Mariposa News - December 2009 Mariposa County Sheriff Report

Thursday, December 31, 2009
One reported fire in the county yesterday and that fire call came in
during the evening hours from Indian Peak Road where the caller was
concerned about a bon fire.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident was reported during the morning hours on 49 North near Bear Valley Road where a solo vehicle crashed.
A loose dog was out running around on Hirsch Road.
During the very early morning hours a burglary was reported on Silver Bar Road and during the afternoon hours a possible burglary was reported from Yaqui Gulch Road.
Grand theft and vandalism was reported from Hunters Valley Road.
On 49 North a loose cow was out running around on someone's property.
During the afternoon hours suspicious circumstances were observed on Chowchilla Mountain Road, Peg Leg Road and Guadalupe Creek Road.
During the evening hours shooting was heard on Usona Road.
(Probably just end of the year filling the freezer)
During the very late evening hours a verbal disturbance was reported
from Saint Andrews Road.
And Finally, A Chihuahua was reported missing from Circle Drive.
(Not the missing Chihuahua, but something to watch out for as they
are masters of disguise.)

Two fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI and Probation Violation.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009
One fire was reported in the county yesterday and that fire was reported during
the later morning hours at the Midpines Trailer Park where a structure was on fire.
No one was injured in this fire.
One accident was reported to the CHP yesterday and that accident took place
during the morning commute hours on the 140 near the Chase Ranch that
involved minor injuries.
Stray cattle were out wandering around on Triangle Road.
An assault and battery on Colorado Road led to someone getting a ride to
the pokey for awhile.
Someone who was trespassing on the 140 near Midpines also was lucky enough
to get a ride to the pokey.
During the later morning hours a suspicious vehicle was observed
on Campbell Way.
During the noon hour suspicious circumstances were observed
on Trish's Moon Lane.
Also, during the evening hours suspicious circumstances were observed
at the Best Western.
(Full Moon over Mariposa County)
On Leonard Road someone was being harassed.
Vandalism was reported on the Mount Ophir Road and on Forest Drive.
On Blackberry Creek Road one neighbor was having issues
with another neighbor.
And Finally, At the Red Cloud Mine Park a dog fight was reported with
possibly brandishing a weapon according to the caller.
(Must be some Bad Dogs in North County if they have weapons!)
Two ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Burglary and Battery on a Spouse/Ex-Spouse/Date/ETC.

Impounded! Let's get these guys home for the New Year!

Tuesday, December 29, 2009
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
The CHP reported three accidents in the county yesterday with the first accident taking place during the morning commute hours near Staircase Falls Road and Clouds Rest Road where a solo vehicle struck their own residence with no resulting injuries. The driver of the vehicle, a Toyota, said the accelerator stuck. During the late afternoon hours a truck struck a deer on Triangle Road near 49 South. The third reported accident occurred during the evening commute on Merced Falls Road near Coronado Road where a vehicle missed a curve and was on it's side. No reported injuries where involved with that crash according to the CHP.
The Mariposa Bear was causing some sort of problems on 49 North.
Vandalism was reported on Hornitos Road and on Lehamite Falls Road.
A vehicle was vandalized on Schaffer Road.
On Crystal Aire Drive a dog killed two cats.
Those 'Skateboarders' were at it again, this time on the 140 near the Gold Coin they were doing something or other.
Someone was being harassed on Circle Drive.
And Finally, During the noon hour a dog was reported in a trap
out on Dogtown Road.
(Must have been a cat from Cat Town that had the dog in a trap!)
No one was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key as for yet another day everyone was behaving.

Impounded!

Monday, December 28, 2009
For yet another day, no reported accidents or fires in the county as everyone
was being very safe.
Out on Smith Station Road a red nose pitbull was reported lost.
(Not just Rudolph has a red nose)
Someone was out on the Harris Cut-Off Road illegally hunting using a bow.
During the late evening hours a prowler was reported on Bullion Street.
A suspicious vehicle was observed on Campbell Way during the morning hours.
Someone on Schilling Road reported a suspicious phone call.
Suspicious circumstances were reported from the Miners Inn Restaurant.
Over on Triangle Road a dog was tangling with a deer.
An Aussie was found on Carleton Road.
(Hard to get to Yosemite on that road.)
And Finally, The caller from Bootjack Tire reported a kitten stuck
in an oil drain.
(Let's hope this kitty is okay as he is in a very slippery situation.)
(Not related to the Bootjack kitty, but something to remember)

No one was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key as everyone
was behaving.

Sunday, December 27, 2009
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday as everyone was
being very safe.
A loose aggressive Pitbull was out running around Holtzel Road and a Queensland Heeler was reported as lost from Carleton Road.
Grand theft of money was reported from the 140 near El Portal.
An easement dispute was taking place on 49 North near Coulterville.
During the afternoon hours suspicious circumstances were observed
on Lakeside Drive and earlier in the day at the Miners Inn.
And Finally, On Main Street in Coulterville a sewage leak was reported.
(Possibly a messy situation, better call a plumber.)
One fellow was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key
for Disorderly Conduct.

Saturday, December 26, 2009
One fire was reported in the county yesterday and that fire was reported as a brush fire on Leonard Road during the morning hours.
One reported accident to the CHP yesterday and that accident occurred on Hornitos Road at Bear Valley Road during the later morning hours. There were no reported injuries in that accident according to the CHP.
Someone who was bitten by a dog ended up at John C. Fremont E.R.
Counterfeit currency was reported from Coakley Circle.
At 1:30 in the morning corporal injury to a spouse was reported
from Circle Drive.
And Finally, Yet again, the caller from Piney Creek Road had concerns about the
welfare of someone's cats.
(Wonder how many cats? Maybe a job for the Catnip folks)
Four fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI and Probation Violation.

Friday, December 25, 2009
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday as everyone was
being very safe on Christmas.
During the later morning hours six cows were out on Bear Valley Road
having a conference on what side of the fence had better grazing.
On Highway 49 North near Coulterville a couple of property owners were
having a dispute over an easement.
The caller from Piney Creek Road had concerns about the
welfare of someone's cats.
Another call came in from Hernandez Drive about a water leak.
(Better call a Plumber instead of the Sheriff)
During the afternoon hours suspicious circumstances were occurring
on Triangle Road.
During the evening hours someone was making threats at Yosemite Liquors.
And Finally, No missing or loose dog calls yesterday.
(All the dogs stayed close to home yesterday as they anticipated a
Christmas present and snack)
One fellow was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for being Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance.

Thursday, December 24, 2009
One fire was reported in the county yesterday and that fire was reported as an
oven fire on Jalapa Way during the morning hours.
(One Burnt Turkey)
One reported traffic accident yesterday to the sheriff department and that accident took place on Colorado Road near the 140 during the morning hours where a vehicle was half off of the road with no reported injuries. The CHP reported an accident during the afternoon hours near the 49 and the 140 where two vehicles crashed into each other, again with no reported injuries.
During the very early morning hours the Mariposa Bear was causing some sort of problems on Tip Top Road.
A sick cat was on Davis Road.
At 7:00 in the morning Colorado Road was reported as icy, then a few minutes later another call came in about the above mentioned accident
on Colorado Road.
In Catheys Valley an owner of seven cats relinquished the ownership of them.
During the later morning hours someone called the sheriff over
parking at the Pioneer Market.
The caller from Hernandez Drive reported a water leak.
Loud music was playing on Coakley Circle and Ashworth Road.
And Finally, During the afternoon hours the caller from somewhere on the 140 reported an 'Out of Control Six Year Old!')
(Wait till Santa hears about that)
Two fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI and Fail to Appear.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
Three reported accidents in the county yesterday with the first accident taking place on Ernst Road near Holtzel Road during the later morning hours where a vehicle hit a tree. The second reported accident was on 49 North near Mariposa during the evening commute hours. The third accident was reported just before Midnight near the intersection of Crystal Aire Drive and East Whitlock Road where a vehicle hit an embankment with no reported injuries.
A sick stray cat was reported on Coakley Circle.
Petty theft was reported from the 140 near Mariposa and Meadow Lane.
Mail was found on Grayling Road.
Someone in Mariposa reported a scam.
On Watt Road some dogs killed a cat.
And Finally, Out on Triangle Road the caller reported seeing
"Trash flying from a truck."
(How to save on dumping fees.)
No one was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key as everyone
was out doing last minute Christmas shopping.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday as everyone was
being very safe.
A deaf Boston Terrier was reported as lost from Usona Road.
A resident on Yaqui Gulch Road reported a suspicious Email.
(Free Money? Pills? Your Photos Posted Online?)
A possible assault was reported on 10th Street.
On Pilot Peak Road the caller reported observing suspicious circumstances.
Over on Sierra Pines Drive a dog attacked a goat.
During the evening hours a suspicious person was noticed on
Chowchilla Mountain Road.
On Bear Valley Road a storage box was burglarized.
And Finally, At two in the morning a commercial fire alarm was ringing
on Bullion Street.
(The fire alarm went off at the Courthouse and the sheriff along with Fire were on scene along with Public Works. There was no fire and no sprinklers were turned on but a faulty valve was discovered that will have to be replaced to the tune of $7,000.)
One fellow and two ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Probation Violation, Drivers License Suspended and
Aiding an Escape.

Impounded!
Most of the dogs have been picked up so they can enjoy Christmas at home!

Monday, December 21, 2009
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred during the afternoon hours on Incline Road in El Portal where a vehicle hit a power pole.
A dog was reported as lost on Indian Peak Road.
On Coakley Circle a landlord and a tenant were having issues.
The caller from Darrah Road reported counterfeit money.
(Beware! Bleaching bills is counterfeiters' trick -The Detroit News)
A burglary was reported on Windy Hollow Road.
Someone was trespassing on Ashworth Road.
During the afternoon hours suspicious circumstances were reported from the
library in Mariposa.
And Finally, On 49 South the caller reported a Bull on the property.
(When life gives you lemons you make lemonade,
when life gives you a bull you make ____ Steaks!)
No one was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key as everyone
was out shopping.

Sunday, December 20, 2009
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident was a trailer that flipped on Dogtown Road near Schilling Road during the early afternoon hours.
A sick stray cat was observed on Heddon Court.
On Streeter Mountain Road during the midnight hour someone was playing
their music very LOUD.
(Think it was Christmas Music?)
During the very early morning hours someone who was trespassing on Crown Lead Road was picked up and sent to the pokey.
A resident on Cedar Avenue reported a gas leak in the house.
A burglary was reported on Harris Cut-Off Road.
An assault and battery report was filed from 49 North.
Petty theft was reported on Joe Howard Street during the evening hours.
And Finally, During the noon hour someone reported finding keys
on 10th Street.
(Hopefully this person will find a Clapper under the Christmas Tree.)
Two fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for being Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance.

Saturday, December 19, 2009
One reported fire in the county yesterday and that fire call came in during the
Midnight hour where a electrical fire in a wall socket was reported from
Parambelle Court in the Ponderosa Basin.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
A loose aggressive dog was running around Meadow Lane.
A caller from the Coulterville area reported a phone scam.
During the afternoon hours suspicious circumstances were
reported from Woodland School and later from Napa in Mariposa.
During the late evening hours shots were heard from the Ponderosa Chapel.
During the morning hours someone was being harassed on Broadway Street.
On Sherlock Road the caller wanted a corral inspection.
And Finally, A caller from Sherlock Road requested a welfare check on a dog.
(The sheriff department provides a much needed service as they will make welfare checks on animals, homes, people and property if you ask them)
Four fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Disorderly Conduct and Inflicting Corporal Injury on a Spouse/Co-Habitant.

Friday, December 18, 2009
Two fires were reported in the county yesterday with the first fire being reported as a debris fire during the noon hour on Harris Cut-Off Road. The second fire reported as an illegal burn was on Watt Road during the afternoon hours.
(They should have looked at the Sierra Sun Times Daily Burn Day Information!)
Two traffic accidents were reported in the county yesterday with the first accident taking place during the afternoon hours on the 41 in Fish Camp. The second reported accident occurred during the evening hours on Greeley Hill Road near the junction of Holtzel Road with two vehicles involved and no reported injuries according to the CHP.
During the midnight hour someone was being harassed on the 49 near Mariposa.
During the very early morning hours a possible prowler
was reported from Allred Road.
Petty theft was reported from out on Indian Peak Road.
Burglaries were reported on Windy Hollow Road, Ben Hur Road
and on Kemble Road.
(Get a camera)
Trespassing hunters were observed on Miami Mountain Road.
Possible poachers were observed on Aqua Fria Road.
The caller from Dexter Road reported fiduciary elder abuse.
Mail tampering was reported from the Mariposa Post Office.
During the afternoon hours suspicious circumstances
were observed on Cuneo Road.
And Finally, The Mariposa Bear was accused of damaging property
on the County Park Road.
(Probably just looking for some Hunny!)
Two fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Parole Violation and DUI.

Thursday, December 17, 2009
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred during the evening hours on Bear Valley Road.
The Mariposa Bear was sighted in the Marshes Flat area of the county.
Someone dumped some junk on Sebastopol Road.
Vandalism was reported at the History Center in Coulterville.
(Seems to be some sort of problem up there as vandalism was reported in yesterday's sheriff report.)
Theft of a credit card was reported on Triangle Road.
Those 'Juveniles' were at it again, this time a LOUD belligerent juvenile
was at the library in Mariposa.
An assault and battery was reported from Ranchito Drive.
And Finally, A missing bull was reported on Carter Road.
(Hide the china!!)
One fellow and two ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Trespassing, DUI and Disorderly Conduct.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
Two reported accidents yesterday with the first accident taking place near 9th Street and Bullion Street on Private Property during the morning hours. The second accident took place during the afternoon hours where a CHP vehicle was rolled on 49 South near Moss Creek Road with minor injuries according to the CHP.
(CHP Employee Injured in Rollover Accident | KSEE 24 News - Central )
A Bassett Hound was reported lost on Varden Court.
(Just Listen)
A resident on Davis Road wants to adopt a dog.
(Wonder if it just happens to be a Bassett Hound?)
Vandalism was reported on Main Street in Coulterville.
Vandalism was reported at the History Center in Coulterville.
(Coincidence?)
During the early evening hours suspicious circumstances were observed on Jeffery Lane in Coulterville.
Grand theft was reported from Old Highway Road.
During the noon hour someone was loitering at the Bootjack Market.
During the afternoon hours, someone who was making threats somewhere on the 140 near Mariposa was just lucky enough a free ride to the county lock up.
And Finally, During the afternoon hours a resident on Burl Drive reported that someone was shooting in the area.
(Do the 'Army Crawl' when outside)
Two fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Battery on a Spouse/Ex-Spouse/Date/ETC, Probation Violation and Threatening a Crime.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Two fires were reported in the county yesterday, the first fire was reported during the afternoon hours and the second fire was a car fire on Penon Blanco Road during the evening hours.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident was reported on the 140 near Mariposa during the morning commute hours.
A dog was barking on Poppy Lake Road.
A disturbance during the morning hours on Circle Drive resulted in an arrest.
A runaway juvenile report from Silva Road resulted in an arrest.
Child abuse was reported from Quail Lane.
Water was leaking on Mueller Road.
During the morning hours three pups were found on Fiske Road.
During the afternoon hours three pups were reported lost on Fiske Road.
(Coincidence?)
A resident on Glacier Point Road reported mail tampering.
During the afternoon hours suspicious circumstances were reported
from Red Cloud Mine Road.
Quite a few calls about loose cows and dogs yesterday in the county.
(And the Moon is at 0%)
And Finally, On Carter Road the caller reported that a mule was in their yard.
(Get a manger and make a Christmas scene)
Five fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Drivers License Suspended, DUI, Disorderly Conduct, Insufficient Funds, Inflicting Injury/ ETC on a Child and Lewd and Lascivious Behavior with a Child under the age of Fourteen.

Monday, December 14, 2009
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
Two reported accidents in the county yesterday with the first accident taking place on Ashworth Road during the noon hour that included property damage. The second accident was reported during the afternoon hours on the 140 near Mariposa.
A dog was found on 49 North.
On Rainbow View Road neighbors were having a bit of a problem.
(A couple of weeks ago a dog was shot on that road.)
One of those 'Juveniles' were causing a problem at the Assessors Office.
Three loose horses were out running around Ernst Road.
During the evening hours a prowler was reported on Carstens Road.
And Finally, During the early evening hours a Christmas Tree was found on the 140 near Catheys Valley.
(Wife: Are you sure the tree is tied on really good? Husband: You think I do not know how to tie a knot? Life Experience)
One fellow and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Drivers License Suspended and Burglary.

Sunday, December 13, 2009
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
One reported accident in the county yesterday but that accident ended
up being unfounded.
During the evening hours it was dogs versus dogs out on Watt Road.
A water line was reported broke at the county park in Mariposa.
Someone who was making noise on Mariposa Creek Circle received a Warning.
A report was filed on someone who cut down a Christmas Tree
on Lakeside Road.
(Just decorate it like the tree on the Greeley Hill Road.)
A request for a snow plow was called in from Foresta Road during
the late morning hours.
A bicycle was found on Old Highway South.
And Finally, Numerous reports came in on rocks and mud on 49 North, Sherlock Road, Triangle Road and Harris Cut-Off Road.
(Kudos to the Road Department for clearing the roads.)
One fellow was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for Battery on a Spouse/Ex-Spouse/Date/ETC.

Saturday, December 12, 2009
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday as everyone was
being very careful.
Rocks were on the road down on the 140 in the Merced River Canyon and water was reported on Triangle Road and on 49 South during the late afternoon hours.
A tree was down on Triangle Road near 49 South during the early evening hours that had both lanes blocked for awhile.
A dogs versus goats call from somewhere on the 49 resulted in a trip to Impound where the dogs could dry out.
A possible burglary was reported on Jalapa Way during the evening hours.
And Finally, A tiny dog was walking on 49 South near the Mariposa Coffee Company during the late morning hours yesterday.
(Not a good idea for a tiny dog to be doing)
No one was booked in the county yesterday as the rain kept everyone
in a really good mood.

Friday, December 11, 2009
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
Two reported accidents in the county yesterday with the first accident taking place during the later morning hours at the intersection of the 140 and 49 where two vehicles got tangled up with each other. The second reported accident took place during the afternoon hours on 49 North near Agua Fria Road where a vehicle was over an embankment and 60-70 feet off of the road. An ambulance was called to the scene according to the CHP.
Neglected dogs were reported from Darrah Road.
The Mariposa Bear was out on Fournier Road causing some sort of problems.
Possible mail theft was reported from Tip Top Road.
Credit card fraud was reported from Stout Lane.
A fence was vandalized on 49 North near Coulterville.
The caller from Whitmore Drive reported the unauthorized use
of an access card.
Someone who was refusing to leave someplace on the 140 near Midpines was lucky enough to get a free ride to the county lock-up.
And Finally, During the noon hour on Yosemite Oaks Road the caller reported a Red Tailed Hawk in the house.
(There has to be a story here!)

Red Tailed Hawk - Photo by Linda Gast
For more photos by Linda Gast

Three fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI, Trespassing, Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and Disorderly Conduct.

Thursday, December 10, 2009
Two reported fires in the county yesterday, with the first fire reported during the later morning hours on Colorado Road where a structure was on fire. The second fire was reported from the 132 during the afternoon commute that ended up being a big burn pile instead of the reported structure fire.
(Structure Fire in Midpines on Thursday is Stopped in it's Tracks by the Mariposa County Fire Department and CalFire
With 100 gallons of water the Mariposa County Fire Department, Company 21 Midpines and CalFire extinguished a attic fire in a 500 square foot rental home that was 500 feet down a steep and icy driveway off of Colorado Road today. Preliminary cause was a faulty wood stove vent that caused the flames to spread to the attic and vent through the roof. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries and the Structure loss was about 20 percent. Members from Mormon Bar, Midpines, Bootjack, Catheys Valley and MPUD assisted with salvage and overhaul.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
Out on Watt Road it was a dog versus a dog as they were disagreeing
about something or other.
At two in the morning suspicious circumstances were observed
on Sherlock Road.
(Anything at two in the morning is suspicious!)
During the morning hours an unknown person was in the yard of a
residence on Boyer Road.
(Coincidence?)
Broken water pipes were reported from Terrace View Lane.
A chain saw was reported stolen from Sierra Pines Drive.
During the noon hour a shoplifter was in custody at the Stage Stop.
And Finally, A person who was refusing to leave a residence on Colorado Road was lucky enough to have a deputy drive them to the County Jail.
(First did not want to leave now cannot leave!)
Two fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Assault and Battery and Disorderly Conduct.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
Two reported accidents in the county yesterday with the first accident involving two vehicles on Hornitos Road during the afternoon hours. The second accident was also during the afternoon hours and took place on Greeley Hill Road where a vehicle was in the ditch.
A couple of broken water pipes were reported during the morning hours. The first call was from the park in Hornitos and the second call was from Social Services in Mariposa.
During the afternoon hours a call came in from the Miners Inn about
a roof falling in.
A call about harassment came in from Circle Drive.
Property was found on Merced Falls Road and a wallet was found in Mariposa.
(Coincidence?)
On Windy Hollow Road a couple of neighbors were involved in a dispute.
Vandalism was reported from the Schilling Ranch.
A runaway juvenile was reported from the high school in Mariposa.
A barking dog during the evening hours on Granite Springs Road was driving the neighbors over the edge.
And Finally, A student was using Marijuana on Old Highway North Road.
(Possibly Medical Use?)
Two fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Probation Violation and Disorderly Conduct.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009
One reported fire/smoke call in the county yesterday and that call came in from East Westfall Road during the noon hour where the caller reported smelling smoke.
Numerous accidents were reported in the county yesterday. The first accident was on the 140 during the later morning hours where a vehicle overturned near the Mount Bullion Cut-Off Road with no reported injuries. Just before noon a accident was reported on 49 South near Hirsch Road where a vehicle was on it's roof with no reported injuries, while an hour later another accident was reported on that same road near the intersection of Wass Road also with no reported injuries. During the afternoon hours a accident was reported on the Greeley Hill Road and during the evening hours a few vehicles were reported stuck on Foran Road. The CHP reported an accident near the intersection of Joe Howard Road and Fournier Road during the afternoon hours with no reported injuries. Also the CHP reported a late morning accident on Usona Road near 49 South with no reported injuries.
Quite a few calls about icy roads yesterday.
On Gusano Way a couple of neighbors were having s dispute over property lines.
(Property line boundaries can be moved by anyone. The only sure way is to have the property surveyed.)
On Triangle Road a dog was running in traffic.
(Keeps that up and he will not be running for very long.)
During the early evening hours a broken water pipe was reported from
the 5th Street Inn.
A call about someone screaming on Miller Road resulted in someone going to the pokey for awhile.
And Finally, Welfare checks were requested on Stout Lane and
on Indian Peak Road.
(If you have concerns about people or animals during the cold weather, call the Sheriff and they will send a deputy or SCOPE out to check on the situation. A great service provided free of charge by the department.)
Three fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI, Probation Violation and Possession of Concentrated Cannabis.

Monday, December 7, 2009
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
Multiple accidents in the county yesterday as the weather had vehicles all over the county sliding around the roads.
During the morning commute hours at Triangle and Darrah Roads vehicles were sliding off of the road. An accident was reported on Tip Top Road. Vehicles were sliding on the 140 around Mount Bullion Cut-Off Road. The 140 was closed for awhile from Trower Road to the Rock Shop during the late morning hours. On 49 North near Whitlock Road it was a truck versus a truck. During the noon hour a vehicle was over the embankment on Triangle Road. On Smith Station Road a tree was on the road. Also during the noon hour a couple of vehicles were off the road at Darrah and Triangle and numerous vehicles were stuck on Darrah Road. During the afternoon hours a vehicle was stuck on Dexter Road. Vehicles were stuck on Chowchilla Mountain Road. On the 140 near Bull Creek a vehicle was stuck, Agua Fria Road was partially blocked. On Greeley Hill Road a powerline and a tree were tangled up. A vehicle was off the road on 49 North near Mariposa. An accident was reported during the late evening hours on 49 South near Usona Road.
A caller from Darrah Road had concerns about the welfare of some animals.
From Piney Creek Road a caller had some questions.
On Ponderosa Way it was an emergency as a dog needed a pill.
Malicious mischief was reported from Coakley Circle.
Someone who was shot by a BB Gun ended up at John C. Fremont Hospital.
On Sierra Vista Drive the caller had a complaint about a barking dog.
(Probably was saying "Hey it's cold out here!")
And Finally, From Buckeye Road the caller reported a 'Horrible Odor'
in the house.
( Possibly Christmas Fruit Cake?)
One fellow was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for Failure to Appear.

Sunday, December 6, 2009
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
A black puppy was out on Indian Peak Road.
Grand theft was reported from Old Highway Road.
A couple of neighbors on Silver Lane were causing a disturbance.
Dead animals were reported from Hernandez Road.
Someone found some property at the Christmas Tree Lot in Mariposa.
(A red hat possibly?)
And Finally, A dead cat on Farfalla Circle was sent to Impound.
(That must have been one bad cat)
One lady was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI.

Saturday, December 5, 2009
One fire was reported in the county yesterday and that fire was reported as a vegetation fire on Burney Drive during the afternoon hours.
One accident was reported in the county yesterday and that accident took
place on Jackson Road near Fish Camp during the evening hours that
also involved property damage.
Someone lost their black dog on Country Lane.
Out on Ashworth Road at six in the morning someone was playing LOUD music.
(Christmas Songs?)
A shoplifter was in custody on Coakley Circle during the afternoon hours.
The caller from Trabucco Road had some concerns about a child.
And Finally, The caller from Heritage Lane reported a lost 'Aussie.'
(Dog or Australian Visitor?)
No one was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key as everyone was at the Soroptimist Christmas Craft Show.

Friday, December 4, 2009
No reported fires in the county yesterday but there was a call about a 'Burning Smell' from Coyote Court during the evening hours.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident took place on East Whitlock Road during the morning hours.
( It was Icy in some areas yesterday morning)
During the morning hours someone was target practicing on Lakeview Drive.
A burglary was reported on Standard Mill Road and from Tip Top Road.
Someone was being harassed on Whitmore Drive.
On Forest Drive someone had some wood stolen.
A tent was found on McMahon Road.
(Very Interesting)
A landlord and a tenant were having problems on the 140 near Midpines.
And Finally, The caller from Crown Lead Road reported having problems
with goats.

Four fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI, Probation Violation and Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance.

Thursday, December 3, 2009
One fire was reported in the county yesterday and that fire was reported
as a structure fire burning during the later morning hours on
Highway 49 near Mariposa.
One accident was reported in the county yesterday and that accident took place during the morning commute hours on Converse Road near the intersection of Greeley Hill Road. The CHP reported minor injuries were involved with this accident and county roads were called out to sand the road.
A loose horse was running around Buckeye Road.
A locked gate was reported on Buffalo Gulch Road.
(Becoming a popular road in the Sheriff Report)
A deputy was called out to Ponds Way to check on a Truant.
During the afternoon hours petty theft was reported from Coakley Circle.
Someone was being harassed on Watt Road and a few minutes later a call about suspicious circumstances came in from the same road.
(Very suspicious)
Out on Daffodil Road a couple of neighbors were not quite seeing eye to eye.
(Also becoming a popular road in the Sheriff Report)
Must have been someone's birthday on Hospital Road as fireworks were reported being lit off during the late afternoon hours.
And Finally, Those 'Juveniles' were at it again. This time someone was smoking at the library in Mariposa.
(Youth Gone Wild)
No one was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key as everyone was shopping.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009
One reported fire/smoke call in the county yesterday and that call came in during the afternoon hours from the La Grange area where the caller reported seeing smoke.
Two reported accidents in the county yesterday with the first accident occurring near the McSwain Tollgate during the afternoon hours. The second reported accident was on the 41 near Fish Camp during the evening hours where someone hit a deer with no reported injuries to the vehicle's occupants according to the CHP.
Two loose dogs were out running around Dogtown Road.
(Not unusual, it is not named Dogtown Road for no reason.)
During the noon hour a suspicious vehicle was noticed on Maravilla Drive.
A disoriented subject was out on Indian Peak Road during the
early evening hours.
Also during the evening hours a civil dispute was reported
on Buffalo Gulch Road.
(Related to yesterday's report about an easement dispute on that road?)
And Finally, Someone shot a dog on Rainbow View Road.
(Really? In Lushmeadows with houses all around?)
One lady was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for Battery on a Spouse/Ex-Spouse/Date/ETC.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
A bear was hit on the 140 near Grosjean Road during the
very early morning hours.
(Not the Mariposa Bear, the Mariposa Bear is very smart!)
The caller from Buffalo Gulch Road had questions regarding an easement road.
(Easements can cause lots of problems. Know the law before buying or renting.)
During the noon hour a verbal dispute was taking place on Greeley Hill Road.
On Daffodil Drive a couple of neighbors were also having a dispute.
During the early evening hours a possible burglary was
reported on Gold Leaf Drive.
Someone trapped a 'Wild 'animal on Chapulin Way.
And Finally, A resident on Ashworth Road reported hearing a 'Bazooka.'
(Beware!)

Four fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Fail to Appear, Probation Violation, Drivers License Suspended and Assaulting a Police Office/Firefighter/ETC.

January 2010 Sheriff Report