Nevada County Sheriff's Office

Human remains found over Nevada County line

Nevada County Sheriff's deputies are investigating human remains that were found just over the county line near Dutch Flat on Friday. Lieutenant Stephen Tripp with the Nevada Count ...

Investigation reveals large grow, marijuana cloning

A Rough and Ready area man was arrested for allegedly operating a large-scale marijuana-growing operation out of his home over the past two years. John Gross II, 68, was arrested ...

Missing Sierra snowshoer survived two days in snow cave

Cold and hungry but alive and well, a lost Tahoe City snowshoer was found by searchers Thursday two days after going missing near Castle Peak near Donner Summit. Waving a blanket, ...

Weimar couple arrested for allegedly trying to sell meth

A Weimar man charged with trying to sell methamphetamine is scheduled to appear in court next month. Brian Costanzo, 39, was among three arrested at a Grass Valley motel last week ...

Harvest time means more crime for area

It’s harvest time for marijuana plants and with that comes an increased potential for violent crimes. In the past month, the Journal has reported a handful of thefts involving ...