Missing CA Man 'Likely Dragged Away' By Bear Or Mountain Lion

Police searching for a missing 78-year-old man for months found evidence that he may have been dragged away by a wild animal.

Arsonist Destroyed Historic Mansion In NorCal: Authorities

“This was an intentional act,” one official said of the Bidwell Mansion fire.

Historic NorCal Mansion Destroyed By Fire

Chico's historic Bidwell Mansion, built in 1868, was destroyed by a fire early Wednesday just months before renovations were complete.

School Shooter Wanted 'Child Executions' In Response To Gaza: Police

The shooter, an unhoused man with a history of criminal activity and mental illness, left a written statement, police said.

Gunman Who Shot 2 Kindergarten Students May Have Targeted Religion

Investigators are trying to determine if the private school was chosen because of its religious affiliation.

2 Kindergarteners In Critical Condition After CA School Shooting

The shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police.

Dog Mauling Suspected In NorCal Woman's Death

Deputies captured 25 Great Danes running loose in the area where investigators believe a woman was mauled to death during a walk.

CA's Park Fire Explodes To 307K Acres, Evacuations Ordered

More than 130 structures have been destroyed so far and thousands more are threatened as evacuations were ordered in four counties.

CA Wildfire Sparked By Burning Car Triples In Size; Injuries Reported

A man pushed the flaming car into a gully, then calmly left the area with other people fleeing what's now known as the Park Fire.

Endangered Missing Child May Be Headed To CA, CHP Issues Alert

According to the CHP, a man abducted his ex-wife's young granddaughter in North Carolina and flew her to California.

Chico Police Department: Chico Police Uniform Change

As time passes, police organizations change the way they operate and look in many ways.

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: $50,000 REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR THE MURDER OF T ...

On July 3, 2021, Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) deputies were dispatched to the Loafer Creek Campground, which is owned and operat ...

Chico Police Department: Veteran Outreach

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Chico Police Department: Catalytic Converter Thief Arrested

The Officer spoke with three occupants in the vehicle.

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: FEBRUARY 4, 2022 UPDATE

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Butte County California Sheriff's Office: OROVILLE SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

Oroville, CA- On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at approximately 7:35 p.m., the Oroville Police Department (OPD) began to receive 911 call ...

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: INMATE ARRESTED AFTER SMUGGLING FENTANYL INTO JAIL CAUSING MULTIPLE INMATE OVERDOSES

OROVILLE - During the early morning hours of January 6, 2022, Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) correctional deputies were alerted to ...

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVESTIGATING MURDER

Butte County, CA - On December 30, 2021, at approximately 11:00 PM, the Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) received multiple 911 calls ...

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: NEVADA RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD

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Butte County California Sheriff's Office: DECEMBER 22, 2021 UPDATE

The victims left the Berry Creek area and immediately contacted law enforcement. After interviewing the victims, detectives obtained an ...

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEARCHING FOR MURDER SUSPECT

On December 19, 2021, around 10:10 AM, a victim was murdered at a residence located in the 1100 block of Feather Avenue, Oroville. The i ...

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: $50,000 REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR THE MURDER OF M ...

On September 3rd, 2014, Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) deputies were dispatched to the area of Oroville-Quincy Highway and Mountai ...

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: MULTIPLE OVERDOSE INCIDENTS AT THE BUTTE COUNTY JAIL

Oroville, CA - Over the past 10 days, Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) correctional deputies were alerted to three separate medical ...

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: ARREST OF ARMED BARRICADED SUBJECT

Durham, CA- On Monday, November 8, 2021, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) deputies were dispatched to a ...

Chico Police Department: Missing Person

Shanicqua was last seen driving a 2009 white Dodge Caravan, CA 8MCA249.

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: SHERIFF'S OFFICE CONDUCTING ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON INVESTIGATION

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Suspect Wanted For Violent Felonies In 3 Counties Arrested In Chico

SPENCER attempted to flee from detectives by running and climbing over a fence into an unrelated residential yard.

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL EXPECTED ACROSS BUTTE COUNTY

The Butte County Sheriff's Office urges our community members to prepare now to evacuate in the event debris flows/flooding occurs withi ...

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: SHERIFF'S OFFICE CONDUCTING DEATH INVESTIGATION

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Chico Police Department: Annoy/Molest And Resisting With Violence Arrest

Officers arrived in the area minutes later and located a person matching the suspect description in 20th Street Community Park.

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: FIVE INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED DURING DEATH INVESTIGATION

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Chico Police Department: SCAM Attempt

Just as an important reminder, the Chico Police Department will not call anyone, person or business, soliciting money.

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: CHICO RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF A STOLEN FIREARM

Chico, CA- On Friday, July 30, 2021, at approximately 5:45 p.m., BCSO Deputy Robertson was on patrol on East 20th Street in Chico, when ...

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: JULY 2021 UPDATE – SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR MURDER

Over the past 18 months, Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) detectives have continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the ...

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE INVESTIGATING IN CUSTODY DEATH

INVESTIGATING IN CUSTODY DEATH

Robbery Arrest By Chico Police Department

The reporting party advised that an unknown subject just robbed his friend in the parking lot of Wildwood Park.

Chico Police Department: Trespass And Vandalism Arrest

One of the residents could see the subject was in possession of a large kitchen knife and moving about the front room.

Chico Police Department: Stabbing

The suspect in the stabbing was identified as Tyler Bonn Roper (37 years old).

Butte County California Sheriff's Office: APRIL 2, 2021 UPDATE

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Butte County California Sheriff's Office: LARGE AMOUNT OF DRUGS FOUND DURING TRAFFIC STOP

Oroville, CA- On March 14, 2021, Deputy Runyon made a traffic stop on Lincoln Blvd. at Ophir Road in Oroville, on a vehicle for vehicle ...