Welcome back to the only series where pastries cause family feuds, deer are dressed like soccer equipment, and strangers offering “totally fine” rides are definitely not fine. Nevada County continues to hand out wild plot twists like Halloween candy, and honestly, I’m just here to document the drama.
Let’s get into Nevada County’s recent eyebrow-raising 911 moments:
Forest Fashion Gone Wrong
A caller reported a young buck on a golf course with a soccer net, PVC pipe, and red netting tangled around his antlers, head, and mouth. Officials tracked the deer for about a mile before it gave them the ol’ “not today” and ghosted back into the forest.
Talk about some heavily accessorized wildlife that refuses help. This poor buck said, “Catch me if you can, I’m the goalie now.”
Family Feud: Pastry Edition
A woman called to report her two adult daughters in a physical altercation—started over a half-eaten pastry. Her son tried to break it up, small kids were ushered to safety, and apparently peace was restored thanks to some upstairs-and-downstairs tactical separation.
Look, I get it. Pastries are sacred. But if your house needs crowd control over a cruller, it might be time to reevaluate brunch.
“We Can’t Handle Our Drugs!”
A 911 caller reported a man and woman screaming in the street about not being able to handle their drugs.
We’ve all had moments of poor decision-making, but loudly announcing your chemical regrets mid-walk to the gas station? That’s bold. That’s Nevada County bold.
Stranger Danger in a Tundra
CHP reported a suspicious incident where a man in a dark green Toyota Tundra offered a child a ride up a hill, even after being told not to accept rides from strangers. The man allegedly claimed the child’s parents said it was “okay.” Spoiler alert: they did not. The child declined and rode off. The parents didn’t witness the incident, didn’t want to file a report, and didn’t share contact info. So… mystery remains.
Honestly, if this isn’t a PSA in the making, I don’t know what is. Teach your kids: if a stranger says your parents gave the thumbs up, it’s probably time to sprint uphill like you’re being chased by a goose.
Whether it’s net-wrapped deer dodging rescue teams, dessert-fueled family fights, or mysterious men in Tundras making sketchy offers, the drama doesn’t sleep in Nevada County. These call logs serve as weekly proof that real life is stranger—and more chaotic—than fiction.
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Disclaimer:
All calls within each “Call Log Diaries” are actual calls received by one of the following:
Nevada County Sheriff’s Office
Nevada City Police Department
Grass Valley Police Department
Call logs for each agency are public records and updated every 24 hours.
The writer is not affiliated with any of these agencies, their affiliates or the dispatch center.
All additional commentary is intended to bring a little levity to the small-town absurdity we all share. It is not meant to slander, mock, or cause harm to any individual or group.
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