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Siskiyou County’s Week Under the Stars
Sunday, August 25th – The Great Green Wave The cosmic alignment on this Sunday brought forth what can only be described as “Marijuana Cultivation Monday” arriving a day early. The universe seemed to whisper to law enforcement exactly where to look, as Yang Ka Soua, Mao Vang, Somsee Yang, and Teng Thao all found themselves facing cultivation charges. Perhaps Mercury was in retrograde for aspiring horticulturists, or maybe the stars simply said “time’s up” on outdoor growing season.
Monday, August 26th – Domestic Storms and Heavy Karma The celestial energy shifted dramatically as Monday brought heavier charges to Siskiyou County. Elvin Largo’s arrest for serious domestic violence and weapons charges suggested the stars were no longer playing games—when the universe decides it’s time for accountability, it doesn’t whisper.
Tuesday, August 27th – The Day of Reckoning Tuesday arrived like a cosmic freight train, with the stars apparently deciding that half the county needed a reality check simultaneously. From Shane Long’s DUI to Austin Swain’s $150,000 bail for burglary charges, the universe seemed to be saying “let’s clear the slate.”
Wednesday, August 28th – Midweek Mayhem Under Virgo’s Watch The universe seemed particularly interested in substance-related issues this day, with multiple arrests involving controlled substances and paraphernalia. Perhaps the stars were suggesting it was time for the county to examine its relationship with various forms of escape.
Thursday, August 29th – The Cosmic Convergence If Tuesday was a freight train, Thursday was the entire cosmic railroad system converging on Siskiyou County. Nine separate individuals found themselves in custody, ranging from Manuel Avelino’s collection of warrants to Vittorio Zaccaglini’s weapons charges. The Jefferson Inn proved to be a particularly unlucky location under Thursday’s stars, while the YMCA learned that even fitness facilities aren’t immune to cosmic intervention.
Friday, August 30th – The Friday Night Cosmic Light Show Friday brought the week’s grand finale with a spectacular display of poor decision-making under the full cosmic spotlight. Allison Bock managed to accumulate carjacking, grand theft, domestic violence AND DUI charges in one arrest, earning herself a $100,000 bail and the unofficial title of “Most Cosmically Ambitious Criminal of the Week.” The stars seemed particularly active around Weed (naturally), while DUIs bloomed across the county like wildflowers after rain.
Saturday, August 31st – Saturn’s Cleanup Crew Saturday arrived with the cosmic equivalent of a cosmic janitor, methodically sweeping up the week’s remaining loose ends. Christopher Howell’s multiple warrants and Robert Morrison’s vehicle theft spree indicated that Saturn’s influence was still strong—no one escapes the cosmic cleanup crew.
Sunday, September 1st – The Cosmic Cool Down Sunday brought a merciful decrease in arrest energy, with only a handful of individuals discovering that even weekends aren’t free from cosmic accountability. The universe seemed to be saying, “We’re almost done here, just a few more loose ends to tie up.”
Monday, September 2nd – The Cosmic Reset Monday arrived as the cosmic reset button, with only young Dracen Prohaska’s underage DUI serving as a gentle reminder that even as one cosmic cycle ends, the eternal dance between poor judgment and law enforcement continues.
The universe appeared to be saying: “Time to face the music, folks—the mountain air may be thin, but the arm of the law reaches every altitude.”
Crime Report: August 25 – September 2, 2025
Manuel C. Avelino, 34, of Yreka, was apprehended by Yreka Police at the YMCA on August 29th at 7:05 PM, facing charges including controlled substance possession and multiple failure-to-appear warrants.
Matthew T. Bailey, 40, of Shastina, was arrested by Lake Shastina Police at his Rainbow Drive residence at 11:36 PM on August 28th for disorderly conduct involving alcohol and drugs, plus resisting an officer.
Allison M. Bock, 40, of Salem, Oregon, was arrested by Weed Police on South Weed Boulevard on August 30th at 4:29 PM. She faces charges of carjacking, grand theft, domestic violence, and DUI. Bail was set at $100,000.
Beau B. Burton, 36, of Fort Jones, was arrested by California Highway Patrol on Quartz Valley Road on August 25th at 7:00 PM for DUI.
Timberline R. Bussell, 34, of Mt. Shasta, arrived at the county jail on August 29th to serve time on multiple driving violations through alternative sentencing.
Deborah S. Carnahan, 67, of Montague, was arrested by Yreka Police on Lane Street on August 31st at 6:42 PM for disorderly conduct involving alcohol.
Lucas L. Case, 33, of Quartz Valley, was booked on August 28th on warrants for failure to appear on previous charges. Bail was set at $5,000.
Daniel M. Casorla, 35, of Yreka, was arrested by Yreka Police at the Jefferson Inn on August 29th at 12:06 AM for drug paraphernalia and controlled substance possession, along with multiple failure-to-appear warrants.
Andrew G. Downer, 38, of Weed, was remanded to custody on August 27th on a court order for felony evasion charges, with a court appearance scheduled for September 10th.
Dalton R. Dutra, 29, of Yreka, was arrested on August 25th on a CHP warrant for failure to appear.
Brittany M. Fazio, 26, of Sacramento, was arrested by CHP on Highway 3 near McAdams Creek Road on September 1st at 5:18 AM for alcohol-related disorderly conduct.
Shane C. Garberson, 51, of Mt. Shasta, was arrested by CHP at the intersection of South Old Stage Road and West Ream on August 30th at 8:30 PM for DUI.
Leonardo Gonzalez, 31, of Dorris, was arrested by CHP on Highway 97 at Sheep Mountain Road on August 30th at 4:48 PM on a probation violation warrant. Bail was set at $45,000.
Anthony C. Grames, 29, of Coos Bay, Oregon, was booked on August 27th on multiple felony and misdemeanor warrants with bail totaling $75,000.
Karl K. Grettenburger, 62, of Weed, was arrested by Weed Police at his Shastina Drive address on August 30th at 2:01 PM for alcohol-related disorderly conduct.
Francisca M. Guevara, 45, of Stockton, was arrested on August 25th for parole violations and later on August 28th for battery and additional parole violations at the Amtrak station in Mt. Shasta.
Robin L. Harnden, 45, of Yreka, was arrested by Yreka Police at her Turre Street address on August 30th at 7:02 PM for vehicle theft, receiving stolen property, and probation violations.
Amanda R. Hayes, 36, of Yreka, was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies on East Prather on August 27th at 9:07 PM for loitering on private property and drug paraphernalia possession.
Mindy S. Heie, 56, of Mt. Shasta, was arrested by CHP at the Nor Cal Casino area on August 30th at 9:52 PM for DUI.
Francisco J. Hernandez Tavares, 29, of Central Point, Oregon, was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies in Dorris on August 29th at 7:07 PM for marijuana possession for sale and firearm-related charges. Bail was set at $20,000.
Peter L. Holland, 38, of Newark, was arrested by CHP on Interstate 5 in Dunsmuir on August 26th at 9:26 PM for DUI.
Patsy J. Hook, 52, of Yreka, was arrested by Yreka Police in Yreka on August 27th at 8:10 AM for loitering on private property and being under the influence of controlled substances.
Christopher A. Howell, 47, of Montague, was arrested on August 31st on multiple warrants for failure to appear. Bail was set at $15,000.
Michael S. Hoyt, 44, of Montague, was arrested by Yreka Police at the Yreka Truck Stop on August 28th at 8:44 AM for trespassing.
Yang Ka Soua, 67, of Stockton, was arrested on August 25th for cultivating marijuana and possession for sale.
Kent D. Kuster Jr., 36, of Happy Camp, was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies in Happy Camp on August 28th at 9:31 PM for domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, and violating a court order. Bail was set at $50,000.
Elvin J. Largo, 41, of Weed, faces multiple serious charges including domestic violence, terroristic threats, child abuse, and firearm violations following his arrest by Lake Shastina Police on August 26th at 9:28 PM.
Joseph D. Lauer, 38, of Dunsmuir, was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies at Dunsmuir City Park on August 28th at 8:17 PM for DUI and child endangerment. Bail was set at $25,000.
Robin E. Long, 46, of McCloud, was arrested on August 30th on multiple warrants for failure to appear on traffic violations.
Shane M. Long, 22, of Dunsmuir, was arrested by CHP at Water Street and Mill Street on August 26th at 10:48 PM for DUI.
Jesus Lopez Contreras, 27, of Dorris, was arrested on August 25th for cultivating marijuana.
Zachary J. Markes, 27, of Yreka, was arrested by Yreka Police on Sunset Street on August 31st at 5:33 AM on a warrant for petty theft.
Orion L. Marley, 55, of Salmon River, was arrested by CHP on Highway 96 on August 29th at 1:45 PM for possessing controlled substances while armed. Bail was set at $25,000.
Brianna N. Marye, 39, of Yreka, was arrested on September 1st on Interstate 5 North near Abrams on a felony bench warrant. Bail was set at $20,000.
Jacob A. Moore, 41, of Weed, was arrested by Yreka Police at Banner Bank on North Main on August 29th at 11:56 PM for resisting an officer and violating post-release community supervision.
Robert S. Morrison, 56, of Hornbrook, was arrested by CHP in Hornbrook on August 31st at 1:47 AM for evading police, vehicle theft, drug possession, and resisting arrest. He also faces outside warrants from Redding with bail set at $50,000.
Thomas T. Murphy, 30, of Petaluma, was processed on August 26th for alternative sentencing to serve two days on a vehicle rental violation.
Aariana P. Nelson, 23, of Yreka, was arrested by CHP east of Muchado on August 30th at 3:02 AM for DUI.
Isaiah C. Nowdesha, 22, of Mt. Shasta, was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies on Truck Village Drive on August 27th at 2:02 PM for violating a domestic violence court order. Bail was set at $5,000.
Donald L. Pence II, 38, of Hornbrook, was arrested by Yreka Police at Fairfield Medical Center on August 31st at 7:31 PM for alcohol-related disorderly conduct.
Gracen D. Porter, 23, of Corvallis, Oregon, was arrested by Yreka Police in the 500 block of East Oberlin on August 31st at 2:15 AM for DUI.
Dracen W. Prohaska, 18, of Yreka, was arrested by Yreka Police on South Oregon Street on September 2nd at 2:46 AM for DUI and underage drinking.
John L. Rickard III, 35, of McCloud, was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies in McCloud on August 25th at 8:37 PM for alcohol and drug-related disorderly conduct.
Jose G. Rivas Molina, 37, of Lynnwood, Washington, was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies on August 28th at 3:22 PM for carrying a concealed weapon.
Douglas S. Roberts, 56, of Mt. Shasta, was arrested by CHP on Highway 89 on August 26th at 2:25 AM on multiple warrants including burglary, DUI, and driving violations.
Alonso C. Rodriguez, 29, of Montague, was arrested on August 25th on multiple warrants for failure to appear on various charges.
Deyandre M. Rogers, 30, of McMinnville, Oregon, faces charges including parole violations and domestic violence. He was later arrested again on August 30th for firearm possession and other weapons charges. Bail was set at $20,000.
Jordan A. Rogers, 34, of Yreka, was arrested by Yreka Police at McDonald’s on August 28th at 2:49 AM for being under the influence of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia possession.
Cody J. Rooney, 32, of Mt. Shasta, was arrested by CHP on Ski Bowl Drive on August 31st at 12:30 AM for felony DUI with priors and child endangerment. Bail was set at $50,000.
Gregg A. Sayers, 34, of Weed, was arrested on September 2nd by probation officers for probation violations and possessing flammable materials for arson.
Rosene A. Silva, 34, of Grenada, was processed on August 27th for alternative sentencing to serve 20 days on a suspended license violation.
Micah J. Sims, 43, of Yreka, was arrested by Yreka Police at the Yreka Truck Stop on August 30th at 10:45 AM for trespassing and shoplifting.
Cathi D. Small, 73, of Yreka, was arrested by Yreka Police in Yreka on August 25th at 7:08 PM for DUI.
Steven D. Sparks III, 21, of Etna, was processed on August 27th on multiple charges including identity theft, petty theft, and numerous DUI-related offenses.
Adam M. Stout, 42, of Dunsmuir, was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies at Manfredi’s Restaurant in Dunsmuir on August 31st at 1:34 AM for prohibited person possessing ammunition and probation violations.
Austin E. Swain, 20, of Yreka, was arrested by Yreka Police on Fort Jones Road on August 27th at 8:44 PM for drug paraphernalia, burglary charges, and a felony bench warrant. Bail was set at $150,000.
Teng Thao, 35, of Fresno, was arrested on August 25th for cultivating marijuana and possession for sale.
David J. Tilley, 62, of Mt. Shasta, was remanded to custody on August 27th on charges of vehicle theft and elder abuse.
Charlie Vang, 43, of Montague, was arrested on September 1st on a warrant for failure to appear.
Chia Vang, 53, of Yreka, was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies at the R Ranch on August 28th at 3:55 PM for controlled substance possession and trespassing.
Mao Vang, 41, of Stockton, was arrested on August 25th for cultivating marijuana and possession for sale.
Jonathan E. Warren, 33, of Clear Lake, was arrested by CHP on Mt. Shasta Boulevard on August 27th at 11:23 PM for DUI.
Lief N. Whinery, 44, of Yreka, was arrested by Yreka Police at 515 North Main Street on September 1st at 7:35 PM for prohibited person possessing ammunition and controlled substance possession.
Tara L. Wilson, 40, of Yreka, was arrested by Yreka Police on Greenway on August 29th at 8:18 PM on warrants for failure to appear.
Somsee Yang, 43, of Stockton, was arrested on August 25th for cultivating marijuana and possession for sale.
Vittorio P. Zaccaglini, 36, of McCloud, was arrested on August 29th on warrants for possessing controlled substances while armed, firearm violations, and drug paraphernalia possession.
68 individuals processed between August 25-September 2, 2025
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