The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMVCD) confirmed that a dead bird identified by District staff was infected with West Nile virus (WNv). The bird was collected in an area just north of Anderson, CA. Birds are natural hosts… Continue Reading
The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Boating Safety Unit is ordering the following closures/operation restrictions on Shasta Lake in the interest of public safety. Our primary concern is for the enjoyment and safety of those who recreate on this waterway and… Continue Reading
On Saturday, 6-6-15, at 1803 hours, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of an injury boating accident near Bear Cove and Corey Cove on the Squaw Arm of Lake Shasta. It was learned that Jan Smotherman, age 66 of Dixon, CA,… Continue Reading
Recently the Redding Police Department has received a number of reports regarding a kidnapping telephone scam. The suspect will call using a blocked phone number and claim to have kidnapped a family member. They will demand a sum of money… Continue Reading
As part of the “Avoid the Five” Memorial Weekend DUI enforcement, the Redding Police Department, Anderson Police Department, and Shasta County Probation will conduct a DUI and driver license checkpoint within the city limits of Anderson on Monday, May 25,… Continue Reading
R-2: Chains are required on all vehicles except four-wheel drives with snow tread tires on all four wheels and provided that tire traction devices for at least one set of drive wheels are carried in or upon the vehicle. SR… Continue Reading
In an effort to reduce collisions and enhance traffic safety, the Redding Police Department will begin monitoring the intersection of Hilltop Drive and Cypress Avenue as part of the Red Light Photo Enforcement Program. On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at… Continue Reading
City of Redding residents are advised to use caution and prepare for high winds and significant rainfall that is forecast tonight through Sunday (February 8). High winds with gusts up to 38 miles per hour are forecast during the next… Continue Reading
During the evening hours of Wednesday, 12-16-14, and Thursday, 12-17-14, Property Crimes Investigators of the Redding Police Department conducted surveillance and patrols of shopping center parking lots throughout Redding. The purpose of these patrols was to suppress theft from retail… Continue Reading
Due to the limited manpower and increased calls for service, the Redding Police Department has amended the Department Policy related to Traffic Collision Investigations. Officers will no longer respond and take a report for any traffic collision that is non-injury… Continue Reading
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