Mariposa County Daily Sheriff Report - August 2011 Archives

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
One reported fire in the county yesterday and that call came in during the morning hours about a possible illegal burn in the Cathey's Valley area on the 140.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
Barking dogs on Hirsch Road had everyone but the dogs owners all upset.
Fifty loose goats were wandering around out on Yaqui Gulch Road.
(WOW!)
The caller from Hayward Road had questions about a bat.
The caller from Ben Hur Road reported that their dog had retuned.
(Great News!)
Contained dogs on Carleton Road were sent to Impound.
Someone's' property was found on Ernst Road.
The caller from Hornitos Road reported a scam.
A couple of neighbors on French Camp Road were failing to just get along.
The caller from Triangle Road reported an accidental poisoning.
During the afternoon hours a cement truck on the 140 in the Merced River Canyon spilled part of it's load.
Someone was reported to be trespassing on Crown Lead Road during the afternoon hours.
A burglary was reported from Usona Road.
Two fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Probation Violation and Driving on a Suspended License.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Three reported fires in the county yesterday with the first call coming in during the afternoon hours on 49 South near the airport where vegetation was burning. The second reported fire came in during the evening hours from Hornitos Road where vegetation was burning and the third reported fire also came in during the evening hours about a structure fire on Cuneo Road.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday,
The caller from Usona Road reported a rattlesnake that was doing something or other.
The caller from Narcisco Way reported a neglected horse.
Someone's two puppies were found on Red Cloud Mine Road.
Five goats were missing from Feliciana Mountain Road.
(The Relatives!)

During the morning hours suspicious circumstances were observed on Ernst Road.
Also during the morning hours a suspicious person was noticed in the area of Woodland School.
Vandalism was reported from Ganns Corral Road.
Petty theft was reported from the 140 near El Portal and grand theft was reported from 49 North near Bear Valley.
During the evening hours the caller from Summit Road reported hearing someone shooting.
One fellow was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for Driving Without a License.

Monday, August 29, 2011
Besides the continuing 'Motor Fire' there were no reported fires in the county yesterday.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred on Carleton Road during the afternoon hours where a truck flipped on the road.
Loose goats were out having fun on Ernst Road and someone found a goat on Usona Road.
The caller from Oak Road was having problems with a bear.
The caller from Banderilla Drive reported dead bats.
During the early morning hours the caller from Varain Road said they hear a shot being fired and later during the early evening hours the caller from Homestead Road had concerns over someone that was possibly shooting unsafely in the area.
Also the caller from Our Lady Lane had concerns about someone that was shooting during the evening hours.
(Fillin' the freezer for Winter!)
Someone was trespassing on Saint Andrews Road during the afternoon hours.
The caller from Mariposa Feed reported a lost wallet.
During the afternoon hours a missing 5 year old at MES was located.
Petty theft was reported from the Bootjack area.
The caller from Fir Street in the Fish Camp area reported being harassed.
The caller from Sierra Road had concerns over someone that was stalking.
An assault and battery was reported from Grosjean Road.
Corporal injury to a spouse that took place on Hirsch Road during the evening hours resulted in someone going to the pokey.
One fellow and two ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI, Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and False Imprisonment.

Sunday, August 28, 2011
Besides the continuing 'Motor Fire' there was one reported fire in the county yesterday and that fire took place during the early morning hours on Merced Falls Road.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred just before noon where a vehicle tangled with a deer on Buckeye Creek Road.
There was a boating accident reported from the Barrett Cove Marina on Lake McClure during the afternoon hours.
The caller from Campbell Way reported a missing dog and the caller from Hunters Valley Road reported a missing Yellow Labrador Retriever.
Someone who was bitten by a dog ended up at the John C. Fremont ER.
Petty theft was reported from Harris Road.
A burglary was reported from Granite Springs Road and Carleton Road.
During the afternoon hours someone noticed an open window at the Court House.
During the afternoon hours the caller from Pioneer Market reported suspicious circumstances.
An assault an battery was reported from Yosemite Oaks Road.
During the later evening hours the caller from Circle Drive reported being harassed.
No one was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key as it was too hot to cause trouble!

Saturday, August 27, 2011
Besides the continuing 'Motor Fire' there were three reported fires in the county yesterday with the first fire being reported during the early morning hours from Old Highway Road and from Mormon Bar Crossing Road.
(The early morning fires on Old Highway Road have been contained. Now doing mop-up. Info as we hear it. Began at 4:48 A.M. Saturday, August 27, 2011 CHP is reporting that a call came in from the Fairgrounds that someone was looking up the hill and sees a fire. Vegetation Fires. This is in the Old Highway Road area near Yaqui Gulch Road. Three fires over several miles are being reported. 3rd fire is between 3 and 5 acres. As of 6:10 A.M. hearing that all the fires are contained.)
The second fire was reported as a vehicle fire on 49 South during the later morning hours. The third reported fire came in during the afternoon hours from Ashworth Road where vegetation was burning.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
A dog that was found at Pioneer Gas was sent to Impound.
During the early morning hours suspicious circumstances were taking place around Pizza Plus.
During the very late evening hours a suspicious person was observed at the Midpines Post Office.
The caller from Hospital Road reported a hazardous condition.
The caller from Car Quest reported a stolen vehicle.
The caller from Dogwood Lane reported a water leak.
During the evening hours someone on Darrah Road was being harassed.
Petty theft was reported from the Grizzly Stadium.
Three fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI, Vehicle Theft, Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and Conspiracy to Commit a Crime.

Friday, August 26, 2011
One reported fire in the county yesterday besides the ongoing 'Motor Fire.' The fire call came in during the evening hours from Apperson Mine Road.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred on 49 North down at Bagby that involved a couple of motorcycles during the noon hour.
Someone's dog was running around on Bullion Street.
A bear (Not the Mariposa Bear) was causing problems on Darrah Road.
During the noon hour a call came in about animal abuse from Bullion Street.
A dead cat was laying on the 140 near Mariposa.
During the morning hours a physical disturbance on Merced Falls Road led to someone going to the pokey to cool off.
Someone was operating a grader on Triangle Road during the afternoon hours with no advisory road signs according to the CHP log.
A vehicle was vandalized on Hospital Road.
One fellow and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI and Inflicting Corporal Injury on a Spouse/Co-habitant.

Thursday, August 25, 2011
Two reported fires in the county yesterday with the first reported fire being a motor home that caught on fire in the Merced River Canyon on Highway 140 during the noon hour that sparked a wildland fire. The second reported fire came in from Millbrow Lane during the afternoon hours.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred as a vehicle went off of the roadway and into the Merced River at Briceburg with someone being medi-flighted to Modesto.
Bears were causing problems on Rancho Vista Drive during the evening hours.
The caller from Buckeye Road reported that their dog was missing.
Someone's dogs were messing around with livestock on Schoolhouse Road.
The caller from Smith Road had concerns over the care of a dog.
The caller from Dexter Road reported a 'multiplying' cat problem.
(Must have a problem with 2x2!)
During the early morning hours the caller from Rancho Vista Drive reported harassment.
Also during the early morning hours someone was yelling on Hirsch Road.
An ongoing report of harassment came in from Mount Ophir Road.
Tagging was reported from the Art Park.
Grand theft was reported from 3rd Street in Mariposa.
A downed power line was reported from Ernst Road.
The caller from Sullivan Road reported a scam on Craigslist.
Two fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Probation Violation and Drivers License Suspended/Etc.


Wednesday, August 24, 2011
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
The caller from Indian Peak Road reported a rattlesnake that was doing something or other.
Stray pigs were out having fun on Meadow Lane.
A stray dog that was wandering on 49 North near Mariposa was sent to Impound.
The caller from Laurel Way reported having problems with a bear.
A burglary was reported from Harris Road.
The caller from the Campbell Tract reported hearing someone fire a shot.
Grand theft was reported from out on Usona Road.
A vehicle was vandalized on Evergreen Lane.
Two fellows and two ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Probation Violation, Child Cruelty, Possession of a Narcotic Controlled Substance, and Drivers License Suspended/Etc.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident was reported from 49 South where a vehicle tangled with a bear during the later morning hours.
A call came in about the welfare of someone's dogs on Schoolhouse Road.
Another call came in about the welfare of a horse on Crown Lead Road.
Bears were in someone's garbage on Meadow Lane.
The caller from Evergreen Lane reported an Email scam.
The caller from Pioneer Market reported lost property.
Petty theft was reported from Coldwell Banker in Mariposa.
A burglary was reported from Tulipan Drive.
During the afternoon hours an assault and battery was reported from Princeton Way.
A physical disturbance was called in from Rancheria Creek Road.
During the evening hours someone was possibly trespassing on Silva Road.
Two fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Disorderly Conduct, Driving Without a License and Drivers License Suspended/Etc.


Monday, August 22, 2011
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred during the evening hours on the 140 near the El Portal Lodge.
A Jack Russell was reported missing from Tip Top Road.
A thin horse was on Hornitos Road and two hours later another call came in about a thin horse on that same road.
(Two calls came in yesterday about horse(s) on that road!)
The caller from Usona Road called in about the welfare of someone's dogs.
During the very early morning hours someone was possibly trespassing out on Dogtown Road.
Some jerk dumped their junk on Hites Cove Road.
A scam was reported from Country Lane.
During the noon hour a suspicious person was noticed on 8th Street.
During the late afternoon hours suspicious circumstances were occurring on Yaqui Gulch Road and later on Marshall Road.
The caller from Coachman Road reported the theft of a wallet.
On Hunters Valley Road their was a dispute about an easement.
Three fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI, Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and Drivers License Suspended/Etc.

Sunday, August 21, 2011
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
During the very early morning hours a barking dog on Broadway Street had the neighbors in a tizzy.
An injured opossum was on Brooks Road.
During the Midnight hour someone was disturbing the peace on Saint Andrews Road.
Vandalism was reported from Saint Andrews Road.
Over on Granite Springs Road a water tank was overflowing.
The caller from Hornitos Road requested a welfare check on a horse and a few hours later another call came in about the welfare of a horse on that same road.
A missing person report was filed from Paddy Hill Road.
One fellow and two ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Driving Without a License, Obstructing/Etc. a Public Officer/Etc., Cruelty to Animals and Disorderly Conduct.

Saturday, August 20, 2011
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
During the Midnight hour someone was playing their music very LOUDLY on Triangle Road around Lushmeadows.
A dog was reported to be in distress on Chinche Court.
The caller from Peg Leg Road reported a missing dog.
The caller from Ashworth Road reported a missing person along with a missing dog during the very early morning hours.
It was a very suspicious day in the county yesterday!
During the morning hours suspicious people were noticed on Scott Road and later a suspicious vehicle was on the Exchequer Road.
A suspicious vehicle was also observed on Carter Road during the afternoon hours.
Suspicious circumstances were occurring on Carleton Road during the afternoon hours and during the very late evening hours on the 140 near Mariposa.
Malicious mischief was reported from the J.C. Fremont Clinic in Mariposa.
Someone's wallet was found on the 140 near Happy Burger Restaurant.
Two fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI and Disorderly Conduct.

Friday, August 19, 2011
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred during the morning commute hours on the 140 near Trower Road where a single vehicle went off of the roadway.
The Mariposa Bear was sighted on Deer Springs Road.
A rattlesnake was doing something or other on Sherrod Road.
Vandalism was reported from the Art Park.
A sign was vandalized in the Fish Camp area of the county.
A burglary was reported from Buena Vista Drive.
The caller from the Mariposa County Library reported that someone was refusing to leave.
Someone was making threats somewhere in the county during the later morning hours.
The caller from Carter Road reported receiving harassing Emails.
(We used to get those, but it has been quiet for awhile.)
Down on the Merced River someone was allegedly drunk in public during the afternoon hours.
The caller from the Yosemite View Lodge reported leaking sewage.
Two fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI and Vandalism.


Thursday, August 18, 2011
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
During the very early morning hours the caller from Jerseydale Road was having bear problems.
The caller from Bullion Street reported finding five kittens.
A call about a dead bat came in from Sierra Vista Way and the caller from Sierra Drive reported a bat in the house.
A Dalmatian was found on Pine Lake Drive.
Attempted fraud was reported from Tip Top Road.
During the afternoon hours suspicious people were noticed on Tip Top Road.
During the morning hours a suspicious vehicle was noticed on 49 North near Mariposa.
During the afternoon hours someone was trespassing on Old Toll Road.
A boat was stranded out on Lake McClure.
During the afternoon hours an attempted break in was reported from Charles Street.
During the late evening hours suspicious circumstances were taking place out on the Hunters Valley Access Road.
Two fellows and three ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, DUI, Hit and Run with Property Damage and Child Cruelty.


Wednesday, August 17, 2011
One reported fire in the county yesterday and that fire took place during the early morning hours when the caller from Sherrod Road reported seeing flames.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred during the later evening hours on 49 South near Varain Road where a vehicle went off of the roadway and hit a tree with someone getting a helicopter ride out of the county to the hospital.
During the early morning hours the caller from 6th Street reported a small opossum in the house.
(Note: not the critter that was reported in the house on 6th Street but a relative!)

Two contained steers were out on Owens Creek Road.
A burglary was reported from the 140 near Mariposa.
During the noon hour a physical disturbance on the 140 near Mariposa resulted in someone going to the pokey to cool off.
An attempted assault on Grosjean Road had someone going to the pokey.
During the afternoon hours someone was trespassing on Rastro Way.
A cut fence was reported from over on Schoolhouse Road.
During the evening hours a suspicious vehicle was noticed on 49 North near Bear Valley.
Four ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and Battery on a Spouse/Ex-Spouse/Date/Etc.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred during the evening hours on 5th Street that also involved property damage.
A loose bull was out on Mosher Road.
(Keep the red shirts away!)
Barking dogs on Usona and Hirsch Roads had the neighbors all upset.
A stray dog on 6th Street was sent to Impound along with a a couple of dogs that were out on East Whitlock Road.
During the very early morning hours someone was trespassing on a church parking lot in Mariposa.
The caller from Schilling Road reported a low flying helicopter.
During the noon hour a suspicious person was observed on Usona Road and later on Hornitos Road.
During the afternoon hours a physical disturbance was taking place on Fiske Road.
Someone was noticed riding in the back of a pick-up on the 140 near Midpines.
Grand theft was reported from Guadalupe Mountain Road.
An attempted theft on the 140 near Mariposa during the late evening hours led to someone getting a free ride to the pokey.
Three ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Driving Without a License and Failure to Appear After a Written Promise.

Monday, August 15, 2011
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
During the early evening hours a bear was causing problems on Silva Road and a mountain lion or bobcat was sighted on 49 North near Bear Valley.
Mailboxes were vandalized on Wilbur's Way and on Old Highway Road near Mariposa. A few hours later another call came in about vandalism occurring on the above mentioned roads.
During the later morning hours a suspicious vehicle was observed on Harris Road.
During the noon hour someone was trespassing on Greeley Hill Road.
Petty theft was reported from Main Street in Coulterville.
Someone's property was found at Heritage House.
A disturbing party was being held at a residence on Tip Top Road.
Two fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI, Drivers License Suspended/Etc. and Bringing a Controlled Substance to Jail.

Sunday, August 14, 2011
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred during the Midnight hour on Triangle Road.
The caller from the Yosemite Clinic reported that someone was bitten by a bat.
A mountain lion was sighted on Triangle Road during the afternoon hours.
A vehicle was vandalized on 7th Street.
During the very early morning hours suspicious circumstances were observed on Indian Peak Road and a few hours later vandalism was reported from that same road.
Suspicious circumstances were taking place on Trabucco Street during the afternoon hours.
The caller from the Bootjack area during the noon hour reported a possible aircraft that was in distress.
Someone was being harassed on Hirsch Road.
Three fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Driving Without a License, Receiving Known Stolen Property, Carrying a Concealed Weapon in a Vehicle and Obstructing/Etc. a Public Officer/Etc.


Saturday, August 13, 2011
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
Two reported accidents in the county yesterday with the first accident taking place on the 140 during the later morning hours. The second reported accident was on the 41 near Fish Camp during the afternoon hours.
A skinny horse was out on Ganns Corral Road.
A vicious dog was on Piney Creek Road.
On Schoolhouse Road a bull was standing on the roadway.
During the very late evening hours horses escaped from the Fairgrounds.
A burglary was reported from Highway 49 near Mariposa and on Slaughterhouse Road.
Someone was reported firing shots down at McCabe Flat at Briceburg.
Someone was being harassed on Watt Road.
During the noon hour someone was playing LOUD music on Ernst Road.
Someone who assaulted another person with a deadly weapon on Crown Lead Road was taken to the pokey.
During the evening hours someone who was reported to be drunk in public on the 41 near Fish Camp was given a free ride to the Mariposa County Jail.
Three fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Felon/Etc in Possession of a Firearm, Probation Violation, Threatening a Crime and Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance.


Friday, August 12, 2011
Four reported fire/smoke calls in the county yesterday with the first call coming in during the early morning hours from Grist Road where the caller reported the smell of smoke and then a few hours later a caller from Sherlock Road also reported the smell of smoke. The third reported call came in from the Bear Valley area during the afternoon hours where the caller reported seeing smoke. (That call was about a small fire on Pendola Gardens Road that jumped Highway 49 North. According to My Mother Lode.com a mobile home was burned in the fire.) The fourth reported call came in during the late afternoon hours about a stove fire on Highway 49 near Mariposa.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
A distressed skunk was on Highway 49 North near Bear Valley.
A bear was causing problems during the late evening hours on Wass Road.
Petty theft was reported from Fairgrounds Road.
Vandalism was reported from the Art Park and on Campbell Way.
During the morning hours the caller from Saint Andrews Road was fed up with a barking dog.
During the afternoon hours suspicious circumstances were taking place on Harden Flat Road and during the evening hours on Mueller Road.
Three fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Probation Violation, Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and Battery on a Person.


Thursday, August 11, 2011
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
It was a bicycle versus a deer on Old Highway Road near Mariposa during the evening hours.
(WOW!)
A dog was reported missing from Varain Road.
During the Midnight hour a bear was in someone's trash on Clouds Rest Road.
The caller from Deer Park Drive was having a problem with a coyote.
Fraud was reported from somewhere in Mariposa and a landlord and a tenant were having problems somewhere in Mariposa.
During the afternoon hours someone was trespassing at the Coulterville Pool.
A property dispute was taking place on Oak Road.
During the noon hour petty theft was reported from out on Hirsch Road.
A missing person report was filed from Peg Leg Road.
One fellow was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for Failure to Provide (??? License, Proof of Insurance...)


Wednesday, August 10, 2011
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
Over on Yosemite Oaks Road a deer was in a pool!
A bear was causing some sort of problems on Lupine Lane.
Someone's boxer was missing from Rainbow Road.
During the very early morning hours a suspicious vehicle was noticed on Bonds Flat Road near the intersection of Highway 132.
The caller from Hunters Valley Road reported a scam.
A call came in from Pioneer Market about groceries being stolen .
The caller from Triangle Road reported a stolen vehicle.
During the later afternoon hours the caller from the Gold Coin reported that someone was refusing to leave.
A barking dog on Bullion Street was upsetting the neighbors.
During the early evening hours someone was trespassing on Old Highway North Road.
On Black Pine Lane someone was reported to be camping out of bounds.
Two fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Carrying a Concealed Weapon in a Vehicle and Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance.


Tuesday, August 9, 2011
One reported fire in the county yesterday and that call came in during the afternoon hours about a car that was on fire on Coakley Circle.
Two reported accidents in the county yesterday with the first call coming in during the morning commute hours where two vehicles collided at the intersection of Highway 49 South and Ben Hur Road. The second reported accident came in during the very late evening hours from Henness Circle.
A Catahoula was reported lost from French Camp Road.
(You do know what a Catahoula is, Right?)
A bear was in someone's trash on Allred Road.
At the Mariposa County High School Bus Garage kittens were reported to be in the dumpster. The kittens were picked up and sent to Impound.
During the morning hours suspicious circumstances were observed in the area of Piney Creek and later during the afternoon hours on Stoney Oak Road and on Indian Gulch Road and finally during the early evening hours on Usona Road.
The caller from Bull Creek Road reported the theft of metal.
Petty theft was reported from Triangle Road.
The caller from Colorado Road reported a scam.
During the afternoon hours a stranded boat was out on Lake McClure.
Someone was trespassing on Bullion Street during the evening hours.
The call from Pioneer Market during the evening hours about a suspicious person resulted in someone going to the pokey.
Three fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Battery with Serious Bodily Injury, Driving with a Suspended License, DUI, Disorderly Conduct.


Monday, August 8, 2011
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
Eight kittens that were found at the Coulterville Park were sent to Impound.
The caller from Totokon Road reported having problems with a bear.
Someone dumped a stolen vehicle on the Merced Falls Road.
During the later morning hours a suspicious vehicle was noticed on Hirsch Road.
During the afternoon hours suspicious circumstances that were taking place on Stout Lane resulted in someone going to the pokey.
During the evening hours the caller from Grillo Road reported suspicious circumstances.
On Oak Road a landlord and a tenant were having problems.
During the afternoon hours there were traffic issues in downtown Mariposa.
The caller from Mark Lee Road reported stalking.
During the evening hours a car on the Spring Hill Grade was hit by a large egg.
(Possibly a big duck?)
Three fellows and three ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Battery on a Spouse/Ex-Spouse/Date/Etc., DUI, Child Cruelty, Kidnapping, Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Appear After a Written Promise.


Sunday, August 7, 2011
One reported fire in the county yesterday and that fire call came in during the later morning hours from Merced Falls Road where vegetation was burning.
Three reported accidents in the county yesterday with the first call coming in during the morning hours from Granite Springs Road where a hit and run was reported to the CHP. The second reported accident came in from the Barrett Cove Boat Ramp during the afternoon hours. The third reported accident came in during the early evening hours from the Greeley Hill Road where a motorcycle was reported over an embankment and resulted in someone going to the pokey.
The caller from Darrah Road was missing three sheep.
During the evening hours a bear was on someone's porch on White Chief Mountain Road.
(Was he on the porch swing?)
During the Midnight hour a call came in from Buckmeadows Road about someone being harassed.
Vandalism was reported from 49 South near Mariposa.
During the evening hours a domestic dispute at the McSwain Marina resulted in someone getting a free ride to the cooler for a few hours.
No one was booked yesterday in the county and the above reported arrests must have been booked after Midnight.

Saturday, August 6, 2011
One reported fire call in the county yesterday and that call came in from Woodrush Lane where the caller reported the smell of burning rubber during the later morning hours.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
A dead cat was on the 140.
Someone's Great Dane was wandering around Black Oak Ridge Road.
During the very early morning hours someone was being harassed on Ben Hur Road.
During the later morning hours a suspicious person was noticed at the Hornitos Post Office.
(Potential Purchaser?)
Someone who was loitering /soliciting at the Bootjack Store was picked up and sent to the pokey.
Petty theft was reported from Jessie Street, Watt Road and at the Bug Hostel.
Neighbors were having issues on Buckmeadows Road (Sheriff Dept.was called back to that road later during the evening hours) and on Sierra Drive.
Vandalism was reported from out on Indian Peak Road.
A disabled vessel was out on Lake McClure.
During the afternoon hours someone was allegedly drunk in public at the Coulterville Pool.
During the evening hours someone was refusing to leave a residence on Tip Top Road.
During the late evening hours suspicious circumstances were occurring on Ponderosa Way.
Two fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Possession of Concentrated Cannabis and Bringing a Controlled Substance/Etc to Jail.


Friday, August 5, 2011
Two reported fire/smoke calls in the county yesterday with the first call coming in during the morning hours from Hirsch Road about seeing fire/smoke. The second reported fire was on 49 North near Mariposa during the later morning hours.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
Someone's goats were found in Midpines.
(Note: Not the Midpines goats, but family members!)

Animal abuse was reported from Trailer Court in El Portal.
Up in El Portal someone locked their keys in the car.
(Get an App!)
A burglary was reported on Ganns Corral Road.
Someone was trespassing on 49 North near Bear Valley.
A scam was reported from 10th Street and elder abuse was reported from that same street.
Attempted theft of mail was reported from Hites Cove Road.
During the later afternoon hours suspicious circumstances were taking place out at Horseshoe Bend and later on Alamo Drive.
During the evening hours a suspicious vehicle was at the end of Stout Lane.
On Crown Lead Road a landlord and a tenant were having problems.
During the very late evening hours a disturbance was reported from Cathedral Spires Road.
Five fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI, Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Appear after a Written Promise, Second Degree Burglary and Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance.


Thursday, August 4, 2011
One reported fire/smoke call in the county yesterday and that call came in during the evening hours from out on Ganns Corral Road where the caller reported seeing smoke.
Two reported accidents in the county yesterday with the first accident occurring on the 140 near Mariposa during the afternoon hours. The second reported accident was on Villarreal Drive during the late evening hours.
At five in the morning a barking dog on Hirsch Road was keeping everyone from sleeping.
The caller from Silver Bar Road was having problems with a bear.
A viscous dog was on Hites Cove Road.
(Second day for this type of call on that road.)
During the noon hour someone left their dog locked in the car on the 140 near Mariposa.
At two in the morning a civil problem was occurring out on Usona Road.
Vandalism was reported from the Mormon Bar X-Ing Road.
Someone was trespassing on Daffodil Drive and later on Oak Road.
There was a property issue on Princeton Way.
During the afternoon hours suspicious circumstances were noticed on 10th Street and also a suspicious vehicle was observed on Cuneo Street during the afternoon hours.
Someone was being harassed on Ben Hur Road.
During the late evening hours a verbal dispute was taking place by the Pizza Factory.
Five fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Probation Violation, Disorderly Conduct, Driving Without a License and Bringing a Controlled Substance/Etc. to the Jail.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011
One reported fire in the county yesterday and that fire was reported during the early afternoon hours on Ganns Corral Road.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
The caller from Best Road reported a rattlesnake in the yard.
An aggressive bull was out on Lake McClure Road.
Someone abandoned animals on Allred Road.
A vicious dog was on Hites Cove Road.
During the later morning hours suspicious circumstances were taking place on Clouds Rest Road and later during the afternoon hours on Mariposa Creek Circle.
A cell phone was found in Mariposa.
Someone's property was found on 7th Street and on Old Highway Road near Mariposa.
Petty theft was reported from 49 North near Bear Valley and at the Top Shoppe in Mariposa.
Grand theft was reported from Stout Lane.
An assault and battery was reported from Burger King.
During the noon hour someone was refusing to leave on White Chief Mountain Road.
Neighbors were having problems on Heddon Court and over on the Hunters Valley Road neighbors were having problems over an easement.
A marijuana garden was reported from Holtzel Road.
A scam was reported from Worman Road.
During the evening hours a fight at the Saint Andrews Apartments resulted in someone going to the pokey to cool off.
Three fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI, Possession of a Switchblade Knife and Obstructing a Public Officer/Etc.


Tuesday, August 2, 2011
One reported fire/smoke call in the county yesterday and that call came in during the evening hours from near the intersection of Stout and Pine Streets where the caller reported smelling smoke.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred during the evening hours on Allred Road.
The caller from Dogtown Road had questions about a dead bat.
A dog was in distress on Dogtown Road.
A bear was causing problems on Triangle Road.
During the morning hours a home invasion was reported from Circle Drive and resulted in someone going to jail.
During the later morning hours someone was making threats on 49 North.
Vandalism was reported from Jalapa Way.
During the afternoon hours a verbal dispute on Main Street in Coulterville resulted in someone going to the pokey.
Also during the afternoon hours a disturbance on Princeton Way resulted in someone going to the pokey.
An assault and battery on Grosjean Road resulted in someone going to the pokey.
Theft of Marijuana was reported from Midpines by the Merced River.
A mailbox was vandalized on Buckeye Road.
During the evening hours a man and woman were yelling on Smith Road.
Two fellows and three ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Sexual Penetration: Force/Etc., Driving With a Suspended License, Violation of a Court Order, Battery on a Spouse/Ex-Spouse/Date/Etc. and Inflicting Corporal Injury on a Spouse/Co-Habitant.


Monday, August 1, 2011
Three reported fires in the county yesterday with the first fire being reported as a structure fire on Smith Station Road during the Midnight hour. The second reported fire was a grass fire out at Horseshoe Bend during the late morning hours. The third reported fire was on White Rock Road during the early evening hours where vegetation was burning.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
An aggressive bear was on Ben Hur Road.
(Definitely not the Mariposa Bear!)
The caller from Watt Road had stray pigs in the yard.
(Fire up the BBQ!)
Dogs were missing from Lakeview Road, Miller Road and the 140 near Mariposa.
During the early morning hours a suspicious vehicle that was noticed on Oak Grove Road could possibly have been a PG&E vehicle according to the scanner.
During the morning hours a suspicious vehicle was observed on Ben Hur Road.
During the later morning hours suspicious circumstances were observed on 11th Street and later during the noon hour on Harris Road.
Petty theft was reported from Harvest Drive, on 49 North near Bear Valley and on Creekview Road.
A burglary was reported from Silver Tip Lane.
One fellow and two ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI and Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance.