News Archive (6192)
Two men were arrested Wednesday at the scene of indoor
marijuana growing operation. According to the Amador County Combined Narcotics
Enforcement Team, ACCNET officers, assisted by the Amador County Sheriff's
Office, searched a residence at 25695
Buckeye Road in Pioneer. Agents located an indoor
marijuana cultivation operation with approximately one hundred twenty two
cannabis plants in various stages of cultivation. Investigators also found about one pound of
concentrated marijuana, one half gallon of suspected THC oil, a THC extraction
processing area, two firearms,
scales and other drug
paraphernalia. ACCNET Agents arrested Edward Eugene Meeker Sr., 52, of Pioneer
and Chad Everett Cleo Meeker,
28, of San Andreas at the scene. Both
were charged with cultivation of cannabis, possession of cannabis for
sale, manufacture of a controlled substance and being armed in the commission
of a felony. Edward was additionally
charged with being a convicted felon in possession of firearms.
The Amador District Attorney, Todd Riebe, announced on Wednesday that Amador County law enforcement is “cracking down on truancy.” The joint effort is with the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Department, School Attendance Review Board, or SARB, and the Probation Department. According to Superintendent Dick Glock, Amador’s school attendance rate of 92.2% is below the state’s average of 93.2%, which ultimately lowers Average Daily Attendance, or ADA, rates received from the state. “We want the kids to be at school as much as possible,” says Glock. This week, charges were brought against four parents for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a misdemeanor offense. Combined, the children of these parents missed 279 days last school year while ignoring repeated attempts by the school district and SARB to have their children attend school. Conviction on this charge has a maximum penalty of five years of probation, up to one year in county jail, and up to a 2,500 dollar fine.
CHP
reports indicate an accidents last Wednesday resulting in an arrest. David Norwood, 46, of Mokelumne
Hill, was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated. Norwood failed to anticipate a vehicle
stopped at the intersection of Highway 49 and Main Street and collided with it’s rear end.
The collision was forceful enough to propel the rear-ended car into the
intersection, where another oncoming car collided with its front end. The
drivers of the two vehicles that collided as a result of Norwood’s bump reported moderate injuries.
The Amador County Deputy Sheriff’s Association released a statement yesterday applauding the County’s ongoing efforts to fight additional gaming in AmadorCounty, but warned that a rejection of the Intergovernmental Services Agreement would mean “further financial uncertainty”. “We trust the…Board of Supervisors will make the decision that provides the citizens of Amador County with the revenue and resources to maintain OUR community’s quality of life and commitment to public safety,” wrote Deputy Garth Hohn, who signed the letter on behalf of the Sheriff’s Association.
TSPN has received reports of a vehicle accident occurring at a day care center in Ione. According to our sources, an elderly woman lost control of her car while using a nearby carwash, reportedly because her ignition was stuck. Terri Murrill, a witness at the scene, said the vehicle exited the car wash and crshed into a parked van which in turn collided with a telephone pole. The woman was patially thrown into the back seat. The car kept moving and collided with a parked car next to a day care center. Officials have reported no injuries so far.
TSPN has received reports of a serious accident that occurred yesterday afternoon west of Toyon Road in Pine Grove. There was a car fire and serious injury. We will keep you updated as we gather the details from our reporters in the field. Stay tuned to our noon broadcast to get the complete story…
An accident involving a school bus in Calaveras County injured 5 people on Tuesday. A 23-year old Arnold man in a Toyota Tacoma pick-up was driving on Murphy’s Grade Rd in the opposite direction of travel as the school bus.MarkTwain Hospital complaining of pain to their heads and were released. The driver of the pick-up suffered a fractured wrist and was taken to Mark Twain Hospital. According to San Andreas CHP, the truck’s driver was unable to stay on his side of the road due to inattentive driving and excessive speed for the wet conditions. The bus driver took corrective action but was unable to avoid being struck by the pick-up. Two students from Michelson school and 2 adults riding on the bus at the time received minor injuries. They were taken to Mark Twain Hospital complaining of pain to their heads and were released. The driver of the pick-up suffered a fractured wrist and was taken to Mark Twain Hospital.
A 39-year old Pioneer woman suffered minor injuries in an accident on Hwy 88 Tuesday. According to the California Highway Patrol, the Pioneer woman was eastbound near Lodge Rd when she allowed her 1989 Toyota pick-up to run off the road where it then hit a tree. The driver was taken to Sutter Amador Hospital for treatment.
