Ah, Nevada County. A place where the skies may or may not be filled with toxins, turtles wander free, and bushes find themselves the victim of ketamine-fueled showdowns. The scanner has spoken, and it’s got stories. Let’s dive into this week’s most uniquely Nevada County moments—because truth here is always stranger than fiction.
Highway Streak & Strings
A naked man clutching a guitar was reported running down Highway 49. Authorities were notified, and the call was transferred to CHP—because when your emergency involves both nudity and music, you call in the big guns.
Nothing says “freebird” quite like a birthday suit and a six-string.
Invisible Drone Drama
A concerned resident reported drones inside his house. He couldn’t see them, but claimed his security cameras caught their stealthy moves. He added that they were too quick to catch.
If you’re being haunted by high-speed, invisible drones, it’s either time to upgrade your tinfoil hat—or unplug for a bit.
Turtle Trouble
There was a report of a loose turtle. No follow-up needed. Just one slow-moving fugitive making a break for it.
He may be slow, but he’s got ambition.
Turtle 1, perimeter fence 0.
Calling Out Chemtrails
A woman called 911 to report planes flying over Alta Sierra, claiming they were releasing chemicals and polluting the skies. Dispatch tried to direct her to the proper agency, but she wasn’t having it. The call ended… abruptly.
Sometimes the sky is falling—just not fast enough for a conspiracy theory to land properly.
Ketamine vs. Shrubbery
A man reportedly armed with needles and ketamine refused to leave a location and was last seen aggressively battling a bush.
The bush declined to comment but somewhere out there is a traumatized shrub applying for witness protection.
From invisible drones to guitar-wielding nudists, Nevada County continues to keep dispatchers (and law enforcement) on their toes. These moments, bizarre as they are, paint a picture of a community that’s as colorful as it is quirky.
Maybe it’s the mountain air. Maybe it’s something in the water. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s the magic of small-town life where everyone—and everything, including the bushes—has a story.
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Disclaimer:
All calls were obtained from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office call logs and are public record. Please note that any additional commentary reflects the author’s perspective and does not represent the views of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office or its affiliates. This commentary aims to provide a lighthearted take on otherwise challenging situations and is not intended to harm, slander, or negatively impact anyone involved.
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