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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

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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

Multiple Accidents Temporarily Close Two Redding Intersections

On September 1, 2011 at 8:54 a.m., officers from the Redding Police Department responded to the intersection of Placer Street and Market Street for the report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision. Upon arrival it was determined a silver 1997 Buick Regal,… Continue Reading

Redding Police Seek Help Finding Bandit Bicyclist

On Thursday, September 1, 2011, at 6:10 p.m., the Redding Police Department received a report of a theft from a person in front of Launderland, in a shopping center in the 2900 block of Churn Creek Road. Upon arrival, officers… Continue Reading

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Redding Man Shoots at Would-Be Intruder

On Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at 3:50 p.m., the Redding Police Department received a report of gunshots fired at a suspect during an attempted break-in at a residence in the 1800 block of Crestwood Drive, off of N. Bechelli Lane.… Continue Reading

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Woman Arrested in Case of Homicide’s Witness Intimidation

On August 30, 2011 at approximately 11 a.m., investigators from the Redding Police Department, in conjunction with the Anderson Police Department, arrested Rebecca Roman, 49, of Redding, in the area of Bond Street and Churn Creek Road. Roman was arrested… Continue Reading

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Redding Police Catch Alleged Car Thief 6 Days After Chase

On Saturday, August 20, 2011, officers from the Redding Police Department were involved in a pursuit of a stolen 1990 Honda Accord that ended on Alrose Lane in the City of Redding with the driver fleeing on foot (click here… Continue Reading

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Redding Motorcyclist Arrested Following Fiery DUI Crash

On Friday, August 26, 2011, at 7:07 p.m., the Redding Police Department received multiple reports of a traffic collision with vehicles on fire on Twin View Boulevard at the I-5 freeway overcrossing. Redding PD officers, CHP officers, and the Redding… Continue Reading