Case#12-27102 (Missing person update)

On April 25, 2012, at approximately 0900 Hrs., reported missing person Gordon Norman Santos, 65 years of Lewiston, California was found in the downtown area of Redding. Officers from the Redding Police Department found Santos walking near the downtown mall. Santos was reunited with his friend who originally reported him missing.



April 24, 2012 4:00 p.m.

CASE# 12-27102

On Tuesday April 24, 2012 at approximately 8:30 a.m. the Redding Police Department received a report of a missing person that had walked away from a vehicle he was a passenger in at the Valero Station located at 1220 Pine Street in Redding. Information was later developed that the missing person has an existing medical condition placing him at risk.

The missing person has been identified as Gordon Norman Santos, 65 years of Lewiston, California. He is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 110 pounds, having brown eyes and collar length black hair. He was last seen wearing soiled light blue jeans, a grey shirt and a light blue jacket. He only has a moustache now and no beard as depicted in the photo.

Santos was last seen in the downtown area of Redding near Tehama and Market streets. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Santos is asked to contact the Redding Police Department.

CASE# 12-27102

On Tuesday April 24, 2012 at approximately 8:30 a.m. the Redding Police Department received a report of a missing person that had walked away from a vehicle he was a passenger in at the Valero Station located at 1220 Pine Street in Redding. Information was later developed that the missing person has an existing medical condition placing him at risk.

The missing person has been identified as Gordon Norman Santos, 65 years of Lewiston, California. He is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 110 pounds, having brown eyes and collar length black hair. He was last seen wearing soiled light blue jeans, a grey shirt and a light blue jacket. He only has a moustache now and no beard as depicted in the photo.

Santos was last seen in the downtown area of Redding near Tehama and Market streets. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Santos is asked to contact the Redding Police Department.

12-26596

On Sunday April 22nd, 2012 at approximately 4:02 A.M., officers from the Redding Police Department responded to the area of Meridian Drive and Manitowa Court in regards to multiple reports of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival officers found numerous citizens had detained two suspects who were located prowling around a residence in the 3400 block of Meridian Drive. The suspects were identified as Ronnie Joe Vanwey, 20 years, and Michael Robert Sims, 23 years, both of Redding. The two suspects were taken into custody by officers when they arrived.

The victim Robert Pickens, 30 years of Redding stated he was approached by Michael Sims in front of his residence in the 3400 block of Meridian Drive. Sims asked for a cigarette but his request was denied by Pickens. Sims was walking away when Pickens heard the second suspect Ronnie Vanwey, jump the side fence into the back yard of his residence. Pickens confronted Vanwey who then jumped onto the roof of Pickens’ residence. Pickens alerted his roommate, Joel Martin, 27 years of Redding and asked for his assistance. Both men confronted Vanwey who was still on the roof. Vanwey jumped down from the roof onto a picnic table in the backyard, the impact broke the table. Vanwey grabbed a nearby beer bottle and broke it, arming himself with the broken bottle neck. Vanwey attempted to assault Pickens and Martin with the bottle. The fight carried into Pickens’ residence and out the front door into the street. Neighbors of Pickens heard the altercation and came to Pickens and Martin’s aid.

Pickens and Martin attempted to detain Vanwey with the assistance of neighbors. Vanwey violently resisted and had to be subdued using a baseball bat and choke holds. He was ultimately secured using zip ties around his ankles and hands. Vanwey was detained until police arrived. Sims was located nearby and complied with demands that he stay and wait for police. Citizens found Sims to be in possession of a concealed dirk or dagger.

Investigation revealed Vanwey had been released from State Prison on April 19, 2012 and failed to report as required. Vanwey was arrested for prowling and assault with a deadly weapon. Sims was arrested for prowling and possession of a dirk or dagger. Vanwey was transported to Shasta Regional medical center for medical clearance and later booked into the Shasta County Jail. Sims did not require medical clearance and was booked into Shasta County Jail.

Pickens received a laceration to his face but did not require medical treatment. No other citizens were injured during the altercation.

CASE# 12-25986

On Friday, April 20, 2012 at approximately 8:30 am, Officer Scott Hyatt observed a vehicle (1992 Nissan 240 SX) traveling east bound on Le Brun Lane from Churn Creek Road.

Officer Hyatt pulled in behind the vehicle, which immediately sped away from him, running a stop sign. The driver of the vehicle, Robert Jordan, 30 years old of Redding brought the Nissan to a sudden stop and began running from it, north on Lawrence Road.

Officer Hyatt chased after Jordan and caught up to him on Lawrence Road, just south of Hartnell Avenue. Jordan, at the time considered a “parolee at large”, was taken into custody without further incident.

Jordan had just left a location on Le Brun Lane known for drug activity and being a temporary residence for parolees on the run from law enforcement. After the capture of Jordan, officers went to the residence and conducted a parole search.

Contacted at the residence was: John Sain, 25 years old, Mark Gugin, 35 years old, Amber Azevedo, 23 years old, and Edward Cubine, 45 years old, all of Redding.

A search of the location revealed suspected heroin, hypodermic syringes in nearly every room and methamphetamine pipes in several rooms of the residence.

Sain was arrested for possession of narcotic paraphernalia, Azevedo was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, Gugin was arrested for maintaining a location for the use of controlled substances and a parole violation. Cubine was to have done nothing wrong and left the location.

Jordan was booked into Shasta County Jail for evading a peace officer, a parole violation, a probation violation, and driving on a suspended license.

To assist those in need in our community, the Redding Police Department has posted printable “coupons” to give to those asking for money or panhandling. You can access this document and print them for use at HYPERLINK "http://www.reddingpolice.org" www.reddingpolice.org, located under Chief Robert Paoletti’s welcome.

The “coupons” contain a brief list of local health and human services agencies and their phone numbers. They also list the numbers of agencies that provide shelter, food and clothing to those in need.

Cash given to panhandlers on City streets often is not used for basic necessities. The Redding Police Department would like to encourage citizens and businesses to give panhandlers these reference “coupons” instead of cash and to instead donate money to organizations in our community who provide services to those in need.

CASE #12-23231

On April 9, 2012 the Redding Police Department was contacted regarding a theft from a storage unit at Shasta Economy Storage at 4531 Caterpillar Road. The victim was identified as Alveno Pelonio, 60 years of Redding.

Officers responded to the location and contacted Alveno Pelonio. He reported the storage unit had been burglarized at an unknown time over the weekend. He arrived and discovered his large Browning gun safe was stolen from the storage unit. The stolen gun safe contained twenty-eight firearms, which included rifles and handguns.

A photo of a similar gun safe is attached to this press release. The victim’s gun safe had several stickers on the front and the front handle was broken off during the burglary.

Anyone with information regarding the burglary is asked to contact Redding Police Investigations at 225-4214. Shasta County Secret Witness is offering up to $1,000 for information leading to the recovery of the gun safe and/or the suspects arrest in this case. Shasta County Secret Witness can be contacted at 243-2319 or HYPERLINK "http://www.scsecretwitness.com" www.scsecretwitness.com.

April 10, 2012

April is distracted driving month. The Redding Police Traffic Unit will be working in partnership with the California Highway patrol conducting joint enforcement details specifically targeting distracted drivers.

“Distraction” is a specific type of inattention that occurs when drivers divert their attention from the driving task to focus on some other activity instead. The No. 1 source of driver inattention is use of a wireless device. Drivers who use hand-held devices are four times as likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves. Driving while using a cell phone reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37 percent. Using a cell phone while driving, whether it’s hand-held or hands-free, delays a driver’s reactions as much as having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent which could result in a DUI arrest.

Law enforcement is increasingly cracking down on cell phone use and texting while driving. During April 2012, more than 225 local law enforcement agencies will be conducting “zero tolerance” enforcement mobilizations as part of California’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The fine for a first time texting or hand-held cell phone violation is $155, with subsequent tickets costing double, triple, etc.

The existing law went into effect July 1, 2008. It is an infraction for any person to drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone, unless that telephone is designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking operation, and is used in that manner while driving. This law prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while using an electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication.

WHAT CONSTITUTES A VIOLATION?

There have been many questions as to what constitutes a violation. In summary.

A person (of any age) holding a cell phone in his/her hand and using the speaker phone, or as is most commonly seen, holding the cell phone to the ear (whether on speaker phone or not), would constitute a violation of 23123(a).

Juveniles are not allowed to use cell phones at all while driving with or without an ear piece, and whether or not on speaker phone.

Persons of any age shall not drive a motor vehicle while using an electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read text-based communication.

“Write, send or read a text-based communication” means using an electronic wireless communications device to manually communicate with any person using a text-based communication, including, but not limited to, communications referred to as a text message, instant message or electronic mail. Scrolling for a name or phone number in a cell phone, or entering a phone number does not constitute texting.

Driver distractions are nothing new. They’ve been a topic of discussion since windshield wipers were introduced in cars during the early 1900s. Using a cellular phone while driving can increase your chances of being involved in a crash. Research also shows other distractions such as eating a sandwich, tending to small children, conversing with a passenger or gazing at objects outside the vehicle occur often and can be just as distracting as talking on a cell phone.

2009 NATIONAL DATA

In 2009, 5,474 people were killed on U.S. roadways and an estimated 448,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes that were reported to have involved distracted driving.

In 2009, an estimated 2,217,000 people were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The number of people injured during a crash with reported distraction in 2009 was estimated at 448,000 – representing 20 percent of injures.

Of those people killed in distracted-driving related crashes, 995 involved reports of a cell phone as a distraction (5% of injured people in distraction-related crashes). Sixteen percent of fatal crashes in 2009 involved reports of distracted driving.

The age group with the greatest proportion of distracted drivers in 2009 was the under-20 age group – 16 percent of all drivers younger than 20 involved in fatal crashes were reported to have been distracted while driving. The younger, inexperienced drivers under 20 years old have the highest proportion of distraction-related crashes.

Of those drivers involved in fatal crashes who were reportedly distracted, the 30-to 39-year olds had the highest proportion of cell phone involvement).
The proportion of fatalities reportedly associated with driver distraction increased from 10 percent in 2005 to 16 percent in 2009.

In 2009, 867 fatal crashes were reported to have involved cell phones as distraction (18% of all fatal distracted driving crashes).

Of those drivers reportedly distracted during a fatal crash, the 30- to 39-year old drivers were the group with the greatest proportion distracted by cell phones

Be alert and drive safely.

12-22700

On Saturday April 7th, 2012 at approximately 12:39 A.M., officers from the Redding Police Department responded to the report of a stabbing that just occurred near the intersection of 10th and West Streets in Redding. Officers arrived and found the victim, 28 year old Stephen Brian Davis of Redding chasing the suspect near 9th Street. Officers detained the suspect and identified him as 30 year old Joshua Lee Davis of Hat Creek.

Investigation revealed an altercation occurred during a party that was held in the 1900 block of Tenth Street. Two subjects including Joshua Davis started trying to assault other party attendees. Steven Davis said Joshua Davis came after him with a knife and stabbed him in the arm. Steven Davis was able to fend off Joshua Davis with a skateboard preventing further injury. Joshua Davis and a second suspect fled after the stabbing but were followed by Steven Davis and other from the partygoers.

Officers ultimately arrested Joshua Davis for assault with a deadly weapon and booked him into the Shasta County Jail. Steven Davis sustained a minor stab wound to his arm and refused medical treatment. There is no relation between the suspect and the victim.

The outstanding suspect is described only as a Native American male wearing a grey sweatshirt and baggy jeans.

Anyone with information regarding the outstanding suspect is asked to contact the Redding Police Department at (530)225-4200.

12-22451

On Friday April 6th, 2012 at approximately 2:29 A.M., Redding Police Officers responded to 1086 California Street in regards to a call of suspicious activity near that residence, and suspicious subjects loitering near a UHaul truck. Upon arrival officers located Cory James Cornellier, 25 years of Redding and Chenika White Smith 19 years of Redding, walking away from a UHaul truck parked near the residence. Officers noticed the drivers side door lock to the truck was punched out and missing.

Officers contacted both Cornellier and White, who were found to have outstanding warrants for their arrest. Officers learned that Cornellier and White had a large amount of their belongings in the vehicle however possessed no keys for it. The rental paperwork for the vehicle was in the name of another person. UHaul was contacted and advised Cornellier and White were not supposed to be in possession of the vehicle and that the truck was overdue from a previous rental. A search of the truck revealed a sawed off shotgun in the cargo area amongst Cornellier and White’s belongings. The barrel of the shotgun had been cut down to a length of less than 18 inches.

Cornellier was arrested on outstanding warrants, for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, possession of an illegal firearm, and for committing a new felony while out bail as a result of a previous felony.

Cornellier was previously arrested on March 17th, 2012, for being a felon in possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a controlled substance for sale. He posted bail in that case.

Chenika Smith was arrested on outstanding warrants and for possession of an illegal firearm. Both Smith and Cornellier were booked into Shasta County Jail.

CASE# 12-22343 and 12-22335

On April 5, 2012 at about 3:48 PM, officers from the Redding Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision on the east bound lanes of the Cypress Street Bridge at the Sacramento River. Investigation revealed that Jamal Essayah, a 24 year old transient of the Redding area was hit by two vehicles while running in traffic on the Cypress Street Bridge. Involved drivers and multiple witnesses confirmed that Essayah jumped directly into the path of a RABA bus driven by Craig Nielsen, age 55 of Redding which was traveling east bound on Cypress Street over the Sacramento River Bridge.

After being struck by the bus, Essayah got up and ran east bound along the shoulder of the road for about 50 yards. Essayah again jumped into the path of a mini van being driven by Joseph Schmitz, age 53 of Redding. The mini van had been traveling east bound on the Cypress Street Bridge at the time of the collision. Essayah was severely injured and transported to Mercy Medical Center for treatment. Essayah appeared to be under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of this collision and intentionally jumped into the path of both vehicles. No other parties were injured as a result of this collision. Traffic Specialist Brian Moore responded and investigated both collisions. The east bound lanes of the Cypress Street Bridge were closed for about 1.5 hours to conduct this investigation. The roadway is now open. Any inquires should be directed to the Redding Police Department Traffic Unit.

CASE# 12-21841
April 3, 2012

On 04/02/12 Gilbert E. Dias, 63 years of Ferndale, CA was reported as missing to the Redding Police Department. He was possibly enroute to South City Park to meet with an unidentified friend. Dias never returned to his hotel room and missed a train ride out of the Redding area. Dias is elderly, suffers from memory loss, and other medical issues. Dias is 5’6”, 165 pounds, brown hair, and brown eyes and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue shirt and carrying a blue backpack. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Redding Police Department.

CASE# 12-21653

Officers from the Redding Police Department responded to a multiple vehicle traffic collision on Victor Avenue, near Marlene Avenue, at approximately 7:45 p.m. Initial reports indicated one of the vehicles involved had hit a tree and was on fire. The female driver was unconscious and had to be removed from the vehicle by witnesses. CPR was performed on the 61 year old female, who was later pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.

The Redding Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit responded to complete the investigation. Initial findings, supported by witness statements indicated the above female was driving her grey Chevy Malibu at a high rate of speed north bound on Victor Avenue. She struck two separate vehicles from behind before crossing the opposing lanes of traffic and colliding with a tree. A small fire ignited but was quickly put out by fire personnel. It has not been determined if Alcohol/Drugs or a prior medical condition are contributing factors at this time. Her name is not being released until the Coroner has made family notifications.

12-20358

On March 28, 2012, at 9:39 P.M., Redding police officers contacted a male urinating on the lawn at the Redding Convention Center. The male, Robert Allen Speer, age 45, of Ceres, CA was extremely intoxicated and stated he was a transient from out of the area. A record check indicated Speer had an outstanding felony warrant for drug charges from the Ceres Police Department and was on Post Release Community Supervision (AB109) out of Stanislaus County for possession of a controlled substance.

Speer was also listed as a transient sex offender and required to register every 30 days. Records indicated he had not registered in over 3 months and he admitted he had not registered as required.

Speer was arrested for failing to properly register as a sex offender, the outstanding warrant, public intoxication and for urinating in public.

CASE# 12-20058

UPDATE


On Tuesday March 27, 2012 at 8:30 p.m., a press release was issued for a missing sixteen year old Enterprise High School student, Elizabeth Clarkson. She has been located at a local supermarket and returned to her residence. There was no foul play involved in this case.

The Redding Police Department would like to thank the public for their attention to this matter.


March 27, 2012 8:45 p.m.

CASE# 12-20058

On Tuesday March 27, 2012, the Redding Police Department received a report of a sixteen year old female that did not show up for track practice at Enterprise High School. She was last seen at Enterprise High School at 2:30 p.m. this afternoon. Her parents reported that this was not like her to miss practice, and they have been unable to locate her as of the time of this press release.

The Redding Police Department is investigating this as a suspicious circumstance/missing person case. No foul play is suspected at this time; however we would like to urge the public to be on the lookout for the subject.

She has been identified as Elizabeth Anne Clarkson, 16 years of Redding. She is 5’ 3” tall, weighs 104 pounds and has blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing dark colored jeans a grey “hoody” sweatshirt and a grey beanie cap.

Anyone with any information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Redding Police Department at 225-4200.

12-19996

On March 27, 2012, at approximately 1:07 pm Officers from the Redding Police Department responded to 1513 Shasta Street in regards to a stabbing that had just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim (Adams, Charles, 33 years old from Redding) had been transported to the Shasta Regional Hospital for a stab wound to his arm. Upon making entry into the listed address, officers contacted a Summer Hoskins, 29 years old from Redding who was later transported to the Redding Police Department Investigations Division to be interviewed. This is an on-going investigation.

CASE#12-19911

On 3/27/12 at 12:46 a.m., officers from the Redding Police Department responded to the 300 block of Lake Blvd., regarding a group of suspicious subjects. Nobody was located in the area. At 12:59 a.m., SHASCOM received an alarm call at O’Reilly Auto Parts, located at 275 Lake Blvd. During the investigation, officers determined suspects had gained entry to the business by smashing a window with a large rock. A representative with O’Reilly Auto Parts told officers that approximately 70 cans of spray paint had been stolen.

On 3/27/12 at 1:39 a.m., Redding Police Officers located three subjects near the intersection of Clay Street and Buckeye Terrace. When officers approached, all three subjects fled on foot after dropping a large backpack and a jacket containing 46 cans of spray paint. Two of the suspects who fled were apprehended after a short foot pursuit. One suspect was identified as Adrian Allen Hammons, 31 years old of Redding. The second suspect was found to be a 17 year old juvenile. The identity of the 17 year old is being withheld due to him being a juvenile.

Hammonds was booked into Shasta County Jail for commercial burglary, possessing stolen property and of conspiracy to commit a burglary. The 17 year old juvenile was booked into the Shasta County Juvenile Hall on the same charges.

March 27, 2012 2:30 a.m.

12-19896

On March 26, 2012 Officer Hebert of the Redding Police Department observed a vehicle in the parking lot of the Redding Inn which had been reported stolen on March 25, 2012. The vehicle, a blue 1994 Dodge Caravan, was occupied by several subjects. Upon seeing Officer Hebert, the driver of the van attempted to flee.

Officer Hebert activated his lights and siren in an attempt to stop the vehicle. A short vehicle pursuit ensued. The vehicle sped out of the parking lot onto Pine Street at a high rate of speed and continued east onto South Street. At the intersection of Yuba Street and Continental Street the Caravan came to a stop and two male occupants fled on foot. A female passenger, Sierra Sauer, 26 years of Sacramento, was detained and later arrested on a felony warrant.

Canine Officer Rhoads and his partner “Carr” conducted a search of the area. The driver of the stolen vehicle was located in the backyard of a residence on Garden Avenue by the Police Canine. He was identified as Billie Jo Patterson, 22 years of Redding. The third occupant of the vehicle was not located and his identity is unknown.

Patterson was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. He was later booked into the Shasta County Jail for vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, felony evading and driving under the influence of a controlled substance.

12-19709

On March 26, 2012, Officers from the Redding Police Department responded to the Shasta Regional Medical Center regarding an assault. Upon arrival, officers contacted Willado Ramirez, 42 years of Redding who reported being hit in the head with a fire extinguisher at the intersection of Hartnell Avenue/Victor Avenue. The victim reported he was working as a paper delivery employee for the Record Searchlight at the time of the incident.

Victim Ramirez stated he was delivering papers in the 2600 block of Oxford Avenue just prior to being assaulted by suspect Wood. Suspect Wood indicated he believed an unknown subject set his car alarm off on his vehicle and he later contacted victim Ramirez, believing he was possibly burglarizing his vehicle.

During contact with victim Ramirez, it was discovered that the suspect, Benjamin Wood, 36 years of Redding, assaulted victim Ramirez with a fire extinguisher by hitting him numerous times on the side of his head, while he was seated inside of his vehicle at the intersection of Hartnell Avenue/Victor Avenue. While at the scene, suspect Wood assisted victim Ramirez with his injuries and transported him to Shasta Regional Medical Center for treatment after he determined that victim Ramirez was not responsible for the alleged vehicle burglary.

While at Shasta Regional Medical Center, victim Ramirez positively identified suspect Wood as the assailant. Victim Ramirez was treated and released for a laceration to his forehead and swelling to the left side of his head.

Suspect Wood was contacted at Shasta Regional Medical Center and later arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and felony battery. Suspect Wood was booked at the Shasta County Jail.

CASE# 12-19368

On Saturday March 24, 2012 at approximately 7:19 am, the Redding Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle in the Norwich Court area. The victim stated an unknown suspect took their 2003 Chrysler 300 without permission.

A concerned citizen called in a suspicious vehicle in the Fig Tree Lane area at about 8:18 am. The vehicle matched the description of the earlier reported stolen vehicle.

Officer’s responded to the Fig Tree Lane area and saw the stolen vehicle speeding away. Officer’s Ryan O’Hern and Tom Landreth pursued the vehicle westbound on Fig Tree Lane to northbound Airport Road. The vehicle reached speeds of approximately ninety miles per hour before turning westbound onto Meadowview Road.

Officer O’Hern observed he was about a quarter mile behind the vehicle when it suddenly pulled over and stopped. The driver and passenger fled the vehicle on foot. Officer Landreth positioned other responding officers to contain the suspects.

Officer O’Hern checked the suspect vehicle and found Elizabeth Couts (47 years old of Redding) hiding just a few feet from the vehicle. Couts had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Couts was taken into custody without further incident.

Officers found the driver, Michael Ruby (33 years old of Redding) hiding in a residential garage on Fiesta Way, about a quarter mile away. He was taken into custody without further incident.

Ruby had the stolen vehicles registration in his pants pocket. He was found in possession of more stolen property from another burglary reported earlier in the day. Ruby admitted to stealing the vehicle after finding it unlocked and the keys nearby.

Ruby was considered a “parolee at large”. He was charged with possession of stolen property, auto theft and evading peace officers. Ruby and Couts were booked in to Shasta County jail.

12-19315/12-19335

On March 23rd, 2012 at approximately 11:31 P.M., officers from the Redding Police Department responded to a reported burglary and vehicle theft at the Red Lion Hotel, 1830 Hilltop Drive in Redding. Officers contacted the victim, 42 year old Jordan Harris of Reno, Nevada. Harris reported that he was in Redding for a wedding and left his hotel room at approximately 7:00 P.M.. He returned at approximately 11:00 P.M. and found his room had been burglarized. Harris also discovered his vehicle; a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg had been stolen from the parking lot. Harris provided a description of the vehicle and officers began checking the Redding area for it.

A few hours later on March 24th, 2012 at approximately 1:02 A.M., officers spotted the stolen vehicle near the intersection of Trinity Street and Market Street. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle near the intersection of Eureka Way and Willis Street. The driver abruptly accelerated and turned north onto a dirt driveway behind the Less Smoke Shop on Eureka Way. The driver briefly lost control of the vehicle and slid off the road onto the wet grassy shoulder. The driver fled leaving three passengers behind. The front passenger, 24 year old David Scoma of Redding jumped into the driver’s seat and attempted to drive away but the vehicle became stuck. Scoma and the two remaining passengers were subsequently arrested. Once secured in a patrol vehicle, Scoma attempted to kick out the rear window damaging the patrol vehicle’s door.

David Scoma was arrested for possession of stolen a vehicle, vandalism, resisting arrest, and a parole violation. Scoma also had an outstanding felony arrest warrant stemming from the robbery of Taxi Cab driver that occurred on March 7th, 2012 in Redding.

Joshua Carmelo Scoma 23 years of Redding, and Fawn Lilgrass Watkins 26 years of Redding, were identified as the other two passengers. Joshua Scoma was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance, and a probation violation. Watkins was arrested for outstanding warrants.

All three suspects were booked into the Shasta County Jail. The original driver of the stolen vehicle eluded capture and is still at large. He is described as a male in his 20’s wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, and a dark hat. He was last seen in the 1900 block of 10th Street. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Redding Police Department at 530-225-4200.

12-18980

On Thursday March 22, 2012 at approximately 4:30 P.M. Redding Police Officers were called to Winco Foods regarding a male subject aggressively panhandling and harassing customers. The male was identified as Tyler YARNELL 21 years, who is a Shasta County resident. YARNELL has been contacted multiple times by employees from Winco, Target, Walmart, Costco, Food Maxx, Barnes and Noble and the Mt. Shasta Mall and asked not to panhandle and harass customers in front of their stores. YARNELL has disregarded all requests and continues aggressively panhandling and harassing customers prompting the businesses to call the police.

When officers arrived at Winco YARNALL attempted to flee by running inside Winco and hiding. YARNELL was located inside the store and taken into custody without incident. YARNELL was arrested on four outstanding arrest warrants for trespassing, driving under the influence and drug possession. YARNELL was booked at the Shasta County Jail on the outstanding arrest warrants.

While being booked at the jail YARNELL told officers that he made $50 dollars from citizens at Winco in just 20 minutes of panhandling. YARNALL said he tells citizens that he is from Sacramento and he lost his wallet in Weed while coming back from Oregon where he was visiting a sick family member. YARNELL said he tells citizens that the Good New Rescue Mission refused to help him and he just needs gas money to get home. YARNELL admitted he does become aggressive with people who don’t give him money. YARNELL stated, “people should give me money, how do they know my story is not true”.

YARNELL said he can get up to $400 - $500 dollars in a day if he really “hustles people”. When YARNELL was asked what he actually does with the money he told officers he buys illegal Heroin and Methamphetamine. This costs him approximately $300 dollars a day. He admits to using Heroin daily. YARNELL is unemployed and homeless by choice.

The Redding Police Department would like to encourage citizens to give to a local charitable organization that helps people in need within our community. If approached by a panhandler refer them to a local charitable organization for assistance. Please refrain from cash transactions if you are approached.

CASE#12-13893

On March 1, 2012, at 2:04 AM, Redding Fire Department personnel and Redding Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the parking garage at Mercy Medical Center. Personnel responding discovered a 1992 Toyota Camry fully engulfed on the third level of the garage. Jacoby C. Oates, age 19, of Redding, CA was standing near the vehicle and was detained. Oates made conflicting statements regarding what happened to cause the vehicle fire.

The investigation revealed Oates had been driving recklessly on the upper level of the garage. At some point, he lost control of the Toyota and struck some wires used as a barricade in the garage. The exact source of the fire is still under investigation, but Oates was able to escape the burning vehicle unharmed.

Officers speaking with Oates noticed he appeared to be under the influence. A DUI investigation was conducted and Oates was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of drugs. Oates said he had a medical recommendation to smoke marijuana and admitted he had smoked marijuana throughout the day in addition to using mushrooms.

Oates was booked into the Shasta County Jail for Driving Under the Influence.

CASE #12-11476

During the past several weeks, the Redding Police Department has been investigating numerous daytime residential burglaries. Each of the burglaries had similar points of entry and the same type of property was targeted. Investigators believed the burglaries were being committed by the same suspect(s).

On Thursday, February 23, 2012, a parole search was conducted by Redding Police Investigators at a residence on Alta Saga Drive during a Shasta Anti-Gang Enforcement (SAGE) operation. A loaded handgun, two backpacks full of stolen jewelry, computers, and several other items of stolen property were located at the residence. The stolen property was identified from the recent daytime residential burglaries.

As a result of the search, Cynthia Ann Willis, 27 years of Redding, was arrested for a parole violation and a felon in possession of a loaded handgun. Brian Charles Sullivan, 35 years of Redding, was arrested for a parole violation and various felony drug charges. Both were booked into the Shasta County Jail and were being held without bail.

On Friday, February 24, 2012, Investigators interviewed Donna Rosalie Taylor, 23 years of Redding. Taylor was identified after she sold stolen jewelry at local businesses in Redding. Taylor was in possession of stolen jewelry and illegal drugs. During the interview, she admitted to committing several daytime residential burglaries in Redding. Taylor was arrested and booked into the Shasta County Jail for burglary, conspiracy, and felony drug possession.

Investigators searched a Redding storage unit registered to Donna Taylor. A large quantity of stolen property from the daytime residential burglaries was located during the search.

On Monday, February 27, 2012, Investigators arrested Jeremy James Binion, 31 years of Redding, for a parole violation. Binion was interviewed by Investigators and he admitted to committing several residential daytime burglaries in the City of Redding and Shasta County. Binion was booked at the Shasta County Jail for a parole violation, burglary, conspiracy, and felon in possession of a firearm. He was held without bail.

Investigators have identified all of the victims of the daytime residential burglaries committed by the above suspects. Seven residential burglaries were committed in the City of Redding and five in the Shasta County jurisdiction.

The media is invited to view the large quantity of recovered stolen property before it is returned to the victims of the residential burglaries. The media viewing will be on Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 8:30 am to 9:00 am in the front conference room of the Redding Police Department. Investigators will be available at the viewing for any additional questions regarding the case.

Today, February 29, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in the Redding City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, the Redding Police Department will hold its Annual Awards Ceremony. At this Awards Ceremony, current members of the Redding Police Department and members of allied agencies will receive recognition for Meritorious Conduct. The annual Employee of the Year Awards will be given by the Redding Police Department.

MERITORIOUS CONDUCT AWARDS

Lifesaving Award
Civic Achievement Award
Merit Award
Special Recognition
Police Commendation
Medal of Valor
Police Shield

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARDS

In recognition of outstanding performance throughout the year, the Redding Police Department will honor the following:

Linda Strole
Services Employee of the Year

Candy Rollins
Property Evidence Technician of the Year

Jon Poletski
Investigator of the Year

Sergeant Al Mellon
Supervisor of the Year

Jacob Provencio
Officer of the Year

CASE# 12-13456

On February 28, 2012 at 7:11 AM, officers from the Redding Police Department responded to the area of Canyon Road and Red Bank Road for a report of a vehicle vs. vehicle head on collision.

Scott Preston Williams, 18 years, of Cottonwood was driving a blue and grey 1990 Ford Mustang southbound on Canyon Road toward Red Bank Road. Williams’ passenger, Andrew Scott Gordon, 17 years, of Redding, was riding in the front passenger seat.

A red 1991 Buick Regal, driven by Kimberly Teresa Black, 42 years, of Anderson, was driving northbound on Canyon Road. Black was transporting four juvenile children, ranging in age from 4 years to 15 years, to school in her vehicle.

As Williams was driving southbound on Canyon Road, he lost control of his Ford Mustang while traveling around a curve in the road. Williams over-corrected and traveled into the oncoming lane of Canyon Road and collided head on with Black’s vehicle.

All passengers sustained minor to moderate injuries ranging from minor lacerations and bruises to a broken bone, with the exception of Williams, who was uninjured. All occupants were transported to the area hospitals for evaluation and treatment.

Alcohol and drugs were not a factor in this collision.

CASE#12-13283

On 2-27-2012 at 10:52 A.M. officers of the Redding Police Department were dispatched to a head on collision on Lake Boulevard at the intersection with Santa Rosa Way. The investigation revealed that a 2003 black Nissan Frontier pick-up truck and a 2006 silver Ford Focus were involved in a head on collision. The Nissan was driven by Jessica Jade Myers 31 years of Redding. The Ford was driven by Sara Ann Stowe 26 years of Redding and was occupied by two passengers, Sharon Nolan 58 years of Redding and Krystal Wynter Contreras 17 years of Redding.

The investigation revealed that the Nissan Frontier pick-up truck was traveling west-bound on Lake Blvd. The Ford Focus was traveling east-bound on Lake Blvd. The Nissan made a left turn crossing in front of the path of the Ford causing the collision.

The rear passenger of the Ford, Sharon Nolan, died at the scene as a result of injuries sustained during the collision. Nolan was wearing a seatbelt but the shoulder restraint was not worn. The driver of the Ford, Sara Ann Stowe and passenger Kyrstal Contreras were both transported to a local hospital for further care and evaluation as a result of injuries sustained during the collision. Jessica Jade Myers the driver of the Nissan also sustained injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to a local hospital for further care and evaluation.

The air bags of both vehicles deployed.

This investigation is continuing.

HYPERLINK "http://www.reddingpolice.org/OtherPDFs/2011-YIR.pdf" http://www.reddingpolice.org/OtherPDFs/2011-YIR.pdf

February 27, 2012

The Redding Police Department will hold its Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers located at 777 Cypress Avenue.

Members of the Redding Police Department, along with members of allied agencies, will be receiving recognition for Meritorious Conduct and Employee of the Year Awards given by the Redding Police Department.

02/27/2012 5:30 AM

CASE#12-13225

On 2-27-2012, at around 04:15 AM, Redding Fire responded to a report of a dumpster fire at 1640 Tehama St. Upon arrival they located Robert James Hill, 62 years of Redding, locked inside the dumpster enclosure. Hill was contacted and told fire personnel that he set the fire to the dumpster to keep his hands warm.

While tending to the fire, Hill stated that he wanted to retrieve a stick from the dumpster enclosure. Fire personnel told Hill to stay back; however he refused and went around them and retrieved the stick. Hill then raised the stick above his head in a threatening manner and told fire personnel it was his “night stick.” Hill retreated back from fire personnel while holding the stick in the air.

Redding Police officers located Hill a short distance away. Hill was still in possession of the stick and again admitted to starting the fire to keep warm. Hill was arrested and booked into the Shasta County Jail for arson, interfering with fire personnel, and brandishing a weapon.

CASE# 12-13145

On Sunday February 26, 2012 at approximately 5:21 P.M., Redding Police officers responded to a report of a stabbing at the Best Value Inn, 2220 Pine Street. When officers arrived they located the 43 year old victim in front of a room at that location. The suspect, Earleen Gordon, 40 years of Haytown, Michigan, was identified as the responsible. The stabbing reportedly occurred during a physical altercation between the victim and suspect and is being investigated as a domestic violence assault.

The confidential victim was transported to Mercy Medical Center for a non-life threatening injury to the upper torso. Gordon was booked at Shasta County Jail for Felony Domestic Violence Assault and Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

12-13049

On February 26th, 2012 at approximately 4:30 A.M., officers from the Redding Police Department were checking the area of Willis Street and Butte Street in regards to a vehicle burglary which had just occurred. Officers located Donald Boyles, 30 years of Redding, in the vicinity of the burglarized vehicle. Boyles was determined to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and found to have burglary tools in his pockets. Boyles was booked into the Shasta County Jail on the outstanding warrant and for possession of burglary tools.

12-12828

On February 25th, 2012, at approximately 2:41 A.M., officers from the Redding Police Department located 37 year old Ronald Leroy Brooks of Redding, standing near parked vehicles in the area of Oxford Road and Cascade Lane. Brooks was dressed in black, wearing a glove on one hand and a hat with a flashlight on it. Officers contacted Brooks and learned that he was on parole. Brooks was found to be in possession of approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine and a glass methamphetamine smoking pipe.

Brooks was arrested for transportation of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine for sale, and a parole violation. He was booked into the Shasta County Jail where he is being held in lieu of $25,000 bail.

CASE# 12-11653

On Monday February 20, 2012 at approximately 5:22 P.M. Redding Police officers received a report that a Black 2008 Honda Accord bearing California license number 6CUU622 had been stolen from the parking lot of the Y.M.C.A. at 1150 Court Street sometime after 4:00 P.M. this afternoon.

Witnesses identified the suspect as he is known by employees of the Y.M.C.A. He was last seen leaving the parking lot in the stolen vehicle. The suspect is identified as Nolan Ryan Telles, 31 years of Redding. Telles was arrested this morning at approximately 2:56 A.M. for burglarizing a National Guardman’s truck behind the Oxford Suites on Hilltop Drive. At that time he was out on his own recognizance for a possession of stolen property arrest from December 2011.

As of the date and time of this press release the stolen vehicle has not been located, nor has the suspect, Nolan Telles. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Nolan Telles or the stolen vehicle should contact the Redding Police Department.

CASE# 12-11656

On Monday February 20, 2012 at approximately 5:20 P.M., a Redding Police Officer stopped Jason Laurita, 39 years of Redding for a traffic violation. After contacting Laurita, the officer was returning to his vehicle to start a traffic citation when Laurita sped away spinning his tires. Laurita failed to stop for pursuing officers leading them to the area of Polaris Way and Capella Street in the City of Redding.

Laurita was uncooperative with officers’ orders, and a police canine was deployed enabling officers to safely take him into custody. Jason Laurita was found to have stopped in front of his parent’s house. While officers were taking him into custody, Laurita’s father, Lawrence Laurita, 68 years of Redding, interfered with officers after being ordered numerous times to stay back. He was taken into custody for resisting officers and was booked at Shasta County Jail.

The driver, Jason Laurita was booked at Shasta County Jail for felony evading, driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, driving with a suspended license and resisting arrest.

CASE# 12-11245

On Saturday, February 18, 2011, at approximately 7:09 PM, Redding Police officers were dispatched to Mercy Medical Center regarding two juveniles who had tested positive for controlled substances. When officers arrived, they determined two juveniles, ages four and six, were currently being treated after both tested positive for methamphetamine with one additionally testing positive for opiates.

During the ensuing investigation, officers responded to the juveniles’ residence in the 1700 block of Kenyon Drive in Redding after determining an additional five juveniles resided there. Officers found the residence to be poorly maintained, unsanitary, and filthy. When officers arrived at the location they found three of these juveniles were currently at home. They were able to locate the other two away from the residence at a later time. The juveniles in this case range in ages from one to six years.

Due to the two juveniles testing positive for controlled substances coupled with the deplorable living conditions at their residence, all juveniles were taken into protective custody and released to Shasta County Children and Family Services.

12-11371

On February 19, 2012, at 11:33 a.m., Officers from the Redding Police Department responded to 1275 Dana Drive (In and Out Burger) regarding a subject who had fallen. Upon arrival, officers were advised by emergency medical personnel that the subject had actually been stabbed in the chest. The victim later identified as Elwood D. Hayes, 51 years old of Redding was transported to Mercy Hospital for treatment. The stab wound does not appear to be life threatening. Hayes who is on active parole was uncooperative and would not provide a statement. This is case is still under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Redding Police Department.

12-11102

On Saturday, February 18th, 2012 at approximately 3:10 A.M., Officers from the Redding Police Department took a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle, a white 1984 Chevrolet Blazer, had reportedly been taken from the driveway of a residence on Harpole Road in Redding.

At approximately 4:20 A.M., Redding Police Officers observed the stolen vehicle in the area of Oxford Road, just north of East Cypress Avenue. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle and a short pursuit ensued. The vehicle traveled south on Victor Avenue and east to the dead end of East Cypress. The vehicle smashed through a cable barrier at the end of the paved roadway and became disabled in the greenbelt area between Goodwater Avenue and East Cypress Avenue. The driver of the vehicle, 28 year old Howard Selig of Redding, was arrested without further incident.

Selig was later booked at the Shasta County Jail on charges of vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools, felony evading, and for committing a new felony while out on bail or own recognizance for a previous felony.

CASE# 12-9726

*UPDATE*

In the afternoon hours of Sunday, February 12, 2012, Redding Police officers responded to a shooting incident which occurred in the 2400 block of Celestial Street in Redding. Daniel David Lusby, 27 years, of Redding, was identified as the responsible in the shooting. A press release documenting the information involving this incident was sent on February 12, 2012.

The purpose of this press release is to provide additional information regarding Mr. Lusby. He is described as a White male, 5’11”, 160 lbs., brown hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen driving a charcoal gray, 2003 Chevy four-door pick-up truck, bearing California license 8Z75740. Attached to this press release is a photograph of Mr. Lusby.

Mr. Lusby is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone having information regarding his whereabouts is asked to notify the Redding Police Department at 530-225-4200.

CASE# 12-8659

On February 8, 2012 at 10:15 AM, officers from the Redding Police Department responded to the 200 block of Boulder Creek Drive. A hysterical female called 911 reporting that she had been violently beaten and raped at gunpoint, inside of an apartment. It is the Redding Police Department’s policy not to release the names of victims of sex crimes.

Officers arrived within a short time to find the adult victim in the parking lot, pointing to the suspect who was fleeing in a vehicle. The victim had significant injuries to her face and head, and needed to be taken to the hospital by ambulance. Redding Police were able to chase down the fleeing suspect and stop him. Jermaine Justin Barkley, 27 years of Redding, was found to have blood on his clothing and was ultimately arrested.

The victim reported that she had gone to the suspect’s apartment the night prior, with some friends. When those friends left her alone at the apartment with Barkley, he retrieved a handgun and began beating the victim and sexually assaulting her. The victim was held against her will inside of the suspect’s apartment throughout the night, while the violence continued. At some point in the morning hours, the victim was able to escape the apartment and run to a neighbor to call police.

CASE# 12-8652

Corporal McGinnis was on routine patrol in the area of Mahan Street when he saw a 2010 Jeep Commander parked in the driveway of 2860 Mahan Street. The vehicle matched the description of a reported stolen vehicle.

Corporal McGinnis conducted an investigation and discovered the vehicle was in fact stolen. While examining the vehicle, Corporal McGinnis developed more information, leading him to a travel trailer parked on the property.

Corporal McGinnis, Officer Berg and police canine Cain, walked to the trailer and called out for anyone inside. Jimmy Lee Hager, 31 years old of Redding, came out of the makeshift residence. He was questioned about the stolen vehicle and admitted responsibility for taking the vehicle.

Hagar is currently on parole. He is suspected of stealing numerous vehicles in the Shasta County area over the past few months.

Hagar was booked into Shasta County Jail for vehicle theft, possession known stolen property and a parole violation.

12-6768

On January 31, 2012, at 8:51 pm, Officers from the Redding Police Department responded to 4004 Victor Ave. (Enterprise Park) in regards to a suspicious object that resembled a pipe bomb. The object was discovered by a City of Redding Park employee. The object was found underneath a wooden walkway in the Kid’s Kingdom playground area. The park was closed while members of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Department further investigated and examined the suspicious item.

The object was later determined to not be an explosive device and was found to have contained paper material and clothing items. The park was later reopened after rendering the area safe.

CASE#12-6875

Officers from the Redding Police Department responded to the area of Churn Creek Road near Parsons Drive for the report of a vehicle vs pedestrian collision.

Upon officer’s arrival, it was discovered that a white Ford Escort, driven by Christina Peoples-Moye, 24 years old of Redding, Ca., was traveling in the #2 northbound lane of Churn Creek Road north of Parsons Drive. Ryan Hoag, 27 years old also of Redding, Ca, was on the east sidewalk of Churn Creek Road either riding his bike or straddling his bike attempting to manipulate two large trash bags full of empty aluminum cans. Hoag lost his balance fell of his bicycle and into the roadway, where his head struck the bumper of Peoples-Moye’s vehicle.

Hoag was transported to Mercy Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Hoag was wearing his bicycle helmet at the time of the collision.

Although Peoples-Moye was not at fault in the collision, she was cited for driving without a driver’s license and not having proof of insurance at the scene of a collision.

Neither alcohol nor speed was not a factor in this collision

12-6034

On Saturday January 28th, 2012 at approximately 2:39 A.M., officers from the Redding Police Department responded to 4223 Alta Mesa Drive, in regards to a theft from a vehicle which was interrupted by the homeowner at that address. The victim Andrea Rocha, located two suspects insider her vehicle which was parked in her driveway. Both suspects fled upon being discovered. Officer Joe Labbe located one of the suspects a short distance away in the 4000 block of Alta Mesa Drive. The suspect was identified as Derek Franklin Ward, 20 years old, of Redding. Ward was found to have stolen property from two vehicle thefts in the area, including the vehicle he was found in at 4223 Alta Mesa Drive.

Ward admitted to stealing the property from two unlocked vehicles earlier in the evening. He was arrested for petty theft, possession of stolen property, and booked into the Shasta County Jail. The second suspect remains unidentified and at large.

Numerous thefts from vehicles were reported in the Alta Mesa Drive area on January 27th, 2012. Citizens are reminded to remove all valuables from their vehicles and lock their car doors.

CASE#12-5853

On January 27, 2012 at approximately 1226 hours, officers from the Redding Police Department responded to the area of Mountain View Drive between Twin View Boulevard and Palo Vista Court for the report of a single vehicle collision into a residence. It was reported the vehicle had rolled over and one of the occupants was trapped inside. Upon arrival it was determined the occupants had escaped the vehicle and were uninjured.

A 15 year old runaway from Hollister California was driving her boyfriend’s mother’s gray Ford F-150 at a high rate of speed southbound on Mountain View Drive approaching a sharp curve in the roadway. The juvenile driver failed to navigate the curve and the vehicle left the roadway. After leaving the roadway, the vehicle collided with a guard rail on the curve and continued sliding sideways through the yards of two residences before hitting a fence, rolling over and colliding with a parked vehicle in the yard of a third residence.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested for driving under the influence of prescription medication and resisting arrest. The passenger, a 17 year old runaway from Hollister California was also arrested for interfering with a law enforcement investigation after he insisted he was driving the vehicle in an effort to cover for his girlfriend.

Due to both parties wearing their seatbelts no injuries were reported as a result of the collision. Extensive property damage reported by the owners of two residences, as well as damage to the City of Redding guardrail on the curve of Mountain View Drive.

The juvenile female driver was booked into the Shasta County Juvenile Hall for driving under the influence and resisting arrest. The juvenile male passenger was also booked into Shasta County Juvenile Hall for public intoxication and obstructing a peace officer during the course of an investigation.

CASE# 12-5795

On Friday, January 27, 2012 at approximately 8:44 am, Officer Weaver responded to the 1100 block of Bond Lane to the report of an unattended juvenile.

Upon Officer Weaver’s arrival he located a three year old male. The child was chasing a puppy and playing in the middle of the street. Several concerned citizens were with the child and helped as officers knocked on doors, looking for the parents.

About twenty minutes later, Bobbie Renea Leiper, 36 years of Redding, arrived and contacted police. She stated she was the mother of the child. She told police she had left her son in a yard while she went inside the residence.

Officer Weaver suspected Leiper might be under the influence of methamphetamine and evaluated her. Leiper admitted to using methamphetamine prior to police contact. She was subsequently arrested.

The father of the child was not located. The child was taken into protective custody. Leiper has two other children who were also contacted. They told police that they are homeless and typically stay from house to house as friends let them in. These children were also taken into protective custody.

Leiper was booked into Shasta County jail for being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine and child endangerment.

CASE# 12-5830

On Friday, January 27, 2012 at approximately 11:18 am, Officer Tom Landreth responded to the area of Airport Road and Rancho Road to the report of a disturbance call.

A “911” caller indicated a man driving a truck was trying to run a pedestrian over. Initial reports indicated a third party was involved chasing the pedestrian around with a shovel, trying to hit him as well.

Upon Officer Landreth’s arrival he located the pedestrian, Levi Vance Cardiff, 29 years old from Redding. Cardiff saw Officer Landreth approaching him and immediately took his jacket off and laid it down nearby.

Officer Landreth began speaking with Cardiff and quickly discovered he had four warrants for his arrest. Officer Landreth arrested Cardiff, picked up his jacket and searched it. Inside the jacket was a loaded .22 caliber revolver. Cardiff was also found to be in possession of a methamphetamine pipe, a syringe used to inject methamphetamine, more ammunition in a backpack he was carrying along with a large quantity of marijuana. Cardiff is a convicted felon.

Cardiff, the victim of the original assault call, stated he did not desire any investigation into that matter. Assisting officers checked the area for the truck, its driver and the man with a shovel, however they were not located. It is suspected the original assault was over an illicit drug deal.

Cardiff was booked into Shasta County Jail for the warrants, a felon in possession of a loaded firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, possession of a concealed firearm, and possession of narcotic paraphernalia.

Case #12-5707

A traffic collision involving a vehicle versus pedestrian was reported to the Redding Police Department at 8:13 p.m. The collision occurred at Eureka Way near Overhill Drive, and the investigation revealed the following. A mother and her three children were walking east on Eureka Way. The mother decided to cross the highway from the south road edge to the north road edge. The mother was pushing her three-year-old son in a stroller, and her two daughters, ages 9, and 8 followed her. The daughters perceived the danger and urged their mother not to cross in this area. The mother continued pushing the stroller directly into the traffic lanes, and briefly paused in the center lane of Eureka Way. She abruptly continued into the Westbound lanes of Eureka Way and the stroller was struck by a passing motorist.

The impact of the collision ejected the three-year-old from the stroller, and demolished the stroller. The boy suffered multiple fractures, and was initially transported to Mercy Medical Center. He was then flown to U.C. Davis for further treatment.

The driver was identified as Richard Martin, 55yrs, of Shasta Lake City. At the last moment, he was able to veer his Ford expedition away from the stroller, which prevented a full force impact.

The driver, nor any other pedestrian were injured. The mother was identified as Michelle Dawn Sudeta, 25yrs, of Redding. She and her children are homeless and living in a tent somewhere in the area of the collision. Sudeta was intoxicated, agitated, and uncooperative. She was arrested for endangering the lives of her children, a felony. She was booked into the Shasta Co. Jail.

All three children were placed into the custody of Shasta County Children and Family services.

CASE# 12-5350

On January 25, 2012 at approximately 12:00 noon, officers of the Redding Police Department responded to the North Valley Bank located at 6392 Westside Road. Employees of the bank called police in regards to a suspicious male who had entered the bank wearing dark clothing, a black beanie cap, black gloves, and sunglasses. After standing inside of the bank for an extended period of time, the male left after an employee announced that they were calling the police.

Two officers arrived a short time later and began checking the area when they spotted a male in dark clothing walking out of a nearby business. Officers contacted 19 year old Richard Abbie Wilson III, of Redding. Wilson was acting nervous and had a dark sweatshirt on that covered his waistband area. Officer Rob Peterson contacted Wilson and discovered a handgun concealed in Wilson’s waistband.

Once the handgun was retrieved, it was discovered to be a pellet gun that resembled a real handgun. A photo of the pellet gun is attached to this press release. Wilson was arrested and taken to the Redding Police Department where he confessed to going to the North Valley Bank intending to commit an armed robbery to obtain cash for himself. His plan was to present a bank teller with a note demanding money while he presented the handgun as a threat.

Richard Abbie Wilson III was booked at the Shasta County Jail for attempted robbery and burglary. Wilson is being held on a $50,000.00 bail.

CASE 12-5297

On January 25, 2012 at 7:15 am the Redding Police Department responded to Friendly Computing at 2418 Victor Avenue for a commercial burglary. Officers determined an unknown suspect entered the business during the night time hours utilizing the rooftop ducting. Several items were taken from the business. The burglary was captured on video surveillance at the business.

A photo of the suspect from the video surveillance has been attached to this press release. The suspect is described as a white male approximately 5’2 wearing blue jeans, a black jacket, and black hat.

The Redding Police Department is asking for assistance from the public on identifying the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact Redding Police Investigations Division at 530-225-4214. Shasta County Secret Witness is offering a reward up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect. Secret Witness can be contacted at 530-243-2319 or HYPERLINK "http://www.scsecretwitness.com" www.scsecretwitness.com.

(EDITORS NOTE, WE CAN’T FIND THE PHOTO, SORRY ABOUT THAT)

CASE# 12-5312

On January 25, 2012, at approximately 8:52 AM, Redding Police officers were dispatched to Oasis Community School on Oasis Road regarding a 12-year-old male juvenile who had run away from the school. Due to the juvenile’s young age, several resources were utilized to locate him. These included the “reverse 911 phone system”, the deployment of multiple officers including a police canine, and assistance from the California Highway Patrol air support unit.

At approximately 1:30 PM, Officer Eric Harney, who is assigned as a school resource officer at the Oasis Community School, located the juvenile near the intersection of Lake Boulevard and Masonic Avenue. He was released to his parents.

CASE# 12-5046

On Monday, January 23, 2012, at approximately 9:50 PM, officers responded to a residence in the 1400 block of Trinity Street on a report of a possible stabbing that had just occurred. When officers arrived, they learned that both the victim of the stabbing along with the suspect responsible for the stabbing were still inside.

Officers made entry into the residence and located the confidential Victim, 46 years, and the suspect, Patricia Robinson, 52 years. The confidential Victim was suffering from a severe single stab wound to her upper back/lower neck area. When officers confronted and attempted to detain Robinson, she became resistive and was arrested. Robinson was booked at the Shasta County jail for attempt murder and resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

A search warrant was obtained and served at the residence. This search resulted in the discovery of the weapon which was a large kitchen style knife.

The Victim, whose name is being withheld due to California domestic violence confidentiality laws, was transported and treated at a local hospital.

CASE# 12-4742

-UPDATE-

On Sunday, January 22, 2012, at approximately 9:10 PM, the person who rescued Carolyn O’Connor from an overturned vehicle submerged in Olney Creek earlier today’s date has been identified. Daniel Johnson, 38 years, of Redding telephoned the Redding Police Department to report he was the person who conducted this rescue.

Mr. Johnson and his wife, Stephanie Johnson, 44 years, came upon the collision after its occurrence and determined someone was still inside the vehicle. Mr. Johnson entered the vehicle through the rear passenger door window and was able to cut the safety belt, thus releasing Ms. O’Connor from the driver’s seat. While Johnson was cutting the belt, he held O’Connor’s head above water. He was then able to pull her from the vehicle.

Based on the description of the incident, it appears Mr. Johnson’s quick actions were instrumental in saving Ms. O’Connor’s life.




January 22, 2012 3:00 pm

12-4742

On Sunday January 22, 2012 at approximately 2:00 pm, Officers from the Redding Police Department responded to the area of Eastside Road and S. Bonnyview Road in regards to a Traffic Collision where the driver was trapped in an overturned vehicle while it was submerged in Olney Creek.

Upon arrival, officers determined that the driver, later identified as Carolyn O’Connor, 20 years old of Redding was rescued by an unknown passerby/witness. Other witnesses at the scene indicated that the unknown rescuer used a knife to cut the seatbelt that secured O’Connor to the driver’s seat. After getting the driver to safety, this same rescuer left the scene prior to police arrival. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to Mercy Hospital.

The cause of the traffic collision had not been determined at this time and is currently being investigated. Officers are requesting any information regarding the identity of the witness/rescuer who is only described as a white male adult wearing a red shirt.

CASE# 12-4267

On Friday, January 20, 2012 at approximately 8:38 am, officers from the Redding Police Department responded to the alleyway of 1062 Market Street in regards to a man down call.

Upon arrival, officers located a white male adult in his mid-forties lying on his side. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. There was no sign of trauma or foul play.

The male’s identity is being withheld pending notification to next of kin by the Shasta County Coroner’s Office.

The male was known to police personnel as a local transient. Out of concern for their well being, the Redding Police Department has been in close contact with the Rescue Mission, House of Hope and others regarding placement of transients during the recent cold weather.

The Redding Police Department will provide transportation to a local shelter for anyone who requests assistance.

CASE #12-4237

On January 20, 2012, at 12:15 AM, Redding Police Officers responded to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision at the intersection of Cypress Avenue and Bechelli Lane. The investigation revealed Jessica D. Horning, age 18, of Redding, CA, was driving a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle eastbound on Cypress Avenue approaching Bechelli Lane. Wally W. Rogers, age 46, of Redding, CA was walking southbound on Bechelli Lane. The preliminary investigation indicated the traffic signal for eastbound traffic was green when the Volkswagen approached and entered the intersection. The Volkswagen struck Rogers as he was in the east crosswalk of Bechelli Lane.

Rogers suffered multiple skull and facial fractures and multiple rib and lower leg fractures. He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center. Rogers is currently listed in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit. No one in the Volkswagen was injured.

Drugs and/or alcohol do not appear to be a factor for the driver in the collision. The collision investigation is ongoing.

CASE#12-4154

On Thursday January 19, 2012, officers from the Redding Police Department conducted a Minor Decoy Compliance Check at eight 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 four 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.

Stephanie Angel Harrington, 24 years of Redding at the Tower Mart, 1670 Hartnell Avenue

Kyle Gerard Kammersgard, 23 years of Redding at the Chevron, 2505 Tarmac Road

Ryan Lee Brisbon, 23 years of Redding at the Sure Stop Market, 3212 South Market Street

Hannah Rae Hays, 23 years of Weed, at the Payless Gas & Food, 3440 South Market Street

DATE January 17, 2012 TIME 1:45 P.M.

CASE#12-3597

**UPDATED**

On January 17, 2012 at about 5:47 A.M. Redding Police Department officers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian collision at the intersection of Placer Street and Airpark Drive. Based on evidence at the scene and the driver’s statement, it was determined that he was driving his 2004 GMC Sierra eastbound in the left-hand lane of Placer Street approaching Airpark Drive. The driver was about to enter the intersection on a green light when he noticed a pedestrian in the crosswalk. The pedestrian was on the west side of the intersection and moving from north to south. The driver attempted to brake and swerve to avoid striking the pedestrian, but he was unable to avoid the collision. Responding paramedics arrived on scene shortly after the collision and pronounced the pedestrian deceased.

The driver of the GMC Sierra was identified as Bruce Swanston, 53 years of Redding. The pedestrian has been identified by the Shasta County Coroner’s Office as Terrance Calhoun, 24 years of Redding.

No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. Drugs and/or alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the collision. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation.

DATE January 17, 2012 TIME 1:45 P.M.

CASE#12-3597

On January 17, 2012 at about 5:47 A.M. Redding Police Department officers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian collision at the intersection of Placer Street and Airpark Drive. Based on evidence at the scene and the driver’s, Bruce Swanston, 53 years of Redding, statement it was determined that he was driving his 2004 GMC Sierra, westbound in the left-hand lane of Placer Street approaching Airpark Drive. Swanston was about to enter the intersection on a green light when he noticed a pedestrian in the crosswalk. The pedestrian was on the west side of the intersection and moving from north to south. Swanston attempted to brake and swerve to avoid striking the pedestrian, but he was unable to avoid the collision.

Responding paramedics arrived on scene shortly after the collision and pronounced the pedestrian deceased.

No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. Drugs and/or alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the collision. The pedestrian has not been identified. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation.

January 16, 2012 11:15 PM

CASE# 12-3525

On Monday, January 16, 2012, at approximately 10:52 PM, Alfonso Franco, 75 years, of Redding, was located in the area of Churn Creek Road and Harpole Road in Redding. He was reported missing earlier in the day from an adult care facility.

Franco was located by Mike Lake, 37 years, of Anderson. Mr. Lake took the initiative to conduct a search for Franco after learning of his missing person status through the media. Mr. Lake’s assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated by the Redding Police Department.

CASE# 12-3525

MISSING PERSON AT RISK

On Monday January 16, 2012 at approximately 7:13 P.M., Shascom Dispatch received a report of a missing elderly male from 2160 Victor Avenue. Officers from the Redding Police Department contacted a worker at the adult group home and discovered that the victim was last seen at the residence at approximately 2:00 P.M. on today’s date.

The victim is Alfonzo Ibarra Franco, a 75 year old white male adult. He is described as 5’-3” tall, weighs 140 pounds and has short grey hair. He was last seen wearing a beige plaid jacket and blue jeans.

Officers have been conducting an extensive search for the victim since the original time of the report, but the victim has not been located yet. The victim is considered at risk due to a medical condition and the extreme cold temperatures forecast for tonight.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the victim is urged to contact the Redding Police Department at 225-4200.

CASE# 12-3242

On Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 9:55 a.m., Redding Police officers responded to a burglary alarm sounding at Grand Buffet, a restaurant located at 2650 Hilltop Drive in Redding. When officers arrived, they saw that a glass door on the north side of the business had been smashed out with a rock. An employee of nearby Wendy’s Restaurant notified police that a lone male suspect with a black, hooded sweatshirt fled the scene. Patrol Officer Nicholas Weaver was on patrol when he heard the call come out. He quickly found a male suspect who fit the description of the suspect in the rear parking lot of the Howard Johnson Motel on Bechelli Lane. The subject had cash sticking out of his pocket. This suspect was identified as Jimmy Lee Cates, age: 24, of Anderson. Cates was arrested for burglary after he admitted that he broke into Grand Buffet to steal money from the cash register. He also admitted to having a syringe concealed on his person for the purpose of using heroin. Officers were able to return $208.30 of stolen currency to the business. Cates was booked at Shasta County Jail for burglary and possession of a hypodermic syringe.

01-11-2012 12:45 AM

CASE# 12-2483

On January 11, 2012, at 8:53 PM, SHASCOM received a report of an unknown injury traffic collision in the 2100 block of Rancho Rd in Redding. Several citizens reported that a vehicle had collided into the garage of a residence at that location. At the scene, officers contacted Danny Lee Thompson, 51 years, of Lakehead, California. Witnesses stated that Thompson was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was seen exiting the driver’s side after the collision. The investigation revealed Thompson was the driver of the involved vehicle, which was a 2003 Dodge Pickup.

Thompson had been driving southbound on Alta Mesa Dr, at a high rate of speed, while under the influence of alcohol. Thompson failed to negotiate the intersection at Rancho Rd and collided into a residence in the 2100 Block of Rancho Rd, causing major damage to the residence and other parked vehicles. Thompson was wearing his seat belt and received only minor injuries in the collision. Thompson was treated at Shasta Regional Medical Center for his injuries prior to being booked at the Shasta County Jail for driving under the influence.

CASE# 12-1998

On Monday January 9, 2012 at approximately 1801 hours, Redding Police Officers responded to the report of an interrupted residential burglary in the 700 block of Kerryjen Court. The reporting party told Shascom Dispatch that the suspect was found in the garage area when the resident returned home. The suspect was reported as currently fighting with the 61 year old resident, James Jenkins and other neighbors.

Upon Redding Police Officers arrival, the defendant was located in front of the residence being detained. The defendant was uncooperative and resisted arrest. A taser was deployed to assist with taking him into custody. The defendant was identified as Jason Driskell, 42 years of Redding, currently on CDC Parole.

The victim was not injured nor were any of the assisting neighbors. Driskell was booked at Shasta County Jail for burglary, resisting arrest and violating parole.

UPDATE TO CASE 12-646

On January 4th, 2012 at approximately 10:57 A.M., the Redding Police Department received a call from staff at the Motel 6, on Bechelli Lane in Redding. Staff at the motel had received information regarding Anthony Aragon, who had been arrested approximately 2 hours earlier at approximately 8:50 A.M. by Redding Police Officers. Witnesses at Motel 6 had observed Mark Crossman, 48 years of Anderson, removing items from room 246 and throwing them in a dumpster behind the motel. Room 246 was registered to Anthony Aragon who is on probation for burglary out of Shasta County.

Officers responded to Motel 6 and recovered the items which had been thrown in the dumpster. The items included credit cards which had been reported stolen in an automobile burglary, which occurred on January 2nd, 2012, at the River Trail access off Hilltop Drive in Redding. There has been a rash of vehicle burglaries occurring in the Hilltop Drive area in recent weeks.

Officers contacted several subjects in room 246, including Mark Crossman. Crossman told officers Aragon had called him from jail, and told him to get rid of the stolen credit cards before the police found out he was staying at the motel.

Crossman was arrested for possession of stolen property and booked at the Shasta County Jail.

Citizens are reminded to lock their vehicles and avoid leaving valuables unattended inside.

1/4/2012 10:16 A.M.

12-646

On January 4th, 2012 at approximately 8:27 A.M. officers from the Redding Police Department attempted to stop Anthony Aragon, 27 years, of Redding for operating a bicycle against traffic on Redcliff Drive in Redding. Aragon fled from officers riding his bicycle through the parking lots of Lithia Chevrolet and Lithia Toyota on East Cypress Avenue. As he was fleeing, he was throwing items from his pockets into nearby shrubbery. Aragon attempted to ride through the service bay at Crown Motors Nissan, located at 300 East Cypress Avenue, but he struck a vehicle which was in the bay for service and knocked a female customer to the ground. The female customer, Yesica Pinuelas 31 years of Redding, suffered a minor injury to her knee and was transported by ambulance to Shasta Regional Medical Center.

Aragon abandoned his bicycle and fled the service bay on foot, jumping onto the roof of a vehicle, denting the vehicle’s roof and cracking its windshield. He then jumped over a fence on the north side of Crown Motors Nissan. Aragon attempted to hide inside of an office building at 355 Hemsted Drive, but was denied entry. He was ultimately apprehended by officers as he attempted to run northbound from Hemsted. Aragon was found to have an outstanding felony arrest warrant for a probation violation.

Aragon was arrested and booked at the Shasta County Jail on charges of vandalism, resisting arrest, and the outstanding warrant. Additional charges will be sought for hit and run causing injury.

CASE# 12-265

On January 3rd, 2012, at approximately 2:00 P.M., Officers of the Redding Police Department received information regarding stolen property at an apartment complex located at 1114 Orange Ave, Redding. Officers responded to that location, where they found Kody Kristopher Byrd, Age 19, of Redding to be in possession of several items of stolen property that were reportedly taken from a residence on Eagle Parkway in Redding.

The original burglary was reported to Redding Police on January 2nd, 2012. The homeowner returned from a vacation to discover that someone had forced open a locked door at his residence to steal sports memorabilia, including two professional type football helmets that were signed by famous sports personalities, and jewelry.

Kody Byrd was questioned regarding the burglary. He admitted to breaking into the residence to steal the items in his possession, which included the two football helmets. He also indicated that there were several other items of property inside the residence.

Officers obtained a search warrant for two bedrooms at the residence. Officers recovered additional property from a second suspect’s bedroom, but that suspect was not present when the search was conducted.

Kody Byrd was arrested for Residential Burglary, 459 PC, and Receiving Stolen Property, 496(a) PC. He was booked at the Shasta County Jail.

Officers are continuing to investigate the possible involvement of a second suspect. Citizens are encouraged to call the Redding Police Department with any additional information regarding this burglary.

CASE #11-79719

On December 14, 2011 at 8:51 pm, the Redding Police Department responded to the Hilltop Lodge at 2240 Hilltop Drive for the fatal stabbing of Steven Johnny Johnson, 54 years old of Redding.

On December 15, 2011, Redding Police Investigators interviewed and arrested William Lee Freed, 30 years of Redding, for the murder of Steven Johnson, possession of drug paraphernalia, and being under the influence of a controlled substance. Freed was booked at the Shasta County Jail for murder and bail was set at $1,000,000.

In the early morning hours of December 16, 2011, Redding Police Investigators interviewed and arrested Kenneth Eugene Matthews, 42 years of Redding, for conspiracy to commit murder and robbery. Matthews was booked at the Shasta County Jail and bail was set at $1,000,000.

Redding Police Investigators are asking for help from the public locating the third suspect. The suspect has been identified as Kevin Frank Lemmon, 39 years of Redding. Lemmon is wanted for conspiracy to commit murder and robbery. Photos are attached of Lemmon.

Kevin Lemmon is possibly driving a stolen 2008 Nissan Titan truck with Oregon plate D29518. The pickup is silver in color, long bed, extended cab, and has black paint around the lower 10” of the rocker panel. The bumpers and front grill are also silver in color. The truck was reported stolen to the Red Bluff Police Department on August 27, 2011. A photo has been attached of a vehicle similar to the stolen vehicle.

The investigation is continuing and anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call the Redding Police Department at 225-4200. Shasta County Secret Witness ( HYPERLINK "http://www.scsecretwitness.com" www.scsecretwitness.com) is offering up to $3,500 for information leading to the arrest of Kevin Lemmon.

DATE December 15, 2011 TIME 6:50 A.M.

CASE#11-79604

On December 15, 2011 at about 6:50 A.M. Redding Police Department officers responded to a single vehicle roll-over traffic collision on S. Bonnyview Avenue west of Indianwood Drive. Based on witness statements and physical evidence at the scene it was determined that a 1987 Ford Ranger, driven by Matthew Bible, 28 years of Redding, was eastbound in the right-hand lane of S. Bonnyview when he veered from his lane of travel and onto the south shoulder of the roadway. As the vehicle continued eastbound the right side tires traveled along a raised portion of the shoulder before colliding with two trees. The impact caused the vehicle flip and roll back onto the roadway where it came to rest. During the roll-over, Bible was ejected from the vehicle and landed in the roadway near his vehicle.

Responding paramedics transported Bible to Mercy Hospital for major injuries. Bible remains in serious condition at Mercy Hospital. No other vehicles were involved. Drugs and/or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the collision

December 15, 2011 2:20 am

CASE #11-79719

On December 14, 2011 at 8:51 pm the Redding Police Department responded to the Hilltop Lodge at 2240 Hilltop Drive for a stabbing victim. Officers arrived and located a 54 year old male victim in a room. The victim had been stabbed and was transported by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center. The victim was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving at the hospital. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending contact with next of kin.

At this time, the suspect(s) identity and motive for the stabbing is unknown. Additional information will be released by an updated press release as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call the Redding Police Investigations Division at 225-4214.


**UPDATE**

PRESS RELEASE

December 15, 2011 5:00 pm

CASE #11-79719

On December 14, 2011 at 8:51 pm the Redding Police Department responded to the Hilltop Lodge at 2240 Hilltop Drive for a reported stabbing victim. The victim was transported by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center and was pronounced deceased. The victim has been identified by the Shasta County Coroner’s Office as Steven Johnny Johnson, 54 years old of Redding.

Investigators worked through the night and identified a potential suspect. At approximately 10:20 am the Redding Police Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) served a search warrant at a residence in the 3500 block of Orion Way. Officers detained multiple people, including William Lee Freed, 30 years of Redding. Freed was interviewed and arrested for the murder of Steven Johnson, possession of drug paraphernalia, and being under the influence of a controlled substance. Freed was booked at the Shasta County Jail for murder and bail was set at $1,000,000.

The investigation is ongoing and it has revealed Freed did not act alone. Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call the Redding Police Investigations Division at 225-4214. Shasta County Secret Witness ( HYPERLINK "http://www.scsecretwitness.com" www.scsecretwitness.com) is offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of additional suspect(s).

CASE# 11-79499

On Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at approximately 5:52 PM, Redding Police received a report of a suspect brandishing a handgun near the Market Street Manor in the 2100 block of Market Street. Redding Police investigators and patrol officers responded to the location and located Jonathan Taveras, 21 years, of Redding. Taveras matched the description provided by SHASCOM dispatch. Investigators attempted to detain Taveras; however, Taveras was initially uncooperative and would not follow instructions. During the time Taveras was non-compliant, he continually reached toward his front waist band and pants pocket area. Eventually, Taveras complied with the investigators’ orders and was handcuffed. Investigators located a plastic imitation handgun in Taveras’s right front pants pocket.

During the time Taveras was non-compliant with the investigators, a second subject, Tommy Helean, 28 years, of Redding, began to interfere with the investigators’ efforts to safely detain Taveras by stepping between the investigators and Taveras. Investigators ordered Helean to move and to cease this interference numerous times; however, Helean refused and was arrested and booked at Shasta County Jail for resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

Investigators located and interviewed two subjects reporting Taveras had victimized them with the handgun. Robin Romaine, 47 years, of Redding, reported being approached by Taveras in the parking lot of the Market Street Manor. Romaine told police Taveras approached him in an aggressive manor, pointed a handgun at him while demanding Romaine’s “stuff.” Romaine was carrying some groceries and immediately dropped them firmly believing the handgun was real. Taveras started to pick up the items, but then fled.

Taveras brandished the plastic handgun at the second victim, Frank Buck, 25 years, and ordered Buck to consume alcohol with him. Buck, also believing the gun to be real, fled on foot from Taveras.

Both victims requested prosecution of Taveras. He was arrested and booked at the Shasta County Jail for attempt robbery and brandishing an imitation firearm.

CASE#11-79016

On 12-11-11 at approximately 12:43 P.M. the Redding Police Department received a call of a roll over collision near the intersection of Parkview Avenue and Freebridge Street. The initial investigation reveled that a red 1995 Isuzu Rodeo had left the road, flipped falling into a drainage ditch landing on its roof approximately 15 feet below the roadway.

The driver fled the area prior to the arrival of officers. The passenger was found trapped inside the vehicle. Redding Fire Department personnel where able to eventually free the passenger from inside the vehicle. The passenger was transported to Mercy Hospital for further care and evaluation for injuries sustained during the collision.

The identity of the driver or passenger is not known at this time. This investigation is continuing. Anyone having information regarding this collision is encouraged to call the Redding Police Department Traffic Unit at 225-4230.

CASE# 11-78966

On Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 5:01 a.m., Officer Labbe of the Redding Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle near the intersection of Hilltop Drive at Palisades Ave. The driver of the stolen vehicle was identified as Christina Rae Riley, age 28, of Redding. She was arrested for Possession of Stolen Property and booked at Shasta County Jail.

Information obtained from a search of the stolen vehicle indicated Christina Riley was associated with a room at the Howard Johnson Express Inn, 2731 Bechelli Lane, Redding. Officers responded to the motel room, where they contacted a male parolee and his female associate, who was identified as Yesenia Alcala, Age 30, of Redding. Alcala was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. She was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and booked into Shasta County Jail.

CASE# 11-77789

On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at approximately 3:54 AM, Redding Police officers responded to the 2700 block of Fairway in Redding regarding a report of several victims being threatened and held at gunpoint. When officers arrived, they spoke to several victims who advised a subject, later identified as Jason Alex Wood, 38 years, of Redding had brandished an unknown type pistol at them and, upon leaving the area, fired several shots. It is unknown what the shots were fired at due to Wood being out of view of the victims when the shots were fired. Wood is on parole for obstructing an executive officer with threats or violence. The victims were identified as Shirley Perry, 54 years, William Schneider, 43 years, John Choate, 30 years, Julius Sunberg, 40 years, and Fiona Gastineau, 26 years, all of Redding.

The victims told officers they were approached at their residence by Wood who began to accuse them of burglarizing his father’s residence. Wood reportedly brandished the pistol at the victims as he interrogated them. When the victims repeatedly told Wood they were uninvolved with the burglary, Wood left the residence. Moments later, the victims heard two gunshots.

On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at approximately 9:47 PM, Shasta County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an address in the 2400 block of Belladonna Street in Redding in an attempt to locate and arrest Wood. When deputies attempted contact with Wood, he ran from the residence and resisted deputies when confronted. As deputies were attempting to control Wood, Wood’s mother, Mattie Lois Hobbs, 66 years, of Redding, began to interfere with the deputies. This interference escalated to a point where Hobbs punched one of the deputies at which time she was arrested. Hobbs continued to be resistive toward the deputies as they escorted her to a patrol vehicle.

Wood was arrested for false imprisonment, burglary, discharging a firearm in a grossly negligent manner, possession of methamphetamine, bringing a controlled substance into a correctional facility, felon in possession of a firearm, resisting arrest, and a parole violation. Hobbs was arrested for battery on a peace officer and resisting/obstructing a peace officer. Both were booked at the Shasta County Jail.

December 5, 2011 5:25 AM

CASE# 11-77575

On Monday, December 05, 2011 at 1:15 AM, a Redding police officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Lake Boulevard and Boulder Creek Drive.

As the vehicle slowly yielded to the officer, the front passenger, later identified as Joseph STINSON, 27 years, of Redding, fled from the vehicle into the parking lot of Waterworks Park.

Redding Police K-9 “Cain” responded to the area and began to track STINSON, whose identity and reason for fleeing were unknown to officers at the time. K-9 “Cain” located both of STINSON’s shoes, which had fallen off as he ran. “Cain” then alerted officers to a creek area about 300 yards from the traffic stop and located STINTSON, who was hiding in about 2 feet of water.

STINSON surrendered to the police K-9 and was taken into custody without incident.

STINSON is on parole out of Shasta County for domestic violence. He told officers he believed he had outstanding warrants, which he did not. He was arrested and booked into Shasta County Jail for delaying or resisting an officer and a parole violation. The driver, Sheila Morrow, 48 years, of Redding, was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia.

K-9 “Cain” is one of the newest additions to the Redding Police Department K-9 Unit, recently completing all state and department qualifications. This was his first full night of duty.

CASE #11-47444

On July 28, 2011 the Redding Police Department began an investigation after several victims had reported the theft of money and property. All of the victims named the suspect as a white male, approximately 45 years old, named “Vinnie Bartollo”.

While the investigation continued over the past several months, additional victims have reported “Vinnie Bartollo” stealing property and money from them. Investigators learned the suspect claiming to be “Vinnie Bartollo” was using a false name.

On November 29, 2011 investigators were able to positively identify the suspect as Benjamin Wayne Ford, 46 years of the Stockton area. It was determined Ford was a parolee at large from Stockton and had felony warrants for his arrest in San Joaquin County for fraud, stalking, and terrorist threats.

On November 30, 2011 investigators obtained a $750,000 felony warrant for Benjamin Wayne Ford charging terrorist threats, obtaining money under false pretenses, and vehicle theft. Investigators continued to receive additional victims of theft by Ford, aka “Vinnie Bartollo”. The additional crimes are still being investigated and will be submitted to the District Attorney for prosecution.

Investigators began an intensive search for Ford in the Redding area. Ford learned investigators had found his true identity and he fled to Butte County. Investigators also received information Ford was now armed with a firearm.

On December 2, 2011 at 11:30 pm Redding Police Investigators located Ford in the Crazy Horse Bar in Chico, Ca. Ford was safely taken into custody by the Redding Police Department with the assistance of Alcohol Beverage Control Investigators and the Chico Police Department. Ford was booked into the Butte County Jail on the felony warrants and the parole hold. He is currently being held without bail.

Redding Police Investigators have located several victims of theft by Ford outside the City of Redding, including the City of Red Bluff and Tehama County. Anyone who has information or has been a victim of Ford is asked to call the Redding Police Investigations Division at 530-225-4214. A photo of Ford has been attached to this press release.

CASE# 11-77068

On December 2, 2011, at 7:19 PM, Redding police officers responded to a report of a traffic collision involving a vehicle that struck a building at 2948 Churn Creek Road. When they arrived, officers located a 2000 Toyota Camry which had collided with the front of the K-911 Pet Salon & Training Center. A portion of the front wall and a window were damaged.

Witnesses in the area and inside the business saw Laurisa Lenley Loman, 25 years, of Redding, in the driver’s seat of the Camry. No one inside the business was injured and no animals were harmed.

The investigation indicated Loman had driven into the parking lot to pick up her fiancé at another business. She attempted to park in front of the Pet Salon, but failed to stop. She drove up over a curb, across the sidewalk and into the wall and window. Loman stated she was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the collision and was not injured. Loman admitted she had been drinking prior to driving to the location.

Loman was evaluated for driving under the influence and arrested for DUI. She was transported to the Shasta County Jail where she was booked for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood alcohol concentration above a .08%.

PRESS RELEASE

December 2, 2010 12:00 pm

CASE #11-75700

The Redding Police Department arrested a 15 year old juvenile for the stabbing of Cody Radford, 22 years of Redding. Radford was stabbed during an altercation on November 27, 2011 at 12:53 am near the intersection of California Street and Tehama Street.

The 15 year old juvenile was interviewed by investigators on December 2, 2011 and admitted to stabbing Radford.

The juvenile’s name is being withheld because of his age. The juvenile was booked into Shasta County Juvenile Hall for assault with a deadly weapon.

CASE# 11-76582

On November 30, 2011, at 9:12 PM, Redding police officers were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle traffic collision in the area of S. Bonnyview Road and E. Bonnyview Road. While en route, witnesses reported the driver of the vehicle fled from the scene and was last seen jumping a fence on Barrel Court.

Officers arrived and located a red 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada which had struck a traffic signal at that intersection and sheared it off, leaving exposed wires. The Bravada then drove into the yard of a residence and struck a wooden fence. The City of Redding Streets Division was contacted and responded to the scene.

Officers searched several yards in the area and were able to locate Wallace Ervin Wilson, age 52, of Montgomery Creek, hiding behind a hot tub in the back yard of a residence on Old Barn Way. He was taken into custody without further incident.

The investigation revealed Wilson, the registered owner of the Bravada, had been driving westbound on S. Bonnyview Road and attempted to turn north onto E. Bonnyview Road. He was unable to negotiate the turn and lost control, striking the traffic signal and fence. Wilson was wearing a seatbelt and did not receive any injuries during the collision. Wilson was found to have a suspended driver’s license due to a prior DUI conviction and to be on court probation for that same incident. A search of his vehicle also located drug paraphernalia.

Wilson was booked into the Shasta County Jail for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood alcohol concentration above a .08%, driving on a suspended driver’s license, hit and run, and possession of drug paraphernalia. A probation violation will be filed at a later date.

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 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.

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.