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The Lake Shastina Police Department is highlighting one of our officers not just as a member of the department, but as a...
04/25/2026

The Lake Shastina Police Department is highlighting one of our officers not just as a member of the department, but as a neighbor and friend. 👮‍♂️🤝

Today we are highlighting Officer Samuel Woods.

Officer Woods joined the department in October 2023. Prior to that, he spent four years with the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department, where he served as the Search and Rescue Coordinator, a SWAT team sniper, and a field training officer. 🚓

Before his law enforcement career, Samuel served in the United States Army as an infantry sniper. During his service, he received distinguished military honors, including the Combat Infantry Badge and the Purple Heart.

Below are a few fun questions Officer Woods answered so the community can get to know him a little better:

Favorite Food 🍽️
Pot roast

Favorite Movie or TV Show 🎬
Movie: The Grey
TV Show: The Office

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? ⛳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Spending time with family and golfing

One thing on your bucket list 🏔️
Summit a tall mountain

Favorite Musician 🎶
TobyMac

Something the public would be surprised to know about you 👀
He loves to cook

What superpower do you wish you had? 🦸‍♂️
Flying

Why did you become a police officer? 🚔
I’ve always felt a calling to serve. That started in the military and eventually led me into law enforcement, where I can continue serving and making a positive impact in my community.

If you were not in law enforcement, what career would you have? ⛳
Professional golfer

Cop Confessions 😅
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you on duty?
My radio fell off my belt into the snow. I drove off, and my field training officer had to go back and find it for me.

Thank you to Officer Woods for being a great sport! 🙌

Stay tuned next month as we introduce another member of the Lake Shastina Police Department and continue highlighting the humans behind the badge. 👮‍♀️💙

04/20/2026

Good morning!

It’s 4/20. We know. You know. Everyone knows.😄

Just a reminder from us…
If your plans include anything that might affect your ability to drive, make a plan for a sober ride instead.

We’d rather see you get home safe than meet you the other way. 🚔

Stay safe everyone.

Here’s a quick look at what our team was up to this past month. From proactive patrol to calls for service, March kept u...
04/07/2026

Here’s a quick look at what our team was up to this past month. From proactive patrol to calls for service, March kept us busy, and we’re proud to serve this community every day.

We appreciate your continued support and partnership in keeping Lake Shastina a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. If you see us out and about, don’t hesitate to say hi 👋

Meet the Humans Behind the Badge 👮‍♂️The Lake Shastina Police Department is proud to highlight another member of our tea...
03/31/2026

Meet the Humans Behind the Badge 👮‍♂️

The Lake Shastina Police Department is proud to highlight another member of our team. ⭐

Today we are introducing Officer Matt Sadler. 👋

Officer Sadler joined the Lake Shastina Police Department in April 2022. 📅

He brings valuable experience from his 2.5 years with the Marin County Sheriff’s Office. 🛡️

Prior to becoming a police officer, he served 4 years as a Mt Shasta Police Dispatcher. 🎧

He also spent 3 years as a Marin County Dispatcher. 📞

In addition, he dedicated 5 years as a volunteer firefighter with Mt Shasta. 🚒

At Lake Shastina PD, Officer Sadler takes on multiple roles, serving as a fi****ms range instructor and the department’s evidence technician, helping support both training and case management behind the scenes. 🎯

In a smaller department, wearing many hats is part of the job, and Officer Sadler consistently steps up wherever he is needed. 💪

We asked Officer Sadler a few questions so the community can get to know him better. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Favorite Food 🌮
Mexican food

Favorite Movie or TV Show 🎬
Movie: Super Troopers 😂
TV Show: How I Met Your Mother 📺

What do you enjoy doing in your free time 🛠️
Working on cars and spending time with family 👨‍👩‍👧

One thing on your bucket list 🏂
Snowboarding in Utah

Favorite Musician 🎸
Pantera

Something the public would be surprised to know about you 😲
Worked ski patrol for 3 years

What superpower do you wish you had ⏳
Time travel

Why did you become a police officer 🚓
I have always been drawn to helping others through roles like dispatcher and EMT, and I have wanted to be a police officer since I was a kid.

If you were not in law enforcement, what career would you have🔧
Auto mechanic

Cop Confessions 🤦‍♂️
Most embarrassing moment on duty:
I drove off with my clipboard on the roof of my patrol vehicle and had to go back and find it.🤣

Thank you to Officer Sadler for your service to the residents of Lake Shastina. 🙏

Stay tuned next month as we introduce another member of the Lake Shastina Police Department and continue highlighting the humans behind the badge. 👀

Strong work by Lake Shastina Fire Department. Proud to serve alongside them.💪
03/17/2026

Strong work by Lake Shastina Fire Department. Proud to serve alongside them.💪

Over the weekend, Lake Shastina Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision in a residential area of La...
03/17/2026

Over the weekend, Lake Shastina Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision in a residential area of Lake Shore Drive.
Upon arrival, officers located a white Volkswagen Tiguan that had left the roadway and collided with a pine tree off the north shoulder. The vehicle sustained major front end damage and was found unoccupied at the scene. During an inventory of the vehicle, officers located multiple items indicative of controlled substance use.

A 47 year old male from Lake Shastina was later located approximately one half mile from the collision site. The male was not seriously injured. Through the course of the investigation, officers developed probable cause to believe the driver had been operating the vehicle under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash.

The driver was arrested and booked into the Siskiyou County Jail on charges related to driving under the influence of drugs and possession of controlled substances.

This incident is an example of the work being done by Lake Shastina Police officers to keep the community safe. Driving under the influence of drugs can impair judgment, reaction time, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle.

Thankfully, no other persons were injured.

All persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. 👨‍⚖️

Our Firefighters hard at work.
03/15/2026

Our Firefighters hard at work.

Monthly Activity Snapshot: 📸Our officers remain committed to proactive patrol, community engagement, and providing servi...
03/08/2026

Monthly Activity Snapshot: 📸

Our officers remain committed to proactive patrol, community engagement, and providing service to residents.
During February, officers responded to 204 calls for service, conducted proactive traffic enforcement, and made arrests related to ongoing investigations.🚓

👮‍♂️ Meet the Humans Behind the Badge!The Lake Shastina Police Department is highlighting one of our officers, not just ...
02/28/2026

👮‍♂️ Meet the Humans Behind the Badge!
The Lake Shastina Police Department is highlighting one of our officers, not just as a member of the department, but as a neighbor and friend.

We are kicking things off with our newest officer, Officer Ryan Kerttula.

Officer Kerttula joined the department in November 2025 and brings valuable experience from his time with the W**d Police Department. Before law enforcement, Ryan served three years with the Lake Shastina Fire Department and three years with CAL FIRE, continuing a lifelong commitment to serving the community.

Below are a few fun questions Officer Kerttula answered so residents can get to know him a little better.

Favorite Food
Pasta 🍝

Favorite Movie or TV Show
Movie
The Wolf of Wall Street 🎬

TV Show
The Sopranos 📺

What do you enjoy doing in your free time
Fishing and spending time with family 🎣👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

One thing on your bucket list 🌍✈️
Traveling the world

Favorite Musician 🎶
Otis Redding

Something the public would be surprised to know about you
He is a very talented artist 🎨

What superpower do you wish you had 🦸‍♂️
Flying

Why did you become a police officer
I have felt called to serve since I was young. That calling led me to Firefighting and eventually into law enforcement, where I can continue making a positive impact in the lives of those around me.
🚓

If you were not in law enforcement, what career would you have
Firefighter 🚒

🚔 Cop Confessions
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you on duty

I forgot to put the patrol car in park and it rolled away. For a moment, I thought someone had stolen my cop car. Don't worry, it did not hit anything. 😅🚓

Thank you to Officer Kerttula for being a great sport!

Stay tuned next month as we introduce another member of the Lake Shastina Police Department and continue highlighting the humans behind the badge.

Hogan Drive this morning. 10/10 scenery2/10 traction.Drive safe in the district and give yourself extra time for traveli...
02/17/2026

Hogan Drive this morning.
10/10 scenery
2/10 traction.
Drive safe in the district and give yourself extra time for traveling. More icy weather expected today and tomorrow. 🥶

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