s Super Bowl festivities, but the California Highway Patrol (CHP) still reminds everyone to put safety first. California’s public health recommendations encourage residents to gather outdoors and with no more than three households. In addition, Californians should stay close to home and limit non-essential travel to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. If you must travel, the CHP wants to remind you of some important traffic safety tips to help you arrive safely: drive sober, avoid distractions, always buckle up and leave plenty of time to get to your destination.
Sonora Police Arrest Pair of Suspects After Thefts
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/05/2021 10:39 PM
Sonora, CA...On 02/04/2021 during the 1 PM hour, one of our Officers was patrolling the Crossroads Shopping Center when he was flagged down by a store employee from the 100 block of Old Wards Ferry Rd. The employee alerted the officer to a white pick-up truck behind the business that had just stolen a cartload of merchandise. The Officer was able to stop the vehicle and contact the driver of the vehicle, 27-year-old Mathew Littleton of Sonora. During the investigation, it was learned that Littleton was on Tuolumne County Probation and a search was conducted of his vehicle. Littleton was found to be in possession of stolen items that were valued at over $1,000, and drug paraphernalia. It was also learned that Littleton had an accomplice in the theft, 20-year-old Heaven Pratt of Sonora. Pratt was located by officers at a nearby store.
Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team Deployed to Pipe Bomb
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/04/2021 12:27 PM
Valley Springs, CA...On January 23, 2021 at about 10:45 AM The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office 911 dispatch center received a report from an East Bay Municipal District Employee regarding a possible “pipe bomb” in the 2000 block of Campo Seco Rd., Campo Seco. The employee reported the device was placed near a portable restroom and appeared to have malfunctioned. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit and deputies were sent to investigate. Upon arrival, they located a homemade improvised explosive device. The device appeared to be an air tank that is commonly used in paintball sports. The device was about 9 inches long and about 2 inches in diameter. The air tank was filled with gun powder and had a fuse in the neck. The device appeared to have failed to function and detonate as designed. The device was rendered safe by the Calaveras County Bomb Squad. It was determined the destructive potential of this device could have caused serious injury.
