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Lassen County Jail Benefits From New Cell Construction

Monday, January 23

The County Jail will be able to better house suicidal inmates with the construction of a second padded safety cell. Public works along with the Sheriffs Department will have the second cell constructed by Kirack Construction Company. The existing holding cell does not meet... Read More.

New Quincy Jail Faces Staffing Shortage Prior to Construction

Thursday, December 22

Plumas county’s newest jail to be built in East Quincy is already in trouble as the sheriff has concerns that there may not be enough deputies to staff it.During the board of supervisors meeting this week, Sheriff Johns asked for a 24,000 dollar payment... Read More.

LCSO Updates on Jail Escapee’s Arrest

Wednesday, December 7

Angelo Atencio is now back in custody after he escaped from the Lassen County Jail on December 1st, 2022. Deputies and Detectives from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office have been working around the clock in what was essentially an “all hands on... Read More.

County Jail Escapee and Girlfriend Found in Humbolt County

Wednesday, December 7

Angelo Atencio and Ashly Ward were taken into custody in Humboldt County Nevada overnight.The Sheriff's office says additional information will be provided later today.

Reno Woman Found Dead in Plumas County Jail Cell

Monday, October 31

A Reno woman incarcerated on an arrest warrant from Sierra County died Sunday evening at the Plumas County Correctional Center.Correctional officers found 32-year-old Leana Conrady unresponsive in her cell just after 7 pm. Officers say Conrady used a bed sheet to hang herself. Officers immediately... Read More.

Inmate Escapes Butte County Jail

Thursday, September 1

An inmate from the Butte County Jail has escaped with ties to Paradise, Magalia, Chico, and Oroville. Yesterday around 6:30, deputies believe Miles Michael Kenneth Bondley, age 34, had escaped from the County Jail. Bondley escaped from a fully-enclosed, high-security exercise yard sometime between... Read More.

Lassen County’s Sheriff Urges Supervisors to Consider Drastic Changes in the Department as Safety Concerns in the Jail Rise

Wednesday, August 17

Lassen County Sheriff Dean Growdon shares growing concerns as vacancies in the department continue to increase safety risks. This past week the jail received resignations from two additional deputies prompting the Sheriff to urge the county Supervisors to consider making drastic changes. Growdon shared... Read More.

Oregon Man in County Jail for Road Rage Incident on HWY 44

Monday, May 2

An Oregon man lands himself in jail over road rage incident on highway 44. This Saturday the Susanville CHP department received a call that a handgun was pointed at the callers vehicle from the car passing them. CHP officers immediately began looking for the... Read More.

New Jail Construction in East Quincy Recieves Grant Funding

Thursday, February 24

East Quincy will begin to see the construction of a new jail, once thought to be realized 5 years ago. In 2017 when Supervisor Hagwood was Sheriff the state granted Plumas County 25 million dollars to build a new jail. Now today that same... Read More.

Susanville Man Faces Jail After DUI Charge and Lying to Peace Officers

Friday, February 11

Lying to a peace officer is a misdemeanor, adding that to a DUI will land you probationary time, fines, and jail time. Dale Wolf of Susanville found out just that as he has been convicted by jury for DUI and providing false information to... Read More.