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Methamphetamine, firearms found during probation check in Valley Springs
VALLEY SPRINGS, California - A probation check led to the discovery of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and firearms at a Valley Springs residence, resulting in the arrest of two individuals.On August 13, 2024, at approximately 11:45 a.m., Calaveras County Probation Officers and Sheriff's Deputies conducted a home visit in the 3000 block of Antonovich Road to verify compliance with probation terms, according to the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office. During the visit, officers found around 16 grams of methamphetamine, various drug paraphernalia, including empty coin-sized baggies and glass smoking pipes, a handgun, a rifle, and 60 rounds of ammunition.The suspects, 48-year-old Benjamin Lawrence Nava and 49-year-old Alvina Ann Nava, both residents of Valley Springs, were arrested without incident and transported to the Calaveras County Jail for booking. Alvina Nava has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance for sale. Benjamin Nava faces charges of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition, possession of a controlled substance while armed, possession of a controlled substance for sale, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
NorCal woman mauled to death by dogs, sheriff says
(KRON) — A Northern California woman was mauled to death by dogs before sheriff’s deputies rounded up 23 Great Danes that were running loose in her neighborhood. Davina Corbin, 56, of Feather Falls, Calif., died on Blackhawk Trail near where dozens of domestic Great Danes were roaming, according to the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. In […]
Missing Oregon man’s vehicle found abandoned on California logging road
TRINITY COUNTY, Calif. – The vehicle of a man reported missing out of Tillamook County, Oregon was found abandoned on a logging road in northern California earlier this week. According to the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office, 69-year-old Gregory Alan Russell was reported missing from the Tillamook County area on...
Fire crews extinguish fire near Forest Avenue
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - CAL FIRE crews from out of the area assigned to the Park Fire jumped into action Friday morning when they spotted a fire on their way to their assignment. CAL FIRE units from Tuolumne and Calaveras County were headed east on Highway 32 in Chico around...
DUI checkpoints coming to Stanislaus, San Joaquin counties ahead of Labor Day
(FOX40.COM) — Two Northern California agencies recently announced they will be holding DUI checkpoints in August to maintain the state’s efforts of keeping drunk drivers off the streets. The Turlock Police Department said it will hold its checkpoint on Aug. 16 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city. The […]
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