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19 hours ago
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Nevada County Sheriff's Office K9 helps seize narcotics and a firearm in Grass Valley
( —A K9 search led to an arrest and seizure of narcotics and a firearm on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, with the help of the Grass Valley Police Department, two individuals were arrested for multiple serious drug offenses at around 4:30 p.m. following an investigative stop in the parking lot of a business on Hughes Road. NCSO stated that the suspects have been identified as Kalen Turner, 34, of Nevada City, and Katriena Mulligan, 24, of Grass Valley. NCSO Deputy Ramos and her K9 partner Riggs were on patrol going down East Main Street in Grass Valley, where she saw a suspicious vehicle backing into a car wash but not utilizing the facility. The deputy recognized the vehicle from a prior criminal investigation of drug and property crimes in Nevada County, according to officials. Deputy Ramos conducted a visual surveillance of the vehicle at the business and contacted GVPD since it was within their jurisdiction. Rep. Josh Harder announces legislation to stop invasion of 'stinky' golden mussels NCSO stated that GVPD officers and investigators arrived in the area and assisted Deputy Ramos with observation of the vehicle, which was a 2013 gray Ford Focus. After 20 minutes, the NCSO deputy and GVPD officers saw Mulligan arrive driving a 2007 white Scion and contact Turner, the driver of the Ford Focus, according to NCSO. Both of them drove to a convenience store on Hughes Road, where they parked together behind the businesses and away from the view of the road. NCSO said, 'Detectives were able to position themselves to continue to watch Turner and Mulligan, who then proceeded to complete a 'hand-to-hand' transaction witnessed by the officers.' NCSO Deputy Ramos and GVPD officers conducted a stop on the suspects' vehicles in the parking lot, where narcotics and drug paraphernalia were seen in plain view, according to authorities. At this time, both of the vehicles were searched, yielding the discovery and seizure of fentanyl and paraphernalia from each of the cars and in addition to indicia commonly used in illicit drug sales. This also included a scale and packaging materials in Turner's car, according to NCSO. K9 Riggs is trained and POST certified in narcotics detection and was deployed to search the vehicles, where he detected narcotics in both of the vehicles, NCSO stated. Riggs also alerted to the engine compartment of Turner's vehicle, where crews found 90 rounds of ammunition and a handgun under the hood. Both of the drivers, Mulligan and Turner, were booked into the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility on multiple drug charges, NCSO stated. Authorities said that Turner is being charged with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition, as well as possession of a controlled substance with two or more prior convictions. At this time, there was no mention of what Mulligan is being charged with. 'We want to extend our gratitude to the Grass Valley Police Department for their partnership in this investigation,' NCSO said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
4 days ago
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1 dead, several arrested after shooting in Golden Valley near Hwy. 100, police say
Twin Cities police chief on leave following "complaint," and more headlines Twin Cities police chief on leave following "complaint," and more headlines Twin Cities police chief on leave following "complaint," and more headlines Police in Golden Valley, Minnesota, say a man is dead and "multiple suspects" are in custody after what was initially reported as a road rage shooting late Friday night near Highway 100. Assistant Police Chief Rudy Perez says it happened just before midnight on Duluth Street just east of the highway. He says "all involved parties, including witnesses and suspects" were taken to nearby North Memorial Health for treatment, where a man died from his injuries overnight. It's unclear how many people were involved. "The suspects remain in custody, and the GVPD says there are no ongoing safety concerns related to this incident," Perez said. WCCO The Minnesota State Patrol and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is assisting police with the investigation, and anyone with information on this case is asked to call 763-593-8079. The shooting came just hours before city officials announced Golden Valley Police Virgil Green was placed on administrative leave "pending review of a complaint." Officials say Perez and fellow assistant chief Alice White are co-leading the department amid the investigation.
