Something Spooky on Nimrod Street

Local Scene

Grass Valley Police Department

Monday

armored car• At noon, police responded to a traffic accident in a parking lot at a state facility on Sutton Way. A man’s car was damaged, while there was no damage to an armored vehicle involved. Police took a report.

Wolf Creek Grass Valley• At 6:44 p.m., a caller from the 300 block of Mill Street reported Wolf Creek was rising one foot per hour. Public Works checked it out and reported the creek was flowing fast. Nevada Irrigation District would be notified.

Sleeping Drunk• At 7:38 p.m., a caller reported a drunken man was sleeping in the gravel on the 500 block of Packard Street. Police contacted the 54-year-old man, who was not drunk and was just taking a nap.

Tuesday
Combative Juvenile• At 12:36 a.m., a caller female screamingfrom the hospital on the 100 block of Glasson Way reported a 17-year-old boy was being combative. Police arrested the boy on suspicion of violation of probation, and he was booked into juvenile hall.

• At 1:21 a.m., a caller from the 100 block of Northridge Drive reported hearing a female screaming. Police checked the area and talked with people near Northridge Drive and Bridger Court. They said they heard coyotes in the Slate Creek Canyon area. Police were unable to locate anything suspicious.

Nevada County Sheriff’s Office  

Monday

• At 9:25 a.m., a man called from the 10000 block of Pekolee Drive to report harassment from someone who wanted to buy his vehicle. The person did not want to leave the residence.

• At 11:19 a.m., a caller reported a vehicle parked at the Carr Lake trailhead was burglarized. A deputy took a report.

• At 4:14 p.m., a caller from Maidu Avenue reported a vehicle and motorcycle were involved in an accident. There were no injuries involved.

Shooter• At 7:53 p.m., a caller from the 16000 block of Alexandra Way reported a neighbor attempted to shoot a deer with a pellet gun. The caller was concerned because the pellet could have hit him while he was outside. Deputies contacted the caller and the shooter.

• At 11:33 p.m., a woman called from the 10000 block of Kenwood Drive to report her husband changed the locks on their house and he would not let her in. A deputy contacted the woman, who was able to retrieve her property and would be staying with a friend overnight.

Nevada City Police Department

Monday

Something Spooky on Nimrod Street• At 8:08 p.m., a caller from Nimrod Street reported hearing a train horn for the last hour. Police checked with the railroad museum and all was quiet in the area.

• At 10:42 p.m., a man called from Commercial Street to report a person pushed him and broke his camera. The caller wanted a log entry.

Nevada County Local News: Police blotter 08/22/07 – TheUnion.com

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I Love This Town

Local Scene

Skinny Black PantsAll hell breaks loose around 4:20 

Grass Valley Police Department
Tuesday

  • At 3:05 p.m., a caller from Chapel Street at Brighton Street reported a man with long blond hair and wearing a T-shirt with “weed” on the front appeared to be smoking something out of a pipe.
  • At 4:24 p.m., a caller from a business on the 600 block of Freeman Lane reported a vehicle was vandalized. Police took a report.
  • At 4:27 p.m., a man reported three skinheads in a brown Toyota pickup were looking at him in downtown Grass Valley. The caller wanted police to know the alleged skinheads were targeting people. Dispatchers advised patrol officers.
  • At 4:42 p.m., a caller from the 100 block of Stewart Street reported small women in skinny black pants were yelling and screaming.
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The Dead Beats

Local Music, Local Scene, Other Music

I know where I am going to be Saturday July 28, 2007 8pm-midnight.
The Miners Foundry!

The Dead Beats…long known as an incredibly fun and high energy Grateful Dead tribute band, the DeadBeats return to Nevada City for this one summer night. And as the name implies, the DeadBeats originally came together to cover the music of the Grateful Dead. Within this tradition they base their interweaving and often unpredictable jam style.
Together since1994, these days the band plays only occasionally for special events. The band has amassed a loyal following of steadfast fans who are always excited when the band decides to get together and play their hearts out with the music of the Dead.

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The Hay Barn

Local Scene

The Hay BarnCongratulations are long over due for John and Bridget over there at the Hay Barn. Their store is so cool. When we were there, my niece Madison was running around all cute and all and playing with baby chicks. I think it’s actually John’s brother that makes coffee in Hawaii though since I just grow tomatoes and what not. Man, we just ooze country these days don’t we yall? CLICK THE PIC! I hope you can read it.

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