Grass Valley Police Department

06/17/2026

Just a few more days left but it’s not too late to sign up and help save lives!🩸🚒🚓🩸

06/16/2026

Feeling blessed to be part of this community as public safety partners with businesses, residents, and visitors alike.

06/10/2026

There’s still time so get your designs in while you can!

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒: Don’t miss your chance to become our next Pink Patch Challenge Coin Design Winner! This is not only an opportunity to show off your creativity but also a way to help raise awareness and support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Check out our winning designs through the years and submit your own design for a chance to see it come to life!

Designs may be drawn, painted, or created digitally but must be copyright free and include the year (2026). Individuals may submit as many designs as they wish. We are limiting entries to Nevada County residents and/or individuals within Nevada County limits so we can maintain the community experience. Because the design will be transformed into a coin, slight modification to the winning artwork may be required. For those unable to submit their designs electronically, in-person submissions are accepted at the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Grass Valley Police Department, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12 – 1 p.m. for lunch).

All ages and abilities are encouraged to apply! Submit your design by June 15. Upload your design here: tinyurl.com/PinkPatchDesign

06/09/2026

The last week of school is here, and summer is just around the corner!

If you're still looking for a fun and meaningful summer opportunity for your child, G.R.E.A.T. Camp still has a few openings for students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade this fall.

Led by local law enforcement officers and youth leaders, G.R.E.A.T. Camp is designed to help kids build confidence, leadership skills, teamwork, and positive decision-making—all while having an amazing week of fun!


📅 June 15–19 (Incoming 6th Graders)
📅 June 22–26 (Incoming 7th & 8th Graders)


Spots are limited and filling quickly.

Learn more and register at: https://bffyouth.org/great-camp/

06/09/2026

𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 (𝗕.𝗢.𝗕.) 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 2026

“We are excited to announce the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive (B.O.B.) is coming soon! For those who don’t know about B.O.B., this event is a collaboration between Law Enforcement and Fire/EMS to donate blood, saving community lives, and have some good old-fashioned competition for a great cause. Staff from all Law and Fire departments in the county are encouraged to participate and represent “Team Law Enforcement,” or “Team Fire/EMS,” and we hope to encourage YOU, our community members, to join us in the fun and solidarity for the true reason for this event, saving lives. Yes, the winning team gets bragging rights and a cool trophy, but the ultimate win is the number of lives being saved through the blood donated. Last year our donors provided 59 units of blood with each unit potentially capable of being split into three units, meaning up to 177 lives may have been saved. We hope you will sign up and join us this year to save even more. Here are the event details:

𝐁.𝐎.𝐁. 2026 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 23, 2026 9𝐚𝐦 – 2𝐩𝐦
𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐝/𝐖𝐁𝐂𝐅 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐭 (950 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐮 𝐀𝐯𝐞. 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲)

Sign up here to participate: https://tinyurl.com/58xb5dza or use the QR code on the flyer.

We hope to see you there!

05/26/2026

Community Meeting Announcement

The Grass Valley Policy Department would like to invite interested community members to a community meeting regarding our use of automated license plate reader cameras, known better as Flock cameras.

There has been much conversation recently in our community and beyond expressing valid concerns about this technology and how it is used. Our desire is to be transparent about the challenges and concerns regarding the use of these cameras, but also to share success stories about the investigative leads the technology has provided leading to the solving of crimes. We will also readily share about the numerous safeguards that are in place to promote appropriate use and protect against abuse or overreach.

We will hold this meeting on June 10th between 4:00pm and 6:00pm at the Love Building in Condon Park at 660 Minnie Street in Grass Valley.

The meeting will have an informal feeling with multiple officers on hand to interact with community members through conversation.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

In Grass Valley, that remembrance is felt throughout our community, from Memorial Park to the Hometown Heroes banners along S Auburn Street, recognizing those who have served and sacrificed.

Today, we pause in gratitude.

City administrative offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday. All emergency services will continue to operate as normal.

05/22/2026

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒: Don’t miss your chance to become our next Pink Patch Challenge Coin Design Winner! This is not only an opportunity to show off your creativity but also a way to help raise awareness and support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Check out our winning designs through the years and submit your own design for a chance to see it come to life!

Designs may be drawn, painted, or created digitally but must be copyright free and include the year (2026). Individuals may submit as many designs as they wish. We are limiting entries to Nevada County residents and/or individuals within Nevada County limits so we can maintain the community experience. Because the design will be transformed into a coin, slight modification to the winning artwork may be required. For those unable to submit their designs electronically, in-person submissions are accepted at the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Grass Valley Police Department, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12 – 1 p.m. for lunch).

All ages and abilities are encouraged to apply! Submit your design by June 15. Upload your design here: tinyurl.com/PinkPatchDesign

05/14/2026

9:30pm Final UPDATE-

The scene of the collision taken earlier this evening has been cleared by all first responders. The roadway is fully reopened.

The injured juvenile remains in critical condition at this time. Our deepest sympathies are extended to the family as they navigate this event.

We would like to thank CHP - Grass Valley for their tremendous support. While GVPD remains fully capable of thoroughly investigating these complex scenes, we’re grateful this is not something we have to do everyday at this scale. The officers of the Highway Patrol brought their best to our community tonight.

Thank you also to Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Grass Valley Fire Department and the Sierra Nevada Ambulance crew that responded!

While the circumstances and facts are still being compiled regarding this incident, our urge and plea to every member of the community is to always exercise bicycle safety while riding, and when operating a vehicle please remember- our roadways are narrow and visibility ahead can be limited.

Further media request can be made during business hours tomorrow, May 14th. This is the final update on this post.
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7:30pm UPDATE-
Around 6:40pm, GVPD officers responded to a major injury traffic accident in the 600block of Whiting Street.

At the scene, officers discovered a vehicle vs bicycle collision; the juvenile cyclist sustaining injuries. The extent of the injuries are still being determined but the condition at the scene was critical. The juvenile was air lifted to a Sacramento Valley trauma center

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene. At this time alcohol and drugs are not believed to be a factor leading to this tragic event.

The roadway remains closed while GVPD, with assistance from CHP -Grass Valley, investigate. Continue to monitor this post for additional details.

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Wednesday, May 13- 6:45pm

Whiting Street closed to traffic in both directions due to injury traffic collision.

Expect closure to last multiple hours. Follow this post for further details.
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05/07/2026

***INVESTIGATION UPDATE***

The Grass Valley Police Department would like to thank our community for the assistance and information provided following our recent armed robbery investigation. Thanks to tips from the public, investigators were able to identify the juvenile suspect wearing the black shark sweatshirt, which ultimately led to his location and arrest.

The second suspect, who wore a blue face mask during the incident, remains outstanding. We continue to ask the community for help in identifying and locating him. Any information, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated.

Because the arrested individual is a juvenile, no further information regarding his identity or arrest can be released. The police report has been forwarded to Nevada County Juvenile Probation for prosecution review.

Anyone with information regarding the outstanding suspect is encouraged to contact the Grass Valley Police Department Investigations Unit at (530) 477-3188 or [email protected]. Tips may also be submitted anonymously.

Thank you again to our community for your continued support and assistance.

*** ORIGINAL POST***

The Grass Valley Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred at a business on Plaza Drive during the early morning hours of April 15, 2026.

At approximately 3:20 AM, two male suspects entered the business wearing dark clothing, gloves, and facial coverings. One suspect was armed with a knife, while the second implied he was armed with a concealed firearm inside a bag. The suspects threatened the store clerk and demanded money from the cash register before fleeing the scene on foot with cash and the register till.

Based on their stature, mannerisms, and clothing, the suspects are believed to possibly be in their late teens or early twenties.

Thankfully, the employee was not physically injured during the incident.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of these suspects or this incident is encouraged to contact the Grass Valley Police Department Investigations Unit at (530) 477-3188 or by email at [email protected]. Tips may also be submitted anonymously.

Please share this post to help us identify those responsible.