Nov 2011
459 P.C. Burglary
26/11/11 08:45 Filed in: Shasta County Sheriff's Office
DATE/TIME: 11-25-11 / 0316 hours
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant Michael Peery
CASE # 11- 37800
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sergeant Michael Peery
CRIME/INCIDENT: 459 P.C. Burglary
LOCATION: 19766 Collyer Drive in Redding
VICTIM(S): Electro Solutions
SUSPECTS(S): Thomas Dean Costello, 51 years
SYNOPSIS: This morning at approximately 0316 hours, Deputies received a call of a possible burglary in progress on Collyer Drive in Redding. When Deputies arrived they contacted the owner of the property who told them he had video surveillance of a male subject gaining entry into the yard area of his business through a locked gate. The male subject who was later identified as Suspect, Thomas Dean Costello was seen on video walking around stealing items. The owner of the property told Deputies he has video surveillance of this same subject breaking into his property and stealing items on several occasions.
Initially Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate Costello. Due to the nature of the crime and the area it was occurring in, the Shasta County K9 “Larus” was used to search the area for Costello. After making several announcements about the use of the K9, Larus was instructed to search the area. Larus located Costello hiding along the west fence line of the property in the brush. Costello was arrested and booked into the Shasta County Jail for burglary.
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant Michael Peery
CASE # 11- 37800
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sergeant Michael Peery
CRIME/INCIDENT: 459 P.C. Burglary
LOCATION: 19766 Collyer Drive in Redding
VICTIM(S): Electro Solutions
SUSPECTS(S): Thomas Dean Costello, 51 years
SYNOPSIS: This morning at approximately 0316 hours, Deputies received a call of a possible burglary in progress on Collyer Drive in Redding. When Deputies arrived they contacted the owner of the property who told them he had video surveillance of a male subject gaining entry into the yard area of his business through a locked gate. The male subject who was later identified as Suspect, Thomas Dean Costello was seen on video walking around stealing items. The owner of the property told Deputies he has video surveillance of this same subject breaking into his property and stealing items on several occasions.
Initially Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate Costello. Due to the nature of the crime and the area it was occurring in, the Shasta County K9 “Larus” was used to search the area for Costello. After making several announcements about the use of the K9, Larus was instructed to search the area. Larus located Costello hiding along the west fence line of the property in the brush. Costello was arrested and booked into the Shasta County Jail for burglary.
10851 CVC / 2800 CVC - Stolen Vehicle / Failure to Yield
26/11/11 08:44 Filed in: Shasta County Sheriff's Office
DATE/TIME: 11-24-11 / 2152 hours
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant Michael Peery
CASE # 11- 37790
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sergeant Michael Peery
CRIME/INCIDENT: 10851 CVC / 2800 CVC - Stolen Vehicle / Failure to Yield
LOCATION: Cottonwood area
VICTIM(S): Crown Motors
SUSPECTS(S): Jared Anthony Thomas, 24 years
SYNOPSIS: This evening at approximately 2152 hours, while patrolling the Cottonwood area, Deputy Gerry Maul saw an Orange Dodge Charger driving at a high rate of speed on Balls Ferry Road approaching Front Street. Due to the speed the vehicle was travelling, it was not able to stop at the posted stop sign at this intersection. When Deputy Maul attempted to pull the vehicle over, it increased its speed in an attempt to evade Deputy Maul.
The vehicle failed to stop at the posted stop sign at the intersection of Front Street and Main Street as it turned south on Main Street heading towards Tehama County. The vehicle continued driving south at a high rate of speed, then turned west on Bowman Road. The vehicle accelerated to speeds of over 100 mph in an attempt to evade the Deputies. The vehicle turned south on Hooker Creek Road and the driver who was later identified as Suspect, Jared Anthony Thomas, turned the vehicles lights off. The vehicle made a sharp right turn into the Evergreen School parking lot. Thomas fled from the vehicle on foot. Deputy Maul used his K9 partner “Larus” to track Thomas. With the assistance of the Tehama County Sheriffs Office, Thomas was taken into custody.
During the investigation, Deputies discovered Thomas had burglarized the Crown Motors car lot in Redding and had stolen the Dodge Charger and numerous keys to other vehicles. The Redding Police Department is currently investigating the burglary and is looking for a silver, Honda Civic Hybrid, (Ca. license plate # 5BJB837) that was stolen from the car lot at the same time.
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant Michael Peery
CASE # 11- 37790
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sergeant Michael Peery
CRIME/INCIDENT: 10851 CVC / 2800 CVC - Stolen Vehicle / Failure to Yield
LOCATION: Cottonwood area
VICTIM(S): Crown Motors
SUSPECTS(S): Jared Anthony Thomas, 24 years
SYNOPSIS: This evening at approximately 2152 hours, while patrolling the Cottonwood area, Deputy Gerry Maul saw an Orange Dodge Charger driving at a high rate of speed on Balls Ferry Road approaching Front Street. Due to the speed the vehicle was travelling, it was not able to stop at the posted stop sign at this intersection. When Deputy Maul attempted to pull the vehicle over, it increased its speed in an attempt to evade Deputy Maul.
The vehicle failed to stop at the posted stop sign at the intersection of Front Street and Main Street as it turned south on Main Street heading towards Tehama County. The vehicle continued driving south at a high rate of speed, then turned west on Bowman Road. The vehicle accelerated to speeds of over 100 mph in an attempt to evade the Deputies. The vehicle turned south on Hooker Creek Road and the driver who was later identified as Suspect, Jared Anthony Thomas, turned the vehicles lights off. The vehicle made a sharp right turn into the Evergreen School parking lot. Thomas fled from the vehicle on foot. Deputy Maul used his K9 partner “Larus” to track Thomas. With the assistance of the Tehama County Sheriffs Office, Thomas was taken into custody.
During the investigation, Deputies discovered Thomas had burglarized the Crown Motors car lot in Redding and had stolen the Dodge Charger and numerous keys to other vehicles. The Redding Police Department is currently investigating the burglary and is looking for a silver, Honda Civic Hybrid, (Ca. license plate # 5BJB837) that was stolen from the car lot at the same time.
245 (a)(1) P.C. – Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Not a Firearm
26/11/11 08:43
DATE/TIME: 11-24-11 / 2046 hours
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant Michael Peery
CASE # 11- 37783
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sergeant Michael Peery
CRIME/INCIDENT: 245 (a)(1) P.C. – Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Not a Firearm
LOCATION: Main Street @ First Street in Cottonwood
VICTIM(S): Stanley Boone, 30 years
SUSPECTS(S): Unknown
SYNOPSIS: This evening at approximately 2046 hours, Deputies responded to the area of Main Street and First Street in Cottonwood, for the report of a stabbing that had just occurred. At the scene Deputies located Victim, Stanley Boone standing on the side of the road. Boone told Deputies he was “Jumped” by several adult males whom he didn’t know. Boone said the subjects asked him for his wallet, and when he refused to give it to them, they attacked him. Boone was bleeding from the back of his head and from his left forearm.
Boone told Deputies he was hit in the head with a metal pipe and stabbed in the arm with a knife. Boone had five lacerations to the back of his head and an approximate one inch stab wound to his left forearm. Boone was taken to Mercy Hospital where he was treated. The injuries to Boone’s head required twenty–two staples to close the five wounds and the knife wound was approximately six inches deep.
The Shasta County Sheriff Department is currently working on this case, and has identified a person of interest, but has not been able to contact and interview him.
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant Michael Peery
CASE # 11- 37783
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sergeant Michael Peery
CRIME/INCIDENT: 245 (a)(1) P.C. – Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Not a Firearm
LOCATION: Main Street @ First Street in Cottonwood
VICTIM(S): Stanley Boone, 30 years
SUSPECTS(S): Unknown
SYNOPSIS: This evening at approximately 2046 hours, Deputies responded to the area of Main Street and First Street in Cottonwood, for the report of a stabbing that had just occurred. At the scene Deputies located Victim, Stanley Boone standing on the side of the road. Boone told Deputies he was “Jumped” by several adult males whom he didn’t know. Boone said the subjects asked him for his wallet, and when he refused to give it to them, they attacked him. Boone was bleeding from the back of his head and from his left forearm.
Boone told Deputies he was hit in the head with a metal pipe and stabbed in the arm with a knife. Boone had five lacerations to the back of his head and an approximate one inch stab wound to his left forearm. Boone was taken to Mercy Hospital where he was treated. The injuries to Boone’s head required twenty–two staples to close the five wounds and the knife wound was approximately six inches deep.
The Shasta County Sheriff Department is currently working on this case, and has identified a person of interest, but has not been able to contact and interview him.
594 P.C. Vandalism
21/11/11 17:23 Filed in: Shasta County Sheriff's Office
DATE/TIME: 11-20-2011, 1730 hours/11-21-2011 0700 hours
CONTACT OFFICER: Captain, City Shasta Lake, Forrest Bartell
CASE # 11-37469
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6096
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: FB/jg
CRIME/INCIDENT: 594 P.C. Vandalism
LOCATION: City of Shasta lake Skate Park, Median Street, Shasta Lake
VICTIM(S): City of Shasta Lake
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
SYNOPSIS: On 11-21-2011 at approx 0730 hours, public works employees from the City of Shasta Lake discovered the City Skate Park had been vandalized during the night. Red spray paint was used to deface the skate park and bathrooms with graffiti. As a result the park will be closed from 11-21-2011 until 11-28-2011.
CONTACT OFFICER: Captain, City Shasta Lake, Forrest Bartell
CASE # 11-37469
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6096
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: FB/jg
CRIME/INCIDENT: 594 P.C. Vandalism
LOCATION: City of Shasta lake Skate Park, Median Street, Shasta Lake
VICTIM(S): City of Shasta Lake
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
SYNOPSIS: On 11-21-2011 at approx 0730 hours, public works employees from the City of Shasta Lake discovered the City Skate Park had been vandalized during the night. Red spray paint was used to deface the skate park and bathrooms with graffiti. As a result the park will be closed from 11-21-2011 until 11-28-2011.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon Assault with a Deadly Weapon and a whole lot more!
07/11/11 06:59
DATE/TIME: 11/05/11 9:00 pm
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant Thompson
CASE # 11-35988
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6070
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sergeant Thompson
CRIME/INCIDENT: Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Battery with Serious Bodily Injury
Battery on a Peace Officer
Parole Violation
LOCATION: Wilcox Road / Hwy 89, Hat Creek
VICTIM(S): Lynett Overstreet
SUSPECTS(S): George Ray Hursey III, 04/20/1967
SYNOPSIS: On 11/05/11 at approximately 2100 hours, deputies from the Sheriff’s Office, Burney Division, responded to an in progress physical disturbance off Wilcox Road in Hat Creek. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the victim, Lynett Overstreet, who had several large lacerations to her head and numerous bruises and scratches to her arms. The deputies learned Overstreet had tried to defend her friend during an argument between her friend and her friend’s boyfriend, George Hursey.
Hursey and Overstreet began to scuffle when Hursey started to hit Overstreet in the facial area. Hursey then armed himself with a 2 ½ foot fire poker and began beating Overstreet in the back of her head with it. From Overstreet’s account of the incident, Hursey hit her with the fire poker approximately 20-30 times before she was able to defend herself by kicking Hursey and fleeing from the residence. Overstreet called 911 at a neighbor’s residence. She was later medically treated, receiving 14 sutures in the back of her head and 8 sutures in her forehead.
Hursey was contacted at the original scene and taken into custody. While he was being seat belted in the patrol unit prior to transport, Hursey spat on one of the deputies. Hursey was booked into Shasta County jail for the above charges. Hursey is on active Parole for Domestic Violence.
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant Thompson
CASE # 11-35988
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6070
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sergeant Thompson
CRIME/INCIDENT: Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Battery with Serious Bodily Injury
Battery on a Peace Officer
Parole Violation
LOCATION: Wilcox Road / Hwy 89, Hat Creek
VICTIM(S): Lynett Overstreet
SUSPECTS(S): George Ray Hursey III, 04/20/1967
SYNOPSIS: On 11/05/11 at approximately 2100 hours, deputies from the Sheriff’s Office, Burney Division, responded to an in progress physical disturbance off Wilcox Road in Hat Creek. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the victim, Lynett Overstreet, who had several large lacerations to her head and numerous bruises and scratches to her arms. The deputies learned Overstreet had tried to defend her friend during an argument between her friend and her friend’s boyfriend, George Hursey.
Hursey and Overstreet began to scuffle when Hursey started to hit Overstreet in the facial area. Hursey then armed himself with a 2 ½ foot fire poker and began beating Overstreet in the back of her head with it. From Overstreet’s account of the incident, Hursey hit her with the fire poker approximately 20-30 times before she was able to defend herself by kicking Hursey and fleeing from the residence. Overstreet called 911 at a neighbor’s residence. She was later medically treated, receiving 14 sutures in the back of her head and 8 sutures in her forehead.
Hursey was contacted at the original scene and taken into custody. While he was being seat belted in the patrol unit prior to transport, Hursey spat on one of the deputies. Hursey was booked into Shasta County jail for the above charges. Hursey is on active Parole for Domestic Violence.
245 (a)(1) P.C.
05/11/11 10:01 Filed in: Shasta County Sheriff's Office
DATE/TIME: 11-05-11 / 0358 hours
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant Michael Peery
CASE # 11- 35918
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sergeant Michael Peery
CRIME/INCIDENT: 245 (a)(1) P.C.
LOCATION: Riverland Mobile Home Park
VICTIM(S): Jeffrey Lycan, 44 years
SUSPECTS(S): Amy Shockey, 40 years
SYNOPSIS: This morning at approximately 0358 hours, Deputies responded to a residence in the Riverland Mobile Home Park, off Riverland Drive, for the report of a stabbing that had just occurred. At the scene Deputies located Victim, Jeffrey Lycan outside the residence, with an approximate one inch stab wound in his back.
Investigation showed that Lycan and his girlfriend Suspect, Amy Shockey were involved in a verbal argument about relationship issues while in the kitchen area of the residence. During the argument several items were thrown about the residence and broken. After Lycan and Shockey had argued for several minutes, Lycan turned away from Shockey. When Lycan turned, Shockey used an unknown type knife and stabbed him in the back. Lycan was able to get outside the residence and used his cell phone to call 911. Lycan was taken to the hospital via ambulance for treatment. Shockey was booked for 245(a)(1) P.C. and outstanding warrants.
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant Michael Peery
CASE # 11- 35918
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sergeant Michael Peery
CRIME/INCIDENT: 245 (a)(1) P.C.
LOCATION: Riverland Mobile Home Park
VICTIM(S): Jeffrey Lycan, 44 years
SUSPECTS(S): Amy Shockey, 40 years
SYNOPSIS: This morning at approximately 0358 hours, Deputies responded to a residence in the Riverland Mobile Home Park, off Riverland Drive, for the report of a stabbing that had just occurred. At the scene Deputies located Victim, Jeffrey Lycan outside the residence, with an approximate one inch stab wound in his back.
Investigation showed that Lycan and his girlfriend Suspect, Amy Shockey were involved in a verbal argument about relationship issues while in the kitchen area of the residence. During the argument several items were thrown about the residence and broken. After Lycan and Shockey had argued for several minutes, Lycan turned away from Shockey. When Lycan turned, Shockey used an unknown type knife and stabbed him in the back. Lycan was able to get outside the residence and used his cell phone to call 911. Lycan was taken to the hospital via ambulance for treatment. Shockey was booked for 245(a)(1) P.C. and outstanding warrants.
IN CUSTODY DEATH ... UPDATED
05/11/11 09:58 Filed in: Shasta County Sheriff's Office
DATE/TIME: November 5, 2011
CONTACT OFFICER: Lt. Janet Breshears
CASE # 11-35844
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: 530 225-5551
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: 530 245-6025
BY: Lt. Janet Breshears
CRIME/INCIDENT: In-Custody Death
LOCATION: Shasta County Main Jail, 1655 West Street, Redding, CA 96001
DECEDENT: Coulombe, Kristopher Daniel
SUSPECT(S): N/A
SYNOPSIS:
In-Custody death, on November 4, 2011, inmate was identified as Coulombe, Kristopher Daniel. No foul play is suspected and post examination will be done on Monday, November 7, 2011.
CONTACT OFFICER: Lt. Janet Breshears
CASE # 11-35844
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: 530 225-5551
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: 530 245-6025
BY: Lt. Janet Breshears
CRIME/INCIDENT: In-Custody Death
LOCATION: Shasta County Main Jail, 1655 West Street, Redding, CA 96001
DECEDENT: Coulombe, Kristopher Daniel
SUSPECT(S): N/A
SYNOPSIS:
In-Custody death, on November 4, 2011, inmate was identified as Coulombe, Kristopher Daniel. No foul play is suspected and post examination will be done on Monday, November 7, 2011.
Lewd and lascivious acts against children; 288(a) PC - 5 counts; 288.7 PC - Oral copulation with a child 10 years old or younger; and 290(b) PC - Failure to register as a sex offender
04/11/11 17:41 Filed in: Shasta County Sheriff's Office
DATE/TIME: 11/04/2011
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant BEAUPRE
CASE # 11-35442
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6149
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6135
BY: Sergeant Beaupre
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant BEAUPRE
CASE # 11-35442
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6149
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6135
BY: Sergeant Beaupre
CRIME/INCIDENT: Lewd and lascivious acts against children; 288(a) PC - 5 counts; 288.7 PC - Oral copulation with a child 10 years old or younger; and 290(b) PC - Failure to register as a sex offender
LOCATION: Shasta County
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUSPECT(S): Molea, John Gene 3/14/58
SYNOPSIS: On 11/2/2011 sheriff’s detectives from the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit executed a search warrant in the Happy Valley area on the residence of listed suspect Molea. Investigation revealed Molea was in violation of 290(b) PC – the Sex Offender Registration Act, which he was arrested and booked on. Further investigation revealed recent violations of 288(a) PC – 5 counts, and 288.7 PC. Molea was arraigned on 11/4/11 on the recent violations. Molea recently arrived in Shasta County from Alameda County. Molea has two prior convictions for lewd and lascivious acts against children. Case agent was Detective Stonehouse.
Molea’s bail was set at $1,000,000.00 on the recent violations. Bail on the 290(b) PC charge is $120,000.00.
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Child Endangerment 273 (a) PC / 207 PC Kidnapping
01/11/11 15:45 Filed in: Shasta County Sheriff's Office
DATE/TIME: October 31, 2011
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant John Hubbard #111
CASE # 11-35345
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6977
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sgt. John Hubbard
CRIME/INCIDENT: Child Endangerment 273 (a) PC / 207 PC Kidnapping
LOCATION: 23166 Ash Creek Road
VICTIM(S): (V-1) Michael Sandavol (DOB: 02/11/2001) - Age 7
(V-2) Mya Sandavol (DOB: 06/12/2006) – Age 5
(V-3) Hunter Swartz (DOB: 12/22/2005) – Age 5
(V-4) Saylor Swartz (DOB: 03/20/2007) – Age 4
(V-5) Cloie Swartz (DOB: 03/20/2011) – 7 Months
SUSPECTS(S): Swartz, April, Joy (DOB: 12/15/79 – Age 31)
SYNOPSIS: On 10/31/2011 at approximately 2021 hours, a citizen of Shasta County called 911 (Shascom Dispatch) to report she was possibly following the suspect vehicle of (S) April Swartz in the area of Mountain Gate, California. The citizen followed the vehicle but ultimately lost sight of the suspect vehicle on Copper Canyon Road. Shasta County Sheriff’s Office patrol units, with the assistance of California Highway Patrol units, saturated the area. California Highway Patrol air operations unit H-16 located a vehicle in the driveway of a residence on Copper Canyon Road. Deputies located the suspect vehicle which contained victims 1 and 2 inside of it. The suspect April Swartz was located in a nearby residence with victims 3, 4 and 5 with her, and was taken into custody without incident. The location of the suspect and recovery of the children can be greatly attributed to the effectiveness of the “Amber Alert” system. The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all allied law enforcement agencies, the citizens of Shasta County, as well as the media, for their assistance in the safe recovery of the children.
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DATE/TIME: October 31, 2011 at1645 hours
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant John Hubbard #111
CASE # 11-35345
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6977
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sgt. John Hubbard
CRIME/INCIDENT: Child Endangerment 273 (a) PC / 207 PC Kidnapping
LOCATION: 23166 Ash Creek Road
VICTIM(S): (V-1) Michael Sandavol (DOB: 02/11/2001) - Age 7
(V-2) Mya Sandoval (DOB: 06/12/2006) – Age 5
(V-3) Hunter Swartz (DOB: 12/22/2005) – Age 5
(V-4) Saylor Swartz (DOB: 03/20/2007) – Age 4
(V-5) Cloie Swartz (DOB: 03/20/2011) – 7 Months
SUSPECTS(S): Swartz, April, Joy (DOB: 12/15/79 – Age 31
SYNOPSIS: On 10/30/11 at approximately 2243 hours, Ben Buckley and Katie Sandoval reported their two children, identified as V-1 and V-2, as overdue and missing. Ben Buckley and Katie Sandoval left their children in the care of (S) April Swartz while they took care of personal business. (S) April Swartz requested to take V-1 and V-2, along with her (April’s) three children V-3, V-4, and V-5, fishing at the Sacramento River near her residence at Roosters Landing Fishing Resort. Further investigation has revealed that (S) April Swartz was seen within Shasta County in the evening and early morning hours with all five children in her custody. Witnesses interviewed told investigators that
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant John Hubbard #111
CASE # 11-35345
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6977
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sgt. John Hubbard
CRIME/INCIDENT: Child Endangerment 273 (a) PC / 207 PC Kidnapping
LOCATION: 23166 Ash Creek Road
VICTIM(S): (V-1) Michael Sandavol (DOB: 02/11/2001) - Age 7
(V-2) Mya Sandavol (DOB: 06/12/2006) – Age 5
(V-3) Hunter Swartz (DOB: 12/22/2005) – Age 5
(V-4) Saylor Swartz (DOB: 03/20/2007) – Age 4
(V-5) Cloie Swartz (DOB: 03/20/2011) – 7 Months
SUSPECTS(S): Swartz, April, Joy (DOB: 12/15/79 – Age 31)
SYNOPSIS: On 10/31/2011 at approximately 2021 hours, a citizen of Shasta County called 911 (Shascom Dispatch) to report she was possibly following the suspect vehicle of (S) April Swartz in the area of Mountain Gate, California. The citizen followed the vehicle but ultimately lost sight of the suspect vehicle on Copper Canyon Road. Shasta County Sheriff’s Office patrol units, with the assistance of California Highway Patrol units, saturated the area. California Highway Patrol air operations unit H-16 located a vehicle in the driveway of a residence on Copper Canyon Road. Deputies located the suspect vehicle which contained victims 1 and 2 inside of it. The suspect April Swartz was located in a nearby residence with victims 3, 4 and 5 with her, and was taken into custody without incident. The location of the suspect and recovery of the children can be greatly attributed to the effectiveness of the “Amber Alert” system. The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all allied law enforcement agencies, the citizens of Shasta County, as well as the media, for their assistance in the safe recovery of the children.
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DATE/TIME: October 31, 2011 at1645 hours
CONTACT OFFICER: Sergeant John Hubbard #111
CASE # 11-35345
CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6977
ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025
BY: Sgt. John Hubbard
CRIME/INCIDENT: Child Endangerment 273 (a) PC / 207 PC Kidnapping
LOCATION: 23166 Ash Creek Road
VICTIM(S): (V-1) Michael Sandavol (DOB: 02/11/2001) - Age 7
(V-2) Mya Sandoval (DOB: 06/12/2006) – Age 5
(V-3) Hunter Swartz (DOB: 12/22/2005) – Age 5
(V-4) Saylor Swartz (DOB: 03/20/2007) – Age 4
(V-5) Cloie Swartz (DOB: 03/20/2011) – 7 Months
SUSPECTS(S): Swartz, April, Joy (DOB: 12/15/79 – Age 31
SYNOPSIS: On 10/30/11 at approximately 2243 hours, Ben Buckley and Katie Sandoval reported their two children, identified as V-1 and V-2, as overdue and missing. Ben Buckley and Katie Sandoval left their children in the care of (S) April Swartz while they took care of personal business. (S) April Swartz requested to take V-1 and V-2, along with her (April’s) three children V-3, V-4, and V-5, fishing at the Sacramento River near her residence at Roosters Landing Fishing Resort. Further investigation has revealed that (S) April Swartz was seen within Shasta County in the evening and early morning hours with all five children in her custody. Witnesses interviewed told investigators that