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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire near Lakeport Wednesday night, with their quick action saving the majority of the home.
The fire at 6245 Highland Springs Road was reported shortly after 10 p.m., according to radio reports. Firefighters from Lakeport and Kelseyville Fire responded.
Five people who were living in the home were able to get out safely, although one woman reported having trouble breathing, reports from the scene indicated.
Firefighters at the scene reported that the fire was knocked down quickly and contained to the master bedroom and its contents just before 11 p.m.
Scanner reports indicated fire personnel were on scene for another hour for mop up and overhaul.
Red Cross was requested to provide accommodation for the home's five residents, according to reports from the scene.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Police arrested a Clearlake man Tuesday afternoon for evading officers and numerous drug charges after he led officers on a vehicle pursuit.
David Lee McCarney, 60, was arrested following the pursuit, according to Sgt. Rodd Joseph of the Clearlake Police Department.
At 3:30 p.m. Tuesday Officer Travis Parson attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black 1986 Ford Bronco for a traffic violation in the area of Old Highway 53 and Lakeview Avenue, Joseph said. The vehicle did not yield to the officer’s emergency lights or sirens and Parson initiated a pursuit of the Ford Bronco.
A second Clearlake Police unit was able to join the pursuit with speeds between 30 and 40 miles per hour. Joseph said the pursuit continued for several more blocks until the Bronco finally stopped near the intersections of Kett and Ballpark avenues.
Officers conducted a high risk car stop at gunpoint and took the uncooperative driver, identified as McCarney, into custody for a misdemeanor charge of evading a peace officer, Joseph said.
During a search incident to arrest and inventory of McCarney’s Bronco, officers discovered evidence of methamphetamine sales, including two bags of suspected methamphetamine totaling approximately 7 grams, packaging materials and a scale. Joseph said the drug and drug paraphernalia were concealed in the Bronco’s engine compartment area.
McCarney was additionally charged with several additional felony charges to include, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for sale, transportation of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor charge of driving on a suspended license, Joseph said.
Joseph said the Bronco was towed away from the scene and McCarney was later booked into the Lake County Jail.
McCarney's bail was set at $35,000. Jail records indicated he remained in custody on Thursday.
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – A report of a loud party in a Hidden Valley Lake home early Tuesday morning led to the homeowner's arrest for a warrant and a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Peggy Noreen Pollack, 52, was arrested at the scene, according to Lt. Steve Brooks of the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
At 2 a.m. Tuesday deputies responded to the 19000 block of Deer Hill Road in Hidden Valley Lake regarding a loud party, Brooks said.
When deputies arrived at the address they noticed several vehicles parked in the driveway, one of which appeared to have vomit on it, he reported.
Deputies contacted several minors who exhibited signs of being under the influence of alcohol. While speaking to the minors, Pollack walked outside and contacted the deputies, according to Brooks.
Pollack wanted to know why the deputies were there, as she is the homeowner. Brooks said she admitted to having several minors at her home and said her son had invited them. She denied knowing that the minors were consuming alcohol at her home and said she had been sleeping.
Based on the deputies’ initial observations, they conducted a walk-through of the residence to check the welfare of the minors, Brooks said.
As the deputies walked onto the front patio, they could smell the overwhelming odor of alcohol. Brooks said they noticed numerous empty beer cans scattered on the patio and strewn across the decking.
The deputies located several other minors, who exhibited of being under the influence of alcohol. Brooks said the deputies contacted several parents who were able to respond and transport their children home. They also made arrangements for a responsible sober adult to watch over any remaining minors at the residence.
Central Dispatch conducted a records check of Pollack and advised she had a felony warrant for her arrest, Brooks said.
Brooks said Pollack was arrested for the warrant and for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. She was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked.
Bail was set at $40,000, with Pollack later posting the required percentage of bail in order to be released, according to jail records.
Pollack's husband, Jack, was sentenced to six years in federal prison last September and 18 years in state prison in February for separate 2012 cases involving drug and weapons possession and previous prior felonies.
In November 2012, he was found by local deputies with methamphetamine, drug scales and a rifle. The following month, he was arrested by federal agents in connection to a home invasion robbery in which it was alleged he had cased the home that several armed men later entered and took marijuana. In the federal case, he was convicted on two counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – On Tuesday police arrested a Clearlake woman for felony vehicle theft.
Police arrested 20-year-old Janea Marrie Armstead, according to Sgt. Rodd Joseph of the Clearlake Police Department.
Joseph said that just before 1 p.m. Tuesday a Clearlake resident reported the theft of her green 2002 Ford Escort from the 3700 block of Pearl Avenue There was no suspect information at the time of the report.
About an hour later, officers responded to the area of Pomo School, located at 3350 Acacia St., on a report of a reckless suspicious vehicle. Joseph said the vehicle was described as a green Ford Escort, occupied by several subjects. Officers began checking the area.
A few minutes later, Det. Ryan Peterson located an occupied green Ford Escort parked near the intersection of Country Club Drive and Arrowhead Road. Joseph said the vehicle had significant rear end damage and the license plate was missing.
Believing this to possibly be the stolen green Ford Escort, other officers arrived and detained the three occupants at gunpoint. Joseph said the vehicle was determined to be the stolen vehicle from earlier.
During the course of the investigation, the front right passenger admitted to stealing the vehicle earlier in the day. Joseph said she was identified as Armstead.
She was arrested for felony vehicle theft and later booked into the Lake County Jail, Joseph said.
The other two occupants, both of whom were juveniles, were cited for misdemeanor reckless driving, driving without a license and daytime curfew violations. Joseph said both juvenile were released to parents/guardians.
It is believed neither of the juveniles knew the vehicle was stolen when they drove it and is why they were not charged with vehicle theft, Joseph said.
He said the case has been submitted to the Lake County District Attorney’s Office and to the Lake County Probation Department for charges.
Joseph said the stolen vehicle was returned to the owner.
Armstead's bail was set at $15,000. Jail records indicated she remained in custody on Thursday.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A man was rescued from Clear Lake early Wednesday after his catamaran overturned.
The water rescue effort began shortly before 3:40 a.m. when the Lake County Sheriff's Marine Patrol requested REACH 6 respond to assist with the search for the man, according to radio traffic.
REACH 6 began a sweep of the lake in the Soda Bay area just before 4 a.m., looking for the catamaran, radio reports indicated.
The helicopter passed over the lake and could be heard on the Northshore.
In the middle of the lake, just minutes after the search started, the crew reported seeing a white spot.
The Marine Patrol deputy headed toward the object the helicopter spotted, guided with REACH's assistance.
Shortly after 4 a.m., the Marine Patrol deputy reported that he had found the catamaran upside down, with the man on top of it.
The precise location was unclear; radio reports indicated it was located in the middle of the lake off of the county park.
The deputy picked up the stranded man and reported to Central Dispatch that he was transporting the boater back to the park.
The overturned catamaran was left in its location, with radio reports indicating it will be recovered later on Wednesday.
Additional details will be posted as they become available.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake and local volunteers are teaming up for the city's annual street cleaning party.
The 10th annual Clearlake Clean Up Day is set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in Austin Park in Clearlake.
The event will include an electronic waste collection site. Items such as televisions, phones, computers, stereo equipment and other electronic waste will be accepted.
Volunteers opportunities are plentiful. Participants can contribute to the clean up of designated areas or they can form clean up teams and tackle an area of their choice.
"This is always a fun event with loads of camaraderie and fellowship," Adeline Brown, registration coordinator, said.
Collection bags and tools will be provided along with bright safety vests, which must be worn during the event for the safety of the participants.
Supplies will be provided to participants when signing in the morning of the event.
Those interested in forming a team of "trash pickers" to work on specific area must contact City Hall prior to the event for approval to address any possible liability or safety concerns.
Such volunteers will need to provide their name, phone number and location they intend to clean so plans can be made accordingly.
Area business owners are encouraged to help by cleaning up around their store fronts, flower beds and parking lots.
To volunteer early, contact Adeline Brown at Clearlake City Hall, 707-994-8201, Extension 111.
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