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Parolee Caught with Help of Redding Police K9, Copter, Boat

On July 31, 2011 at 11:45 p.m., Officer Todd Rowen observed a vehicle on Hartnell Avenue that was reported overdue by the registered owner the day prior. The registered owner reported to Redding Police the vehicle had been taken by… Continue Reading

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UPDATE: Take to the Streets – National Night Out is Today

The Redding Police Department, along with representatives of city government and the neighborhoods in Redding, are preparing for this year’s National Night Out Celebration. The event will be held tonight (Tuesday, August 2) in numerous neighborhoods around our city and… Continue Reading

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Man Arrested After Allegedly Brandishing Starter Pistol

On Thursday, July 28, 2011, at 8:23 p.m., the Redding Police Department received a report of a man brandishing a firearm at a neighbor at the Redding RV Park, 11075 Campers Court. When officers arrived at 8:29 p.m., they found… Continue Reading

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Repeat Redding Offender Arrested in Alleged Assault

On Thursday, July 28, at 0235 hours (2:35 a.m.), police officers were dispatched to the Redding Inn located at 2010 Pine Street to investigate an assault. The victim was identified as Dyann Black, 47, of Redding. She was found in… Continue Reading

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4 Citizens Stop Suspect in Market Street Robbery, 1 Stabbed

… Otto Smalley, 45, of Redding, entered the business and demanded money from the cashier. The cashier, Cheree Fullerton, 26, of Redding, initially refused to comply with Smalley’s demands. Smalley held the front door closed, retrieved a knife from his waistband and … Continue Reading

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Police K-9 Aids in Arrest of Alleged Car Thief

On July 25, 2011 at approximately 10:47 a.m., Redding Police officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle leaving the Super 8 Motel at 5175 Churn Creek Road in Redding. The driver and sole occupant of the… Continue Reading

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Redding Police Make Another Arrest in Vagabond Robbery

On July 22, 2011, Investigators with the Redding Police Department arrested Brandon James Vaira, 27 years of Redding, Ca. in connection with the armed robbery that occurred at 536 E. Cypress Ave. (Vagabond Inn) on July 1, 2011. After the… Continue Reading

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UPDATE: Woman’s Face Slashed in Library Park

On 7-20-11, at 2:22 pm, Redding Police Officers were dispatched to Library Park on Placer Street for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located Brenda Wilson, 50 years old of Redding, in the park with a 3-inch laceration to her… Continue Reading

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Redding Police Chief Peter Hansen to Retire Nov. 12

Redding Police Chief Peter T. Hansen has announced his retirement, effective November 12, 2011. Hansen, 54, is a 28-year veteran of the Redding Police Department. He began as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks to become chief of… Continue Reading

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Redding Police Ask for Help Locating Kids’ Kingdom Attempted Robber

On Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at approximately 4:12 p.m., Redding Police officers were dispatched to an attempted strong arm robbery at the women’s restroom near the children’s water fountain at Kid’s Kingdom, 4004 Victor Ave. in Redding. At approximately 4:17… Continue Reading