Woman Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Arson in St. Francis Hotel Fire

Tahnee Willow Orr, 39, from Susanville, has pleaded guilty to first-degree arson for her involvement in the November 1, 2024, fire that destroyed the St. Francis Hotel and the adjacent Utopia Management office. This plea includes a multiple-structure enhancement, which indicates the severity of... Read More.

Oroville Police Arrest Suspect in Machete Assault on Woman and Dog

On April 3, 2025, at approximately 11:50 AM, an outside agency requested assistance from the Oroville Police Department regarding a distraught female located on the Highway 70 bridge near Montgomery Street. While officers were en route, the Oroville Police Department Dispatch Center received additional information indicating the female... Read More.

Florida Woman Arrested for Allegedly Drowning Dog at Orlando Airport

Alison Lawrence, a 57-year-old Florida resident, was arrested following an incident at Orlando International Airport where she allegedly drowned her dog, Tywinn, in a bathroom. The incident occurred after Lawrence was informed she could not board a flight with the 9-year-old miniature schnauzer due... Read More.

Woman Arrested After Drunken School Pickup and Police Chase in Redding

REDDING, Calif. — In a dramatic sequence of events on Thursday afternoon, Redding police arrested Darlene Steiger after she allegedly picked up her children from school while intoxicated and led officers on a high-speed chase.The incident began when Steiger's 18-year-old son, concerned about his... Read More.

Modoc County Woman Sentenced for 2023 DUI Crash

Mindy Weidner has been sentenced for her role in a DUI crash that occurred on the night of August 27, 2023, which nearly claimed the lives of several pedestrians. The Modoc County District Attorney’s Office announced her sentence on Wednesday, November 20.Weidner pleaded guilty... Read More.