Susanville Man Faces 48 to Life for Decade-Long Child Abuse Crimes

Susanville Man Sentenced to 48-Life for Sex Acts on Children.Penal Code section 784.7 provides that if certain enumerated sexual-based offenses occurred in more than one jurisdiction, the DAs can consent to have all offenses joined and prosecuted in one county. In this case, since... Read More.

Hearing Delayed in Reger Child Sexual Abuse Case

What was expected to begin tomorrow, Hearings have been delayed in child sexual abuse suspect Bradley Reger’s case until next year.As reported by the Sacramento Bee, Bradley Reger’s hearing was been pushed back by several months because his lawyers are grappling with the extensive... Read More.

Lassen DA Office Announces Conviction in Decades-Old Sexual Abuse Case

A sexual abuse case that occurred nearly three decades ago in Lassen County has culminated in the conviction of the perpetrator, ensuring justice for the survivor.The Lassen County District Attorney's office announced the conviction of 58-year-old Matthew Curtis Hurst, from Stockton. Hurst was found... Read More.

Susanville Native Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor Boys

A federal investigation is underway of Susanville native Bradley Reger, a local nurse practitioner, and ambulatory service operator, for alleged sexual abuse of boys.Lassen County Sheriff Dean Growdon says this Fall, the sheriff's office received initial reports from the church of the Nazarene in... Read More.

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness

Plumas Bank is teaming up with Independent Community Bankers of America for World Elder Abuse Awareness on June 15th. Older Americans lose up to 3 billion a year due to fraud scams.According to the United States Senate Special Committee of Aging, the average... Read More.

Public Health Sees Increase of Fentanyl Abuse

Fentanyl is becoming an increasing threat in Lassen County, affecting teens to seniors.Vanessa with Susanville Indian Health Clinic says she has seen a jump in the number of people in the county that are using the deadly opioid and are seeking help and services.... Read More.