Deputies from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office made a startling discovery during a proactive patrol on Saturday, February 24, responding to a storage unit in Westwood. Deputies encountered Anthony Kau-we, a local, and learned of his violation of a domestic violence protective order. The encounter led to Kauwe’s arrest, and a following search uncovered a cache of alarming possessions: a controlled substance, ammunition, and tear gas. Confirming Kauwe as a convicted felon, deputies brought forth multiple drug and weapon-related charges.
Taking the investigation further, on Saturday, March 9, Sheriff’s Office Deputies executed a search warrant on Kauwe’s storage unit. The findings were shocking – several firearms, a substantial amount of ammunition, fentanyl, scales, and explosive devices were uncovered.
The Shasta County Interagency Bomb Squad swiftly responded, evaluating and safely disposing of the explosive devices.
Kauwe is currently in custody at the Lassen County Jail, facing an array of charges, including felon in possession of a firearm, possession of explosive devices, possession of stolen firearms, and more.
This is the second time within a year that Kauwe has been arrested for having firearms and ammunition. He was last arrested in January of 2023 by the Plumas county sheriff’s Office, where multiple firearms and a large amount of meth were located within a Peninsula Drive home.
The latest case now rests with the Lassen County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution, thanks to the diligent efforts of the Sheriff’s Office Deputies and the invaluable assistance provided by the Shasta County Interagency Bomb Squad.
