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Authorities Eradicate Over 500 Marijuana Plants In Valley Springs Raid
Calaveras, CA– On April 26th, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Bright Star Road, resulting in the eradication of 535 marijuana plants from a residential property. The operation, conducted by the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department’s (MET) Team, aimed to combat illegal marijuana cultivation and protect public safety.
Sonora Woman Arrested For Stalking
Sonora, CA – A Sonora woman is being held without bail after she allegedly violated a restraining order. A report of a restraining order violation to Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office dispatch recently sent deputies to a residence on the 15000 block of Blue Bell Road West, near Mountain Lily Road, east of Wards Ferry Road. The victim called dispatch and advised that 36-year-old Fantasia Baker of Sonora had violated a valid restraining order by showing up at his residence.
Burn Permits Required Starting Today
Sonora, CA — Burning outside a home in Tuolumne and Calaveras County requires a burn permit, effective eight o’clock this morning. The change comes as temperatures start to warm up and vegetation begins to dry out. Burn permits are only available online, by clicking here. Applicants will need...
Sonora Woman Arrested For DUI After Crash
Tuolumne County, CA – A Sonora woman was arrested for drunk driving in a crash that injured a toddler. On Monday, April 22, at about 10:20 p.m., 27-year-old Chace Bailey was driving a 2023 Mazda 3 sedan eastbound in the 23200 block of Joaquin Gully Road, east of Cherokee Drive in Twain Harte, at around 55 miles per hour. In the back seat was a 3-year-old passenger. The CHP did not disclose their relationship. Spokesperson Officer Steve Machado relayed, “Bailey lost control of her vehicle, and it traveled off the roadway, smashing into a tree. Bailey was uninjured; however, her passenger was improperly placed in a child restraint seat and sustained minor injuries.”
Bret Harte secures playoff berth with decisive victory over Sonora
For the third year in a row, the Bret Harte High School baseball team has punched its ticket to the postseason. On Wednesday afternoon, Bret Harte officially qualified for the playoffs with an 11-7 home victory over the Sonora Wildcats in Angels Camp. Bret Harte is alone in second place in the league standings.
Fire Extinguished In Downtown Jackson
Jackson, CA — A fire damaged a commercial building in Jackson over the weekend. Amador Fire Department officials report that it happened on Sunday morning at around 2:30. It ignited at 105 Main Street in in the back of the Main Event Bar. Fire officials were able to contain it with only a minor extension to the adjoining building. There were no injuries reported and the cause has been under investigation.
New Charges For Tuolumne County Inmate Who Shouted Threat At Deputy
Sonora, CA – A Soulsbyville man already in the Tuolumne County Jail faces new charges after making deadly threats. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, around 12:30 p.m., a Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputy at the Dambacher Detention Center, off Old Wards Ferry Road in Sonora, was guarding the unit where 42-year-old Daniel Louis Dishman was in a safety cell. It is designed to house inmates who are considered dangerous to other inmates, staff, or suicidal. Sheriff’s officials relayed that Dishman reportedly yelled at the deputy, “I’m going to kill all you cops!”
Structure Fire In Jamestown Last Night
Jamestown, CA — A structure fire in Jamestown last night destroyed a detached garage. The flames broke out just after 9 p.m. in the garage on the 17800 block of Highway 108 between Harvard Mine Road and Woods Way. CAL Fire reports that when firefighters arrived on the scene, flames were shooting out of the garage, which was 75% engulfed. They added that a nearby structure was also threatened. Crews were able to knock down the blaze in just under 10 minutes. No injuries were reported. The garage was destroyed and what ignited the fire is under investigation.
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