Do you strive to make a positive impact in the New Year? Have you always dreamed of rescuing animals or making a difference in your community? Now is the perfect opportunity to join the Nevada County Sheriff's H.E.A.R.T Team! We are accepting new member applications throughout January 2025. To apply, please contact the Sheriff's Office (530-265-7036) or scan the QR code provided at the end of our video. Timing is crucial, as training starts in February. If you are uncertain, we encourage you to attend one of our new member orientation sessions, scheduled for January 11th at 10 AM or January 19th at 2 PM in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at 950 Maidu Ave.
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THE SEARCH FOR SPARKY IS OVER! Here are the details of this morning’s event:
This morning (6/21) at 1:43 AM a resident on serpentine Way contacted the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office and reported he could see a horse walking on his property via his ring camera. The reporting party advised the horse did not have a saddle or any other tack on and it was walking along the NID canal towards Fuller lake. Deputy Sonnier and Deputy Morales immediately went to the area where the reporting party indicated his camera was and began their search for Sparky. Sergeant Holdcroft then notified me of the sighting and I telephoned Judy, Sparky’s mom, and gave her the news of the sighting. Judy and I then headed up to the location where Sparky was spotted.
Deputy Sonnier and Morales conducted a significant search of the area and after some time they spotted him. Sparky kept his distance from the deputies as he was likely frightened or confused . I then drove Judy down Camp 19 Trail and along the NID canal and when we spotted Sparky Judy got out of my vehicle and approached Sparky on foot!
At 5:25am sparky was reunited with his mama.
It was a very special moment and we all felt very relieved and grateful that Sparky was safe and not seriously injured. He had some cuts and scrapes but otherwise was fine! Judy then walked Sparky out to the roadway, with a 3-deputy escort! At the road, Sparky loaded right up and was ready go home!
A very special “Thank You” to Deputies Sonnier and Morales for spending hours in the dark , tracking Sparky! They didn’t give up, even though Sparky kept running away from them. Thank you Sgt. Holdcroft for supporting our search for Sparky and for promptly providing the necessary resources to ensure a successful outcome.
Thank you to all of the people in our community that spent their time searching through the rough terrain to help find Sparky! The support for this mission was incredible!
And, of course, a BIG Thank You to our ♥️ team me
AMAZING NEWS TO REPORT!
♥️Sparky has been located! We’re out with him now. He’s safe and sound!
More details will follow!
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