Siskiyou County Search and Rescue rescue climbers on Mount Shasta

Siskiyou County Search and Rescue rescue climbers on Mount Shasta

On Thursday, August 15, 2019 the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to two incidents on Mount Shasta involving injured or endangered mountain climbers stranded after mishaps left them imperiled at high elevations and in need of rescue. 

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Social Security Administration 'scam' alert

Social Security Administration 'scam' alert

The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is warning the public to be on guard against scam phone calls from those who falsely claim to be from the Social Security Administration or a local, state or federal law enforcement agency.

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Victim Identified in Fatal Dorris Train Crash

Victim Identified in Fatal Dorris Train Crash

The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has identified the driver of the vehicle involved in the fatal motor vehicle versus train collision that occurred on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 shortly after 8:28 a.m.  The driver and solo occupant of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries in the collision.  The victim has been identified as Ms. Ashley Jennifer Hinson, 35, of Van Nuys, California. 

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Sheriff's Office Probes Fatal Dorris Train vs Motor Vehicle Incident

Sheriff's Office Probes Fatal Dorris Train vs Motor Vehicle Incident

On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at about 8:28 a.m., the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received a report of a collision involving a train and a motor vehicle in the Dorris area.  Additional information indicated the vehicle was on fire at US 97 near   Railroad Avenue, at the railroad crossing gate.  SCSO Sergeant Abner Weed responded to the incident, along with local fire department and California Highway Patrol (CHP) first responders.  SCSO provides contract law enforcement services for Dorris.

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