NEWS OF RECORD
The Sonora Police Department reported the following:
WEDNESDAY
7:07 a.m., warrant arrests
— A caller said a man had been staying behind the Sonora Opera Hall for several days. The man was cited and released on a misdemeanor warrant.
9:53 a.m., trespass/loiter
— A caller from a business on Old Wards Ferry Road said three people in a silver pickup refused to leave after having agreed to do so two days earlier. Two men were issued a formal trespass notice, but the woman was allowed to stay because she works nearby.
4:04 p.m., animal complaints — A white pit bull with brown spots and a chain around its neck was loose on Leonards Addition Road. An officer was unable to locate the dog, but it was spotted on North Stewart Street about 5:30 p.m., was caught by an officer and transported to Animal Control. An officer attempted to contact the dog’s owner, but the owner was not home and their mailbox was full of mail.
5:28 p.m., animal complaints — A caller said a raccoon appeared sick and was staggering on South Barretta Street. An officer took the raccoon to the department, and it later was taken to the Rose Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary.
5:33 p.m., animal complaints — A white pit bull with brown spots and a chain around its neck was spotted on North Stewart Street.
5:43 p.m., traffic stop — A motorist was cited for headlight, brake light and proof of insurance violations after nearly colliding with a patrol car on Linoberg Street.
11:20 p.m., suspicious
circumstances — An anonymous caller said a man wearing all black was banging on the walls of a South Washington Street lodging establishment. An officer contacted a man who matched the description, but he denied doing anything.
The Sheriff’s Office reported the following:
WEDNESDAY
10:04 a.m., Sonora — A caller was referred to the California Highway Patrol after reporting illegal passing on Campo Seco Road.
1:34 p.m., Sonora — Someone was arrested after taking beer from a Mono Way grocery store without paying.
4:55 p.m., Jamestown — A Wigwam Road resident said people were trespassing.
7:04 p.m., Sonora — A welfare check was made at a Sparrow Lane address after a report of a fight or disturbance.
11:12 p.m., Jamestown — A Wigwam Road resident said people were trespassing.
Arrests
Cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs:
WEDNESDAY
None reported.
Felony bookings:
WEDNESDAY
5:23 p.m., Sonora — Jonathan Michael Gavi, 36, of the 10000 block of Petticoat Junction Drive, Jamestown, was booked on suspicion of possession of drugs for sale, unlawful possession of tear gas, manufacturing a leaded cane, transporting drugs and misdemeanor possession of a narcotic controlled substance and possession of unlawful paraphernalia after an arrest on Pesce Way.
8:23 p.m., Sonora — Michael James Snell, 47, of the 21000 block of Phoenix Lake Road, Sonora, was booked on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm, false imprisonment, using a person as a shield and violating a protective order after an arrest at his home.
CALAVERAS COUNTY
The Sheriff’s Office reported the following:
WEDNESDAY
6:41 a.m., Arnold — A tarp was stolen from a Calaveritas Drive property.
9:18 a.m., Mokelumne Hill — Someone broke into a room at a South Main Street property.
3:07 p.m., Paloma — A report was taken for suspicious activity at a Messinger Flat Road property.
3:23 p.m., Mokelumne Hill
— A caller said keys were in the door of a West Center Street property, but no cars were in the parking lot.
7:10 p.m., Valley Springs — People fought on Quail Oaks Road.
8:09 p.m., Valley Springs — A Gee Lane resident heard noise in her garage, but a deputy checked and found nothing.
Arrests
Cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs:
WEDNESDAY
None reported.
Felony bookings:
WEDNESDAY
None reported.