A man has been sentenced to 817 years to life in prison on Friday. Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie A. Bridgett announced that William Mattea was sentenced to more than 817 years to life in prison after being found guilty of 86 child sex assault related charges. The charges are related to two victims from … Read more
A man is behind bars after being linked to a triple homicide. SCSO reports that deputies responded to the 21000 block of Riverview Drive in Lakehead for a welfare check of 75-year-old Pamela Castleberry on April 30, 2024. At the scene, deputies witnessed that the residence had been burglarized. Evidence suggested Castleberry was missing under … Read more
A man has been arrested by the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly stabbing his brother. SCSO reports that deputies responded to reports of a stabbing at a residence in the 17000 block of Paradise Lane in Redding around 12:54 a.m. on May 13. The caller informed dispatchers that 34-year-old Flynn Zachary Jones had stabbed … Read more
A woman has pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder and kidnapping of her 2-year-old daughter. On Friday, Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie A. Bridgett announced that Macie Silvey pled guilty to First-Degree Murder and Kidnapping. On January 5, 2023, Silvey gave the child multiple prescription pills. Then, she drove her daughter on a long drive … Read more
The Shasta County District Attorney’s Office has announced an animal cruelty charge against a man accused of dragging a puppy down the road. District Attorney Stephanie A. Bridgett announced on March 25, 2024 that the District Attorney’s Office had filed a felony Cruelty to an Animal charge against David Burdett. On March 21, 2024, Burdett … Read more
The Shasta County District Attorney’s Office has announced that Elijah Potillor was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for the 2022 murder of Jasmyne Glasper. In April 2022, Potillor and his fiancé, 39-year-old Jasmyne Glasper, were arguing while packing their belongings to prepare for an upcoming move. They were alone inside the residence … Read more
The Shasta County District Attorney’s Office has announced that Elijah Potillor has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Potillor admitted he had previously been convicted of a prior strike offense, second-degree robbery in Shasta County in 2013. As part of his plea, Potillor will serve 30 years to life in prison. He is scheduled to be … Read more
The Anderson Police Department has arrested a substitute teacher who allegedly exposed himself to a class of children. A social media post from the Anderson Police Department explains that officers responded to Anderson Middle School for a report of a substitute teacher who exposed himself to a class around noon on December 5. The teacher … Read more