CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers make an Arrest

CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE

Yreka, CA –At approximately 9 A.M. on June 25, 2023, Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol and CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers responded to a report of a large pole barn full of bailed hay that was fully involved in Macdoel. A witness told fire personnel of a suspicious individual who was seen fleeing from a second small fire in the area. A California Highway Patrol Officer was able to locate the vehicle being driven by the suspicious person seen at the second small fire. The officer then conducted a traffic stop and detained the suspect until Siskiyou County Sheriff Deputies and CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrived. CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers, in conjunction with Siskiyou County Sheriff Deputies, arrested Yang Meng, age 41 from Yreka, for causing the two fires. Meng was transported to the Siskiyou County Jail where he was booked on the following charges:

CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE: 451(c) -Felony
CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE: 451(d) – Felony
CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE: 453(a)- Felony

CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers work diligently to investigate all fires and apprehend those suspected of starting fires. All fire will continue to pose a major threat to life, property, and our state’s natural resources. CAL FIRE urges the public to be vigilant in their preparedness and aware of suspicious activity.

CAL FIRE would like to thank California Highway Patrol, Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, Klamath National Forest as well as Butte Valley, Dorris and Pleasant Valley Fire Departments for their assistance.

For more information on how you can be prepared for a Wildfire, visit www.ReadyforWildfire.org
or www.fire.ca.gov

Arrest Arrested Avery Theatre bookings chinook CHSRA coho Copco Dam Removal Dunsmuir Dunsmuir Elementary Easter Egg Hunt Etna EtnaCa FERC gardening Irongate Jail KCOC klamath Klamath National Forest klamath river Klamath River Dams KNF KRRC Main Street Homestead McCloud Montague Mount Shasta Mt Shasta obituary Rodeo Salmon Scott River Scott Valley Scott Valley Agriculture Water Alliance Siskiyou Siskiyou County Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors Siskiyou Golden Fair USDA KNF weedca Whaleback Pack YPD Yreka

• Trump’s new executive orders target policies dear to CA
  By Lynn La – CalMattersWhat Matters With assurances that “sunlight is pouring over the entire world,” President Donald Trump was sworn into office Monday for his second term. He wasted no time taking potshots at California. During his 30-minute inauguration speech, Trump said the Los Angeles County wildfires, which broke out two weeks ago, burned without… Read more: Trump’s new executive orders target policies dear to CA
• Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report – January 13-20, 2025
  The following individuals were booked into the Siskiyou County Jail during the past week. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, January 13, 2025In the early morning hours, Siskiyou County Sheriff’s deputies encountered Christine Duman, age 40, on Interstate 5 near Easy Street. Deputies arrested Duman for allegedly… Read more: Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report – January 13-20, 2025
• Obituary: Bruce Anthony Duncan
  Bruce Anthony Duncan, age 57, of Edgewood, California, passed away suddenly at his home on December 31, 2024. Born in Yreka, California on April 24, 1967, Bruce was a passionate and vibrant soul whose interests spanned across hobbies, fandoms, and a deep love for family. Bruce’s professional journey began at the Calico Rock and Gift Shop in… Read more: Obituary: Bruce Anthony Duncan
• Obituary: Shannon Renee Skaggs
  Shannon Renee Skaggs, 52, of Montague, passed away on January 3, 2025 at her home. Born to Kenna and Iona (Wilson) Skaggs, Shannon grew up with her siblings, Melanie and Justin, who cherished her vibrant spirit and loving heart. Shannon had a gift for bringing people together and making them feel seen and valued. Known… Read more: Obituary: Shannon Renee Skaggs
• Siskiyou County Sheriff Brings Illegal Marijuana Industry Concerns to Capitol Hill
  Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue took his fight against illegal marijuana operations to Washington, D.C. this week, highlighting growing concerns about an industry that he says poses significant risks to public health and environmental safety. National Security Concerns During his address on Capitol Hill, LaRue emphasized that what was once considered a California-specific problem has… Read more: Siskiyou County Sheriff Brings Illegal Marijuana Industry Concerns to Capitol Hill