01-06-2025
Valley Springs man arrested after yard work dispute leads to gunfire
( — The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting that led to an arrest on Tuesday morning.
According to CCSO, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 200 block of Hoffman Drive in Valley Springs around 8:30 a.m. When crews arrived a the scene, they were advised that the homeowner, Frank Anthony Moore, 75, of Valley Springs, was not pleased with the yard maintenance service provided by a worker.
CCSO stated that this led to a verbal dispute. The altercation escalated when the victim, who is the worker, requested payment for his service. During the confirmation, Moore, who is the suspect, reportedly got his firearm from inside the house and returned outside, discharging more than one round in the direction of the victim.
The victim told the deputies that one round came within almost one foot of striking him, CCSO said. The victim was able to safely leave the area and call 911, and wait for law enforcement to arrive.
Detectives were called to the scene to help with the investigation and collect evidence, according to CCSO. After the investigation, deputies found out that Moore was prohibited from owning or possessing firearms.
Based on the evidence that was collected, CCSO said that it was enough for a search warrant to be secured for the residence from the Calaveras County Superior Court Judge. During the search, deputies found two 9mm handguns, one .380 caliber pistol, ammunition matching both firearms, and shotgun ammunition.
All of the firearms and ammunition were collected and booked into evidence.
Moore has been arrested without incident, booked into the Calavera County Jail, and has been charged with four felony charges and three misdemeanors.
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