CDCR Investiagtes High Desert Inmate Death

JUNE 7, 2024 SUSANVILLE – There is an ongoing investigation regarding the death of an incarcerated person who was involved in a physical altercation and later succumbed to injuries.On June 5 at approximately 7:18 a.m., correctional staff observed Jarray D. Birdon and another incarcerated individual... Read More.

CDCR Supports Pride Month with Rainbow Patches

For the first time, CDCR has authorized rainbow patches to be worn by staff during Pride Month.CDCR rainbow patch for Pride Month, authorized for the month of June on approved uniforms. The new CDCR Pride Month rainbow patch.Ron Broomfield, director for the Division of Adult... Read More.

Wildfire Burns in Klamath National Forest

The Sulfur Fire is burning in the Klamath National Forest, south of Happy Camp. According to the Klamath National Forest Service, the fire broke out on Thursday in the Sulfur Springs Campground, located on the east side of Elk Creek between Cougar and Copper... Read More.

Justice Served in Armed Robbery and Burglary Case in Modoc

District attorney Nina Salarno said today Gianluca Faia pleaded guilty to two felony charges for first-degree burglary and evading. He will now face two years in state prison for leading sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase after robbing a home in the Modoc Recreational... Read More.

Suspect in Custody After Shelter-in-Place Issued Near Quincy

A suspect is in custody. After a near 8-hour manhunt took place just outside of Quincy.Around 10 a.m. yesterday, a countywide shelter-in-place alert went out, advising people not to leave their work or homes, lock their doors, and stay vigilant of suspicious activity.The man... Read More.