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
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Initial Actions to Address the Gun Violence Public Health Epidemic
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2021 10:23 PM
Washington, DC...Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing six initial actions to address the gun violence public health epidemic. The recent high-profile mass shootings in Boulder – taking the lives of 10 individuals – and Atlanta – taking the lives of eight individuals, including six Asian American women – underscored the relentlessness of this epidemic. Gun violence takes lives and leaves a lasting legacy of trauma in communities every single day in this country, even when it is not on the nightly news. In fact, cities across the country are in the midst of a historic spike in homicides, violence that disproportionately impacts Black and brown Americans. The President is committed to taking action to reduce all forms of gun violence – community violence, mass shootings, domestic violence, and suicide by firearm.
La Grange, CA...Tuolumne County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for leads and a suspect in connection with a homicide in La Grange over the weekend. The deputies were called to a home on Highway 132 on Sunday afternoon for a report of a “murder”. Two Mariposa County deputies were already on scene with the person who reported the crime.
Deputies arrived on scene and began a search of the property. They discovered a man’s body in a bedroom of the residence.
Marijuana Legalization Has 3 Life-Saving Public Health Benefits, New Study Finds ~ By Brad Polumbo
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2021 11:05 AM
Atlanta, GA...Harkening back to the days of “Reefer Madness,” proponents of marijuana criminalization have tended to frame their arguments in terms of protecting the public from a supposedly dangerous health hazard. But new research concludes that, in reality, legalizing marijuana improves public health.
Christian Nelson, 25 Lost His Life in Collision on O'Byrnes Ferry Road
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2021 10:17 AM
Copperopolis, CA....On April 3, 2021, at approximately 0230 hours. Mr. Nelson was driving a gray Ford F250 pickup truck southbound on O'Byrnes Ferry Road, south of Cosmic Court. Mr. Nelson allowed his vehicle to veer to the right and travel off the pavement and onto the shoulder. Mr. Nelson made an unsafe turning movement to the left and lost control of his vehicle. The Ford crossed the northbound lane, went off the roadway, and collided with a power pole. The Ford began to roll over, traveling through a wire fence and continued to roll several times. Mr. Nelson was was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle and unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Tuolumne County Man Arrested & Accused of Planning Mass Shooting
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2021 10:16 PM
Sonora, CA...Following a tip from the FBI, Tuolumne County investigators arrested Amelio Eredio Renteria for threatening to commit a mass shooting. On Saturday afternoon, based on the information provided by the FBI, a traffic stop was conducted on Renteria in Willow Springs. The deputies did not find any weapons on Renteria but did find what appeared to be drug paraphernalia in his pocket.
Retiring Sheriff Ryan Administered the Oath of Office for New Amador Sheriff Gary Redman
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2021 11:12 PM
Jackson, CA...On Friday April 2nd, Sheriff Ryan administered the Oath of Office for Sheriff Gary Redman. Sheriff Redman officially took office at 00:01 on April 4th. Sheriff Redman previously served as Undersheriff and has been with the Amador County Sheriff’s Office since 1998. Congratulations Sheriff Redman and we look forward to your career full of continued success as Amador County’s 26th Sheriff.
