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The Shasta County District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for Legal Secretary.

For more information and to apply online, please visit: https://t.co/W2wCLFm4bj

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The Shasta County District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for Deputy District Attorney I/II/III.
Now offering $15,000 sign-on bonus!
For more information and to apply online, please visit: https://t.co/5ZBEyyZnRf

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JOSEPH BLACKSMITH – 22 COUNTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST A MINOR

On January 15, 2025, Joseph Blacksmith was sentenced to 50-years in State Prison after pleading to 22 counts of sexual assault against a minor.

See full update on Facebook: https://t.co/mxO2dFeZ8v

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PRISON SENTENCE UNDER NEW PROPOSITION 36 LAW

District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett is pleased to announce a sentencing following the passage of proposition 36. For more information, please see https://t.co/AdJdlIMPTE.

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Congratulations on your Retirement
Today, we celebrate Chief Investigator Joe Hendrix. After 27 years of dedicated law enforcement service, Joe is retiring.
Thank you for your many years of service to the community.

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New Deputy District Attorney Completes First Jury Trial as Prosecutor, Jury Finds Defendant Guilty of DUI

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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SKIMMING: USE TAP TO PAY!
With the holiday season upon us, scams and skimming are more prevalent than ever.
See our Facebook post and the infographic for ways to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of skimming.

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Please help us welcome and congratulate our new District Attorney Investigator, Rusty Bishop.
We are incredibly grateful to have him joining our office, bringing along his extensive public safety experience to the role!

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CHRISTOPHER MADDOX GUILTY VERDIT REACHED

KYLE SIMS SENTENCING

MAXIMUM SENTENCE ISSUED FOR JERRY PATNODE JR.

REFILED CASES CONTINUE TO BE A PROBLEM DUE TO ONGOING LACK OF AVAILABLE JUDGES

For more details, please see our Facebook Page.

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The Shasta County District Attorney's Office is accepting applications for Legal Secretary. For more information, and to apply online, please visit https://t.co/zxqqAHpRyv

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18 Year Sentence for Arson

On October 14, 2024, Terry Reed was sentenced to 18 years in State Prison for starting a fire near the ACID Canal at State Highway 273 and Latona Rd on July 15, 2024.

For more information see our Facebook Page.

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CRYSTAL ODOM SENTENCED TO LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE:

On September 13, 2024, Crystal Odom was sentenced to 25 years to life plus Life Without the Possibility of Parole for the murder of Teri Mares and assault upon another victim.

See Facebook for more.

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• GUILTY PLEA IN ATTEMPTED MURDER CASE

• PRELIMINARY HEARING ON TORTURE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE

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2024 Strike Out Domestic Violence Bowl-a-thon Recap!
Together we raised $9,600 dollars for Pathways to Hope for Children. All of which will be used to benefit children and teens exposed to trauma or afflicted by the negative impacts of crimes like domestic violence.

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Today, we pause to remember and honor the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on 9/11. It’s a day to reflect on the strength and resilience that brought us together in the face of tragedy. May we never forget the courage, unity, and love that defined this day.

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Scammers are now using Bitcoin ATMs (or BTMs) to take your money. Many of these scams start with a phone call or message stating something is wrong with one of your accounts.
If you receive a suspicious call, report it to the FTC at https://t.co/EhBysjarNx.

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Milton’s attorney declared a doubt to his competency to proceed with the court proceedings. The Court appointed two doctors to complete an assessment of Milton. The case will be back in court on October 7 at 8:30 am in Dept 21 to for receipt of the reports from the doctors.

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News Release: Robert Parker Milton Arraigned on Charges. Milton is charged with Murder, Battery with Injury on a Peace Officer, three counts of Resisting Executive Officer along with other charges and special allegations, in connection with the murder of William Dressler.

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NEWS RELEASE: CASES REFILED DUE TO ONGOING LACK OF COURTROOM AVAILABILITY

Please see the latest update on Facebook or Instagram

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MACIE SILVEY SENTENCED FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND KIDNAPPING OF HER OWN 2-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER

(See full update on Facebook)