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06/19/2026

Booking Report
06/15/26

Modoc County Jail
As of Monday morning, there are 30 people in the Modoc County Jail, 3 females and 27 males. Jail capacity is 43.

06/09/26

BRADBURY, Patrick Kelly (age 58, Alturas)
Arrested for DUI and evading a peace officer; booked and released on signed promise to appear
APD

06/10/26

BRIONES, Anthony Louis (age 35, Canby, CA)
Arrested on an out of county misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear; booked and released on signed promise to appear
MCSO

PHOENIX, Cecilia NMN (age 61, Fort Bidwell, CA)
Arrested for DUI, resisting arrest, and on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear; booked and released on signed promise to appear
CHP

06/11/26

SHARP, John Micheal Anthony (age 42, Alturas)
Arrested on (2) felony warrants for failure to appear and (1) misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear; booked and held on $25,000 bail
APD

06/12/26

GREER, Amber Lee (age 42, Klamath Falls, OR)
Arrested on (4) out of county felony warrants for failure to appear; booked and held without bail
MCSO

06/13/26

CASTILLO, Lyle Robert (age 31, Fort Bidwell, CA)
Arrested for violation of a court order; booked and released on signed promise to appear
APD

06/19/2026

Modoc County Jail
As of Monday morning, there are 30 people in the Modoc County Jail, 3 females and 27 males. Jail Capacity is 43

BLOTTER

Monday, June 8

4:37 pm Responded to the Eagleville area for report of dogs at large

5:22 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of dogs at large

5:28 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of criminal threats

10:47 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area for a noise complaint

11:23 pm Security check conducted in the Cal Pines area

Tuesday, June 9

3:53 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area for a juvenile issue

5:41 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; arrest made

7:04 pm Responded to the Adin area for an animal related issue

7:31 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a juvenile related issue

Wednesday, June 10

10:32 am Assisted EMS in the Alturas rural area

1:53 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

2:04 pm Citizen assist conducted in CHP - Alturas

5:39 pm Responded to assist with report of smoke in the Adin area

9:58 pm Responded to report of a suspicious vehicle in the Lookout area

10:00 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued

10:07 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Davis Creek area; warning issued

10:23 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued

11:08 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; citation issued

Thursday, June 11

1:01 am Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued

9:57 am Responded to report of illegal dumping in the Thoms Creek area

6:09 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Davis Creek area; warning issued

9:24 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of vehicular assault; arrest made

10:02 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of trespassing

10:52 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of a vehicle theft

Friday, June 12

11:40 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued

Saturday, June 13

12:10 am Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued

1:10 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

2:29 pm Responded to the Eagleville area for report of dog at large

2:31 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of a traffic collision

5:08 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police and Alturas City Fire Department with report of an illegal burn

7:29 pm Responded to assist EMS in the Thoms Creek area

Sunday, June 14

9:18 am Responded to the Eagleville area for report of dog at large

2:20 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of a juvenile issue

3:29 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued

5:35 pm Citizen assist conducted in the MRE area

11:25 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of a 911 hangup call

Modoc County Sheriff’s Office: CAD incidents: 123

Last night, deputies brought in a female pit bull mix wearing a purple collar that was wandering around the Eagleville a...
06/15/2026

Last night, deputies brought in a female pit bull mix wearing a purple collar that was wandering around the Eagleville area.

If you are the owner or know who this dog belongs to, please contact the Modoc County Sheriff's Office at (530) 233-4416.

Please share this post to help reunite her with her owner.

06/15/2026

On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, all residential burn permits within Lassen, Modoc and Plumas Counties will be suspended due to the increased fire danger throughout the region.

06/12/2026

Booking Report
06/08/26

Modoc County Jail
As of Monday morning, there are 37 people in the Modoc County Jail, 4 females and 33 males. Jail capacity is 43.

06/01/26

ELLIOTT, Christi Lorraine (age 56, Alturas)
Court/DA booking and release for driving when privilege is suspended for DUI
DISTRICT ATTORNEY

06/03/26

TOWNSEND, Melissa Leigh (age 43, Alturas)
Arrested on three misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear; booked and released on signed promise to appear
MCSO

CHAMBERS, Todd Dawain (age 31, New Pine Creek, CA)
Arrested for DUI, taking vehicle without owner’s consent, felon/addict in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm; booked and held on $71,000 bail
CHP

06/04/26

HAYES, Nathaniel Joseph (age 24, Alturas)
Arrested for domestic violence; booked and held on $25,000 bail
APD

06/07/26

MORFIN, Amber Lyn (age 55, Redding, CA)
Arrested for DUI; booked and released on signed promise to appear
CHP

MYERS, Derek Bascom (age 29, Tulelake, CA)
Arrested for burglary, felon/addict in possession of a firearm, and prohibited person in possession of ammunition; booked and held on $70,000 bail
TULELAKE POLICE

PICKERING, Tina Maria (age 33, Klamath Falls, OR)
Arrested for burglary and prohibited person in possession of ammunition; booked and held on $60,000 bail
TULELAKE POLICE

GARCIA, Max NMN (age 20, Tulelake, CA)
Arrested for DUI; booked and released on signed promise to appear
MCSO

ORUELAS-DIAZ, Anaci (age 19, Klamath Falls, OR)
Arrested for disorderly conduct/alcohol; booked and released
MCSO

WHITING; Roger Allen (age 64, Cedarville, CA)
Arrested for violation of a court order and aggravated obstructing/resisting arrest; booked and held on $6,000 bail
MCSO

06/12/2026

Modoc County Jail
As of Monday morning, there are 37 people in the Modoc County Jail, 4 females and 33 males. Jail Capacity is 43

BLOTTER

Monday, June 1

11:14 am Responded to the Cal Pines area to conduct a welfare check

4:27 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of trespassing

5:49 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of child abuse

6:38 pm Responded to the Canby area for report of criminal threats

9:02 pm Conducted a traffic stop in the Davis Creek area

10:29 pm Conducted a traffic stop in Alturas

Tuesday, June 2

5:20 am Provided transportation for a citizen

Wednesday, June 3

4:53 pm Responded to the MRE area for report of a verbal altercation

4:58 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of an intoxicated person

7:57 pm Responded to the MRE area for report of a verbal altercation

8:29 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area to assist with a non-injury traffic collision

Thursday, June 4

12:03 pm Responded to the Eagleville area for report of a dog at large

6:14 pm Conducted a traffic stop in the Likely area

8:25 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of abandoned dogs

8:44 pm Conducted a pedestrian check in the Alturas rural area

9:44 pm Conducted a traffic stop in the Alturas rural area

Friday, June 5

9:09 am Responded to the Newell area for report of criminal activity

12:00 pm Responded to Alturas to assist with a structure fire

1:18 pm Responded to Alturas to assist with a dog bite

3:37 pm Responded to Alturas to assist with report of trespassing

4:26 pm Responded to Alturas to assist with report of trespassing

4:46 pm Conducted a traffic stop in the Davis Creek area

5:10 pm Conducted a traffic stop in the Davis Creek area

5:33 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of a cold burglary

5:54 pm Conducted a traffic stop in the Davis Creek area

9:13 pm Conducted a traffic stop in Alturas

10:32 pm Conducted a traffic stop in the Alturas rural area

Saturday, June 6

3:29 pm Responded to the MRE area for report of a suspicious vehicle

4:35 pm Conducted a traffic stop in the Davis Creek area

5:42 pm Conducted a traffic stop in the Davis Creek area

7:23 pm Conducted a traffic stop in the Davis Creek area

9:56 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of burglary

11:26 pm Conducted a traffic stop in the Alturas rural area

Sunday, June 7

12:48 am Conducted a traffic stop in the Newell area

2:05 am Responded to the Newell area for a physical altercation

3:41 pm Conducted a compliance check in the Cedarville area

5:24 pm Conducted a compliance check in the Newell area

9:02 pm Conducted a traffic stop in the Alturas rural area

Modoc County Sheriff’s Office: CAD incidents: 112

Due to recent reports of drone activity in Modoc County, the Modoc County Sheriff's Office would like to remind drone op...
06/11/2026

Due to recent reports of drone activity in Modoc County, the Modoc County Sheriff's Office would like to remind drone operators to know the rules before you fly.

Drone operators are responsible for following all federal, state, and local regulations, including respecting the privacy of others. Flying over private property, capturing images without consent, interfering with emergency operations, or operating a drone in violation of FAA regulations can result in significant fines and penalties.

Please take a moment to review the attached Drone Safety Flyer and help keep our community safe.

🚁 Fly Safe
🔒 Respect Privacy
🤝 Protect Our Community

This sweet male German Shepherd mix was brought in by deputies last night from the Newell area. He is very friendly.If y...
06/09/2026

This sweet male German Shepherd mix was brought in by deputies last night from the Newell area. He is very friendly.

If you recognize this dog or know who his owner may be, please contact the Modoc County Sheriff's Office as soon as possible.

📞 Modoc County Sheriff's Office
(530) 233-4416

As we come to the end of the 2025–2026 MCORPS school year at Modoc High School, Sheriff Dowdy and OES Deputy Director Re...
06/08/2026

As we come to the end of the 2025–2026 MCORPS school year at Modoc High School, Sheriff Dowdy and OES Deputy Director Renae Sweet would like to congratulate all of our students on successfully completing another year in the program.

This year, students gained valuable hands-on experience through:
⭐ Public Safety First Aid Certification
⭐ CPR Certification
⭐ Incident Command System (ICS) 100 Certification
⭐ Ropes and Knots Training
⭐ Low-Angle Rescue Training
⭐ Search and Rescue Operations
⭐ Mock Trial Participation
⭐ SIDNE Kart Impaired Driving Awareness Training

In addition, students benefited from valuable instructional presentations provided by our local, state, and federal public safety partners, giving them insight into the many career opportunities and responsibilities within public service.

We would like to extend a special congratulations to our Class of 2026 graduating seniors:
🎓 Owen Romesha
🎓 Nash McCulley
🎓 Landon Malcom
🎓 Shawn Warren
🎓 Saige Townsend
🎓 Noelia Avila
🎓 Hunter Quinn
🎓 Miles Murray
We are proud of all that our students have accomplished this year and wish our graduating seniors the very best as they begin the next chapter of their lives.

Thank you for a great year, and we look forward to welcoming our students back for another exciting year of MCORPS!

If you purchased grapevines or blueberries from Costco locations in California, Oregon, or Nevada since April 21, 2026, ...
06/06/2026

If you purchased grapevines or blueberries from Costco locations in California, Oregon, or Nevada since April 21, 2026, please contact the Modoc County Agricultural Commissioner's Office at 530-233-6401 or 335 N. Main Street, Alturas, California

Address

211 E. First Street
Alturas, CA
96101

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+15302334416

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