NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JAIL BOOKING REPORT

Here are some of the highlights from the recent booking reports at the Mariposa County Jail. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Dec. 29 – Devan Allen Hammer, 33, Mariposa, was arrested for illegally trying to stop a crime victim or witness from cooperating with law enforcement, battery, assault with a deadly weapon, assault using force that could cause significant harm, threatening death or great bodily injury, burglary, being under the influence of a controlled substance, obstruction of a public officer, simple assault and vandalism. • Shane Leroy Noone, 57, Mariposa, was arrested for corporal injury of a spouse, driving without proof of insurance, driving without valid registration, driving without a license, manufacturing or selling fake/fraudulent driver’s licenses or ID cards and misusing vehicle registration or license plates.

Dec. 30 – Charles Williams, 25, Coulterville, was arrested for carrying a concealed dirk or dagger and trespassing. • Richard Hanna, 58, Mariposa, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

Dec. 31 – Johnnie Dee Wise, 35, Mariposa, was arrested for child abuse, assault with a deadly weapon and failing to correct a vehicle violation previously promised in writing to fix. • Mario Alejandro Yanez, 37, Mariposa, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

Jan. 1 – Linzy Rose Norris, 35, Mariposa, was arrested for battery of a spouse. • Diego Eduardo Garcia, 19, Mariposa, was arrested for battery of a spouse. • Dean Allen Dwerlkotte, 61, Mariposa, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale, possession of unlawful paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and under the influence of a controlled substance. • Martina Ann Johnson, 61, was arrested for disorderly conduct involving alcohol.

Jan. 2 – Salvador Prado Garcia, 63, Turlock, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • John Issac Barnard, 37, Mariposa, was arrested for obstructing a public officer. • Iris Aracely Reyes, 38, Mariposa, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance while having two or more priors.

Jan. 3 – Tyler Creegan Harris, 46, Mariposa, was arrested for obstructing a public officer. • Tyler Wayne Engman, 31, Mariposa, was arrested for receiving known stolen property, obstructing a public officer, possessing burglary tools and identity theft. • Brandon Lee Fairchild, 36, Mariposa, was arrested for obstructing a public officer. • Johnnie Dee Wise, 35, Mariposa, was arrested for child abuse, child stealing, possession of unlawful paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. • Nakoma Kenneth Parker, 48, Mariposa, was arrested for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, possessing unlawful paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and obstructing a public officer. • James Michael Starr, 37, Mariposa, was arrested for disorderly conduct involving alcohol.

Jan. 4 – Benjamin Scott Wagner, 47, Mariposa, was arrested for burglary and vandalism.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

Dec. 29 – An ambulance was requested on 12th Street in Mariposa. • A fire occurred on Lakeview Drive in Mariposa. • A violation of a court order was reported on 10th Street in Mariposa. • A burglar alarm was reported on Lemee Lane in Mariposa. • Suspicious circumstances occurred on Triangle Road in Bootjack.

Dec. 30 – Trespassing occurred on Ben Hur Road in Mariposa. • Vandalism was reported on Highway 140 in Catheys Valley. • A traffic hazard was reported on Indian Gulch Road in Hornitos. • Illegal dumping occurred on Trower Road in Catheys Valley. • An animal was reported on Coakley Circle in Mariposa.

Dec. 31 – Disturbing the peace was reported on Jones Street in Mariposa. • A suspicious vehicle was reported on Bear Valley Road in Hornitos. • A burglary occurred on Highway 140 in Mariposa. • Harassing by electronic communication was reported on Pegleg Road in Bootjack. • Unsafe shooting occurred on Joe Howard Street in Mariposa.

Jan. 1 – Someone was drunk in public on Highway 49 North in Mariposa. • A burglar alarm was reported on Chowchilla Mountain Road in Ponderosa Basin. • A welfare check was requested on Dogtown Road in Greeley Hill. • An ambulance was requested on Highway 132 in Don Pedro. • Suspicious circumstances were reported on Highway 49 North in Mariposa.

Jan. 2 – A violation of a court order occurred on 10th Street in Mariposa. • Petty theft was reported on Grillo Drive in Don Pedro. • Vandalism occurred on Highway 140 in Catheys Valley. • A traffic stop occurred on Woodland Drive in Mariposa.

Jan. 3 – Suspicious circumstances were reported on Schafer Road in Bootjack. • A welfare check was requested on Highway 49 South in Woodland. • A follow up occurred on Jalapa Way in Don Pedro. • An ambulance was requested on Guadalupe Mountain Road in Catheys Valley. • A domestic disturbance was reported on Live Oak Road in Mariposa.

Jan. 4 – Trespassing occurred on Cedro Court in La Grange. • A traffic collision was reported on Highway 41 and Miami Mountain Road in Fish Camp. • A 911 hangup occurred on Morrissey Road in Mt. Bullion. • Fraud was reported on Chowchilla Mountain Road in Ponderosa Basin.

The above listed calls are actual reports to the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office dispatch. These are just a sampling of recent calls, but are in no way all inclusive. The intent of this log is to demonstrate the wide array of issues with which Mariposa County law enforcement must deal with, in addition to investigation of serious crimes and their routine patrol.

The above listed calls are actual reports to the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office dispatch. These are just a sampling of recent calls, but are in no way all inclusive. The intent of this log is to demonstrate the wide array of issues with which Mariposa County law enforcement must deal with, in addition to investigation of serious crimes and their routine patrol.