Media Releases

The Amador County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the implementation of Citizen RIMS, a new internet-based software program that will allow citizens to view crime and jail information through the Amador County Sheriff’s Office website at http://www.amadorsheriff.org. Read more here>>>

On March 28, 2012 at approximately 1930 hours, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on West Mitchell Mine Road to the report of a 59 year old male that had been stabbed in the head by a 56 year old friend. The victim responded to being stabbed by acquiring a shotgun and shooting at the suspect as he accessed his vehicle to leave. The suspect was struck by the shot and fled the scene however he was later located on New York Ranch Road and subsequently flown to Mercy San Juan Hospital for treatment. Refer to Amador County Sheriff’s Office Media Release #12-04-01. Read more here>>>

On April 30 at approximately 1601 hours, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Amador Memorial Cemetery regarding a pickup truck that had had driven through the cemetery, damaging headstones and striking a pole.  Read more here>>>

On Monday, April 30, 2012 at 1748 hours, the Amador County Sheriff's Office received a 911 Emergency Call from a residence in the 15000 block of Muller Road in Willow Creek. The caller reported that a 43 year old male had been shot in the head by his 53 year old brother. The caller reported the suspect may be within the garage of the residence or he may have fled the area. Read more here>>>

On March 28, 2012 at approximately 1930 hours, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 emergency call from a resident on West Mitchell Mine Road. The caller reported that an associate of his had stabbed him in the head with a screwdriver. The caller reported that he subsequently shot at the associate as he was seated in his pickup truck attempting to leave.  Read more here>>>

On March 25, 2012 at approximately 1337 hours, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 emergency call from a resident on Buckeye Drive in Volcano. The caller reported that a friend had just arrived at his residence and had been badly beaten.  Read more here>>>

On March 14, 2012 at approximately 0700 hours, an Amador County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to the report of a suspicious male subject at Hwy 88 and Lower Jackson Valley Road. The subject was reportedly yelling at vehicles travelling on Hwy 88.  Read more here>>>

On March 2, 2012 at approximately 1800 hours, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Walmart Loss Prevention reporting that they had been the victim of a theft the day prior. The Loss Prevention Specialist reported that an unknown male and female subject entered the office supply area and opened a box containing a new file cabinet. The subjects opened the file cabinet drawer and then placed miscellaneous property, including a computer valued at $498.00 in the drawer. The subjects then closed the drawer and returned the file cabinet to its original box. The subjects then took the box to a cashier and purchased the file cabinet for $42.97.  Read more here>>>

On March 2, 2012 at approximately 1800 hours, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Walmart Loss Prevention reporting that they had been the victim of a theft the day prior. The Loss Prevention Specialist reported that an unknown male and female subject entered the office supply area and opened a box containing a new file cabinet. The subjects opened the file cabinet drawer and then placed miscellaneous property, including a computer valued at $498.00 in the drawer. The subjects then closed the drawer and returned the file cabinet to its original box. The subjects then took the box to a cashier and purchased the file cabinet for $42.97.  Read more here>>>

On March 3, 2012 at approximately 0320 hours the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting that a suspect had brandished a firearm at two subjects near the entrance to the Jackson Rancheria Casino. The caller reported the suspect fled the scene westbound Ridge Road in a blue Ford Mustang and the victims were attempting to follow the suspect in a black Honda. Read more here>>>