On 25-November 2016, 25-year-old Edward Lee Jones of Sonora California was arrested for possession of burglary tools, being under the influence of illegal drugs, and for violating the conditions of his parole. Just after 4:30 am, Sonora Police Officers were called to Walmart for a suspicious male who attempted to conceal store merchandise and then

On 24-November 2016, 39-year-old Douglas Randal Power of Fresno California was arrested in connection with a vehicle theft, possession of metal knuckles, and possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Just after 8:00 am on Thanksgiving Day, Sonora Police Officers were called to a residence on Mono Way in Sonora. A resident of the home called

Date and Time of Release: 15 November 2016 Date and Time of Incident: Friday, 25 November 2016 Subject: Annual City of Sonora Christmas Parade ________________________________________________________________________ Friday, 25 Nov. 2016, will mark the City of Sonora’s 33rd annual Christmas Parade. This event always falls on the Friday following Thanksgiving Day and is attended by thousands of

On 10-November 2016, 37-year-old Andrew Tolley of Stockton California was one of three subjects arrested for possessing and/or passing counterfeit money, conspiracy and drug-related crimes. Based on suspicious property located by officers during the original investigation, officers were eventually able to link Tolley to a grand theft at the Sonora Walmart earlier that day. It

On 10-November 2016, three subjects were arrested on several charges relating to the passing of counterfeit bills, drug possession, defrauding an innkeeper, and conspiracy. At approximately 9:26 pm, the Sonora Police Department responded to a report of suspicious persons attempting to pass a counterfeit one-hundred dollar at Applebee’s restaurant. Upon the officer’s arrival to the

Date Incident: 5 November 2016 Subject: Drug and Weapons Arrest ________________________________________________________________________ 5 November 2016, at approx. 1:00 pm, Officers responded to a shoplifter in custody at Wal-Mart. While responding, Wal-Mart reported they had released the male subject due to him making threats of violence towards the staff. The suspect was later identified as Edward Lee

On 31 October 2016, at approx. 7:41 pm, the Sonora Police Department received a report concerning suspected unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor under 18. The juvenile’s mother told police that she discovered concerning information on social media sites. The juvenile was determined to be a 16 year old male. During the investigation, the officer

28 October 2016, the Sonora Police Department received a report of vehicle vs. pedestrian accident, which occurred sometime between 1:45 am and 2:00 am on South Stewart Street near the intersection of Linoberg Street. The 22 year old male victim was reported to have been crossing South Stewart Street from east to west when he

Date Incident: 26 October 2016 Subject: Felony Driving Under the Influence Arrest ________________________________________________________________________ 26 October 2016, at approximately 3:40 p.m., Valerie Smusz, 34 of Sonora, was traveling eastbound on E. Jackson Street in a 2006 Mazda RX-8, when she ran the stop sign at the intersection of E. Jackson Street and Hope Lane, at approximately

Date Incident: 25 October 2016 Subject: Fuzzy Cops 2.0 Coming Your Way ________________________________________________________________________ Members of the Sonora Police Department will be participating, for the second consecutive year, in “No Shave November.” The rules of No Shave November are simple; put down your razor for 30 days and donate your monthly hair maintenance expenses to the

Date Incident: 24 October 2016 Subject: Felony Hit and Run Arrest ________________________________________________________________________ On 24 October 2016, an employee of a café in Murphys called the Sonora Police Department, after observing Louis Page inside the café. Page was wanted for questioning regarding a felony hit and run accident, which occurred on 18 October 2016, at the

Date Incident: 18 October 2016 Subject: Felony Hit & Run ________________________________________________________________________ 18 October 2016, at approx. 9:19 am, emergency personnel responded to the intersection of Elkin and North Washington Street for a reported vehicle vs. pedestrian accident. During the investigation it was determined Jessica Williams, 30 of Jamestown, was walking south on North Washington Street,

The City of Sonora is recruiting for the position of Police Sergeant. The position will close Friday, 4 November 2016, with testing anticipated for Wednesday, 16 November 2016. Testing will consist of a presentation, as well as an oral evaluation. Education/Experience 1) Five years of full time experience in a California POST certified law enforcement

Date Incident: 10 October 2016 Subject: Traffic Accident ________________________________________________________________________ 10 October 2016, at approx. 10:00 am, emergency personnel responded to the intersection of S. Washington Street and Restano Way for a report of an accident involving a power pole. When personnel arrived, they noticed the power pole located at the south/east corner of S. Washington

Date Incident: 7 October 2016 Subject: Assault with a Deadly Weapon ________________________________________________________________________ 7 October 16, at approx. 7:39 PM, emergency personnel responded to the 1100 block of Mill Villa Court, for a reported assault victim needing medical attention. When Officers arrived, they discovered Benjamin Barnow, who is a 52 year old transient, had sustained major

Date Incident: 9 October 2016 Subject: Felony DUI ________________________________________________________________________ 9 October 2016, at approximately 12:10 AM, Officers responded to a reported traffic collision on Bonanza Road, near Calaveras Way. During the accident investigation it was determined the driver, Peter Kampa 54 of Sonora, was driving his Toyota Rav 4 westbound on Bonanza Road when he

Date Incident: 7 October 2016 Subject: Vehicle Accident ________________________________________________________________________ 7 October 2016, at approx. 7:40 am, emergency personnel responded to the area of 127 West Jackson Street for a vehicle accident. It was reported a vehicle had driven off an embankment, and a subject was trapped inside. During the investigation, it was determined Elizabeth Loll,

Date Incident: 5 October 2016 Subject: Tuolumne County’s Centenarian Luncheon ________________________________________________________________________ On 5 October 2016, Lt. VanderWiel, Chief Stinson, along with members of the California Highway Patrol assisted with the Tuolumne County Centenarian Luncheon. The Officers duties included greeting the awardees, escorting them to their tables, presenting recognition certificates, and of course serving them lunch.

Date and Time of Incident: 30 September 2016, approx. 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm Subject: Sonora High School Homecoming Parade ________________________________________________________________________ Sonora High School’s Homecoming Parade will take place Friday, 30 September 2016. Washington Street (SR 49) will be closed to all traffic between Snell Street and Church Street from approx. 2:15 pm to 3:00

Date Incident: 21 September 2016 Subject: ALICE Training ________________________________________________________________________ Recently, members of the Sonora Police Department, plus the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department worked with kindergartners through 3rd graders at Gold Rush Charter School practicing violent intruder preparedness and response options. The training incorporates the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate) concept, which provides survival