‘Violent’ and ‘Dangerous’ Inmate Escapes Quincy Jail

4 pm Update:An Escaped Quincy Inmate is still on the run….yet authorities are closing in.We spoke to Commander Wingfield with the PCSO who says they have k9 units from Butte, Yuba, and Sierra counties, along with CHP air operations assisting in tracking the escapee,...

Lassen County Jail Achieves National Accreditation for Health Standards Excellence

The Lassen County Jail passes with flying colors, achieving accreditation for upholding quality health standards for inmates.In an open statement, Captain John McGarva said the Sheriff’s Office has “a constitutional obligation to provide health care to those incarcerated” and is “committed to doing so...

Lassen County Jail Benefits From New Cell Construction

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...

New Quincy Jail Faces Staffing Shortage Prior to Construction

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...

LCSO Updates on Jail Escapee’s Arrest

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...