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Fatalities Following A Home Invasion Robbery In North San Juan
Jan. 2, 2010 - At approximately 10:08 am this morning, the Nevada County Sheriff's Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a home invasion robbery that had just occurred at a residence located within the 12000 block of Tobacco Road which is located in the North San Juan area of Nevada County.
Apparently, 2 males wearing ski masks and black police type uniforms entered the victims' residence displaying weapons and indicating they were members of the Narcotics Task Force. Victims present in the residence at the time of the robbery included 3 adult males and one female (all between 25-34 years of age). The suspects tied up the victims by using metal handcuffs and plastic zip ties. The suspects then took from the victims their cell phones and identifications, along with computer equipment and one camera. The suspects then fled the scene in a white Ford F250 pickup truck.
One of the male victims was able to have his zip tied hands freed and gave pursuit of the suspects in his red pickup truck. The suspects fled on Oak Tree Road to Highway 49 and proceeded southbound being pursued by the victim in his vehicle. Ultimately, the suspect vehicle lost control and struck a tree along the roadside near the intersection of Highway 49 and Sauer Lane. The driver of the suspect vehicle was determined dead at the scene, and the passenger was life flighted by helicopter to Sutter Roseville Hospital due to apparent head injuries.
Early indications show the victim made several attempts to ram the suspects' vehicle, and that sometime during this pursuit the suspects fired several rounds from their weapons. At the accident scene a shotgun and one handgun were found in or near the vehicle. Additionally, a third handgun was located near the road way several hundred feet from the sight of the accident. Two large plastic bags were found at the accident scene which contained a large quantity of pre-packaged marijuana.
CHP is assisting with the accident investigation. At this time, we have been unable to confirm the identity of the suspect passenger, who was treated and released at the hospital, and has been arrested and will be booked into the Nevada County Wayne Brown Correctional Facility for homicide and robbery. Positive ID on the decease suspect driver has not yet confirmed. However, the suspect vehicle comes back registered to an address in Elk Grove, CA. This investigation is still continuing and further charges are pending.
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Here are some comments from the locals...
"I was disturbed to read the comment that a "top police official" has suggested leaving these instances of home invasion to vigilantism and "Ridge justice."
Cracking down on robberies based upon impersonation of officers should be a top priority of law enforcement. If homeowners do not feel protected, they may well start shooting first and asking questions later--and it is not hard to imagine a scenario in which genuine law enforcement officers are killed by mistake. If I were in law enforcement, I would do all I could to prevent that happening to my people."
"I just looked and saw that a victim was in wayne brown, on what charges I do not know. I hope all charges are dropped and he is swiftly released. As a community we need to stand behind our citzens who take the law into their own hands. Living 45 minutes from police protection leaves us no choice but to take the law into our own hands. Lets support our fellow citizen and not allow these criminals to ruin his life."
"Like some of the others, I believe in taking care of each other and protecting what is ours. Most of us would be willing to share a little of what we have with others who are in need, but this sort of action is criminal!! I'm so sad this has happened in our community, but I realize it's just part of the game.
Several years ago my home was broken into and vandalized. Apparently over 300 kids/adults had a grand ole party while we were out of town. When we returned there was a note on the only piece of furniture still standing in our home. It was from the mother of the kid who threw the party. She was apologizing and describing in detail what happened.
Not one arrest was ever made! No help from local authorities. I almost left Nevada County over it. It felt so betrayed and unsupported. But I did learn a good lesson from it. If justice is to be served, it's up to me. And believe me, I'm prepared today!!!
All the best to the brothers and sisters on the ridge. Take good care of each other... always!"
"RIDGE JUSTICE not saying its the right thing but after I moved here 20 years ago I heard that phrase coined by a top police official (not naming names here)that they should just leave it to Ridge Justice.
Me I think, why can we all just get along?"
"Come to North San Juan looking for an easy score and this is what will probably happen to you, dead or in jail. Is it really worth a little weed?"
"more and more come, we have to guard ourselves, land, eachother. A shame. Been here over 31 years, those traveling thieves are making their way. What do we do to defend ourselves? We don't go to the city to commit crime, yet they bring it here. Sorry a life was lost, but a win for the RIDGE, one less thief. "
"Let this be a warning to criminals hoping to prey on our small community, we dont play arround up here. Guarding our land has become a way of life up here and we take it seriously. Im sure more suicidal thiefs will tempt their fate and some may get away with it, but these two got what they deserved"
Jan. 2, 2010 - At approximately 10:08 am this morning, the Nevada County Sheriff's Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a home invasion robbery that had just occurred at a residence located within the 12000 block of Tobacco Road which is located in the North San Juan area of Nevada County.
Apparently, 2 males wearing ski masks and black police type uniforms entered the victims' residence displaying weapons and indicating they were members of the Narcotics Task Force. Victims present in the residence at the time of the robbery included 3 adult males and one female (all between 25-34 years of age). The suspects tied up the victims by using metal handcuffs and plastic zip ties. The suspects then took from the victims their cell phones and identifications, along with computer equipment and one camera. The suspects then fled the scene in a white Ford F250 pickup truck.
One of the male victims was able to have his zip tied hands freed and gave pursuit of the suspects in his red pickup truck. The suspects fled on Oak Tree Road to Highway 49 and proceeded southbound being pursued by the victim in his vehicle. Ultimately, the suspect vehicle lost control and struck a tree along the roadside near the intersection of Highway 49 and Sauer Lane. The driver of the suspect vehicle was determined dead at the scene, and the passenger was life flighted by helicopter to Sutter Roseville Hospital due to apparent head injuries.
Early indications show the victim made several attempts to ram the suspects' vehicle, and that sometime during this pursuit the suspects fired several rounds from their weapons. At the accident scene a shotgun and one handgun were found in or near the vehicle. Additionally, a third handgun was located near the road way several hundred feet from the sight of the accident. Two large plastic bags were found at the accident scene which contained a large quantity of pre-packaged marijuana.
CHP is assisting with the accident investigation. At this time, we have been unable to confirm the identity of the suspect passenger, who was treated and released at the hospital, and has been arrested and will be booked into the Nevada County Wayne Brown Correctional Facility for homicide and robbery. Positive ID on the decease suspect driver has not yet confirmed. However, the suspect vehicle comes back registered to an address in Elk Grove, CA. This investigation is still continuing and further charges are pending.
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Here are some comments from the locals...
"I was disturbed to read the comment that a "top police official" has suggested leaving these instances of home invasion to vigilantism and "Ridge justice."
Cracking down on robberies based upon impersonation of officers should be a top priority of law enforcement. If homeowners do not feel protected, they may well start shooting first and asking questions later--and it is not hard to imagine a scenario in which genuine law enforcement officers are killed by mistake. If I were in law enforcement, I would do all I could to prevent that happening to my people."
"I just looked and saw that a victim was in wayne brown, on what charges I do not know. I hope all charges are dropped and he is swiftly released. As a community we need to stand behind our citzens who take the law into their own hands. Living 45 minutes from police protection leaves us no choice but to take the law into our own hands. Lets support our fellow citizen and not allow these criminals to ruin his life."
"Like some of the others, I believe in taking care of each other and protecting what is ours. Most of us would be willing to share a little of what we have with others who are in need, but this sort of action is criminal!! I'm so sad this has happened in our community, but I realize it's just part of the game.
Several years ago my home was broken into and vandalized. Apparently over 300 kids/adults had a grand ole party while we were out of town. When we returned there was a note on the only piece of furniture still standing in our home. It was from the mother of the kid who threw the party. She was apologizing and describing in detail what happened.
Not one arrest was ever made! No help from local authorities. I almost left Nevada County over it. It felt so betrayed and unsupported. But I did learn a good lesson from it. If justice is to be served, it's up to me. And believe me, I'm prepared today!!!
All the best to the brothers and sisters on the ridge. Take good care of each other... always!"
"RIDGE JUSTICE not saying its the right thing but after I moved here 20 years ago I heard that phrase coined by a top police official (not naming names here)that they should just leave it to Ridge Justice.
Me I think, why can we all just get along?"
"Come to North San Juan looking for an easy score and this is what will probably happen to you, dead or in jail. Is it really worth a little weed?"
"more and more come, we have to guard ourselves, land, eachother. A shame. Been here over 31 years, those traveling thieves are making their way. What do we do to defend ourselves? We don't go to the city to commit crime, yet they bring it here. Sorry a life was lost, but a win for the RIDGE, one less thief. "
"Let this be a warning to criminals hoping to prey on our small community, we dont play arround up here. Guarding our land has become a way of life up here and we take it seriously. Im sure more suicidal thiefs will tempt their fate and some may get away with it, but these two got what they deserved"
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