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LC Sheriff Says Bomb Scare Likely from Local With Prior Explosives Making History

Thursday, August 11

The homemade explosive found along the road in a ditch in the Johnstonville area of Lassen County is suspected to be related to a local man with prior history of explosives-making. Lassen County Sheriff Dean Growdon says that man lived near the area where... Read More.

Lassen Sheriff Swears in New Deputies

Tuesday, July 19

Lassen County Sheriff Dean Growdon swears in two new deputies. Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Dailey and Correctional Deputy Hunnie Jimenez, in a joint ceremony, were sworn in last week. Deputy Dailey just graduated from the College of the Siskiyous Law enforcement academy last month and... Read More.

Lassen County Sheriff on Clear Creek Incident

Tuesday, July 12

On July 9, 2022, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office received information from detectives with the Ferndale Police Department in Washington, regarding a homicide that occurred in Ferndale, Washington, on July 7, 2022. Ferndale detectives stated they obtained... Read More.

LC Sheriff K9 “Hank” Gets Body Armor Donated

Wednesday, April 27

Lassen County Sheriff’s K9 Hank has been donated body armor. The non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. selected Hank after his handler Deputy Meire submitted the grant request. Hank was one of only three K9’s to be selected out of the estimated 30k... Read More.

LC Sheriff Rescues Little Valley Woman Lost in Snow for 6 Days

Friday, April 22

Lassen County Sheriffs rescue a stranded driver after spending 6 days lost in the snow. Sheena Gullet of Little Valley became separated from her friend, Justin Lonich also from Little Valley, after their vehicles got stuck in the snow and they were forced to... Read More.

Lassen County Sheriff Arrests Two for Catalytic Converter Theft and Drugs

Monday, April 18

Two Lassen County men have been booked into county jail for catalytic converter theft and drug possession. The Lassen County sheriffs arrested Andrew Tidwell and Jonathan Martin after patrolling hwy 36 west of Willard Rd and found the two with freshly cut catalytic converters... Read More.

Lassen County Sheriff Searches for Armed Burglar

Monday, March 28

The Wayside Shell Gas Station in Standish was robbed at gunpoint. The Lassen county sheriff’s Department is seeking the suspect who fled after stealing hundreds of dollars from the register. Two employees who were held at gunpoint described the suspect as a 6 foot... Read More.

Lassen County Sheriff Warns of Spoofing Scam

Friday, March 25

Fraud Alert!!! We have received a number of reports related to a phone scam / fraud. The caller is identifying himself / herself as a Lassen County Sheriff’s Deputy and using names of local deputies or former LCSO employees. The caller solicits payment, or asks... Read More.

Public Health, Sheriff Office, and LMUD to Address Lassen County Supervisors Tomorrow

Monday, March 21

Lassen County Supervisors are set to hear from several departments throughout the County tomorrow. Lassen County Public Health will be asking the Supervisors to allow the County Administrator to sign agreements to use COVID grant funding for three equipment purchases to benefit the department.... Read More.

Two Plumas Sheriff Candidates Introduce Themselves to the Community

Wednesday, March 2

Two candidates for Plumas County Sheriff introduce themselves at a Lake Almanor Town Hall Meeting. Current Sheriff Todd Johns was first to speak, talking of his long history and ties to the community of Greenville and experience with COVID and wildfires. The challenger Dwight... Read More.