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Retirement Announcement: Patrol Commander Carson Wingfield

Monday, December 23

The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office is honored to announce the retirement of Patrol Commander Carson Wingfield after nearly 30 years of exemplary service to our community.Since joining our ranks in...

California Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Stay Focused to Prevent Distracted Driving

Friday, April 5

In an effort to combat the rising issue of distracted driving, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has launched a new campaign urging motorists to stay focused behind the wheel throughout April. The initiative, funded by a generous grant from the California Office of Traffic...

Susanville Police DUI Patrol Yields Firearm and Drug Arrests

Friday, February 2

During a DUI saturation patrol Wednesday evening, officers with the Susanville Police Department made two arrests, leading to the recovery of a firearm and drugs.Early in the evening, as an officer pulled over a car, they brought in K-9 Officer Zeke, who sniffed out...

California Highway Patrol Highlights New Traffic Safety Laws for 2024

Tuesday, January 2

As we enter the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) highlights more than a dozen traffic safety laws that have gone into effect since Monday.Through January of 2030, you will have two extra months after your registration expires to complete it before it...

Superintendents of Plumas Schools React to Public Safety Concerns a Week into Sheriff’s Deputy Patrol Challenges

Wednesday, September 6

Three women hold signs outside the Quincy courthouse reading Fund 9-1-1, We support PCSO and Support Local Law Enforcement while holding the thin blue line flag, and now not only is the community voicing their distraught for public safety, Plumas schools are now raising...

California Highway Patrol recorded over 68 deaths this Independence Day.

Thursday, July 6

The CHP implements six Maximum Enforcement Periods a year to help save lives on the roadways during the holidays. From June 30th to July 4th the department says that the 68 deaths occurred because people not wearing a seatbelt and driving at...

City Moves Forward with River Patrol Volunteer Program

Tuesday, June 6

The City of Susanville moves forward with a Volunteer Program to address the communities concerns around the Susan River Trail Walk. City Administrator Dan Newton says the city has recognized there is crime and blight around the trail, and the council is making it...

Plumas Sheriff Says Office is Down to One Patrol Vehicle for the Entire County

Wednesday, January 18

Plumas County Sheriff's office will lose boots on the ground starting Sunday due to critical staffing levels; the sheriff says to lock your home and car doors and set up security cameras.Sheriff Johns was forced to make the call which has been looming over...

Successful Saturated Patrol Conducted by Susanville Police Department

Wednesday, December 15

The Susanville Police Department was heavy on patrols throughout town yesterday as part of the Office of Traffic Safety Grant the department received. Patrols began at 9am and lasted to 1 in the afternoon. Officers were on the lookout for distracted driving, as well...

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL MAJOR CORRIDOR ENHANCED

Friday, November 19

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL MAJOR CORRIDOR ENHANCED PRIMARY COLLISON FACTOR ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN RESULTS REDDING, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Northern Division having jurisdiction over the major transportation corridor United States 395 (US-395) throughout northern California, conducted a Major Corridor Enhanced Primary Collision Factor (PCF) Enforcement Campaign. The enhanced...