Press Releases – Sonora Police Department (2024)

Sonora Police Department Is Now Hiring For Officer Lateral Or Academy Graduate

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KNOW THE RISKS OF MARIJUANA AND TOBACCO FOR YOUTH

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In recent years, the growing use of marijuana and tobacco among youth has become a major concern for the Sonora Police Department (SPD) and Tuolumne County Public Health Department (TCPH).…

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Arson Arrest

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46-year-old Nissa Marie Navone, listed as transient out of Jamestown, was arrested for felony arson following an investigation into Wednesday’s fire on Mono Way. At 2:41 am, on August 17th,…

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38th Annual Christmas Parade

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On Friday, November 26, 2021, the City of Sonora will be holding our 38th annual Christmas Parade. This event will bring thousands of visitors to downtown Sonora. If you are…

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Man arrested for rape

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SONORA POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Date and Time of Release: September 08, 2021 Date and Time of Incident: June 04, 2021 Subject: Rape suspect arrested. ________________________________________________________________ Sonora, California –…

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Arrest for Assault with a Deadly Weapon

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44-Year-old Jeannette Papineau of Torrance, California, was arrested Sunday for battery and assault with a deadly weapon. On May 30, just before 6:30 pm, Officers were dispatched to the Heaven…

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Stabbing Investigation

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A 24-year-old Jamestown man and a 17-year-old male from Sonora report they were stabbed in the parking lot at 460 Greenley Road early this morning. At approximately 12:09 am, on…

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Sonora Man Arrested for Burglary at a Local School

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39-year-old Jared J Todd of Sonora was arrested for a burglary at a local elementary school. Thanks to good teamwork between a school employee and our agency, Todd was located…

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Two Arrested for Possession of Stolen Property and Conspiracy

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Last night the Sonora Police Department arrested 26-year-old Charles P. Bryant of Modesto and 24-year-old Zalena R. Herrera of Modesto for multiple charges, including possession of stolen property, conspiracy to…

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Warrant Phone Scam Alert

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We have shared several posts regarding phone scams, but this is one that has resurfaced locally. Here’s how it works: a police imposter will call an intended victim and inform…

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Felon in Possession of Stolen Firearm Arrest

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On Saturday night, the Police Department arrested 42-year-old Brandon Hamilton Blas of Sonora for multiple charges, including being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded and…

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Sonora Man Arrested for Possession of a Stolen Motorcycle

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On the evening of Monday February 1st, 2021, the Sonora Police Department arrested 25-year-old Shae Phillip Green of Sonora for being in possession of a stolen Honda CRF50. The…

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Arrest Made and Charges Filed for Death of 23 Month old Child in 2019

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The Acting District Attorney of Tuolumne County Eric Hovatter and Chief of the Sonora Police Department Turu VanderWiel have announced criminal charges have been filed against Joseph Maloney, age 26,…

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Assault with a Deadly Weapon by Vehicle

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33-year-old James R. Haire of Sonora was arrested Sunday afternoon for charges stemming from an intentional collision that forced another vehicle off the roadway the day prior. On Saturday,…

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Occupied Stolen Vehicle Recovery

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44-year-old Jason C. Watkins of Sonora was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. At 3:00 a.m on Wednesday, October 14th, a Sonora Police…

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Felony Vandalism and Felony Obstruction

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The Sonora Police Department arrested 31-year-old Clayton F. Johnson of Sonora for felony obstruction, felony vandalism and multiple misdemeanor charges. Shortly after 3:00 am on Sunday August 30th, the Police…

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Arrest for Attempted Murder

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Just before 1:00 am on August 24th, 2020, we received a 911 call from a female stating her husband just assaulted her. Within minutes, officers arrived on scene to the…

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Stolen Property, Narcotics for Sales, Felon in Possession of Firearms

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24-year-old Shae P. Green of Sonora was arrested Thursday afternoon for several felony charges including burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of narcotics for sale, and for being a felon…

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Felony Elder Abuse Arrest

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67-year-old Jeryl D. Schwartz was arrested yesterday afternoon for felony elder abuse. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020, officers were dispatched to the area of the…

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Press Releases – Sonora Police Department (2024)

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Is Sonora, CA a good place to live? ›

Living in Sonora offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Sonora there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Sonora and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Sonora are above average.

How do I file a police report in Coppell TX? ›

In an emergency, always dial 9-1-1. If you have a non-emergency and wish to file a police report please call our non-emergency number at 469-289-3270. Or come to the Police Department at 130 Town Center Blvd to speak to an officer.

Is Sonora wealthy? ›

Bloomberg Business calls Sonora one of the richest small towns in America.

What is the ethnicity in Sonora CA? ›

In 2022, there were 23.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.18k people) in Sonora, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 177 White (Hispanic) and 153 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. 8.5% of the people in Sonora, CA are hispanic (422 people).

How much does a police report cost in Texas? ›

TXDOT is the custodian of crash reports for the state of Texas, and it is one of the most convenient and accessible options to obtain your record, though there is a $6 fee per download. Besides TXDOT, Lexis Nexis is an online platform used by many police departments.

Are complaints against police officers public record Texas? ›

Texas Government Code § 552 generally renders police disciplinary records public. However, many cities in Texas are also covered by Local Government Code § 143, which requires police departments to maintain civil service personnel files on each police officer.

Can anyone get a police report in Texas? ›

Yes, typically you can get most by simply paying the fee at the police station or by requesting a copy under the FOIA ( freedom of information act ) What you recieve may be heavily redacted, meaning much information in the report may be withheld including a victim of sexual assault or other information should a suspect ...

Is it expensive to live in Sonora? ›

Based on our Sonora cost of living calculator, Sonora is 3% more expensive than the national average and 26% less expensive to live in than the average city in California. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2 Bedroom Apt. Food costs in Sonora are less affordable than average in the United States.

What is the crime rate in Sonora CA? ›

Sonora Annual Crimes
ViolentTotal
Number of Crimes41274
Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents)8.2755.29

What is the poverty rate in Sonora CA? ›

The average household income in Sonora is $82,216 with a poverty rate of 20.03%.

What is special about Sonora? ›

Sonora produces nearly all of Mexico's copper and a large proportion of its fish and pork. Since the late 20th century the spread of maquiladoras (export-oriented assembly plants), spurred by the North American Free Trade Agreement, has boosted the state's output of automobiles and other manufactures.

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