YCSO Seize Firearms at Massive Browns Valley Cannabis Operation
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department reports that its Marijuana Eradication Team seized eight firearms, including assault rifles & high capacity magazines, and “nearly 3,000 marijuana plants” in the 7500 block of Redhill Way in Browns Valley.
42-year-old Nicholas Bird was arrested.
In addition to weapons and plants, psychedelic mushrooms were also located along with $28,000 cash.
Long Time Former Sutter County Sheriff Has Passed Away
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s office issued a release yesterday informing that they “were advised of the passing of retired Sutter County Sheriff Roy Whiteaker.” He served as a sheriff for just shy of two decades, from 1971 to 1990.
Sheriff Barnes said in the release: “Roy was a tremendous leader and he served as a mentor to so many, including myself. He will be missed but never forgotten.”
Host Families Being Sought for Yuba-Sutter Exchange Student Program
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The local chapter of the American Cultural Exchange is seeking host families in Yuba-Sutter for the 2024/2025 school year.
The next group of foreign students will be arriving in August. If you’re interested, contact Lorraine Zucco at 530-813-1202, or email: zucco_lory@yahoo.com
CA Gov Newsom Reacts to Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned in NY
(Davis, CA) — California Governor Gavin Newsom is reacting to a New York appellate court overturning former Hollywood Producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction for sex crimes. Newsom, whose wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, is among the women in Los Angeles who testified that Weinstein sexually assaulted them, said he can’t speak to the legal specifics of the ruling.
The New York Court of Appeals ruled Weinstein did not receive a fair trial. Weinstein was also sentenced in Los Angeles early last year to 16 years in prison after he was convicted of rape. That conviction still stands.
Yuba County Sheriff Copper Theft Alert
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Sheriff is issuing a copper wire theft warning “especially to those in agriculture” due to a recent surge in which thousands of dollars worth have been stolen throughout the county. The warning release notes it’s a nationwide problem due to ever higher prices being paid my metal recyclers & distributers.
You’re urged to report any copper theft or suspicious activity on your property to law enforcement “as it can greatly assist in the allocation of investigative resources.” You’re also asked to share any surveillance images of previous copper theft with law enforcement, if you haven’t already.
Gridley Man Sentenced in Crime Spree
(Butte County, CA) – In Butte County Court yesterday, 35-year-old Jose Florendino Tellez Garcia of Gridley was sentenced to 16 years in state prison for his part in a crime spree last August and September. He was found guilty on 2 counts of grand theft, 3 counts of grand theft auto and identity theft.
His spree started August 9th when he stole $950 worth of hunting equipment from a Gridley home, then continued a few days later when he stole a snowmobile from another home about a mile away. In September he stole and was caught driving an F-250. Less than a week later, he filled up a stolen Toyota pickup with a stolen credit card and the very next day, was caught in a stolen Chevy Silverado with the keys from the stolen pickup still inside.
Marysville Kiwanis Spring Swing Fore Kids Tomorrow – Contact Info Here
(Marysville Kiwanis release) – We have our fingers crossed and are hoping the weather will cooperate for our Swing Fore Kids Golf Tournament this coming Friday, April 26th. NEW this year, Wheeler Auto Center generously donated a vehicle for a hole-in-one contest!
There is still room for a couple more teams, if you or your business would like to signup contact Brynda 530-713-3375.
“Emergency Legislation” Would Allow Women from AZ to Seek Abortions in CA
(Sacramento, CA) — In response to an Arizona law that bans almost all abortions, California’s legislature is pushing emergency legislation that would allow women from that state to come to California to get an abortion. Flanked by all of the members of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, California Governor Gavin Newsom says this law also protects doctors who could be criminally charged for performing an abortion in Arizona.
The Arizona law, upheld by the state’s Supreme Court, bans nearly all abortions and makes no exceptions for rape or incest. It does allow for an abortion only if the mother’s life is in jeopardy.
Local Drug Tasks Force Assist in Major Federal Drug, Trafficking and Money Laundering Investigation
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Both the Yuba-Sutter Narcotics & Gang Enforcement Task Force and Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force are credited by Federal officials in helping break a major Mexican drug trafficking and money laundering operation. The operation ultimately led to the arrest of one of its leaders, 28-year-old Luis Lopez-Zamora of Tijuana, who was indicted in Federal Court in Sacramento last Friday, for fentanyl, cocaine & meth trafficking and money laundering.
Eight other defendants have already pled guilty and six sentenced, according to the U.S. Attorney in Sacramento.
Including Lopez-Zamora, a total of fourteen arrests were made.