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

Thursday, February 6

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.

California Doctor Faces License Revocation Amid Drug Abuse Allegations

Monday, February 3

The Osteopathic Medical Board of California is investigating a Chico doctor accused of doing drugs on the job.The board is requesting a hearing to address an anonymous complaint against Dr. Michael Fraters. The complaint, filed in March of 2024, accuses Fraters of abusing Codeine... Read More.

New Makailia Center Opens- Offering Child Abuse Victims Safe Haven to Speak Up

Friday, April 26

Child Advocates of Lassen County marked a crucial step in aiding abused children with the opening of the new Mikailia Center. Lassen County District Attorney Melyssah Rios emphasized the need to relocate the center away from the busy district offices, providing a comforting and... Read More.

Westwood Man Sentenced to Two Consecutive 25-to-life Prison Terms for the Sexual Abuse of Children

Friday, February 9

In a case update from Lassen County’s District Attorney’s Office, Westwood man Robert Cox, Jr., 35, has been sentenced to two consecutive 25-to-life prison terms for sexually abusing two minors under 14. Convicted in July, the crimes occurred almost five years before the case... Read More.

Hearing Delayed in Reger Child Sexual Abuse Case

Tuesday, September 26

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

Thursday, September 21

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.

Westwood Man Convicted of Continuous Sexual Abuse Against Two Minors, Faces Life Sentence

Monday, July 24

In a recent trial, 35-year-old Robert Anthony Cox, Jr. of Westwood, was found guilty by a jury of continuous sexual abuse of two children, both under the age of 14, nearly five years after the crimes occurred. The jury's decision triggered California's "one strike"... Read More.

Susanville Native Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor Boys

Tuesday, July 11

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

Wednesday, June 14

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

Thursday, May 25

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.