Over 36 years ago, Wilbert Wilson started a small alarm company in Murphys California; today Signal Service is the largest family owned alarm company throughout the Sierra foothills. Owned and managed by Wilbert's three sons, Andy, Mark and Will who have made Signal Service the success it is today. We measure our success by the quality of our relationships and service to our customers, and look forward to the opportunity for continued service in the years to come. Contact Signal Service Inc. for more information on a security system! We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Coverage!
Announcements
Calaveras County Sheriff's Logs for July 30th
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/06/2019 12:32 PM
San Andreas, CA...The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies are below.
DUI Arrest for Vallecito Woman Injured in Sunday Evening Collision in Murphys
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/06/2019 03:53 PM
Murphys, CA...On August 4, 2019 at approximately 1809 hours, Terry was driving her Nissan Pathfinder northbound on Scott Street, south of Jones Street, while Newport was driving his 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, southbound on Scott Street, south of Jones Street, and Flau was driving her 2016 Dodge Charger southbound on Scott Street, south of Jones Street. For reasons still under investigation, Terry unsafely turned her Nissan across the roadway, and collided with the left rear side of Newport's Chevrolet, before colliding head on with Flau's Dodge. Terry suffered moderate injuries as a result of the collision, and all other parties were were uninjured. Terry was transported to Doctor's Medical Center in Modesto for treatment of her injuries. The collision is still under investigation.
Silver Alert for Missing Helen Coultrup of San Andreas
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/06/2019 05:18 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance regarding the disappearance of 87 year old Helen Coultrup of San Andreas. A Silver Alert has been activated and local agencies have been notified in the attempt to locate Helen. We ask that any information be reported by calling our office at (209)754-6500.
Arrest Made after ATV and Other Items Stolen on Microtronics Way
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/01/2019 07:44 AM
Sonora, CA...On the morning of July 29th, Tuolumne County Sheriff's Deputies took a burglary report from a business on Microtronics Way in Sonora. Two men were seen on surveillance video breaking into several vehicles and cutting the chain link fence stealing several items including a side-by-side off-road vehicle from the side parking area of the business. A short time later, Deputies responded to the Hog Mountain Road area in Jamestown for a suspicious person report. Deputies located 25-year-old Alex Kirkbride with the stolen side-by-side off-road vehicle in a driveway on Twist Road in Jamestown.
Murphys Man & Columbia Woman Arrested on Drug & Other Charges
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/01/2019 08:32 AM
Sonora, CA...Tuesday night a Sheriff’s Deputy pulled over a Ford Escape on Jamestown Road for a broken license plate light. A records check was conducted of the driver, 43-year-old Brian Lancaster of Murphys and his passenger, 37-year-old Marshae Wolf of Columbia. Lancaster and Wolf both had a suspended driver’s license. K9 Zeus conducted a sniff of the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics. A search of the vehicle turned up a collapsible baton, a digital scale, packaging materials, and nearly 7 grams of methamphetamine. Wolf was also found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia hidden on her person.
Moderate Injuries to Tuolumne Woman in Collision After Falling Asleep at Wheel
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/01/2019 12:47 PM
Tuolumne, CA...On August 1, 2019 at approximately 1:15am, 22-year-old, Arissa Helen Jones from Tuolumne, was driving alone in her 2012 Ford, northbound on Cherokee Road near Tuolumne Road at approximately 35 miles per hour. As she approached a left curve in the roadway, she fell asleep. Her vehicle traveled to the right and off the roadway. After leaving the roadway, her vehicle first collided into a tree then into a large rock. Her vehicle came to rest on a dry patch of vegetation, which subsequently caught fire.
Sonora, CA...On July 28th at 11:03 pm, CHP Officers contacted James Black, a 46-year-old resident of Coulterville on Mono Way at the westbound SR-108 off ramp for driving with a broken windshield and weaving. Upon contact with the driver, Officers observed several impact weapons throughout the vehicle. One of the impact weapons had a weight of approximately one pound with a length of 3 feet. Officers observed symptoms of intoxication and when Mr. Black was directed to exit the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado, a loaded .357 caliber revolver was revealed under his right leg on the driver seat.
Sheriff’s SWAT & Hostage Negotiation Team Conduct Training With CUSD Bus Drivers
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/29/2019 01:12 PM
Toyon, CA...On July 29, 2019, members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s SWAT and Hostage Negotiation Team conducted training with the Calaveras Unified School District Transportation Department school bus drivers. As part of ongoing training, we reviewed procedures with the bus drivers as well as had open discussion on planning and scenarios. Thank you to CUSD for inviting us and for the opportunity to enhance school district preparedness and safety.
Sonora High Sports Team Coordinator & Coach Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/29/2019 05:35 PM
Sonora, CA...This afternoon a staff member from a Tuolumne County School was arrested as a result of a recent investigation into a sexual abuse allegation. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office was notified of possible sexual abuse between a staff member and student at Sonora High School. The sexual abuse was reported to have begun when the student was 15-years-old. The suspect, 42-year-old Amy Denise Emerald, is a staff member who serves as a sports team coordinator and coach. The victim... was a former student and player. Detectives notified the Sonora High School Superintendent regarding the allegations and investigation to ensure the safety of students. An investigation was conducted, and it was determined there was enough evidence for an arrest.
