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l~l/~~ ]lllllllllU l|Hlllll~ltllll~lllll IlillllJll Illlll ' Bulletin, Progressive, Record, Reporter Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 3B L AW AND ORDER SHERIFF'S BLOTTER Arrests Twain One person was arrested on a charge of violating a re- straining order. Quincy Two people were arrested. One person was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. The oth- er person was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and violating parole. One person was arrested on charges of child endanger- ment and violating a re- straining order. One person was arrested on a charge of violating a court order. Fire Monday, Dec. 19 Airport: In Beckwourth, a caller reported a fire near the fence at the airport. The caller advised'he/she would contact the U.S. Forest Ser- vice. Beckwourth fire was paged. House: In Portola, a caller at 349 Taylor Ave. reported she was awakened by her smoke detector and that her house was filled with smoke. Porto- la fire was paged. Eastern Plumas Health Care respond- ed and was staged near the home. Another caller report- ed hearing explosions. The USFS responded. The Califor- nia Highway Patrol respOnd- ed to assist with crowd con- trol. The fire was reportedly spreading toward the rail- road tracks. The fire depart- ment was handling that blaze. City Hall advised it had increased the water to the hydrant. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Illegal burn: In Quincy, a caller reported a fire that was throwing a lot of sparks. Quincy fire responded and advised the homeowner that it was an illegal burn. The homeowner agreed to put the fire out. Wednesday, Dec. 21 Chimney: In Portola, a deputy received a report of a chimney fire. Portola fire was paged. Medical Friday, Dec. 16 Pain: In Quincy, a caller re- quested an ambulance for his wife who was experiencing chest pain and vomiting blood. Plumas District Hospi- tal and Quincy fire were paged and responded. Monday, Dec. 19 Hearing: In Greenville, a caller advised that a male was transferred to South Lassen EMS for medical aid because the person had lost his hearing and had severe swelling. Unknown malady: In Chilcoot, a caller requested an ambulance for transporta- tion to EPHC. No response from fire was requested. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Seizure: In Portola, a caller reported that an elderly woman was having a seizure. The call was transferred to EPHC. Portola fire was paged. Unknown malady: In Quincy, a caller requested an ambu- lance for an elderly male for unknown reasons. PDH and Quincy fire were paged. Wednesday, Dec. 21 1 Unknown malady: In ~uincy, a caller from Country Villa requested an ambulance for a patient transfer. Child safety seat law takes effect Jan. l Local pu'blic health coordinator available The California Office of Traffic Safety is reminding parents, caregivers and dri- vers to take note of a new law aimed at saving more lives and preventing more injuries of children across the state. Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, chil- dren under age 8 must be properly buckled into a car seat or booster seat, and in the back seat. In addition, chil- dren age 8 or older who are not tall enough for the seat belt to fit properly must ride in a booster or car seat. Previ- ously, the law required that children remain in a booster seat until the age of 6 or they weighed 60 pounds. "This is an important new law that will impact more than 1.1 million children in California," said Christopher J. Murphy, director of the Cal- ifornia Office of Traffic Safe- ty. "Keeping them in booster seats increases their chance of surviving a crash by 45 per- cent." A coalition of child traffic safety organizations, includ- ing the Office of Traffic Safe- ty, California Department of Public Health, California Highway Patrol, Safe Kids California, local law enforce- ment, public health agencies and fire departments, are working together to make sure all those who need this updated information will re- ceive it. Hospitals, day care centers, pediatricians and local community service orga- nizations are just a few that will be targeted. "Although we know that placing children in age- and size-appropriate seats is the best way to reduce serious and fatal injuries, progressing chil- dren from rear-facing and for- ward-facing car seats to boost- er seats can be confusing," added Dr. Ron Chapman, di- rector and state health officer, California Department of Pub- lic Health. "There is a child passenger safety coordinator available at your local public health department who can re- fer you to a fitting station where you can learn how to properly install child safety seats in the family car." The ticket price for violat- ing this law is significant. For each child under 16 who is not properly secured, parents (if in the car) or the driver can be ticketed for more than $475 and receive a violation point on their driving record. To save emptying your pocketbook or, more impor- tantly, your child's life, com- plying with the law should be inexpensive. Most children impacted by the new law can remain in the booster seat they already have. If it is nec- essary to buy a new one, low back boosters can be pur- chased at major retailers for $15 to $20 each. A booster simply "boosts" the child up in order to make the adult-sized belt safely fit a child-sized body. If the belt crosses the child's stomach instead of the hipbones, the child can be severely injured by the belt itself if involved in a collision. A child fits an adult seat belt when: She can sit against the ve- hicle seat back with her knees bent without slouching and can comfortably stay in this position throughout the trip. The lap belt is low on the hips touching the upper thighs. --The shoulder belt crosses the chest, but is not on the face or neck. Never let your child put the shoulder belt behind his Greenville woman to receive sentence Feb.' The Greenville woman charged with providing drugs to a minor is expected to receive up to two years in prison when she is sentenced Feb. 17. Deana Maughan pleaded "no contest" Dec. 16 to felony child abuse, stemming from a Nov. 14 incident that left a 14- year-old boy in a coma. The boy, who was trans- ported to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, has since recovered. Maughan was charged with giving the boy prescrip- tion drugs to sell. However, the boy took the drugs and overdosed. "This is an unfortunate example of the dangers of prescription drug abhse and the increased need for the diligent investigation and prosecution to combat the growing problem," said Plumas County District At- torney David Hollister. Sexual battery Raymond Laws entered a plea Dec. 16 of no contestto two felony violations of sexu- al battery. Laws also admitted he pre- viously had received a prior conviction constituting a "strike." The incident arose from an allegation of unlaw- ful conduct with two minor girls. Laws will be sentenced Jan. 13, and is expected to re- ceive 10 years in state prison and be ordered to register as a sex offender. Battery On Dec. 16, Loren Donelson pleaded no contest to felony battery with serious bodily injury. The charge stemmed from an attack on a young man in Portola. At his Feb. 17 sentencing, the court will also consider an act of domestic violence the defendant committed on his then-girlfriend. Alcohol was involved in both incidents. Donelson is expected to receive up to two" years iB prison. Selling marijuana On Dec. 2, Michael Mondot, of Paxton, was sentenced to two years in county jail 'after being convicted of possessing marijuanafor sale. Mondot was convicted fol- lowing a probation search at his residence where a large CH P efforts to revive elderly Quincy man unsuccessful A California Highway Pa- trol officer worked in vain to save an elderly man's life Dec. 13. Verl Belvin, 83, of Quincy, was pronounced dead at Plumas District Hospital de- spite a quick response and CPR performed by officer Ter- ry Dunn. According to the CHP, Dunn monitored an emergency call that reported an unconscious person in a car parked at the Quincy post office at approxi- mately 5:15 p.m. Dunn was near the scene and immediately responded. 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If the child is putting the s houlder belt behind him, this s a sign that he still needs a bc oster. For more information about car seats, the mw law or help in determinin ; if your child still needs a }ooster seat, call your local h ~alth de- partment or I visit cdph.ca.gov/vosp | or ots.ca.gov/Child_Pass~nger_S afety.asp. | For help installing~ child safety seat or for further in- formation on Califorr ia occu- pant restraint laws, contact Officer Lacey Heit nan in Quincy at 283-1100. 7 volume of marijuana ~ras be- ing cultivated and prc cessed. In addition to his s{ ~ntence, Mondot agreed to forfeit $54,365, which was seized from his residence. Law and Order policy Information that appears in this column is compiled from the Plumas County Sheriff's Office' act vity log, the county correctional center's booking log and California Highway Patrol press releases. The Sheriff's Blotter shows initial charges. In some instances the charges may change after the dispatch reportL We do not report suspects' names in arrests for public intoxication or drunken driving unless accompanie~l by an- other serious charge, such as probation violation, a vehicle accident or another felony. The fact that some- one has been arrested and charged with a crime does not constitute guilt. The case may never appear in court if the district attorney determiries there is insufficient evidence to prosecute. The fact that spmeone was involved in an automobile collision does not constitute liability or fault. Minors are named as I~gal-age drivers at 16, unless they are charged with a crime in conjunction with an incident. The CHP de{ermines whether injuries are characterized as minor, moderate or fatal. 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