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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Arrest made in North San Juan Mother's Day shooting
( — Multiple agencies arrested a man Wednesday morning, who is believed to be a part of a shooting and assault that left one person in critical condition on Mother's Day in North San Juan. Video above: Sacramento police investigate after a woman was shot on West El Camino Avenue The Nevada County Sheriff's Office said that several agencies took part in an operation to serve the warrant before 9 a.m. in the 15000 block of Tyler Foote Crossing Road. Clay Leffew, 52, was taken into custody for attempted murder, aggravated assault with a gun, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and discharge of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Leffew was booked into the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility without bail, according to the Sheriff's Office. The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Motorist rescued near Weaver Lake
( — Nevada County authorities said they rescued a motorist near Weaver Lake on Monday morning. Video Above: What happens when you call 911? The Nevada County Sheriff's Search and Rescue and the Nevada County Sheriff's Office said a sheriff deputy and four search and rescue volunteers responded to reports of motorist stranded around 3 a.m. The person was found unharmed and assisted to safety. Citations issued during Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Ceres 'Thank you to our Patrol Deputy and SAR for another safe resolution to what could have been a tragic situation,' said the sheriff's office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Hiking couple rescues dog from Yuba River
( — A couple on a hike saved a dog from the Yuba River on Wednesday, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office said. Video Above: Operation Frodo: A dog rescue journey unites automotive competitors According to the sheriff's office, the couple, Tiffany and Jason Ramos, were on a trail near the South Yuba Fork Bridge in Nevada City when whey heard whimpering. They spotted a dog standing on a rock 'being pummeled by rushing water' in the river and feared it could be swept away quickly unless they took action. 'They had ropes already in their truck and decided they had to do what they could to save the dog,' explained Nevada County Sheriff's Office Supervising Animal Control Officer Stefanie Geckler, who was later dispatched to the scene following multiple 911 calls. 'While they successfully retrieved the dog from the rock, the challenging terrain made it difficult to climb back up and they found themselves temporarily stuck.' The sheriff's office said that while the Ramoses were stuck, another couple, which included a man who happened to be a climbing instructor, passed through the area and spotted them. The man helped the Ramoses back up and the dog, named Zen, was reunited with her owner. The owner had been up the river with another dog and Zen when she disappeared. 'While we don't ever recommend people putting their lives in danger, we'd like to thank the Ramoses and the mystery climbing instructor for their willingness to respond to a dangerous situation to save Zen,' Geckler said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Investigation leads to drug bust, 2 arrested
( — A 21-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man were arrested Wednesday after being found in possession of narcotics, paraphernalia and more, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. Video Above: Fentanyl 101: What you need to know NCSO said deputies conducted a pretrial release search of a property on 700 Zion Street in Nevada City. According to NCSO, 21-year-old Haley Greenhaw has a history of drug-related offenses, preventing her from having any controlled substances and requiring her to submit to search and seizure at any time, per her pretrial release. When deputies arrived at the location, Greenhaw and 34-year-old Devon Porteous were present. Police found large amounts of narcotics, paraphernalia, a switchblade knife, and credit cards and debit cards not belonging to the suspects. There was also evidence that suggests drug dealing, along with a loaded gun and ammunition found in the man's car, according to the sheriff's office. Greenhaw and Porteous were arrested on multiple charges, including possession of a controlled substance for sale. The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
24-04-2025
- CBS News
Injured skier rescued from Sierra Nevada in near total darkness
NEVADA COUNTY – An injured skier was rescued in near-total darkness far up the Nevada County high country, authorities say. According to the Placer County Sheriff's Office, back on the night of April 19, their Falcon 30 air unit responded to Castle Peak after getting a report about a skier with a broken femur. The skier was up at about the 8,000' level in steep, snowy terrain. Further complicating the rescue was the fact that the skier was very tall himself, standing about 6'8". The rescue operation took place in near total darkness, prompting the use of night vision goggles. Placer County Sheriff's Office Rescuers – which included the Nevada County Sheriff's Office and Cal Fire NEU – organized a highly technical night hoist rescue. First, a pair of paramedics were dropped about 250 yards from the skier so they could hike up to him. Then, with the help of night vision, Falcon 30 lowered another crew of specialists down to the skier. After some work, the skier was hoisted up to safety and flown over to the Boreal Ski Resort parking lot where a ride was waiting to take him to the hospital.
