Susanville Police Department THOMAS V. DOWNING, Chief of Police   Press Release May 17, 2012   On May 16, 2012 at approximately 11:20 pm, officers were dispatched to a loud party call at a residence in the 200 block of S. Gay St.  When officers arrived, they observed multiple individuals in the back yard.  As …

Susanville Police Department THOMAS V. DOWNING, Chief of Police   Press Release May 5, 2012     On May 4, 2012 at approximately 2120 hours the Susanville Police Department was dispatched to the area N. Railroad Ave. and Richmond Rd. on a report of a man down in the road.    Upon arrival, officers located …

Susanville Police Department THOMAS V. DOWNING, Chief of Police   Press Release May 5, 2012     On May 5, 2012 at approximately 0135 hours the Susanville Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of Wildwood Way, on a report of shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male in …

CITY OF SUSANVILLE PRESS RELEASE May 3, 2012 The Susanville City Council at its May 2, 2012 meeting appointed Captain Tom Downing to the position of Police Chief for the City of Susanville. Chief Downing's career in law enforcement began in 1987 at the age of 17 when he served as an Explorer Scout for …

SUSANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT THOMAS V. DOWNING, INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE Press Release May 2, 2012 The Susanville Police Department has received calls about the theft and vandalism of campaign signs. The theft or vandalism of a campaign sign is a misdemeanor. If individuals are caught committing such a crime, they will be subject to arrest …

Susanville Police Department THOMAS V. DOWNING, INTERIM Chief of Police   Press Release April 13, 2012     The Susanville Police Department has been monitoring the progress of the Kony 2012 movement. Kony 2012 supporters are planning events nationwide to draw attention to their cause. A group of Susanville teens and others are planning a “Blanket the …

SUSANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT THOMAS V. DOWNING, INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE Press Release March 15, 2012 On March 9, 2012 15 at approximately 15 minutes after midnight, a Susanville Police Officer attempted to stop a vehicle for driving without the headlights on during darkness on Ash St. near Bunyan Rd when the car evaded the officer. …

CITY OF SUSANVILLE PRESS RELEASE February 29, 2012 It is with great appreciation for service that we announce the retirement of Chief Jeffrey Atkinson from the City of Susanville Police Department. Chief Atkinson will be exploring other opportunities in the wake of his leaving City service. Chief Atkinson has had a very successful career in …

SUSANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT JEFFREY D. ATKINSON, CHIEF OF POLICE Press Release February 7, 2012 On February 4, 2012 at approximately 3:45 pm the Susanville Police Department responded to the 400 block of Alexander Ave for a report of suspicious persons. Upon arrival, the officer learned that someone had forced entry into a vacant home and …