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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2024 06:03 PM Updated by: thepinetree on 03/19/2024 06:37 PM
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Suspect Arrested for Vehicle Theft and Resisting Arrest

Avery, CA...On March 12th, 2024, at approximately 7:40 PM, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle near the area of McKay’s Road in Avery, CA. While responding to the area, deputies located a male walking on McKay’s Road. The male was identified as 33-year-old John Steele from Mountain Ranch. The deputy spoke with John Steele and became aware that he had several knives on his person. John Steele was released as the deputies continued to look for the suspicious vehicle.





Deputies subsequently located a vehicle that matched the description of the original suspicious vehicle near where they had contacted Mr. Steele. Investigation of the vehicle led to the discovery that it had been stolen from a location in San Andreas earlier in the day. Further investigation directly linked John Steele as a suspect associated with the vehicle.

Deputies attempted to locate Mr. Steele again, who was no longer walking on the roadway. They searched for about three hours in the forested area attempting to locate him. Suspect Steele was eventually located near Forest Road 5N38 when, upon contact, he refused to comply with the deputy's commands to remove his hands from his pockets. The deputies knew he had several knives on his person from the previous contact.

Despite being warned that a less lethal device would be used if he did not comply with orders, Suspect Steele still refused to comply with commands, and Deputies were forced to utilize the less lethal device while attempting to safely place Suspect Steele under arrest. Suspect Steele continued to resist arrest and struggle with the deputies until he was placed into handcuffs.

Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies undergo specialized training in the use of less-lethal devices, ensuring they are prepared to handle situations where such force is necessary while prioritizing the safety of all individuals involved.

Suspect Steele was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance and then to the county jail, where he was booked on felony and misdemeanor charges.




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No Subject
Posted on: 2024-03-19 18:22:46   By: Anonymous
 
They shoulda kicked his ass

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    Posted on: 2024-03-19 19:18:26   By: Anonymous
     
    Has anyone seen Anti… you don’t think

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      Posted on: 2024-03-19 20:29:13   By: Anonymous
       
      I been busy banging your granddaughter again Sniveler at your trailer while you been doing your volunteer librarian work, Anti

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        Posted on: 2024-03-19 20:45:01   By: Anonymous
         
        FYI Sniveler turn the middle couch cushion over and check out my slug tracks.

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          Posted on: 2024-03-20 06:20:49   By: Anonymous
           
          I love Anti, Grandpa

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No Subject
Posted on: 2024-03-20 06:42:06   By: Anonymous
 
I put the lumber to Sniveler yesterday, Boner Rob

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    Posted on: 2024-03-20 06:59:54   By: Anonymous
     
    Why visit a stanky public restroom when you can read the best filth right here on The Pinetree.net?
    The celebrated filth of Calaveras County!


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      No Subject
      Posted on: 2024-03-20 07:05:32   By: Anonymous
       
      Can we change the subject. We are tired of the looser Anti. The Sniveler. And the imbecile Bonner Rob. If you added their IQ’s together. The number would be zero.

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        Posted on: 2024-03-20 07:10:49   By: Anonymous
         
        Stanky public restrooms are meeting places for Sniveler not for reading the writings on the walls.

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          Posted on: 2024-03-20 14:23:45   By: Anonymous
           
          Looser Anti? Apparently you can’t spell. And don’t know Anti.

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        Posted on: 2024-03-21 08:01:55   By: Anonymous
         
        That is incredibly bad sentence composition you "looser", aka loser. Learn how to spell, compose, and communicate. That BH education isn't working out so well, is it?

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No Subject
Posted on: 2024-03-20 11:15:13   By: Anonymous
 
Sure looks like trump doesn’t have any $$$.



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    Posted on: 2024-03-20 14:09:06   By: Anonymous
     
    He doesn't. So all you suckers and losers, aka Calaveras Republicans, had better start sending him MORE of your money. You are all so fuking stoopid you just keep doing it, don't you moron? What a bunch of fools you are. Really stoopid Calaveras Republican fools. Right out there in the open and looking over and over, continually, like fools.

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

    I bet you idiots can't wait for Trump to pick Noem as his VP candidate.
    Think he's grabbed that skank by her Twinkie yet?? She'll let him you know.

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      Posted on: 2024-03-20 14:25:49   By: Anonymous
       
      Better than watching Demented Democrats Pretending President molest women and baby’s while licking ice cream.

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        Re: Better than...
        Posted on: 2024-03-20 18:38:37   By: Anonymous
         
        And writing sentences that make sense?

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          Re: Better than...
          Posted on: 2024-03-21 07:25:53   By: Anonymous
           
          How does a human wake up every day. Look in the mirror….then say Joe is the person that should be the leader of America. Embarrassing. I see a frustrated feeble old man wearing depends and holding an ice cream cone wondering what and where he is. It’s a disgusting,disgrace. But that most democrats.

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            Re: Better than...
            Posted on: 2024-03-21 07:34:17   By: Anonymous
             
            We should all be embarrassed by our country, it's people and government. Sh-it show. That's all it is, America and a bunch of hateful ass clowns.

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              Re: Better than...
              Posted on: 2024-03-21 07:54:49   By: Anonymous
               
              ^^Led by you^^Bozo the Clown^^

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            Re: Better than...
            Posted on: 2024-03-21 08:00:04   By: Anonymous
             
            Its easy. I look in the mirror and say to myself "Self, who do you want leading America, Donald Trump or ANYBODY THE FUK ELSE?" I settle on ANYBODY THE FUK ELSE.

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