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Redding Police Investigate Butte Street Shooting

On Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at approximately 1:47 a.m., Redding Police Officers responded to an apartment complex in the 2300 block of Butte Street regarding a report of several gunshots having just been fired into the apartment building. The initial… Continue Reading

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Man Arrested, Minor OK After Redding DUI Crash

On September 5, 2011, at 6:14 p.m., officers from the Redding Police Department responded to Hilltop Drive, south of Lake Boulevard, regarding a roll-over traffic collision. Upon arrival, officers learned from witnesses that an adult male and a juvenile male… Continue Reading

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Redding Police Tase & Baton Man Fleeing Stolen Car

On September 5, 2011, at 3:27 p.m., Redding Police Officer Brian Torum was on routine patrol in the area of Hilltop Drive. Officer Torum observed a black 1993 Honda Accord traveling northbound on Hilltop Drive. A routine license plate check… Continue Reading

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Sheriff Concludes Wilson Shooting Investigation, Officers Cleared

… In protection of their own lives and safety, and that of the public, officers had no choice but to return fire at Wilson and neutralize the situation. This was a tragic day for all those involved. Clearly, Kenneth Ray Wilson caused the use of lethal force … Continue Reading

Beware of Fraudulent Charitable Relief Donations

In light the recent destructive and tragic events associated with Hurricane Irene, Chief Plack and The Crescent City Police Department want to remind the public to beware of fraudulent e-mails and websites purporting to be conducting charitable relief efforts. In… Continue Reading

Oregon Man Arrested for Attempting to Take Explicit Pictures of Minor

On August 31, 2011, Dan Jason Goyette, age 42, of Talent, Oregon, was arrested at the Medford Airport on a warrant issued for the felony charge of attempting to use a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct. Dan… Continue Reading

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Alert Redding Officer Catches Unregistered Sex Offender

On Friday, September 2, 2011, at 3:50 p.m., Redding Police Officer Tyler Lanham was patrolling on Boulder Creek Drive when he contacted Richard Allen, 38 years, who was walking in the neighborhood. Officer Lanham discovered Allen had a warrant for… Continue Reading

Redding Police Release Mid-Year Stats; Crime Down Overall

Below is a breakdown of the crime statistics collected by the Redding Police Department during the time period January 1 through June 30, 2011. The overall picture is positive, as illustrated by the 2.39% decrease in “Part 1 Crimes,” the… Continue Reading

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Medford Police Seek Suspect After Calling Off Pursuit

On 8/30/11 at approximately 1506 hours, Medford Police Officers were assisting DHS in a home assessment in the 700 block of Wabash Ave. Officers were unable to get anyone inside the residence to come to the door. Suddenly a male… Continue Reading

Chico Police Warn of Publisher’s Clearinghouse Scam

Chico Police have become aware of a possible scam in which the suspect is claiming to be a Chico Police official. Since yesterday, police have received three inquiries from citizens asking if there is a Lt. Mike O’Brien employed at… Continue Reading