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Modoc County Jail

As of Monday, there are 29 people in the Modoc County Jail, 3 females and 26 males. Jail capacity is 43. There is 1 additional incarcerated person currently serving time in another facility.

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Tuesday, April 30

12:01 pm Responded to Cal Pines area for a juvenile issue

7:03 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

8:50 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas rural area; warning issued

9:09 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas rural area; warning issued

Wednesday, May 1

7:22 am Responded to assist EMS in Alturas

7:21 pm Responded to Newell area for report of a verbal altercation; arrest made

Thursday, May 2

4:02 pm Traffic stop conducted in Canby area; citation issued

7:08 pm Responded to report of suspicious circumstances in New Pine Creek area

11:04 pm Responded to Adin area to assist EMS with report of accidental gunshot wound; report taken

Friday, May 3

2:22 pm Responded to Cal Pines area for report of suspicious person; arrest made

5:19 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of an unwanted guest

10:24 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

10:41 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas rural area; warning issued

10:55 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

Saturday, May 4

Nothing to report

Sunday, May 5

2:02 pm Responded to assist EMS in the MRE area

2:30 pm Responded to report of audible alarm at the XL Reservation

2:48 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

7:03 pm Responded to the Adin area for report of a deceased subject; coroner report taken

7:35 pm Traffic stop conducted in the MRE area; arrest made

Modoc County Sheriff’s Office: CAD incidents: 73

Modoc County Sheriff’s Bookings

As of Monday, the Modoc County Jail houses a total of 29 individuals, comprising 3 females and 26 males, with a capacity for 43 detainees. Additionally, one person is serving time in another facility.

April 29, 2024:

Kristina Michelle Morris, aged 50 from Lookout, CA, was arrested on a felony warrant for failure to appear and is being held without bail by the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).

April 30, 2024:

Hope Israel Honeybean Trinity-Ridge, aged 49 from Alturas, was arrested for burglary and is held on a $50,000 bail by the Alturas Police Department (APD).

Bianca Zaragoza-Garcia, aged 20 from Alturas, was arrested on a felony warrant for failure to appear and is held on $10,000 bail by the APD.

On May 1, 2024:

Brian Anthony Widby, aged 35 from Cedarville, CA, was booked and released by the Modoc District Attorney (MODOC DISTRICT ATTORNEY) for child abuse.

Sean Dean Sain, aged 39 from Tulelake, CA, was arrested for disorderly conduct/alcohol by the MCSO and was released on a signed promise to appear.

Peter Eugene Summyleahy, aged 36 from Alturas, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, domestic battery, criminal threats, and violation of probation, and is held on $25,000 bail by the APD.

May 2, 2024:

Gary Lee Eugene Motheral, aged 39 from Alturas, was booked and released by the MODOC DISTRICT ATTORNEY for driving without a valid license.

Anthony John Phoenix, aged 48 from Fort Bidwell, CA, turned himself in to serve a sentence for domestic violence and is held without bail by the MODOC SUPERIOR COURT.

May 3, 2024:

James Lee Crampton, aged 42 from Alturas, was arrested for burglary, disorderly conduct/loitering, and violation of probation, and is held on $50,000 bail by the MCSO.

Thomas Eugene Curtis, aged 69 from Alturas, was arrested for violation of parole and is held without bail by the APD.

On May 5, 2024:

Jason Allen Duque, aged 37 from Anderson, CA, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear and is held on $10,000 bail by the MCSO.

Joshua Lee Beattey, aged 44 from Alturas, was arrested on a felony warrant for failure to appear and for driving with a suspended privilege for DUI, and is held on $15,000 bail by the MCSO.

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