Last evening I was downtown, just getting ready to enter a retail establishment, when a young man grabbed me from behind and, (after a struggle) yanked my purse out of my hands.
Immediately, two women came running and the three of us proceeded to chase him. After quite a chase, one of the other women and I (followed by a nice gentleman) were able to catch him and retrieve my purse. Continue Reading
UPDATE: Penelope Elizabeth Bax has been found. On Monday, April 2, 2018, at approximately 1630 hours, officers with the California Highway Patrol were flying over the search area with a helicopter in an attempt to locate 63 year old Penelope Elizabeth Bax… Continue Reading
The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone to stay safe while recreating on the water the season. Boating safety education is part of the mission of the Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) and the Shasta County… Continue Reading
On Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at approximately 0928 hours, SHASCOM dispatch center received a report of a subject with a gun on the campus of Mountain Lakes High School, 17752 Shasta Dam Boulevard, in the City of Shasta Lake. The… Continue Reading
 UPDATE TO HAPPY VALLEY INCIDENT March 5, 2018 Effective at 3:00 p.m. March 5, 2018, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office will implement a soft- road closure for the Happy Valley Road – Shawn Drive and Warwick Road areas allowing residents with proper… Continue Reading
On Tuesday, February 27, 2018 the Shasta County Multi-Agency Bomb Squad destroyed approximately 150 pounds of explosives in five separate blasts. These explosives were found at a residence located at 5747 Happy Valley Road, Anderson, CA. Blast noise was reportedly… Continue Reading
SECOND UPDATE The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has lifted the Happy Valley area evacuation order and road closures. Residents are allowed to return to their homes at this time. 24 hour security is in place at the… Continue Reading
The City of Redding Police Department would like to remind citizens about phone scams which are often used to prey on the elderly citizens of our community. Recently, several citizens have fallen victim to this scam. Typically, an unknown person… Continue Reading
Over the last month quick moving fires have devastated areas of Napa, Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, further highlighting the need for emergency notifications. Although FEMA does have a mechanism in place to notify all cellular devices in the event… Continue Reading
Caltrans and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) remind motorists to remain alert for wildlife on roadways during Watch Out for Wildlife Week, which runs September 18-24. “Drivers can improve their own safety by simply slowing down and… Continue Reading
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