Anderson Police Department

Our DUI Patrol Units started their shift at 3:00 PM this afternoon and within an hour have already made the Anderson roadways a little bit safer by arresting an impaired driver. Additional DUI units will continue working into the evening to ensure everyone's safety. Plan ahead and avoid getting flagged. Many #SuperBowl watch parties are virtual this year, but it's still important to designate a sober driver. Order in or have a sober family member make a trip on your behalf.... Enjoy the game responsibly. #gosafelyca #DontDriveDrunk See more

DUI Patrols Planned For Super Bowl LV Whether it’s the commercials, halftime show or the game itself, the Anderson Police Department is reminding everyone that we are all on the same team when it comes to being safe on Super Bowl Sunday. Super Bowl LV is Sunday, Feb. 7, and the Anderson Police Department will have additional officers on patrol over the Super Bowl weekend looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.... APD reminds the public that alcohol is not the only thing that impairs and may lead to a DUI. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and marijuana may affect your ability to drive safely. Do your research and understand how a drug affects you before deciding whether or not you are OK to drive. California’s public health guidance advises to limit mixing with people you don’t live with as much as possible to limit the spread of COVID-19. Although many watch parties will be virtual this year, it’s important to plan ahead, designate a sober driver or simply stay at home for the night. Funding for Super Bowl Sunday enforcement is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

WILL YOU BE OUR DISPATCHER? SHASCOM 911 is accepting applications for Public Safety Dispatcher. Email [email protected] to request an application Many th...anks to the agencies we are proud to serve with and dispatch for, City of Anderson Police Department Redding Police Department Redding Fire Department Shasta County Sheriff's Office and Dignity Health for helping us create this recruitment post. #teamwork #servingtogether #911dispatch #911careers #joinourteam

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WANTED WEDNESDAY San Francisco Pimp Charged in Connection with Human Trafficking Operation in Anderson, CA. As our community may recall, On Saturday, July 18th, 2020, The Anderson Police Department along with the Shasta County Sheriff's Office, Shasta County Probation Department, Shasta County DA's Office, and Federal Partners, conducted an undercover operation targeting human trafficking. ... During this operation, Keeviuana REED, a 21-year-old female out of Stockton, CA was determined to have facilitated and encouraged a teenage juvenile to participate in acts of prostitution. She was ultimately arrested and charged with child endangerment as well as pimping and pandering of a minor. However, it was discovered through our investigation REED was working with a male subject identified as Anyaso COPELAND, a 23-year-old, out of San Francisco, CA. Through our investigation, we determined COPELAND was actively engaged in encouraging and facilitating both REED and the teenage juvenile in participating in acts of prostitution. On January 26th, 2021, a Shasta County Judge ordered a felony warrant be issued for COPELAND's arrest for pimping and pandering a minor as well as pimping and pandering an adult. Anyone with information on COPELAND's current whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Anderson Police Department. Detective J. Duncan Desk: 530-378-6610 [email protected] Attached below is the original link to the arrest of Keeviuana REED: https://www.facebook.com/AndersonPoliceDept/posts/2827943420650917

NEWS RELEASE SANDBAG AND SAND PILE LOCATIONS IN SHASTA COUNTY As we prepare for the pending winter storm, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office would like the publ...ic to make note of the following list of places in Shasta County where sandbags can be obtained. Please note that some locations require you to have your own bags and/or shovel. Please be aware of what items you need prior to arrival. Sandbags will be available as long as the supply is on hand. Sandbags and sand can also be purchased at several Shasta County landscaping supply companies. The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the public that although the immediate concern is the possibility for snow, the weather forecast this week also calls for heavy rainfall to follow. Locations: Bella Vista: Bella Vista Fire Station Co#33 SCFD 2202 Hwy 299E, Bella Vista Contact: 225-2411 Pile location: West side of fire station next to the propane tank Bags: Inside fire station Burney: Burney Fire District 20509 Shasta St, BurneyLOCATED AT BURNEY SHERIFF STATION Contact: 245-6070 Pile location: Northwest of the substation Bags: Located by rear door of the substation City of Redding Corp Yard Building #3: Old Airport Rd @ Abernathy (Bring bags and shovel) City of Anderson Across from the City Corp Yard on Barney St. (Bring your own shovel) Cottonwood-Cottonwood Fire District #23 3271 Brush Street, Cottonwood Contact: 225-2411 Pile location: Behind fire station on North/East side of Pine Street, access is back way into fire station, pile between fire engine bag buildings that face south. Bags: Inside fire station French Gulch-French Gulch Fire Station Co.#59 14363 Cline Gulch Rd, French Gulch Contact: 225-2411 Pile location: East side of driveway not blocking any engines or bays. Bags: Inside fire station Mountain Gate Fire Station Co. #41 14508 Wonderland Blvd Contact: 225-2411 Pile location: Behind the fire station. Bags: Inside fire station Palo Cedro-Palo Cedro Fire Station Co.#32 9418 Deschutes Rd, Palo Cedro Contact: 225-2411 Pile location: edge of driveway at far west end of the parking lot by the garage. Bags: Inside fire station Shingletown: Shingletown Volunteer Fire Station #20 32249 Hwy 44, Shingletown Contact: 225-2411 Pile location: parking lot Bags: Inside fire station West Redding: Cal Fire Shasta Trinity Unit-Station 58 16064 Homestake Rd, Redding Contact: 225-2411 Pile location: East end of facility past all the buildings Bags: Next to the sand City of Shasta Lake residents: Sand available across from Shasta Lake Fire Hall (4126 Ashby). Must bring own bags (ACE Hardware sells). Shasta County The City of Redding City of Anderson, California City of Shasta Lake Redding Fire Department CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit 211 NorCal

The Anderson Police Department is seeking the public's assistance with any information pertaining to the following Open Property Case. Please review the attached Press Release for further information regarding a Vandalism that occurred at the Anderson River Park early in the year of 2020.

NEWS RELEASE Public Urged to Prepare for Strong Storm Forecasters with the National Weather Service are warning of the possibility of severe winter weather this... week. They predict the strongest storms of the season will bring heavy rain and snow to Northern California, with the potential for snow on the valley floor. The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to monitor changing weather conditions by listening to local media, update their plans and supply kits, and pay close attention to winter weather watches, warnings and advisories. To help ensure you are ready for winter weather, you can: Always keep at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food in your home. Check on the elderly and those who need assistance to make sure they are prepared. Keep fresh batteries on hand for weather radios and flashlights. Dress warmly. Wear multiple layers of thin clothing instead of a single layer of thick clothing. Properly vent kerosene heaters and ensure any electric generators are operated outside and away from open windows or doors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Never burn charcoal indoors. Use a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio or a weather alert app on your phone to monitor changing weather conditions. Keep alternative heating sources and fire extinguishers on hand. Be sure your family knows how to use them. Store an emergency kit in your vehicle. Include scraper, jumper cables, tow chain, blankets, flashlight, first-aid kit and road map. Make an emergency supplies kit for your pet and include medical records, first-aid kit, enough canned/dry food and water for three to seven days and pet travel bag or carrier. Do not leave pets outside for long periods of time. Mountain travel is discouraged but if you must travel during bad weather, emergency officials remind motorists to inspect their vehicles before travel, carry snow chains, leave plenty of room between you and other vehicles and, if driving on snow or ice-covered roadways, reduce your speed. If conditions worsen, pull off the roadway and remain in your vehicle. Do not set out on foot unless you can see a building close by where you can take shelter. Due to Shasta County’s recent wildfires, residents are also advised to be aware of the possibility of flash flooding and debris flows in areas that have burned. Following a wildfire, the terrain is dramatically altered so even light rain can cause flash flooding. More information on flood safety can be found at https://www.floodsmart.gov/wildfires. #ShastaSheriff #WinterWeather #BePrepared

A Message From The Chief of Police "Why I Love Shasta County" As of late, the law enforcement profession nationally has been unjustly branded with a negative stigmatism and portrayed by the media as biased and unfair. As part of the campaign to discredit law enforcement, some of these groups attempt to assign typical law enforcement symbolism (like the Thin Blue Line Flag) with oppressive and racist like connotations. Many communities have allowed these small and very vocal g...Continue reading

DUI Checkpoint Results in 1 Arrest and 4 Citations One person was arrested on felony charges and four were cited on misdemeanor charges at Friday nights DUI checkpoint. The checkpoint was held on Highway 273 near Ox Yoke Road between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM on January 22, 2020, in Anderson. The checkpoint was held cooperatively with the Redding Police Department, with both departments staffing the checkpoint.... Four drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, one vehicle was impounded, and one suspect was arrested for an active felony warrant. Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. As the state continues to work to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Anderson Police Department is committed to keeping the public safe when they are traveling. The Anderson Police Department will hold another DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint in the coming months. Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Badges with Beards! In case you guys missed it... The Anderson Police Officers' Association is not shaving for the month of November. The money they would have used on razors is instead being donated to the Children's Legacy Center in the amount of $500! ... The Children's Legacy Center is a nonprofit center who's sole purpose is to provide services to victim youth in our area. Anyone interested in donating to the Children's Legacy Center can click the link below: https://www.paypal.com/donate/ Here is also a link to their website to learn more about The Children's Legacy Center: https://www.childrenslegacycenter.org #APD #NoShaveNovember #BadgeswithBeards

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Chief by day, Batman by night! Pictured below is Chief Michael Johnson of the Anderson Police Department and his wife. They are all dressed up from volunteering at CASA Superhero Run Nor Cal #SuperheroSpeedway on Halloween night. Chief Johnson and his wife spent the evening directing traffic and interacting with the Shasta County youth. The Anderson Police Department hopes the community had a safe Halloween weekend and we look forward to continuing our commitment to community based policing.

The Anderson Police Department Problem Oriented Policing Unit Collaborates with The Shasta County Sheriff's Office, The Shasta County District Attorney's Office Investigators, and The Shasta County Probation Department to conduct Operation BOO. On Saturday, October 31st, 2020, officers with Anderson Problem Oriented Policing Unit, The Shasta County Sheriff's Office, The Shasta County District Attorney Investigators, and The Shasta County Probation Department conducted a count...y wide sex offender compliance sweep that resulted in 21 compliance checks and 4 arrest. The following is a summary of those arrests: Ralph Messina, Age 79 of, (Picture 1) a registered sex offender of Anderson, was arrested for failing to annually register in accordance with his sex registrant terms. William Blackwood, Age 45 of Anderson, (Picture 2) is not a registered sex offender, but found to have a felony warrant during a compliance check of a registered sex offender's residence. Christopher Harvin, Age 43, (Picture 3) a registered sex offender of Anderson, was arrested after denying to comply with a compliance search and failing to follow officers' commands. Harvin then became physically resistive and was consequentially arrested for obstructing/resisting a police officer and violating the terms of his probation. Guy Shoop, Age 50, (Picture 4) a registered sex offender of Shasta Lake City, was arrested after a search of his residence yielded three firearms and ammunition. Shoop was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, and violating the terms of his probation. Operation Boo was implemented in 1994 and continues to serve its community as a method to enforce the terms and conditions outlined in registered sex offenders Probation and Parole terms. Operation Boo hopes to alleviate the worry parents have when taking their children around our community for festivities. The Anderson Police Department and its partnering agencies will continue these operations to enhance our communities' quality of life.