May 24, 2013
SISKIYOU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
*05/24/2013*
On May 23, 2012 at approximately 2:30pm the Etna Police Department (EPD), Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department (SCSD) and California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a report of a man and woman walking around the fence of Etna High School with a gun. To ensure safety of students and staff Etna High School had placed themselves on lockdown. Responding deputies and officers conducted a thorough search of the Etna High School grounds and found that the individuals had left the area. Etna High School was advised at approximately 3:15 pm that it was safe to life the lockdown and that students and staff could safely be released from school. Officers and Deputies continued searching for the man and woman that were seen at the school. At 4:15pm Etna Police Officers had apprehended both individuals. The man was identified as Jefferson Courts, 28, of Fort Jones and the woman was identified as Clarrisa Courts, 30, of Fort Jones.
Mr. Courts and Mrs. Courts were both transported and lodged in the Siskiyou County Jail. They were both charged with possessing a weapon on school grounds and violation of probation. Mr. Courts is being held without bail. Mrs. Courts was released on her own recognizance on April 25, 2013.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department would like to commend the Etna High School for their quick reaction and diligence to school safety and security. This was an excellent example of multiple agencies working together to keep our children safe. In light of recent national events school officials and Law Enforcement are at a heightened state of alert in, we would like to remind citizens to be cognizant of carrying firearms or weapons of any type on or near school properties, as this is a crime.
May 10, 2013
**5/13/2013**
On 05-07-13, deputies from the Siskiyou county sheriff’s office responded to a report of a burglarized home on Ager Beswick Road in the Copco area. The home owner reported that they had video surveillance footage of the suspect. Deputies utilized the footage to identify the suspect, Jonathon Robert Davis, 22, Grants Pass.
Mr. Davis was arrested for burglary as well as possession of methamphetamine. Mr. Davis was booked into the Siskiyou County Jail and is being held on $50,000 bail.
On 05-08-13, deputies and detectives executed a search warrant at Davis’ Copco residence, where several items related to the Ager Beswick burglary were recovered.
Throughout the investigation Deputies and Detectives have learned that there are multiple other residences in the Copco area that have recently been burglarized, that are part of the continuing investigation. If anyone has any information regarding these burglaries please contact Detective Yves Pike at (530)841-2900.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office would like to commend the homeowner for utilizing a home security system that produced evidence that led to the arrest of Mr. Davis. As homeowners it is always a good investment to have security systems, locks and even video cameras to help protect your home and valuables.
May 9, 2013
May 9, 2013
On May 8, 2013 at about 8:0 p.m. the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received a call of two lost subjects in the Castle Lake area in Mt. Shasta. Siskiyou County Sheriff Deputy located the vehicle belonging to the missing individuals at the Castle Lake parking area.
Additional information came in stating the subjects were attempting to hike to Heart Lake from the Castle Lake parking area. Siskiyou County Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to the location to begin searching. Siskiyou County Search and Rescue (SAR) searched into the early hours of May 9 before receiving information that the two individuals did not have any injuries and were ok for the night. SAR redeployed teams in morning at about 7:00 a.m.
The subjects were located near Ney Springs about four miles north east of Castle Lake at about 10:00 a.m. by California Highway Patrol (CHP) Air Ops H14. SAR ground searchers were given the exact location and were able to walk to their location and helped the two subjects back to their vehicle. The subjects declined any medical attention and left.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office on behalf of Sheriff Lopey, “is pleased that these two people were located and returned home safely. We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to always be prepared when hiking carry water, food, layered clothing and a reliable means of communication. Advise relatives or friends of where you are going, what route you will be taking and when you plan to return. We would like to thank the SCSO Deputies, SAR Volunteers, and CHP ground and aviation personnel assisting us with this search and rescue operation.”
Apr 22, 2013
SISKIYOU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
*4/22/2013*
On Sunday April 21, 2013 at approximately 4:30am the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received a report of a shooting at a residence on Soda Creek Road in Siskiyou County. Upon contacting the shooting victim the investigation revealed that several windows of the Soda Creek home had been shot out. The victim stated that the suspect, Donald Dixon, 38, of Gazelle had forced his way into the home and an altercation had taken place in which several shots were fired. Mr. Dixon then fled the area with a female that was also at the residence at the time of the incident. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he was treated and released for injuries sustained in the altercation.
While responding to the call Deputies discovered an overturned vehicle matching the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect was not in the vehicle, Deputies searched the surrounding the area and enlisted the assistance of the California Highway Patrol helicopter, they were unable to locate the suspect or the female that was reported to be with him. Later in the morning Deputies were informed that the suspect and the female were in his home in Gazelle after receiving a ride from a friend. Deputies responded to the area along with members of the SCSO Special Response Team. Deputies were able to convince Mr. Dixon to surrender without incident. The female was also located in his home. Both the female and Mr. Dixon were transported to local hospitals where they received treatment for injuries sustained in the vehicle accident, both were subsequently released from the hospital.
Mr. Dixon was booked into the Siskiyou County Jail on charges of attempted murder and two outstanding misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear. He is being held without bail.
Apr 15, 2013
SISKIYOU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
04/15/2013
On Thursday, April, 2013 the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), conducted its second Criminal Enforcement Response Program (CERP) in concert with local and state agencies in Scott Valley. This is the second area overwhelmed with crime struggles. The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office is taking a proactive stance in response to crime problems and citizens’ complaints within most areas of the county utilizing SCSO and partner agencies. Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Patrol Commander, , along with Siskiyou County Probation, Siskiyou County Inter-Agency Narcotics Task Force, California Highway Patrol, Etna Police Department, California State Fish and Game and other available agencies participated in the second special enforcement effort. This team of highly-specialized personnel made a total of one arrests and five violations of probation, one parole violation and confiscated guns, ammo, marijuana, baton and knives all possessed illegally by individuals.
Eugene Anglen, 37, of Yreka was booked into the Siskiyou County Jail for outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants along with fresh felony violation of probation and obstructing a peace officer. Mr. Anglen is lodged at the Siskiyou County Jail with a bail amount of $25,000.
On behalf of Sheriff Lopey the Sheriff’s Department “We would like to commend the efforts of this multi-agency operation working proactively to prevent a number of crimes both felony and misdemeanor offenses was. This was a highly successful operation.”
Apr 9, 2013
SISKIYOU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DAILY REPORT
April 9, 2013
On April 3, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) was notified of a missing 67 year old Mt Shasta resident, Frank Rivera. Mr. Rivera reportedly went missing from his home off of North Old Stage Road. Siskiyou County Search and Rescue and Siskiyou County Patrol Deputies deployed search teams in the area of North Old Stage Road. The attempts to locate Mr. Rivera were unsuccessful.
On April 8, 2013 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Mr. Rivera was found by a citizen. Mr. Rivera deceased in a wooded area off of North Shore Road at Lake Siskiyou. The on scene investigation did not reveal any criminal activity. An autopsy has been scheduled to be performed to determine cause of death.
On behalf of Sheriff Lopey, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Rivera.
Apr 2, 2013
April 1, 2013
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) previously reported the issuance of arrest warrants for the burglary and theft of gold and other artifacts taken from the Siskiyou County Superior Court House on January 31, 2012. On April 1, 2013, one of the suspects, Mr. David Dean Johnson, 49, of El Cerrito, CA turned himself in to a SCSO Detective and is in-custody at the Siskiyou County Jail. He is being held in lieu of $1,000,000.00 bail.
During the January 2012 theft, over a million dollars’ worth of gold and other items were stolen from a display case in the court house lobby in the county seat of Yreka. Mr. Johnson, along with Mr. Scott Wayne Bailey, 51, of El Sobrante, CA has been identified by SCSO Detectives as the key suspects in the case after a long and exhaustive investigation. Recently, the arrest warrants were issued through the Siskiyou County District Attorney’s Office and Siskiyou County Superior Court.
The search warrants were the result of a then nearly year-long investigation of the Courthouse gold burglary during the early morning hours of January 31, 2012. $1,257,500 in gold, jewelry and artifacts were taken in the burglary and theft.
The investigation revealed that at least some of the gold proceeds may have been used to purchase various high-value items.
Sheriff Jon Lopey stated, “We are glad that Mr. Johnson chose to surrender and we are hopeful that with one of the primary suspects’ in-custody that we can develop additional information that will help us bring this major crime to a successful conclusion. Although we still have a lot of work to do in this case, Mr. Johnson’s arrest is welcomed development.”
A $50,000.00 reward is being offered for the identification, arrest and conviction of the suspects involved in the court house gold theft case. The investigation into the Siskiyou County Courthouse burglary and theft is on-going and anyone with further information is urged to contact Detective Yves Pike, SCSO, at (530) 842-8354, or, call our 24-hour dispatch number of (530) 841-2900.
Mar 6, 2013
PNP comment: It was reported on facebook that the Sheriff’s staging van was up Kidder Creek on March5,2013 and that evening, I saw the van and extra vehicles going back towards Yreka from Fort Jones. Wondered what was going on and now I know this much and will share it. — Editor Liz Bowen
SISKIYOU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DAILY REPORT
03/06/2013
On March 3, 2013 the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) began an investigation into possible human remains found in the Scott Valley area in the vicinity of North Kidder Creek Road.
An evidence search of the area was conducted on March 5th by the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Detectives, Siskiyou County Search and Rescue (SAR) along with California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA). The bones will be sent to an outside anthropology lab for further analysis.
According to Sheriff Jon Lopey, “The bones we recovered are being transported to a laboratory where experts will examine them to determine what kind of identifying information can be derived from the recovered remains. The investigation will include working with scientific examiners and a comparison will be made with unsolved homicide and missing person’s cases once any identifying information is obtained as a result of the forensic examination.”
Feb 27, 2013
SISKIYOU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
**02/27/2013**
On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at about 8:00 a.m., the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received a report of a body on Soap Creek Road west of State Route 3 in a remote portion of Forest Mountain. This is a wooded, mountainous area situated roughly half-way between Yreka and Fort Jones.
Responding SCSO Deputies and Detectives located the man, later identified as Mr. David Perry, 69 years-old, of Klamath River, CA lying in a supine position in the middle of the road about 1.6 miles west of SR 3.
Mr. Perry was deceased and it is believed that he had been at the location for a matter of days. Although there was no sign of trauma on the body and no apparent signs of foul play at the scene, the case is still under investigation.
According to Sheriff Jon Lopey, “Although there were no obvious signs of foul play or evidence of a crime at the scene, these investigations are typically handled as possible homicides until an autopsy is performed to determine a manner and cause of death. On behalf of the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, I would like to extend our condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family of Mr. Perry.”
Anyone with information about Mr. Perry’s whereabouts or activities in the days prior to February 27, 2013, are urged to contact the Department at the 24-hour dispatch number (530) 841-2900.
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