There’s something magical about small-town police logs—like a reality show where the script is written by caffeine, chaos, and occasionally, the wildlife. Here in Nevada County, our local call-ins aren’t just reports—they’re full-blown episodes.

From questionable dating decisions to spontaneous backyard rocket chases, it’s clear our community keeps first responders on their toes and scratching their heads. So grab your popcorn and dive into this special edition of Call Log Diaries that roundup real calls to the Grass Valley Police Department.

Rocket Man

A man in all black, complete with puffy rain jacket and mysterious backpack, ran through someone’s yard yelling that he was “running from the rockets.” He was last seen heading toward Empire.

Somewhere between “conspiracy theorist” and “accidental time traveler,” is this guy. He might be freshly escaped from Area 51 or maybe he just finished binge-watching a really intense sci-fi series. Either way, Elon, come get your guy.

Fast Food Freeze Frame

A silver Buick was spotted with two people seemingly passed out inside. One of them was still frozen mid-bite, food held to their face like they got paused in a low-budget action movie. The caller suspected possible drug involvement.

When your combo meal hits so hard it knocks you out. Either that, or the matrix is officially broken.

Criminally Bad Date

Caller just finished a bad date, left behind a backpack and work computer. The date is now ghosting and refusing to return the stuff.
When your date flops so hard it turns into a hostage situation. Next time, maybe just meet at Starbucks—with less baggage, emotionally and literally.

Slightly Delayed Details

Caller reports seeing a human skull and remains in a ditch… 4–5 months ago. Thought it was something worth calling in after watching an episode of Dateline.

True crime TV: turning casual bystanders into delayed detectives since 1989. But hey—better late than never…right?

Wrong Side of Right

Caller requested an officer to come “prove his wife wrong” because she thinks he’s drunk. He’s not. He even offered to put his less-lethal weapon on the sidewalk.

Ah yes, the age-old tradition of solving marital disputes via police. When flowers and apologies fail, why not escalate straight to uniformed backup? Honestly, if your best defense is “I’m not drunk” and you’ve got to involve law enforcement to make your point… she’s probably still right, my dude.

Nevada County never fails to deliver stories we couldn’t dream up if we tried.
So stay tuned and keep calling, because you just never know what’s going to happen next in this small town.

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