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Announcements
Calaveras County Sheriff's Logs for January 29th
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/30/2019 08:23 AM
San Andreas, CA...The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies are below
Deceased Identified as Matthew Dale Bryan of Sonora...Foul Play Not Suspected
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/29/2019 09:48 AM
Sonora, CA...From TCSO..."The man found deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Matthew Dale Bryan of Sonora. Matthew was reported missing by his family on December 10, 2018. Cause of death is pending as an autopsy is being conducted but foul play is not suspected at this time. We send out sincerest condolences to Matthew’s family and friends."
Investigation Underway After Body Located in Remote Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/28/2019 01:44 PM
Sonora, CA...A death investigation is underway after the body of a man was found over the weekend. Late Friday evening our office received a report of a deceased person in a remote unincorporated area between Jamestown and Sonora. Deputies searched the area but did not locate anyone at that time due to darkness. At daybreak on Saturday, with additional resources, Deputies found the body of a deceased man in a wooded area South of Gibbs Tower.
Explosion at Quartz Mine Marijuana Grow, One Hospitalized and Marijuana Seized
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/28/2019 08:28 PM
Mountain Ranch, CA...On 1-26-19 at approx. 0805 hours CCSO Dispatch received multiple reports of an explosion in the area of the 6000 block of Quartz Mine Road in Mountain Ranch. Upon arrival to the area Deputies were directed to a property by neighbors who heard the loud noise and people yelling. An outbuilding was found to have been demolished from an explosion. While Deputies were conducting their investigation and attempting to locate subjects on the property, Mark Twain Medical Center reported that a 41 year old female had arrived at the hospital emergency room with burns. A CCSO Explosive Ordinance Device Team (aka Bomb Team) Deputy along with members of the Marijuana Enforcement Team responded to this incident. Evidence of mixed light and indoor marijuana cultivation were discovered on this property. An investigation is ongoing in regards to the marijuana. 1000 marijuana plants and 136 pounds of processed marijuana were seized.
Modesto Man Lost His Life & Three Injured in Hwy 108/120 Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/27/2019 02:55 PM
Jamestown, CA...On Saturday, January 26, 2019, at approximately 6:06 pm, 37 year old driver Billy Thao and 43 year old passenger Brad Thao, both from Sacramento, were traveling westbound on State Route 120 in a 2004 Toyota Tacoma, east of La Grange Road. 29 year old driver Muruganandham Arulandham and 24 year old passenger Cindhu Elamuazhuthz, both from Sunnyvale, were traveling westbound on State Route 120 in a 2018 Toyota Rav4, to the rear of Thao. A 55 year old Modesto resident was driving a 1995 Mazda 626 eastbound on State Route 120 east of La Grange Road approaching Thao's Tacoma. For unknown reasons the driver of the Mazda failed to safely negotiate the slight right curve in the roadway and crossed into the westbound lane into Thao's path. Thao was unable to take evasive action before the front of the Mazda struck the front of the Tacoma.
Governor Newsom Announces his Intention to End Juvenile Imprisonment in California as We Know It
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/25/2019 11:12 PM
Stockton, CA...Surrounded by students at O.H. Close Youth Correctional Facility, Governor Gavin Newsom announced his Administration will begin working with the Legislature to remove the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Joined by state and local leaders as well as childhood development experts, Governor Newsom praised the students at the facility who are working to develop job skills and start careers through apprenticeship and coding programs, as well as the staff who are helping youth address the behaviors that brought them to DJJ. He lifted up the programs as models for what the future of juvenile justice in California should look like.
One Columbia Man Arrested and Another Being Sought for Burglary.
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/25/2019 04:32 PM
Columbia, CA...On Wednesday morning, Deputies were called out to N. Sunshine Road for a reported burglary of two adjoining businesses. Deputies found damage to a mail slot near the door of the automotive shop in which 23-year-old Camron McFadden and 37-year-old Johnny McMaster of Columbia used to gain entry inside.
Roger Stone Arrested on Obstruction & False Testimony Charges.
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/25/2019 06:54 AM
Washington, DC....Longtime political operative & consultant Roger Stone Jr. was arrested this morning as a result of the Robert Mueller investigation. The following is a quote from the indictment. In response, STONE took steps to obstruct these investigations. Among other steps to obstruct the investigations, STONE: a. Made multiple false statements to HPSCI about his interactions regarding Organization 1, and falsely denied possessing records that contained evidence of these interactions; and b. Attempted to persuade a witness to provide false testimony to and withhold pertinent information from the investigations." Stone is expected to plead not guilty and be released awaiting trial. The full indictment is below...
Tuolumne County Sheriff's Dept Updated Dispatch System
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/23/2019 09:59 AM
Sonora, CA...From TCSO..."The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the implementation of the Emergency Medical Priority Dispatch System™ to better serve the citizens of Tuolumne County in emergency situations. Using the Emergency Medical Dispatch System we will deliver the help you need faster while providing, when necessary, the over-the-phone assistance essential to saving a life or protecting your own.
MET Team Eradicates an Indoor Grow in Mountain Ranch
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/17/2019 10:23 PM
Mountain Ranch, CA...On 1-16-19 members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant for illegal marijuana cultivation at a residence in the 9000 block of Wendell Road, Mountain Ranch. Upon arrival deputies detained the solo occupant of the residence. One of the outbuildings on the property was found to have been converted for indoor marijuana cultivation.
