The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls May 8-14:
Monday, May 8
At 11:22 a.m., a caller reported that a chainsaw, chain, ax and other items were taken from the back of his truck in the area of Rocky Road in Weaverville.
At 3:44 p.m., a caller reported theft of a blower, four chainsaws, and other items estimated at over $3,000 in value, were taken from a storage shed in the area of Tule Creek Road in Hayfork.
At 10:41 p.m., a business in Hayfork reported that a female subject stole beer and burgers.
Tuesday, May 9
At 6:46 p.m., a Salyer caller reported a family member was pounding on her door and then she heard a gunshot. Caller said subjects shot her dog and drove away. Vehicle information was forwarded to CHP and Humboldt Sheriff’s Office.
At 7:56 a.m., a caller reported someone had gotten into a building in Lewiston but didn’t know how. Caller said no damage was done and wanted to document the incident.
At 2:19 p.m., a Lewiston caller reported her neighbor continues to harass her by yelling at her and ringing bells early in the morning. Caller said she is looking into obtaining a restraining order.
Wednesday, May 10
At 9:17 a.m., a caller reported someone was attempting to sell his Lewiston home online. Deputy arrived to speak to subject and Realtor but found the number in the listing was not the Realtor’s.
At 10:41 a.m., a Weaverville caller reported capturing a feral cat that has been attacking his animals. Animal Control arrived to take possession of the cat.
At 11:25 a.m., a Weaverville caller reported packages had been stolen from his front porch.
At 2:04 p.m., a business in Hayfork reported a female subject yelling at herself and customers. Caller wanted subject admonished. Deputy attempted to locate her to do so.
At 6:32 p.m., a Hayfork caller reported her water tank had been stolen. Caller believed previous tenants took the tank.
At 7:16 p.m., a caller reported a large dog stuck on the other side of the river from Big Bar. Caller recontacted, said the dog had been rescued.
Thursday, May 11
At 3:04 a.m., a Douglas City caller reported seeing flame and smoke in the distance. Fire personnel investigated and extinguished the burn pile.
At 9:02 a.m., a Weaverville caller reported dogs had attacked her animals again.
At 10:11 a.m., a Junction City caller reported a subject had threatened to kill him. Caller said the subject has been stealing water from him and are squatting on a nearby property.
At 6:22 p.m., a Lewiston caller reported people possibly living under her porch. Deputy arrived and found only trash but no people.
At 8 p.m., a caller in Weaverville reported continuing harassment via calls and texts.
Friday, May 12
At 1:29 a.m., a caller in Mad River reported being beat up by her boyfriend. The call was changed from domestic violence to simple assault after it was discovered it was not her boyfriend, but only a friend, and she had slapped him first after learning he was seeing someone else and he punched her back and pushed her out of his car. Caller stated she did not wish to pursue charges.
At 2:04 a.m., a vehicle accident was reported on Highway 299 near Poker Bar Road. Caller reported an empty overturned vehicle in the westbound lane.
At 8:30 a.m., a Hayfork caller reported he had evicted two tenants, who in the course of moving out, had taken items valued at around $100. Sheriff’s Office advised that this is a civil issue.
At 8:49 a.m., a Hayfork caller reported a piece of equipment at the Hayfork dump had been broken into and a battery and lock were stolen.
Saturday, May 13
At 10:43 a.m., a Weaverville caller reported a dog had killed eight chickens on their property and is still there.
At 4:13 p.m., a Hayfork caller reported they had been bitten by a dog during the Bigfoot BBQ causing a bruised hip.
At 4:40 p.m. a Lewiston caller reported a friend had texted her to call 911, saying that a male and female next door were arguing and the male was threatening to urinate on the female. Officers found that a brother and sister had been arguing.
At 8:53 p.m., a Weaverville caller reported that his wife’s wallet and credit cards had been stolen from their residence at some point between Friday and Saturday. Officers were contacted by someone who said a known person was attempting to use the wife’s credit card to make a purchase.
Sunday, May 14
At 11:36 a.m., a Junction City caller reported someone who she has a restraining order against came onto her property and threatened her with a firearm. Caller said she was leaving to another property and then that she was being shot at.
At 5:03 p.m. a Weaverville caller reported she drove by the building next to the theater and noticed that the loading bay was open in the back and there was a man sitting near the open door. Officers responded and did not locate anyone inside the building and secured it.
At 5:34 p.m., a Weaverville caller reported he and his ex-girlfriend were talking and she attempted to hit him and then something hit him in the face and split his lip. Caller reported his ex had left, taking some of his stuff, and that he wanted it back.
At 5:46 p.m., a Hayfork caller reported that he had been attacked by dogs and was uninjured but wanted it documented. Caller said he knows the dogs belong to a neighbor and that the dog keeps antagonizing him on his own property, and that he is worried for the safety of himself and his wife. The call was forwarded to animal control.
In addition, The Sheriff’s Office responded to 10 other animal-related calls.
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