The primary cause of deaths on our local streets and highways remains Drunk Driving and the ‘Avoid the SIX’ DUI Task Force will keep up with its DUI enforcement in Shasta County as a result of a recent $98,000.00grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety to the Redding Police Department. Redding Police Department will administer the grant for the entire county.

“We look forward to once again working with our allied agencies and OTS in an effort to improve public safety. The funding provided by OTS has a direct and positive impact on our community in Shasta County.”, Redding Police Chief Peter Hansen.

The ‘Avoid the SIX DUI Campaign is named to send the message that if you don’t drink and drive, you will avoid getting arrested by any of the SIX participating law enforcement agencies in the county.

The grant activities will specifically target those who drink too much and get behind the wheel. Officers will be staffing DUI/Driver License Checkpoints, multi-agency DUI Task Force deployments, and local DUI saturation patrols for each partnering. Additionally, funding will target the ‘worst of the worst’ repeat DUI offenders with Warrant/Probation Sweeps and Court Sting Enforcement Operations focusing on DUI offenders who leave court hearings and drive away on suspended licenses after being ordered not to drive by a judge.

“The Avoid DUI Task Forces have been an essential part of the phenomenal reduction in DUI deaths on our roadways in the last five years in California,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety.  “Tragically, DUI deaths remain the largest sector, at over 30 percent of traffic fatalities. This grant will help combat that, making Redding and Shasta County a safer place to live and work.”

DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints are a key component of the grant. These highly visible, highly publicized events are meant to deter impaired driving, not to increase arrests. Research shows that crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often enough. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent.

Motorist can expect to see special DUI campaigns during the winter and summer holiday periods as well as on Halloween, Super Bowl Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo and during local special events with identified DUI Problems. Funding for the grant comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Agencies participating in the ‘Avoid the Six’ taskforce include:

Redding Police Department
Anderson Police Department
Shasta County Sheriff’s Office
California Highway Patrol
Shasta County Marshal’s Office
Shasta County Probation Department

Corporal Les James has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant James began his law enforcement career in 1988 with Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department, where he worked for 14 years; the last seven as a sergeant.
Sergeant James began working for the Redding Police Department in May 2002. In 2003, he was assigned to the Crowd Control Team, as well as being appointed as a Field Evidence Technician. Sergeant James was assigned to the Investigations Division in 2006 where he worked as a narcotics investigator and assumed the role of Acting Supervisor for CALMMET. He has experience as a Field Training Officer and after being promoted to Corporal in 2010, he was assigned as a Supervisor of the Field Training Officer Program.
Officer Michael “Shawn” McGinnis has been promoted to the rank of Corporal. Corporal McGinnis has prior experience with the Los Angeles County Sheriff and the Yuba City Police Department; totaling over 13 years.
Corporal McGinnis was hired by the Redding Police Department in April 2000. In 2002, he was assigned to the Community Oriented Policing Unit and became a Field Training Officer. In 2006, Corporal McGinnis was assigned to the Investigations Division where he worked in Gangs, SINTF (Shasta Inter-Agency Narcotics Task Force), and Major Crimes.

November 27, 2011 5:30 A.M.

CASE# 11-75700

On Sunday November 27, 2011 at approximately 12:53 A.M., Redding Police Officers were just leaving Johnnie’s Cathouse Bar after taking a report of a domestic violence assault there, when they observed a fight just south of that location on the sidewalk. A subject was observed fleeing the location eastbound towards an alleyway. While officers were checking the area for the subject that fled, Cody Radford, 22 years of Redding flagged down Officer Lanham in the Tri Counties Bank parking lot reporting that he had been stabbed.

The suspect was described as an IMJ, 14-16 years of age, 5-3, 145 pounds, with brown hair. He was last seen wearing a dark colored “hoody” sweatshirt and baggie pants. The suspect was last observed running north through the alleyway in the 1700 block of California Street. The suspect has not been located as of this time.

The victim was transported to Mercy Medical Center where he was treated for a non-life threatening stab wound.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Redding Police Department at (530) 225-4200.

November 27th, 2011 12:18 A.M.

CASE#11-75698

On Sunday November 27th, 2011 at 12:18 A.M. Redding Police officers responded to Johnny’s Cat House in the 1700 block of California Street regarding a reported assault. Upon arrival, officers contacted a 24 year old female victim from Redding, Ca. She reported her domestic partner had assaulted her inside the bar. The victim suffered a laceration above her left eye and upper lip. The victim’s name is being withheld as victims of domestic violence are confidential.

At approximately 12:53 A.M., Redding Police officer were dispatched to the alley way to the rear of Johnny’s Cat House bar regarding a stabbing. Refer to press release by Corporal Eoff.

At approximately 1:20 A.M., Redding Police officers were again dispatched to Johnny’s Cat House Bar regarding drug sales. A bar patron wanted to notify police of a subject engaged in possible sales of controlled substances. While enroute to the complaint, police received numerous calls regarding a large physical fight involving as many as 50 bar patrons.

Upon arrival, officers located Johnny’s security personnel involved in a physical struggle with numerous bar patrons. Further investigation revealed Brandon Lee Reinhardt, age 27 years of Santa Ana, apparently struck a bar patron. Security intervened and attempted to break up the fight. Reinhardt to the ground after he began resisting them. While security struggled with Reinhardt, Ramon Manzo Magana, 38 years of Anderson, Ca, attacked security by kicking one of the bouncer’s twice in the face and head. While Redding Police Officers took Reinhardt and Magana into custody, Jamie Irene Pineda, age 23 of Glendale, attempted to intervene with the arrest of her friends.

There were several hundred citizens on the streets and sidewalks failing to disperse and several people were trying to incite the crowd . Several other physical fights broke out in the crowd. Redding Police required the assistance of the California Highway Patrol, Shasta County Sheriffs Office and the Shasta County Marshalls Office in dispersing the unruly crowd. Reinhardt was arrested for public intoxication, Magana was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and Pineda was arrested for obstructing police officers.

November 25th, 2011 1:09 P.M.

11-75398

On November 25th, 2011 at approximately 1:09 P.M., officers from the Redding Police Department responded to the area of Home Depot at 1200 Churn Creek Road to investigate a bicycle theft. An off duty California State Parole Agent had witnessed a subject steal a bicycle from the back of a pickup truck. Officers were provided with a description of the suspect and the stolen bicycle.

A short time later at approximately 1:17 P.M., officers located the suspect riding the stolen bicycle in the parking lot of Best Buy at 1010 Hilltop Drive. The suspect attempted to elude officers but was quickly apprehended. The suspect was identified as Craig Henry Borelis, a 31 year old transient from the Redding area. Borelis had multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest and was also in possession of a backpack that contained numerous burglary tools.

Borelis was arrested and booked into the Shasta County Jail on charges of possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools, and the warrants.

November 25, 2011 3:45 a.m.

11-75267

On November 24, 2011 at approximately 9:52 p.m., Shasta County Sheriff’s Deputies were involved in the pursuit of a new Dodge Charger with Crown Motors paper license plates. The driver of the Dodge was apprehended and identified as Jared Anthony Thomas, 24 years of Redding. Thomas was responsible for the theft of a Redding Firefighter’s vehicle on November 20, 2011. Numerous sets of vehicle keys were located in the Dodge Charger which was later determined to have been stolen from Crown Motors in Redding.

At 10:00 p.m., Redding Police Officers responded to Crown Motors and determined that an extensive burglary had occurred. It was determined that office equipment and two additional vehicles had been taken from the business. Further investigation revealed that Thomas was responsible for the burglary and the auto theft.

Thomas was booked into the Shasta County Jail for burglary, possession of stolen property, vehicle theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of methamphetamine, felony evading, conspiracy, committing a felony while out of custody on bail and violation of probation. The investigation is ongoing.

November 24, 2011 5:20 AM

CASE# 11-75119

On Thursday, November 24, 2011, at approximately 1:50 AM, Redding Police officers responded to the area of Benton Drive near River Park Drive regarding a collision where electrical power had been knocked out. The solo involved vehicle, a Nissan Maxima, struck a transformer at the corner of Benton Drive and River Park Drive. When officers arrived, the driver, Kenneth James Cox, 27 years, of Redding, fled on foot. A perimeter was set up by additional officers and Cox was located a short time later. Cox was uninjured. He was arrested and booked for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and hit and run. Redding Electrical Utility responded to restore power to the immediate area including the Lake Redding Estates subdivision.

The holidays are a special time of year, but they are also a time when busy people are especially vulnerable to theft and other crimes. The Redding Police Department would like to remind local residents to stay alert this busy holiday season, especially while shopping.

Following are some tips to make your holiday shopping safer:

When shopping, stay alert to your surroundings and people around you.
If at all possible, do not shop alone. There is safety in numbers.
Carry very little cash; take only credit cards you will use; and use credit cards or debit cards whenever possible.
Carry ID, credit cards, checkbook, and keys in inner pockets of clothing, separate from each other.
Try not to carry a purse. If you do, carry it tucked close to your body. Do not let your purse hang loose from your shoulder or place the strap around your neck.
Never leave your purse, wallet, or other personal belongings in a shopping cart while you are shopping or loading your purchases into your vehicle.
When you've completed your shopping, make sure you have your keys out, ready to open your car.
Don't overload yourself with packages. It is very important to have freedom of motion and clear visibility of whom and what is around you.
Keep the interior of your vehicle clear of any valuables including CD’s, sunglasses, cell phones, packages and backpacks while you are shopping.
Put your purchases in the trunk of your vehicle and make sure it is locked. The interior of your vehicle should be kept clear of all valuables.

Wishing you and your family a safe and peaceful holiday.

November 22, 2011 8:30 P.M.

CASE# 11-74876

On Tuesday November 22, 2011, officers from the Redding Police Department conducted a Minor Decoy Compliance Check at six businesses in the City of Redding. In this type of operation, a minor decoy under the direct supervision of the officers, attempts to purchase an alcoholic beverage from licensed establishments.

The minor decoy was able to purchase alcoholic beverages at three locations. The cases will be submitted to the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution as well as the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for administrative review. Officers cited the following subjects at the listed establishments for sales of an alcoholic beverage to a minor.

Travis Carl Martin, 31 years of Redding at 7 Eleven, 3002 Placer Street

Angelica Gorgonia Herrera-Garcia, 23 years of Redding at 7 Eleven, 1860 Eureka Way

Nicholas Evan Poczulp, 28 years of Redding at Downtown Market, 1821 Placer Street

A Minor Decoy Shoulder Tap Operation was also conducted at one establishment in the City of Redding. During this type of operation a minor decoy under the direct supervision of officers solicits adult patrons of a licensed establishment to purchase an alcoholic beverage for them. Numerous individuals were contacted, but no purchases of an alcoholic beverage were made for the minor decoy.

This project is part of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Grant Assistance Program.

November 20, 2011 1:25 P.M.

Redding PD Case Numbers: 11-74303, 11-74320, 11-74321, 11-73914, 11-73922, and 11-60758
Anderson PD Case number: 11-19892
Shasta County Sheriff’s Dept case number: 11-74323

On Sunday, November 20, 2011 at about 7:40 A.M., an on-duty Redding fire fighter reported that his 1998 Honda sedan had been stolen from Fire Station #3, which is located at 4255 Westside Rd. in Redding, CA. The suspect made forced entry through a locked door into Fire Station #3 with a crow bar, while the fire fighters were asleep inside. While inside, the keys to the victim’s Honda sedan and his wallet, which contained his credit card(s), were stolen.

At about 8:07 A.M., Anderson Police Officer Casey Day observed the stolen Honda pull into the Tower Mart, which is located at 1975 Ponderosa Dr. in Anderson, CA. Officer Day then observed the suspect walk into the business.

Officer Day set up surveillance on the stolen vehicle and notified the Redding Police Department. Officers Becky Zufall and Jared Hebert, who were investing the original stolen vehicle and burglary report, responded to assist APD officers.

At about 8:10 A.M., APD officers observed the suspect exit the Tower Mart and walk back towards the stolen vehicle. Jared Anthony Thomas 05/04/87 of Redding was subsequently arrested for the stolen vehicle. Officers Zufall and Hebert assisted APD with a search of the stolen vehicle and found evidence linking the suspect to four burglaries, three credit card fraud cases and an additional stolen vehicle.

Also on November 20, 2011 at about 8:06 A.M., Redding Police Officer Doug Moore attempted to make an enforcement stop on a Honda sedan, which he thought might be the previously reported stolen vehicle. However, the vehicle failed to yield and continued southbound on Churn Creek Rd. towards Knighton Rd. The vehicle ultimately pulled in the T/A Truck Stop parking lot, located at 19483 Knighton Rd. Redding, CA. The male driver immediately fled on foot, while two passengers remained in the vehicle.

Officer Moore held the passengers at gun point while waiting for additional units to arrive. A perimeter was set up with the assistance of officers from the Shasta County

Sheriff’s Department, CHP ground units, and a CHP helicopter. A search of the surrounding area was conducted by RPD Officer Ryan Ellis and his K-9 Tarro.

K-9 Tarro later found the driver, Anthony David Kizer 12/09/74 of Redding, hiding near a dirt mound on the grounds of Pacheco School, which is located at 7430 Chun Creek Rd. in Redding. Kizer was taken into custody by K-9 Tarro and was later transported to a local area hospital for treatment of minor injuries he sustained during his arrest. The injuries were a result of K-9 Tarro biting the suspect.

The vehicle being driven by Kizer was found to have been stolen out of Redding on November 17, 2011. The original license plate had been removed and replaced by a stolen license plate. Kizer was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property, evading a police officer, and resisting or obstructing officers.

The passengers in Kizer’s vehicle were identified as Joseph Paul Stephens 10/08/85 of Redding and Nicole Marie Shreve 07/01/83 of Redding. Stephens was arrested for possession of stolen property and Shreve was arrested for possession of stolen property and possession of a dangerous weapon (a small hand held hatchet type weapon).

Thomas was later taken to the RPD Investigations Division where he was interviewed. During the course of the on-going investigation it was determined that to date, Thomas is believed to be involved in the following crimes;

A burglary at Redding fire station #3.
The theft of a motor vehicle from fire station #3
Use of the fire fighter’s credit card at Tower Mart in Anderson.
Three additional burglaries in Redding.
Two additional unauthorized uses of the fire fighters credit card(s) in Redding.
Three counts of possession of stolen property.

Investigators Ron Icely and Mike Woods, assisted by Officers Zufall, Hebert, Hunt and Moore were later able to link Thomas to Kizer, Stephens, and Shreve based upon stolen property taken from the same victims, which was found in possession of the all four suspects.

This investigation is continuing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Redding Police Investigations Division at 530)225-4214.

November 6, 2011 8:00 pm

11-71084

On Sunday, November 6, 2011 Redding Police Investigators served a search warrant at the victim’s tent camp near the homicide scene on Charles Drive. Investigators contacted and interviewed a subject in the area who was initially considered a person of interest. During a subsequent contact with the same subject, he confessed to the murder.

The suspect was identified as Deklyn Dean Bishop, 21 years of Redding. The investigation revealed that Bishop had a prior contact with the victim where he had confronted him about camping in the greenbelt area. Bishop told investigators that he went to the victim’s tent camp on November 5th to once again confront him about camping. A physical altercation ensued and Bishop stabbed the victim multiple times.

Investigators served a search warrant at Bishop’s residence in the 18000 block of Old Oasis Road and seized evidence items linking Bishop to the crime. Bishop was booked at the Shasta County Jail on the charge of murder. He is being held in lieu of bail in the amount of $500,000.

The identity of the 50 year old victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. An autopsy is scheduled to take place in the coming week.

November 5, 2011 1237hrs

11-71073

On Saturday afternoon at 1237 p.m., several citizens reported seeing a male adult walking on Cypress Avenue, near Bechelli Lane. The callers further reported the man had a gun tucked into his waistband. When officers arrived they could see a silver handgun with black grips, protruding from the subject’s rear waistband. The subject was not complying with the initial contact requests from police officers.

Instead of cooperating, the man reached for the gun, and began to withdraw the weapon from his rear waistband, forcing the police officers to react. Officers simultaneously deployed a taser, pepper-spray, and one baton strike. The subject dropped the gun, which was then determined to be a plastic replica pistol. He was taken into custody, and determined to be suffering from mental health issues. He was detained pursuant to the welfare and institutions code known as a 5150 hold. Based on the detainment, his name cannot be released.

The subject was booked into a local hospital for evaluation. He received a laceration to his lower leg from the baton strike, but was otherwise not injured.

November 5, 2011 6:30 am

Redding Police Case #11-71005
SCSO Case #11-35912

On Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 12:12 am a correctional officer with the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office was conducting the hourly checks of inmates at the Shasta County Jail. The correctional officer found Charles David Berlinghoff, 45 years old, had hung himself in his locked cell utilizing a bed sheet. Berlinghoff was the only person in the locked cell at the time of the incident. The correctional officer called for assistance and immediately began first aid measures. Jail correctional officers and medical staff continued first aid until an ambulance arrived.

Berlinghoff was transported to a Redding hospital by ambulance and was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.

The Shasta County Multi-Agency Officer Involved Critical Incident Protocol was initiated to investigate the incident. The Redding Police Department was identified as the lead agency.

Investigators interviewed twenty-nine inmates who had contact with Berlinghoff over the past few days. The interviews determined Berlinghoff had been depressed over his current court case. Berlinghoff had been in custody since December 16, 2010 and was facing 87 felony counts, including unlawful detention of a minor, incest, and lewd acts with a minor. He was scheduled to begin trial on January 10, 2011 and faced 40 years in prison if convicted.

Please refer all questions regarding this incident to the Redding Police Department.

November 4, 2011 5:00 a.m.

CASE #11-70780

On November 4, 2011, at 2:56 a.m., a Redding police officer observed a Honda Accord, driven by Sylvester Lee Rich, 38 years, of Carmichael, CA, make an unsafe lane change and fail to stop at the limit line for a red light. A traffic stop was initiated and the Honda initially stopped in the area of Hilltop Drive and Presidio Street. As the officer approached the Honda, Rich accelerated away. A pursuit was initiated as the Honda drove northbound on Hilltop Drive in the southbound lanes in excess of 90 MPH. There was no traffic and the officer briefly lost sight of the Honda.

Rich made a u-turn in the area of Palisades Avenue and was driving south in the southbound lanes. As the officer’s vehicle approached, Rich intentionally drove the Honda into the northbound lanes and directly at the officer’s vehicle. The officer was forced to take evasive action to avoid being struck.

The Honda continued south on Hilltop Drive and the officer observed it lose control as Rich tried to turn east onto Browning Street. The Honda left the roadway, sheared of a traffic signal and struck a chain link fence. Rich was taken into custody at the scene of the collision without further incident. There was a 16 year old male in the vehicle at the time Rich fled from the officer. The passenger complained of pain to his right leg due to the collision but did not require medical treatment. The officer was not injured.

Rich was found to be on non-revocable parole for domestic violence and had a felony warrant for a prior pursuit. He was booked for evading the police while driving recklessly, child endangerment, assault with a deadly weapon, driving on a suspended license and for the warrant. The juvenile was turned over to Shasta County Children and Family Services.

November 3, 2011 10:24 P.M.

CASE# 11-70744

On Thursday November 3, 2011, officers from the Redding Police Department were dispatched to the report of a fight in the 3400 block of Panorama Drive. While officers were responding, Shascom Dispatch reported that it was an interrupted residential burglary, and the victim along with neighbors were trying to physically detain one of the suspects who was fighting with them. A second suspect had fled the location on foot in an unknown direction.

When officers arrived, the defendant was still fighting with the victim and neighbors. He was taken into custody. He was identified as Roger Allan Heinle, 41 years of Redding. The victim, Angel Urban, 23 years of Redding reported that when he arrived home with his girlfriend they were confronted by two suspects inside of their residence carrying some of their property. One of the suspects threw a bag at the victim and fled out the front door. The victim tried to physically detain defendant Heinle, when Heinle began fighting with him. The victim received some minor cuts and abrasions from the fight with Heinle.

Information was developed regarding the identity of the second suspect. On Friday November 4, 2011 at approximately 1:50 A.M., Michael Ray Chancellor, 30 years of Redding, was taken into custody at an address off of Lake Boulevard in Redding after being positively identified by the victim.

Both defendants were booked into Shasta County Jail for burglary, Chancellor for an additional parole violation and Heinle for a probation violation.

November 3, 2011 4:00 pm

RPD 11-68517
SO 11-34804

The Shasta County Sheriff’s Department authorized the release of the identities of the deputies involved in the shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, on Interstate 5 at the Oasis Road interchange. The deputy injured in the violent struggle with James Thomas Jobe was Deputy Dustin Reynolds. The second deputy was identified as Sergeant Troy Clegg.

Both Deputies have five years of experience with the Sheriff’s Department as well as prior law enforcement experience. Reynolds sustained multiple head lacerations during the struggle that required 26 staples to close. Both deputies were placed on paid administrative leave after the shooting per Shasta County Sheriff’s Department policy.

November 3, 2011 4:00 PM

CASE #11-68835

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has authorized the release of the identities of the officers involved in the shooting incident that occurred on Thursday, October 27, 2011 on Interstate 5 near Castella, California. The following are the names of the officers involved, years of service with the CHP, and the current office assignment.

Lieutenant Joseph Micheletti, 24 years experience, Mt. Shasta Office.

Sergeant Anthony Gummert, 19 years experience, Mt. Shasta Office.

Officer Brian Hoskins, 13 years experience, Mt. Shasta Office.

Officer Michael Barham, 15 years experience, Mt. Shasta Office.

Officer Eric Degraffenreid, 15 years experience, Mt. Shasta Office.

Officer Eric Mallory, 5 years experience, Yreka Office.

The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office has also authorized the release of the identity of the deputy involved.

Deputy David Eoff, 7 years experience.

Suspect Albert Anthony Smith was booked into the Shasta County Jail on November 2, 2011. Smith’s bail was set at $500,000 when he was booked into the jail. Redding Police Investigators sought a bail enhancement for Smith because he was deemed a flight risk. The bail enhancement was granted and he is currently being held without bail.

November 2, 2011 3:00 p.m.

CASE# 11-68713

On Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Redding Police Officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle in the area of Twin View Blvd. and Constitution Way, Redding. Officers conducted a high risk car stop on the stolen vehicle on Twin View Blvd. at Midway Rd. Officers arrested the Driver, Anthony Russell Taylor age 21, of Redding without incident. Russell was booked at the Shasta County Jail for possession of a stolen vehicle.

Officers learned Russell had been arrested by the Redding Police Department on October 27, 2011 driving another stolen vehicle for which he was booked at the Shasta County jail and then released.

Both stolen vehicles taken by Russell had been stolen from the Redding area.

November 2, 2011 5:00 pm

CASE #11-68835

On November 2, 2011 at approximately 3:00 pm, suspect Albert Anthony Smith was medically cleared by a Redding hospital. Smith was transported to the Shasta County Jail and booked for eleven counts of attempted murder on a police officer, assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, possession of an assault weapon, importing an assault weapon into California, malicious harm to a police canine, and the pursuit. Smith’s bail was set at $500,000.

Further information will be provided as the investigation continues. Please refer all questions regarding this incident to the Redding Police Department Investigations Division.

CASE#11-70175

On November 1, 2011, at 7:24 PM, officers from the Redding Police Department were dispatched to a traffic collision that had occurred within the intersection of Hilltop Dr. and Browning St. When officers arrived they found one of the involved vehicles, a 1995 Dodge Neon, had caught fire. The other vehicle involved was a 1987 Chevrolet S-10 pickup. The pickup was overturned and was resting on its side. The occupants of both vehicles had already exited and were safe on the sidewalk area. Redding Fire personnel arrived and extinguished the burning vehicle. Medical personnel had also quickly arrived and were providing medical aid to the involved parties.

The investigation revealed that a 17 year old male, identified as Adam Christopher Haden, of Anderson, was driving north on Hilltop Dr. According to witnesses Haden made an unsafe lane change, cutting off a witness to the collision. After cutting the witness off, witnesses said Haden made a west turn onto Browning St. failing to yield to the red arrow. The Dodge Neon, operated by 26 year old Trenee Christine Espinosa, of Redding, was traveling south on Hilltop Dr. and collided into the pickup operated by Haden.

Espinosa and her passenger, 25 year old Brandon Wayne Schwatka, were transported to Mercy Medical Center by ambulance for treatment. No drugs or alcohol were a contributing factor.

November 1, 2011 3:35 AM

CASE# 11-69908

On Monday, October 31, 2011, at approximately 10:12 PM, Redding Police officers responded to a reported traffic collision in the northbound lanes of S/R 273 at Girvan Road. When officers arrived, they found a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicle disabled east of the intersection on the railroad tracks that parallel S/R 273.

The investigation revealed the Jeep Cherokee had been traveling north on S/R 273 when the vehicle drifted to the east shoulder of the northbound lanes striking a Pacific Gas and Electric (PGE) utility pole just south of the intersection. The vehicle then came to rest on the railroad tracks. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, Alicia Hardin, 30 years, of Redding, was uninjured. She was wearing her seatbelt. The collision caused the vehicle’s airbag to deploy. Hardin reported to officers that she may have fallen asleep. Alcohol and/or drugs do not appear to be a factor in the collision.

As a result of the collision, electrical service to areas south of Redding was interrupted. At the time of this press release, PGE crews are on scene attempting to restore electrical service.