Trinity County Sheriff's Office

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PRESS RELEASE Attempted Murder October 27, 2020 20-01315... On October 27, 2020 at 2:20 pm, the Trinity County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center received a report of an assault in the area of Lewiston, CA. The suspect in matter was identified as Terrin C. Chase, and the caller indicated he had already left the location. While Deputies were responding to the location, another report was made which indicated that Chase had returned to the scene with a firearm and was discharging the firearm at individuals and buildings. Deputies responded to the location, but Chase again fled the scene. Chase was located a short distance from the location in a vehicle and taken into custody without incident. During the course of the investigation, the firearm utilized was located as were various other items of evidence, which indicated that the report as made had been accurate. Chase was interviewed, during which time he admitted to possessing the firearm, discharging the firearm, and being at the scene of the incident. No individuals were harmed as a result of this incident, and Chase remains in custody at the Trinity County Jail. Persons Involved: Terrin Cheyenne Chase, DOB: 05/10/85, of Lewiston, CA Charges: 664/187 PC - Attempted Murder 245(a)(2) - Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Firearm 422 PC - Criminal Threats 29800 PC - Felon in Possession of a Firearm 30305(a)(1) PC - Felon in Possession of Ammunition 246.3 PC - Grossly Negligent Discharge of a Firearm 246 PC - Discharging a Firearm at an Inhabited Dwelling 3056 PC - Parole Violation Agencies Involved: Trinity County Sheriff’s Office California Highway Patrol

PRESS RELEASE Death Investigation November 20, 2020 20-01414... On November 20, 2020 at 4:45 PM, the Trinity County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center received a 9-1-1 call indicating that a shooting incident had occurred somewhere in the area of State Route 36. Sheriff’s Deputies and California Highway Patrol Officers were sent to the general area, while Dispatchers attempted to gather additional information to include the location of the incident. Deputies located the Reporting Party, who had left the scene in an effort to locate law enforcement; the scene was identified as a property in the area of Trinity Pines, CA. Deputies and Highway Patrol Officers responded to the scene and located a deceased individual, who appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound. The subject, who was later identified as Raul Zamora Franco, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Interviews were conducted and a Search Warrant was served at the location. During the service of the Search Warrant, several firearms were located and seized, as were other electronic items likely to yield relevant information. The investigation continues and it remains unknown as to whether or not Franco’s death had been a self-inflicted accident or a homicide. Once additional information develops, further press releases shall be issued. As it presently stands, the matter is believed to have been an isolated incident and presents no danger to the general public. PERSONS INVOLVED Raul Zamora Franco, DOB: 08/30/1991, of Mexico CHARGES Pending Investigation AGENCIES INVOLVED Trinity County Sheriff’s Office California Highway Patrol

PRESS RELEASE DEBRIS REMOVAL TRINITY COUNTY, CA (October 28, 2020) California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) will be assisting the County and... property owners impacted by the August Complex Fire. This help will consist of two phases. Phase one is removal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from the properties effected, starting on November 2, 2020. This will be followed up with phase two removal of remaining burn debris in cooperation with property owners, CalRecycle (California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery), CalOES (California Office of Emergency Services), and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). HHW must be handled separately from and prior to addressing other burn debris. Further, neither HHW nor burn debris can be taken to local landfills. Because HHW is dangerous, Residents are strongly urged to leave all HHW in place and to not remove any HHW or damaged containers of HHW from their properties. HHW includes unused or leftover portions of products that contain toxic chemicals. Products labeled Caution, Warning, Danger, Poison, Toxic, Flammable, or Corrosive are considered hazardous. See below list for examples of HHW. Because of the hazards of HHW to the Community, HHW must be cleaned up. This may include the need to enter the property without the owner’s permission with the sole intent of removing HHW, which is permitted by the County’s emergency declaration, and State/Federal Law. Following the HHW removal, County Staff will be in contact with all property owners to initiate phase two for removal of the remaining burn debris from the property. County, State, and Federal workers will not enter a property for burn debris removal without the express written consent of the home owner, unless it meets the HHW criteria as stated above. As all other burn debris removal needs homeowner’s permission, it is critical that all effected owners contact the County immediately to begin this phase two process. Examples of Household Hazardous Waste: Aerosols Antifreeze Solvents Auto Batteries Auto Fluids Used Oil and Oil Filters Household Cleaners Fertilizer Pesticides Latex / Oil-Based Paint Pool Chemicals Propane Tanks (less than 30 gallon) For up to date information and resources, go to www.trinitycounty.org/recovery, email [email protected], or call 530-623-8223. #

PRESS RELEASE Administration Lobby closure November 16, 2020 Trinity County Community, the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office is committed to serving you our community- friends, family, neighbors, and visitors. For the time being, we must take the appropriate steps to ensure that the staff and public are safe and healthy. Due to the rise in cases of COVID-19, the Trinity County Sheriff's Office Administration lobby will be closed, as of today, Monday, November 16, and re-opening... Tuesday, December 1. Dispatch will continue to answer your calls for service and Deputies will respond. Administration and Records staff will still be working and able to assist you by phone, fax, email, or mail. Listed below are the phone numbers, and mailing addresses. We ask that you restrict any visit to the Sheriff’s Office to essential business only. Required registration will continue to be processed through the Jail lobby. Reports can be made on the phone, email, or in the Jail lobby. Some of the non-essential services that have been suspended include livescan fingerprinting, CCW initial, renewals, or interviews, ABC permits, Firearms Licenses, and Explosive Permits. We thank you for your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 1.) Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch non-emergency: 530-623-8126 or 8127 2.) Trinity County Sheriff’s Office: 530-623-2611 Phone tree: 2- Records 3- Code Enforcement 4- Detectives 5- Narcotics 6- Evidence 7- Jail Information Trinity County Sheriff’s Office PO Box 1228 Weaverville, CA 96093 Trinity County Sheriff’s Detention Facility PO Box 1119 Weaverville, CA 96093

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Trinity County residents that have been affected by the August Complex Fire, there will be a Local Assistance Center (LAC), Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Ruth Lake Community Hall in Mad River. The LAC will help with replacing documents such as drivers licenses, ID cards, and other vital records. Environmental Health will also be there to provide information on the debris removal process.

UPDATE 11/04/2020

In our continuing effort to improve our service to the community, the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office is now offering 4 different ways in which family and friends can deposit funds onto an inmate’s account. See the attached flyer. Access Corrections App https://securemail.accesscorrections.com/ Access Corrections website - https://www.accesscorrections.com/#/ Kiosks COMING SOON! As of November 23! Call in and speak with a bilingual agent 1(866)345-1884

PRESS RELEASE Assault with a Deadly Weapon October 26, 2020 20-01305... On Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 10:40 pm, a 911 call was made to the Trinity County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center which indicated that an individual in the area of Big Bar, CA had been shot. Law Enforcement personnel responded to the scene at which time they contacted the victim in the matter. While the victim was being treated by medical personnel, a brief statement was obtained. The victim was shortly thereafter transported to a local area hospital where they remain in stable condition. Search Warrants were served at the scene where it was believed that the suspect in the matter had remained. The suspect however was not located and it was later discovered that they fled the area prior to the arrival of law enforcement. This matter was an isolated incident and at this time, the Sheriff’s Office does not believe that there is any threat to the public. The matter remains under investigation. Agencies involved: Trinity County Sheriff’s Office California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Highway Patrol

10/23/20 UPDATE August Complex

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10/19/20 UPDATE August Complex

10/17/10 UPDATE August Complex Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings.

10/16/20 UPDATE August Complex Evacuation Warnings and Evacuation Orders **please note- Highway 36 controlled traffic times will be 7:00 am and 5:30 pm**

10/15/20 UPDATE August Complex Per the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Services, the following areas are under an Evacuation Order. Areas North of the Kettenpom store, up to the area of Bluff Creek and East of the Zenia Lake Mountain Road, should be evacuated at this time. There is an immediate threat to life in these areas due to increased fire activity. This is a lawful order please leave now. These areas are now closed to public access. Please take caution and drive carefully as emergency vehicles will be on the roads in your area.

For all of those who have been displaced due to the fires in Trinity County, please feel free to call, email, or access the web address below to inquire about your property. (530)623-8223 - please leave a message if you are not able to speak with someone; they regularly check voicemails and return calls. You can email inquiries to this address: [email protected] Also check out the website below:... https://www.trinitycounty.org/recovery See more

10/13/20 Updates on Fire closures