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Man Arrested For Columbia Attempted Murder
Columbia, CA — An investigation is ongoing after a man was allegedly stabbed with a sword, or very long knife, on Gunsight Road in Columbia. A witness reported to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office that someone was stabbed with what appeared to be a sword on Monday morning during the 11 o’clock hour. Deputies arrived and provided medical aid to the victim, who was later flown to a trauma center out of the area. The suspect, 47-year-old Daniel Forgan, had already left the scene.
Fire In Jamestown’s Woods Creek Area Monday Injured a Woman
Jamestown, CA – A woman cried for help early Monday morning as a fire began to grow in the Woods Creek area of Jamestown. A report of a fire on Monday, May 13th, around 2:51 a.m., sent Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies racing, with sirens and lights flashing, to the area of Wigwam Road near Highway 108. Sheriff’s official recount: “The reporting party told dispatchers she saw a small fire and heard a woman call for help and yell she was on fire.”
Mi-Wuk Village Driver Cited Again For DUI
Jamestown, CA – A Mi-Wuk Village woman faces felony DUI charges for being found legally drunk behind the wheel again, and according to the CHP, this is not her first arrest for DUI. An officer spotting a lighting violation on a passing 2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup while patrolling Highway...
Update: Emergency Activity On Lyons Street
Update at 11:32 am: The Sonora Police Department reports that Lyons Street is back open in Sonora. No additional details have been released. Original story posted at 11:19 am: Sonora, CA — The Sonora Police Department is asking travelers to use extra caution driving in the 300 block of Lyons Street in Sonora this morning.
Increased Law Enforcement Presence At Jamestown Encampment
Jamestown, CA– An increased law enforcement presence has been observed around the Rawhide Bridge homeless encampment in Jamestown. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office deputies were responding to numerous complaints affecting the area’s quality of life and local businesses. Deputy Sheriffs are conducting patrol checks in the vicinity, enforcing violations of Penal and Health & Safety Codes, including Fish & Game Codes for pollution. During these operations, deputies arrested two females for outstanding warrants, with one found in possession of suspected fentanyl.
Expanded Seasonal Operations At New Melones
Angels Camp, CA — As the temperatures are increasing, starting late this weekend there will be expanded operating hours and areas to explore at New Melones. The changes take effect this Sunday, May 19. Entrance gates to Tuttletown and Glory Hole recreation areas will be open daily from 4...
Youth Parade Will Help Kick Off Calaveras Fair
Angels Camp, CA — South Main Street in Angels Camp will be closed for just over an hour on Thursday morning for the annual Youth Parade hosted by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County. It is a traditional celebration, showcasing local youth, held on the opening day of the Calaveras...
Reports of bicyclist struck by vehicle on Highway 88 in Amador
PINE GROVE, Calif. — A bicyclist was reportedly struck by a vehicle on Highway 88 near Climax Road in Pine Grove on Monday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash at approximately 3:40 p.m. The California Highway Patrol online logs indicate that the westbound lanes on the...
What to know about the Jumping Frog Jubilee and the Calaveras County Fair this weekend
ANGELS CAMP, Calif. — Hop on by the Calaveras County Fair this week for an annual competition that's sure to be ribbit-ing. The Jumping Frog Jubilee honorsMark Twain's hurmous short story published in 1865. The winner is whoever can get the frog to jump the furthest. The fair runs...
Calaveras Student Appointed To US Naval Academy
San Andreas, CA — A Calaveras High School student has successfully completed a rigorous process, which included receiving a nomination from local Congressman Tom McClintock, to be appointed to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Colin Dunn will be one of only 1,200 incoming plebes, or freshmen, out...
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