Calaveras County Probation

02/02/2026

Thank you Tuolumne County Probation Department and Tuolumne County Sheriff for hosting us for a room-clearing training. Our Officers had a great day collaborating with our Law Enforcement partners

12/01/2025

During the days leading up to Thanksgiving, officers with the Calaveras County Probation Department shopped, prepared, and delivered Thanksgiving meals to clients at the Day Reporting Center. In total, 60 people were provided with Thanksgiving meals. Calaveras County Probation is proud to give back to those who are actively trying to improve their lives for the better.

11/03/2025

Chief Probation Officer Kim Craddock talks about all things on this podcast episode with the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office

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Calaveras Sheriff's Office Podcast “Calaveras Behind the Badge”
A Conversation with Calaveras Chief Probation Officer Kim Craddock

The Calaveras Sheriff's Office has released the newest installment of the podcast series, Calaveras Behind the Badge. This episode features an in-depth conversation with Calaveras County Chief Probation Officer Kim Craddock. Tune in to hear her perspectives as the conversation covers aspects of how probation operates in Calaveras County.

We invite all residents to tune in and join us for a more informed Calaveras County. Podcast topics are selected based on requests and feedback from the community, ensuring that we address the issues and interests that matter most to our residents. We welcome your feedback and would greatly appreciate all suggestions for potential topics.

Episode: Calaveras County Chief Probation Officer Kim Craddock
Please visit our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/w9DfXXgslfs

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

Calaveras County Probation Department Officers along with Calaveras County Sheriff's Office AB 109 Deputies have had a very busy month in October enforcing compliance and ensuring community safety. Within the month, officers completed 100 high-risk field contacts. These contacts resulted in the seizure of two fi****ms possessed by prohibited individuals, 130 rounds of ammunition possessed by prohibited individuals, two machetes, a baton, 40 hypodermic needles, 12 methamphetamine pipes, 228.11 grams of narcotics, 90 mL of narcotics, and 13.39 grams of psilocybin mushrooms. All of the above contraband led to 16 arrests. Every day probation officers work tirelessly to provide rehabilitative services to clients; however, they provide equal attention to ensuring the safety of the community of Calaveras County.

09/10/2025

Sheriff's Deputy Josue Mendoza and Calaveras County Probation Officer Joshua Wright recently acted quickly to ensure the safety of a young child in Calaveras County.

A local community member who witnessed the interaction, "praised how both officers knelt to the child’s eye level, asked simple questions, and helped him feel comfortable and unafraid..." he also called "Deputy Mendoza and Officer Wright a positive example of public service in action."

Thank you officers for serving your community!

READ MORE: https://www.cpoc.org/article/calaveras-county-probation-officer-and-sheriffs-deputy-team-ensure-childs-safety-san-andreas

04/02/2025

01/14/2025

Community Alert- January 14, 2025

UPDATE #6 Please see the new posting.

UPDATE #5 1-15-2025 11:05 AM
In the early morning hours, additional SWAT Teams arrived to relieve the teams who had been on the scene during the night. The three primary objectives of the incident remain valid: contain the suspect, communicate with the suspect, and arrest the suspect without incident. With increased light from the morning, the UAV teams were able to provide enhanced images of the suspect and his immediate area. Deputies delivered a cell phone to the suspect via a UAV. We are in the process of communicating with him for a peaceful surrender. So far, the suspect is not cooperating with separating himself from the firearm.

UPDATE #4 1-15-2025 6:05 AM
In the late afternoon of January 14th, 2025, suspect Hernandez’s location was verified to be in the Calaveras River Canyon, South of Buena Vista Court. During the night, deputies employed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with night vision technology to continue to attempt communication with him, monitor his position, and confirm that he was still in possession of a high-powered rifle. Given the challenging terrain and limited visibility, it was decided to focus on ongoing efforts to communicate with the suspect and encourage him to surrender peacefully.

We understand this is a stressful situation for residents, particularly those near the incident. Please be assured that we are fully committed to safeguarding the community and will maintain a presence at the scene until the operation is concluded.

UPDATE #3 1-14-25 5:30 PM
Deputies and allied agencies have worked most of the day to establish a perimeter to contain and apprehend the suspect. Law enforcement is confident that the suspect is within their perimeter in a heavily wooded and steep area. With the support of mutual aid resources from neighboring agencies, law enforcement activity will continue throughout the night or until the operation is concluded.

UPDATE #2
The search efforts continue for the armed suspect near Buena Vista Court, Jenny Lind. Deputies continue to check the areas near the last known location and follow up on leads regarding possible sightings.

Deputies are searching for suspect Octavio Hernandez, a 32-year-old resident of Valley Springs. Suspect Hernandez (see photo) is reported to have stolen a vehicle in San Joaquin County and subsequently led law enforcement to Calaveras, where he fled from the vehicle on foot near Buena Vista Court. Preliminary information indicates that he is also wanted for the theft of a firearm and for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The investigation is ongoing.

It is important to remember that all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty.

UPDATE #1
A person matching the suspect’s description has been spotted near Harding Road, Jenny Lind. Residents in the vicinity are advised to secure their doors and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement. Deputies are in the area checking.

Armed Suspect in the Jenny Lind Area
The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a suspect believed to be armed with a firearm in the 400 Block of Buena Vista Court, Jenny Lind. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing around 240 pounds, wearing an orange jacket and camouflage pants. Residents in the vicinity are advised to secure their doors and promptly report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.

12/28/2024

Today we mourn the loss of a truly special soul. Retired DPO Gene (Geno) DeHerrera passed away peacefully last night. Our hearts and condolences are with his family.
Geno began his career with the Calaveras County Probation Department on Oct 16, 1996 after serving as Chief of Police in Colorado.
While with the Probation Department, Geno was as assigned to the Calaveras Narcotics Unit [CENU] due to his extensive law enforcement experience. He remained in the unit for 9 1/2 years. He returned to Probation, where he was assigned to help develop the “Courage to Change” program, which he facilitated and also trained new facilitators until his retirement on December 30, 2013.
As we grieve this immense loss, we also celebrate the immense impact he had in this community and in probationers and their families lives.

12/20/2024

Probation search leads to buried treasure!!

This week probation officers completed a probation search at a residence where it was discovered that an illegal shotgun and ammunition were buried on the property. After over an hour of digging, the "buried treasure" was located.

12/20/2024

Probation staff assisted with gift buying and giving for children of clients at the Day Reporting Center. It is important for our staff to not only hold people accountable but also be a positive support for clients and their families. Happy holidays from the Calaveras County Probation Department.

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11/27/2024

Over the last two days, staff of the Day Reporting Center have been working hard putting together Thanksgiving dinner kits for program clients. For those without ovens, DPO McGimsey used her culinary skills to cook turkeys. Chief Probation Officers of California