Lassen County Sheriff warns of SCAM calls

The Lassen County Sheriff's Office has received reports of citizens receiving telephone calls from someone identifying themselves as an employee of the Sheriff's Office. The caller tells the citizen they missed a jury summons, are required to obtain money orders and bring them by... Read More.

Caltrans District 2 maintenance crews doing road clean up

Caltrans District 2 maintenance crews are continuing their dedicated efforts to keep California clean by removing litter from the sides of highways. As part of the ongoing Clean California initiative, maintenance crews conduct regular cleanups each month. These cleanups aim to enhance the beauty... Read More.

Swift Response Prevents Disaster at Sierra City Transfer Site

Fire at Sierra City Transfer Site Quickly Contained On January 22, 2025, at approximately 6:55 PM, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office dispatch monitored radio traffic from Sierra City Fire Department requesting mutual aid from Downieville Fire Department and the USFS Tahoe National Forest for a... Read More.

Modoc County Sheriff Office warns of Publishers Clearing House Scam

Authorities are warning residents about a sophisticated scam involving fraudulent letters claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House (PCH), after an Alturas citizen, fell victim and brought the matter to the attention of the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office. The citizen received a letter informing him... Read More.

Aalpoel Arraigned on First Modoc County Fentanyl Murder Charge

Modoc District Attorney PRESS RELEASE Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Dirk Aalpoel, 33, of Fort Bidwell was arraigned for murder in connection with the October 2024 overdose death of Surprise Valley resident Fawn Goodwin, 34,after supplying Goodwin with a lethal dose of fentanyl. Fentanyl, which is now... Read More.