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For Further Information Contact: Applegate Field Office at 530-279-6101
08/27/2026

For Further Information Contact: Applegate Field Office at 530-279-6101

08/26/2026

***UPDATE: HIGHWAY 395 FIRE ACTIVITY***

August 26, 2026 at 1:54 p.m.

Highway 395 is completely open and one-way traffic control has been lifted.

The scene is clear and emergency resources have cleared the area.

Thank you for your patience and please continue to drive with caution.

**UPDATE**
August 26, 2026 at 12:39 p.m.

One-way traffic control is currently in place along Highway 395.
Fire crews and Law Enforcement resources remain on scene.

Please drive with caution and follow the directions of emergency personnel.

*August 26, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.*
FIRE ACTIVITY ALONG HIGHWAY 395

Multiple fires have started along Highway 395 in Alturas, from the Brass Rail area east toward the Ag Station.

Fire crews and Law Enforcement are on scene.

Westbound roads are currently closed.

There are no evacuations at this time.

Please avoid the area if possible, use caution, and follow directions from emergency personnel. We will provide additional information as it becomes available.

08/25/2026
08/21/2026

Modoc County Jail
As of Monday morning, there are 27 people in the Modoc County Jail, 4 females and 23 males. Jail capacity is 43

BLOTTER

Monday, August 10

2:17 pm Responded to the Ft. Bidwell area for report of a domestic altercation; arrest made

Tuesday, August 11

5:39 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of dogs at large

5:59 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of found property

6:59 pm Responded to the Ft. Bidwell area for report of dogs at large

10:09 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of an altercation

Wednesday, August 12

9:33 am Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of suspicious circumstances

3:39 pm Responded to the MRE area for report of an unwanted guest

3:49 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued

9:50 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; arrest made

Thursday, August 13

12:45 pm Responded to assist with report of a vegetation fire in the Canby area

8:19 pm Responded to the Ft. Bidwell area for report of an altercation

10:11 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued

Friday, August 14

10:32 am Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued

10:42 am Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued

2:52 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Likely area; warning issued

5:16 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; arrest made

6:33 pm Welfare check conducted in the Canby area

9:22 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

11:01 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of brandishing

Saturday, August 15

12:29 am Responded to assist Tulelake Police with report of a domestic altercation

12:43 am Responded to the MRE area for report of a domestic altercation

1:45 am Responded to assist with report of a vegetation fire in the Cedarville area

10:19 am Responded to Alturas to assist with report of a vegetation fire

12:59 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; citation issued

1:37 pm Responded to the Cedarville area to assist EMS

7:13 pm Bicycle stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

9:56 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with an altercation

10:25 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of an altercation

Sunday, August 16

2:00 pm Responded to the MRE area for a disconnected 911 call

5:48 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of a dog at large

8:06 pm Responded to the MRE area for report of a dog at large

11:25 pm Responded to the MRE area for report of a dog at large

Modoc County Sheriff’s Office: CAD incidents: 114

08/21/2026

Booking Report
08/17/26

Modoc County Jail
As of Monday morning, there are 27 people in the Modoc County Jail, 4 females and 23 males. Jail capacity is 43.

08/10/26

SALGADO, Adrian (age 55, Alturas)
Court/DA booking and release for driving when privilege is suspended for DUI
MODOC COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

PHOENIX, Marvin Duane (age 63, Fort Bidwell, CA)
Arrested for domestic violence, criminal threats, false imprisonment, assault with a deadly weapon, and violation of probation; booked and held without bail
MCSO

08/11/26

SHARP, John Michael Anthony (age 42, Alturas)
Arrested for violation of a court order and resisting arrest; booked and held without bail
PROBATION

08/12/26

SOLORIO, Anthony Jody (age 52, Alturas)
Arrested for violation of a court order and driving when privilege revoked or suspended; booked and released on signed promise to appear
MCSO

08/13/26

HOLSWORTH, Joseph Andrew (age 42, Alturas)
Court/DA booking and release for driving when privilege suspended for DUI
MODOC COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

08/14/26

HOUSTON, Jason (age 51, Rogue River, OR)
Court/DA booking and release for DUI and no proof of insurance
MODOC COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

EPPS, Reginald Bruce (age 57, Alturas
Turned in to serve sentence for failing to register as a s*x offender with prior conviction; booked and held without bail
MODOC SUPERIOR COURT

MCCAFFREY, Katrina Ann (age 43, Alturas)
Arrested for violation of a court order and driving when privilege suspended for DUI; booked and released on signed promise to appear
MCSO

08/15/26

MENKEE, Nicholas Reynold (age 78, Alturas)
Arrested for DUI; booked and released on signed promise to appear
APD

These two dogs were picked up on Thursday, August 11th on County Road 56 at County Road 58. Please contact the Modoc Cou...
08/17/2026

These two dogs were picked up on Thursday, August 11th on County Road 56 at County Road 58. Please contact the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office at (530) 233-4416 if you know who these dogs belong to.

08/17/2026

Modoc County Jail

As of Monday morning, there are 31 people in the Modoc County Jail, 4 females and 27 males. Jail capacity is 43.

BLOTTER

Monday, August 3

9:55 am​ Responded to the Ft. Bidwell area for report of found property

1:22 pm​ Welfare check conducted in the Cedarville area

6:47 pm​ Responded to the Canby area for report of a domestic altercation; arrest made

Tuesday, August 4

9:06 pm​ Responded to the Newell area for report of a burglary

Wednesday, August 5

7:33 am​ Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of found property

1:42 pm​ Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of trespassing

3:12 pm​ Responded to the MRE area for report of suspicious circumstances

4:59 pm​ Responded to report of a burglary in the Davis Creek area

5:36 pm​ Responded to the Davis Creek area for report of trespassing

8:11 pm​ Responded to the MRE area for report of a juvenile issue

11:23 pm​ Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued

Thursday, August 6

12:30 pm​ Traffic stop conducted in the Davis Creek area; warning issued

12:37 pm​ Probation compliance check conducted in the Davis Creek area

1:03 pm​ Responded to assist Lake County Oregon with report of an altercation

1:56 pm​ Traffic stop conducted in the Davis Creek area; warning issued

2:39 pm​ Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued

6:01 pm​ Welfare check conducted in the Daphnedale area

6:25 pm​ Responded to the MRE area for report of an altercation; arrest made

9:00 pm​ Welfare check conducted in the Alturas rural area

9:43 pm​ Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

Friday, August 7

11:01 am​ Responded to assist EMS with medical alarm activation in the Cal Pines area

12:48 pm​ Traffic stop conducted in the Davis Creek area; warning issued

1:30 pm​ Traffic stop conducted in the Davis Creek area; warning issued

3:31 pm​ Responded to the Newell area for report of an altercation

3:46 pm​ Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

6:50 pm​ Responded to assist EMS in the MRE area

7:47 pm​ Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

7:58 pm​ Responded to report of a traffic collision in the Alturas rural area

11:50 pm​ Pedestrian check conducted in the MRE area

Saturday, August 8

8:38 am​ Campground checks conducted for US Forest Service

1:39 pm​ Subject arrested in the Fort Bidwell area on a misdemeanor warrant

5:40 pm​ Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

6:10 pm​ Traffic stop conducted in the MRE area; warning issued

6:12 pm​ Responded to assist EMS in the MRE area

Sunday, August 9

12:41 am​ Traffic stop conducted in the Cedarville area

6:46 pm​ Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a burglary

9:05 pm​ Responded to the Davis Creek area for report of suspicious circumstances

Modoc County Sheriff’s Office: CAD incidents: 111

08/17/2026

Booking Report
08/10/26
Modoc County Jail

As of Monday morning, there are 31 people in the Modoc County Jail, 4 females and 27 males. Jail capacity is 43.

08/03/26

KISER, Samuel Alan (age 44, Alturas)
Arrested for driving without valid driver’s license, possession of a controlled substance, and violation of a court order; booked and released on signed promise to appear
APD

NAVARRETE, Raul Mauricio Jr. (age 37, Canby, CA)
Arrested for domestic violence, criminal threats, and child abuse; booked and held on $40,000 bail
MCSO

08/06/26

MILLER, Dylan Anthoney (age 27, Alturas)
Arrested for disorderly conduct/alcohol; booked and released on signed promise to appear
APD

HUCKABEE, Rickey Dale Jr. (age 44, Alturas)
Arrested for cultivating ma*****na in excess of 6 plants and violation of probation; booked and held without bail
MCSO

08/07/26

SHARP, Jordan Guy Michael (age 33, Alturas)
Turned in to serve sentence for violating the terms and conditions of his Post Release Community Supervision; booked and held without bail
MODOC SUPERIOR COURT

MANN, Lawrence Dwayne (age 51, Tulelake, CA)
Arrested on a felony warrant for failure to appear, possession of a controlled substance, and resisting arrest; booked and held without bail
TULELAKE POLICE

08/08/26

PHOENIX, Anthony John (age 50, Fort Bidwell, CA)
Arrested on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear; booked and released on signed promise to appear
MCSO

08/09/26

CAVASSO, Cody Wayne (age 42, Alturas)
Arrested for domestic violence and child abuse; booked and held on $50,000 bail
APD

08/15/2026

PHONE LINE SERVICE RESTORED

Our 911 lines and regular phone lines are now functioning properly.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Address

211 E. First Street
Alturas, CA
96101

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15302334416

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