Mariposa County Daily Sheriff Report - September 2010 Archives

Thursday September 30, 2010
One reported fire in the county yesterday and that fire was reported during the evening hours on the 140 near Cunningham Road and the County line where vegetation was burning.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
At five in the morning a dog was barking on 13th Street.
Dogs were out running around 6th Street.
On Deer Springs Road a dog was in distress.
Two stray kittens on Woodview Lane were picked up and sent to Impound.
During the morning hours and indecent exposure call from the 140 and Smith Road led to someone going to the pokey
On Schilling Road neighbors were having problems.
During the very late evening hours the caller from Indian Peak Road reported a suspicious smell.
(Teen Spirit?)
Three fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Burglary, DUI, Drivers License Suspended and Obstructing/Etc. a Public Officer/Etc.

Wednesday September 29, 2010
Two reported fires in the county yesterday and the first call was about 'Hot spots' on Carstens Road from Tuesday's reported fire. The second reported fire was from the Mariposa County High School during the afternoon hours.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred just before noon on the 140 near Mariposa.
An injured cat was on Jessie Street.
Petty theft was reported from the Mariposa County High School and from Ashworth Road.
During the afternoon hours a physical disturbance was reported from the Art Park in Mariposa.
During the late evening hours suspicious circumstances were reported from Veredita Street and on Smith Road someone heard a noise.
And Finally, A baby owl was found on Silva Road.
(Possibly related to the Great Gray Owl in Yosemite?)
Three fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Vicious Dog Attack.

Tuesday September 28, 2010
One fire was reported in the county yesterday and that fire was reported as a structure fire on Carstens Road during the evening hours.
One accident was reported in the county yesterday and that accident took place during the afternoon hours on Highway 41 in Fish Camp.
During the Midnight hour a prowler was reported from Stout Lane and during the evening hours suspicious circumstances were reported from that same road.
A barking dog at four in the morning had the neighbors on East Westfall Road upset and later on a barking dog on Hites Cove Road had the neighbors very upset.
At the Mariposa County High School a student was under the influence during the noon hour.
During the late afternoon hours someone was possibly trespassing on Gann's Corral Road.
Out on Live Oak Road during the evening hours the caller reported hearing either shots being fired or fireworks.
And Finally, An electrical shortage was reported from Piney Creek Road. An hour later another call came in from that same road where the caller reported seeing sparks!
(Just how HOT was it in Coulterville yesterday?)
Six fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses includingTheft, Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, DUI, Receiving Known Stolen Property and Willful Discharge of a Firearm.

Monday September 27, 2010
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday
A dog was in someone's garage on East Whitlock Road.
Vandalism was reported from the School Bus Garage in Mariposa and the Greeley Hill Elementary School.
A resident on East Woodland Drive reported a stolen wood splitter.
Someone on 5th Street was having a problem with parking.
During the noon hour a Marijuana garden was reported from Schilling Road.
During the afternoon hours a suspicious vehicle was on the 132 near La Grange.
Petty theft that occurred on Coakley Circle had someone going to the hoosegow for awhile.
A burglary was reported from Piney Creek Road.
During the afternoon hours someone was trespassing on 10th Street and later during the evening hours someone was trespassing on the 140 near Midpines.
The caller from French Camp Road reported a lost wallet.
And Finally, During the noon hour a call came in from Mercy Medical about minor in possession of a cigarette.
(Juveniles Gone Wild!)
Three fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Petty Theft, Threatening a Crime and Driving Without a License.

Sunday September 26, 2010
One reported fire/smoke call in the county yesterday and that call came in during the later morning hours from Rancheria Creek Road where the caller reported smelling smoke.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident took place during the afternoon hours on 4th Street near Bullion Street that involved property damage but no reported injuries.
During the 1:00 A.M. hour someone was playing LOUD music and singing on Triangle Road.
During the 3:00 A.M. hour a disturbance was reported from Smith Road.
Someone on the 140 near Cathey's Valley had no water.
(Call a plumber or a well driller.)
Suspicious circumstances were taking place on the Jerseydale Road during the afternoon hours.
During the evening hours someone was trespassing on Burl Drive.
An explosion was heard on Coachman Road during the late evening hours.
Animal abuse was reported from down at Briceburg.
And Finally, A bulldog was found at Grace Community Church and sent to Impound.
(Slobbering all over the pews?)
Two fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI and Driving Without a License.

Saturday September 25, 2010
One reported fire/smoke call in the county yesterday and that call was from Wagner Ridge reporting seeing and smelling smoke.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
Assorted dogs and cats went missing in the county yesterday.
During the morning hours the caller from Silva Road reported hearing shots.
Vandalism was reported from Ashworth Road.
Just before noon a RV was hung up on a curb on Jessie Street.
(The operators should be required to have some sort of training before being turned loose with an RV.)
Unlawful sexual intercourse was reported from Ponds Way during the afternoon hours.
During the evening hours underage drinking was reported from Old Highway North Road.
A caller reported LOUD music from Darrah Road during the evening hours and later in the evening another call came in to dispatch about LOUD music on Darrah Road.
And Finally, Large objects were reported on the Mount Bullion Cut-Off Road.
(Possibly pieces of the roadway as that road falls apart at an alarming rate with no available funding for a number of years.)
One fellow and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Carrying a Concealed Weapon in a Vehicle and Hit and Run.

Friday September 24, 2010
One reported fire in the county yesterday and that fire was called in during the afternoon hours from Jackass Ridge Road where vegetation was burning.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred during the noon hour on the 41 in Fish Camp.
Someone's dog was found on Hidden Springs Road.
A burglary was reported from Coachman Road.
A domestic dispute during the later morning hours on Princeton Way had someone going to the pokey for awhile.
A barking dog on French Camp Road had the neighbors on the edge.
During the afternoon hours someone on Smith Road was being harassed.
During the later evening hours someone was playing their music very LOUD on Meadow Lane.
Also during the later evening hours a disturbing noise was heard from the Burger King Restaurant.
(Maybe someone was having a Whopper Freakout!)
One fellow and two ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Carrying a Concealed Weapon in a Vehicle, Battery on a Spouse/Ex-Spouse/Date/Etc. and Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance.

Thursday September 23, 2010
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident took place on Old Highway South during the morning commute hours.
During the noon hour someone was trespassing on the 140 near Midpines.
During the afternoon hours those 'Juveniles' were loitering on 10th Street.
A barking dog on Sullivan Road had the neighbors upset and over on Yaqui Gulch the neighbors were reporting the same problem.
Abandoned property was found at the county jail.
An 'out of control' juvenile on Triangle Road was arrested.
And Finally, During the late evening hours the Mariposa Bear was sighted on Ben Hur Road.
(Looking for easy pickings!)
One fellow and three ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI, Drivers License Suspended, Possession of Concentrated Cannabis and Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription.

Wednesday September 22, 2010
One reported fire/smoke call in the county yesterday with the caller from Pendola Gardens Road reporting seeing a column of smoke during the afternoon hours.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident took place during the afternoon hours on the 140 near Trower Road where two vehicles collided resulting in minor injures.
A stray cat was on Indian Peak Road.
An illegal dump was found on Stockton Creek Road.
Someone was being harassed on Hirsch Road.
Over on Paquala Springs Road a couple of neighbors were going round and round over something or other.
And Finally, Someone on Hospital Road lost their Chihuahua.
(With all the turkeys in the area let us hope he makes it back home safe!)
One lady was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Indecent Exposure and Battery on a Police Officer/Emergency Personnel/Etc.

Tuesday September 21, 2010
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
Two loose dogs were out running around Buck Meadows Road.
A dead skunk was stinking up Triangle Road.
A skateboarder was westbound on the 140!
Petty theft was reported from Indian Rock Lane.
A bear was in a dumpster on Highway 49 near Mariposa and during the evening hours a call came in about a bear in the trash on 49 South.
During the later morning hours suspicious circumstances were observed on Carrizo Way and at Sierra Stationary.
Vandalism was reported from Woodland Elementary School, on the 140 near Mariposa and at the Woodland Park.
A social security card was reported missing from the Mount Bullion Camp.
An assault and battery report was filed from the Mariposa County High School office.
A defiant juvenile was at the Spring Hill High School.
Someone was trespassing on West Whitlock Road.
Someone was being harassed on Stout Lane.
A football bag was lost at the Mariposa Middle School.
A motorist was lost on Standard Mill Road.
And Finally, At the Self Help Legal office in Mariposa someone was being threatened.
(Call a Lawyer!)
Two fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI with Priors and Receiving Known Stolen Property.

Monday September 20, 2010
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
An injured dog was on the 140 near Midpines.
The caller from Laredo Street reported a missing cat.
A dog was barking on Hormiga Way.
During the later morning hours suspicious circumstances were taking place on Pilot Peak Road.
Petty theft was reported from Highway 49 North.
During the evening hours someone was shoplifting on Coakley Circle.
Also during the evening hours the caller from 10th Street reported that someone had been trespassing.
On Clavel Way the caller reported someone was making threats.
And Finally, A wallet was found in Mariposa and is at the Sheriff Department.
(Your wallet may be waiting for you!)
One fellow and two ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI, Lewd and Lascivious Behavior with a Child Under 14 and Sexual Intercourse with a Minor.

Sunday September 19, 2010
One reported fire in the county yesterday and that fire was reported during the Noon hour where someone was using a burn barrel on Triangle Road.
(Seriously?)
Three reported accidents in the county yesterday with the first accident taking place during the very early morning hours on the 132 near Granite Springs where a vehicle was over the embankment. The second reported accident was on Coakley Circle during the later afternoon hours that also caused property damage.  The third reported accident was during the evening hours on Penon Blanco Road.
Three kittens were in a trap on Converse Road.
During the later morning hours suspicious circumstances were noticed on Dexter Lane and later during the evening hours on Hornitos Road.
Someone was being harassed on Circle Drive.
During the later afternoon hours someone was trespassing on Cuneo Road.
Someone was drunk in public near the Lucky Logger Liquor store.
And Finally Hoarders were reported on Jalapa Way.
(There is a television show they could be part of!)
One fellow and one lady was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI and Disorderly Conduct.

Saturday September 18, 2010
One reported fire in the county yesterday and that fire was reported during the afternoon hours out in the Midpines area of the county.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident took place during the later morning hours where a motorcycle was reported down on Smith Station Road.
During the later evening hours Telegraph and Sherlock roads were having a road closure.
(Probably due to the fire in the area.)
Out on Usona Road a dog and dog were going at it with one dog being bitten.
A cat was in a tree on Hospital Road.
A loose dog on Ranchito Drive was causing problems.
Identity theft was reported from Pioneer Village.
A tractor was reported stolen from 10th Street.
During the afternoon hours the department was called out to the Coulterville Park over an event issue.
Possible poaching was reported from Dogtown Road.
A water leak was reported from Ranchito Way (Drive).
During the evening hours a suspicious vehicle was noticed on Toyon Court.
Also during the evening hours someone was shooting on Live Oak Road.
A possible stolen vehicle report was called in from Ernst Road.
And finally, At the Burger King someone was causing a disturbance.
(Wonder if it was over a 'Chicken Sandwich?)
No one was booked in the county under lock and key yesterday as everyone was having fun at the Blazin' Hog and at the Cowboy Poetry in Coulterville.

Friday September 17, 2010
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday as everyone was being extra careful.
On Mosher Road someone locked dogs in a trailer.
During the later morning hours someone was being harassed on Carter Road.
During the evening hours elder abuse was reported from Carter Road.
At verbal dispute was happening at the Rite Aid during the noon hour.
(Wonder if it was over scoops of ice cream?)
Someone was making threats on Ben Hur.
A physical disturbance on Carleton Road during the afternoon hours has someone going to the cooler for awhile.
An animal welfare check was performed on Watt Road.
(Good call.)
And Finally, Over on Cuneo Road someone's pilot light went out and the call was referred to Cal Fire.
(A great county to live in as people are always there to help you out!)
Four fellows and one lady was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Battery, Fail to Appear after a Written Promise and Inflicting Corporal Injury on a Spouse/Co-Habitant.

Thursday September 16, 2010
One reported fire/smoke call in the county yesterday with the caller from Foran Road reporting smelling smoke during the later morning hours.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred during the afternoon hours on Old Highway South.
Three loose dogs were out running around on Pinecrest Drive.
During the morning hours students were being disruptive at the Bus Turn Around.
Vandalism and theft were reported from Usona Road.
A check fraud report was filed from School House Road.
During the afternoon hours vandalism was reported from Charles Street.
An intentional overdose was reported from Pinecrest Drive during the evening hours.
And Finally, During the noon hour a request for an ambulance came in from Hunters Valley Road.
(From what we have heard about Hunters Valley Road that ambulance might need a tire or two after traversing the rocks on that road!)
One fellow and one lady was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Drivers License Suspended/Etc and Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance.

Wednesday September 15, 2010
One reported fire in the county yesterday and that fire was reported during the afternoon hours on 49 North near Mount Bullion.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
Stray cats were reported from Clouds Rest Road, Wild Horse Lane and Converse Lane.
During the early morning hours a 'Animal' was trying to get in a house on the 140 near Cathey's Valley.
At McClure Point someone received a suspicious letter.
Over on East Whitlock Road someone was refusing to leave during the later morning hours.
A resident at the 49er Trailer park was having problems with an opossum.
(Not the opossum at the trailer park but a relation)

Petty theft was reported from the Mariposa High School.
Someone was shooting around Ashworth Road during the afternoon hours.
On 49 North near Bear Valley a couple of neighbors were having a disagreement.
And Finally, An aggressive canine was reported at the Mariposa County High School Track.
(We hear that can make you run faster!)
One fellow was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Failure to Appear after a Written Promise.

Tuesday September 14, 2010
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
A tortoise was found on Davis Road.
On Granite Springs Parkway a bull was on the roadway.
Four abandoned dogs were out on Usona Road.
The caller from Indian Gulch Road reported a lost wallet.
During the later morning hours a verbal dispute was taking place on Banderilla Drive.
Near the intersection of 5th Street and the 140 a vehicle was leaking fuel.
Lost property was reported at the Post Office in Mariposa.
The Mariposa Bear was spotted in someone's yard on East Whitlock Road during the later evening hours.
And Finally, During the afternoon hours someone was throwing cans at cars on 49 South near Stumpfield Mountain Road.
(We wonder if the cans were empty or full?)
Four fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Driving Without a License, Probation Violation, False Imprisonment and Fighting in a Public Place.

Monday September 13, 2010
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident took place
during the later morning hours on the 140 near Hornitos Road where a vehicle over turned with an ambulance responding to the scene.
Loose dogs were out running around on Cedar Avenue and a hunting dog was contained on the Sweetwater Ridge Road.
During the morning hours a scam was reported from Triangle Road.
An overdose was reported from the 140 near Midpines.
Identity theft was reported from the marina at Lake Don Pedro.
A couple of neighbors on Banderilla Drive were having problems.
During the noon hour an assault and battery was reported from the 140 near Midpines.
A possible rape report was filed from the Greeley Hill area.
During the afternoon hours suspicious circumstances were taking place on Pautzke Court.
A burglary was reported from Foresta Road.
And Finally, During the later morning hours someone was drunk in public at the courthouse in Mariposa.
(Do you think there is more to this story?)
Six fellows and two ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including DUI, Threatening a Crime, Drivers License Suspended, Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Assault and Battery and Rape.

Sunday September 12, 2010
Two reported fire/smoke calls in the county yesterday. Those calls came in during the later morning hours about the smell of smoke from 49 North and from the Ponderosa Basin area.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
Someone abandoned a goose at Bagby.
(Hopefully not Groveland's 'Goose'!)
Dogs were found on Paddy Hill Road.
Someone's puppy was lost on Whitlock Road.
During the Midnight hour a suspicious vehicle was observed on Yosemite Oaks Road,
At two in the morning someone in Italian Acres was playing music very LOUD.
During the morning hours the sheriff department while doing a 'subject check' on someone on Yaqui Gulch Road the person was subsequently sent to the cooler for awhile.
The caller from Ponderosa Court reported the smell of gas.
During the evening hours someone was trespassing on Dogtown Road.
And Finally, On the 140 near Cathey's Valley the Mariposa Bear was lounging in the front yard and would not leave.
(The residents reported that they could not even put their dog outside!)
One fellow and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Disorderly Conduct.

Saturday September 11, 2010
Two reported fires in the county yesterday with the first reported fire call coming in during the morning hours where a fire in the Sierra Forest area was reported from Hogan Mountain. The second reported fire was a structure fire on Charles Street behind Happy Burger that was reported during the later morning hours.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred on Smith Station Road during the afternoon hours.
Suspicious circumstances were reported from Ben Hur Road near Mariposa during the later morning hours and on Oak Road during the evening hours where another caller reported hearing a gun being fired.
Someone abandoned a vehicle at the Grizzly Gas Station.
Someone's wallet was found at the Art Park in Mariposa.
On Rainbow View Road a resident needed to be advised on campfire regulations.
During the late evening hours an illegal campfire was reported from River Road.
A barking dog on Pautzke Court was keeping the neighbors awake.
The caller from Pilot Peak reported seeing lights in the sky.
And Finally, On Wild Peach Road someone was laying on the road during the later evening hours.
(Drive slow in Mariposa County, You never know what is going to be on the road!)
Three fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and Selling Marijuana.

Friday September 10, 2010
One fire was reported in the county yesterday and that fire occurred during the afternoon hours on Bear Creek Road where vegetation was burning.
Four reported accidents in the county yesterday with the first accident taking place during the morning commute hours on 49 South where a vehicle struck a bus, (Bus Driver and Five Students taken to John C. Fremont after Morning Collision).
The second reported accident also took place on 49 South but near Chowchilla Mountain Road during the morning commute hours where a motorcycle was down on the road. The third reported accident took place during the later morning hours on the 140 near Midpines. The fourth reported accident was out on Hornitos Road near La Paloma Road that involved a truck and several vehicles during the afternoon hours that also involved major injuries.
The caller from Hidden Valley Road reported a Rattlesnake.
A loose dog was causing problems on Colorado Road.
A gate was vandalized on the Greeley Hill Road.
Vandalism was reported from Grayling Road and Greeley Hill Road.
Poachers were reported on Triangle Road.
On Indian Rock Lane a tenant and landlord were having a disagreement.
Unauthorized use of a credit card was reported from Indian Peak Road.
And Finally, During the Midnight hour two shots were heard in Mariposa and a few minutes later a woman was screaming on Jessie Street.
(Coincidence?)
Three 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, Possession of a Controlled Substance, DUI and Cruelty to Animals.

Thursday September 9, 2010
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
One reported accident in the county yesterday and that accident occurred during the late evening hours on Charles Street near 12th Street that involved a hit and run with no reported injuries.
Stray kittens were on Jackass Ridge Road.
During the noon hour a child was locked in a vehicle at Woodland School.
On Main Street in Coulterville a landlord and a tenant were failing to just get along and six hours later another call came into dispatch about the same problem.
(Same folks involved?)
Someone at the 49er Bar was attempting to purchase alcohol.
The Mariposa Bear was out causing problems in the county as he fattens up for winter.
Over on French Camp Road someone was possibly poaching.
A property dispute was taking place on Saint Andrews Road.
Someone was loitering at the Yosemite View Lodge.
(Probably walking around and wondering why they could not see the 'View of Yosemite' from the lodge!)
Shoplifters on Coakley Circle were sent to the cooler.
A barking dog on Hirsch Road was driving the neighbors over the edge during the evening hours.
And Finally, One for the folks arrested yesterday in the county gave their occupation as painter/tweeker!
Four fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Driving Without a License and Drivers License Suspended. 

Wednesday September 8, 2010
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
A baby owl was found on Bear Valley Road.
A contained kitten on Cole Road was sent to Impound.
During the morning hours vandalism was reported on Harris Road.
A checkbook was found at the Post Office in Mariposa.
Before school opened for the day at Lake Don Pedro, suspicious circumstances were reported.
A possible squatter was reported on the Mariposa Creek.
An assault and battery was reported from West Whitlock Road.
Someone had been trespassing on Forest Drive.
During the afternoon hours a verbal disturbance was taking place on Circle Drive.
During the early evening hours a fight was reported from the Pioneer Gas Station.
During the evening hours someone was shooting out on Indian Peak Road.
(Getting ready for Winter!)
And Finally, A call came in from Granite Springs Road as the clock was nearing the Midnight hour about a barking dog that was keeping everyone awake.
(What is worse, barking dogs or peacocks in the middle of the night?)
Two fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Altering/Etc. a Will/Etc. and Drivers License Suspended.

Tuesday September 7, 2010
No reported accidents or fires in the county yesterday.
A bear was in the yard of a residence on the 140 near Cathey's Valley and a bear was in a tree on Old Toll Road.
A dead raccoon was on Coachman Road.
A dead cat was on Jones Street.
During the two in the morning hour a woman was reported with a gun on Old Highway South near Mariposa.
Vandalism was reported at the Mount Ophir Monument and from Gusanillo Lane.
Someone lost their cell phone and wallet.
(Terrible)
A resident on Ben Hur Road reported a scam.
A rifle was reported stolen from Highway 49 North.
The caller from Our Lady Lane reported hearing shots being fired.
Petty theft was reported from out on Usona Road.
And Finally, Possible elder abuse was reported from 10th Street.
(Good Call. Better to be safe than sorry!)
During the evening hours suspicious circumstances were taking place on Meadow Lane.
No one was booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses.

Monday September 6, 2010
Multiple fire/smoke calls in the county yesterday with the calls coming in from Grist Road, West Whitlock Road, Ben Hur Road and El Capitan Road reporting seeing/smelling smoke.
One accident was reported in the county yesterday and that accident took place at Yosemite Bank  where a vehicle and a pedestrian got tangled up.
A dog that was needing assistance at the Fairgrounds was sent to Impound.
A puppy that was found on Darrah Road was sent to Impound.
During the later morning hours suspicious circumstance's were reported from Heritage Lane.
During the early morning hours a prowler was reported from Rocky Hollow Lane.
A child was found on 6th Street.
Vandalism and animal abandonment were reported from Carter Road.
During the evening hours a person with a gun at the Fairgrounds call came into the department.
A child was reported lost at the Fairgrounds during the evening hours.
And Finally, At almost two in the morning a call came into the department from Bear Valley Road about a bear in the yard.
(Surprised?)
Two fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Disorderly Conduct, Drivers License Suspended and DUI.

Sunday September 5, 2010
One reported call in the county yesterday about fire/smoke and that call came in
during the later morning hours where the caller from Streeter Mountain Road reported the smell of smoke.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
Trapped kittens were reported from Highway 49 near Mariposa.
And a kitten was stuck in a sewer drain on Coakley Circle.
Folks on Quads were out messing around on Allred Road.
During the evening hours the medics were called out to the Gold Bowl.
Someone who was drunk in public during the Midnight hour on Jones Street was sent to the cooler for a few hours.
Someone was drunk in public at the Fairgrounds during the evening hours.
(No Way!)
During the morning hours possible trespassing was taking place on Mount Gaines Road and on Penon Blanco Road during the noon hour.
Also during the noon hour, vandalism was reported from 5th Street.
Those jet skiers were doing something or other over at Temperance Cove.
On Hirsch Road someone was attempting to defraud someone.
And Finally, Someone was shooting out on Tip Top Road.
(Possibly filling the freezer for the winter months.)
Four fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Disorderly Conduct and DUI.

Saturday September 4, 2010
No reported fires in the county yesterday.
Three reported accidents in the county yesterday with the first accident taking place just before noon as a motorcycle was involved in an accident on 49 North near Coulterville. The second reported accident occurred during the noon hour near the intersection of 8th Street and Bullion Street. The third reported accident took place during the early evening hours on Darrah Road.
Someone was bit by a rattlesnake on Usona Road.
A stray dog running around Sherlock Road was sent to Impound and someone's abandoned dog on Usona Ridge Road was also sent to Impound.
During the Midnight hour loud music was reported from the Fairgrounds and someone's property was also found at the Fairgrounds.
Someone who violated a court order on Laredo Street was sent to the cooler.
Theft of mail was reported from Old Highway Road near Mariposa.
An air conditioner unit was stolen from Lozano Road.
During the later evening hours a verbal dispute on Fairgrounds Road resulted in someone going to the cooler for a few hours.
And Finally, The caller from Hornitos Road reported that a dog was in distress and a caller from Varain Road reported that someone's dogs were all tangled up.
(Great Calls!)
Two fellows and two ladies were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Disorderly Conduct and Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance.

Friday September 3, 2010
Three reported fires in the county yesterday with the first fire being reported as a vegetation fire during the early morning hours on East Westfall Road near Conifer Road. The second fire occurred just before the noon hour as a vehicle was on fire at the Visitors Center in Mariposa. (An older vehicle that was having engine problems and was parked near the entrance to the Visitors Center had the engine compartment catch on fire. The flames were leaping out of the engine bay before being put out with the use of fire extinguishers by the Sheriff's Department, Sierra National Forest and Cal Fire.) The third reported fire was called in during the later afternoon hours from out on White Rock Road.
No reported accidents in the county yesterday.
A stray dog was on East Whitlock Road and two dogs were reported missing from Gavilan Road.
Some jerk dumped their junk on Preston Road.
Someone who was trespassing on Stout Lane had a free ride to the county lock-up.
Just before noon someone was trespassing on Yaqui Gulch Road.
During the afternoon hours a suspicious vehicle was noticed on Triangle Road and during the later afternoon hours on Rancheria Creek Road.
The caller from Ridge Top Road reported hearing someone screaming during the afternoon hours.
A debit card was lost at Stage Stop.
A fight at the Best Western Motel resulted in someone going to the pokey to cool off and a disturbance at the Oaks in Cathey's Valley also had someone going to the pokey to cool off.
During the evening hours someone was being harassed at the Miners Inn Lounge.
And Finally, At two in the morning loud campers at Horseshoe Bend were keeping everyone awake.
(What is that song by Aretha Franklin?)
Seven fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Hit and Run causing Property Damage, Forging or Altering a Vehicle Registration/Etc., Disorderly Conduct, Violation of Parole, Obstructing/Etc. a Public Officer/Etc. and Inflicting Corporal Injury on a Spouse/Co-Habitant.

Thursday September 2, 2010
One reported fire in the county yesterday and that fire was reported as a very early morning fire on the 41 near Fish Camp.
Two reported accidents in the county yesterday with the first accident being reported from the 140 near El Portal during the morning hours. The second accident also during the morning hours was a solo vehicle accident on East Westfall Road near Conifer Road with no reported injuries.
During the morning hours suspicious circumstances were observed on East Westfall Road.
A trespassing /squatter on Penon Blanco Road was sent to the cooler for awhile.
A burglary was reported from 7th Street.
An indecent exposure incident was reported from the Mariposa County Park just before the noon hour.
Petty theft was reported from the 140 near Cathey's Valley.
The caller from Joe Howard Street reported someone was dumping motor oil.
On Golfito Way someone was playing loud music.
And Finally, At seven in the morning a call came in about barking dogs on Oak Road. About an hour later another call comes in from Oak Road about a dogs restraints being cut. About one hour later another call came in from Oak Road about a neighbor dispute.
(Coincidence?)
Four fellows were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Drivers License Suspended, Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Forging or Altering a Vehicle Registration/Etc. and Assaulting a Police Officer/Emergency Personnel/Etc.

Wednesday September 1, 2010
Three reported fire/smoke calls in the county yesterday with the first call about a possible vegetation fire on Hornitos Road during the morning hours. The second call reported a fire during the afternoon hours on the 140 near Cathey's Valley. The third call was about the smell of smoke on Darrah Road during the evening hours.
During the afternoon hours a traffic accident was reported from the 140 near Mariposa.
A dog was missing from Highway 140 near Mariposa.
A suspicious vehicle was observed on Dogtown Road during the afternoon hours.
And Finally, An unattended juvenile was reported at the Courthouse during the morning hours.
(Never to young to learn court procedures. Could come in handy one day!)
Three fellows and one lady were booked yesterday in the county under lock and key for various offenses including Violation of Parole, Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and Battery on a Police Officer/Emergency Personnel/Etc.