Volume XVI Issue 157

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

According to details from the department’s report, a 31-year-old male had what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds to his body. The victim was taken to Reno by Air-Ambulance for immediate care.

“While on the scene, a description of the suspect was obtained,” explains Susanville Public Safety Chief Michael Bengoa-Bollinger. “The suspect’s vehicle left the area, and the information was broadcast to all local area law enforcement.”

“A citizen listening to their scanner heard the information and called the dispatch center, reporting that the vehicle and associated suspect were last seen on Gail Way.”

Deputies from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the California Highway Patrol quickly established a perimeter around a residence in the 1100 block of Gail Way.

According to Michael Bengoa-Bollinger the residence was known to law enforcement to be associated with the vehicle owner.

Shortly after 9:00p.m., the occupants were ordered from the residence and 43-year old Susanville resident William Michael Trujillo was taken into custody without incident.

“A subsequent search of the residence revealed a cache of firearms hidden inside. William Trujillo was taken to the Lassen County Jail and charged with attempted murder, felon in possession of firearms, possession of stolen property, and being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition.”

This is an ongoing investigation that is still in its early stages and if you have further information about the incident you are asked to please contact Detective Warner or Officer Monahan at the Susanville Police Department, 1.530.257.5603.

The staff at Lassen County’s Adult Services Division, one of

many local agencies providing support for local residents. -photo provided

Locally there are more than a dozen social workers at agencies as diverse as Northeastern Rural Health, Banner Lassen, Lassen Family Services, Lassen Indian Health and the Veteran’s Administration.

Social workers touch millions of lives each day and it is likely a social worker at some time will assist you, a family member or a friend.

According to the National Association of Social Workers, these individuals choose their profession because they have a fervent desire to help others and make our society a better place to live for all.

Do you want a better relationship with your spouse, partner, children, or parents? A social worker can help you forge stronger connections.

Are you living with depression, anxiety, or a substance use disorder? A social worker can help you overcome them and thrive.

Social welfare professionals here in California work with all kinds of people and help treat or provide relief for a growing number of issues. They are present nearly everywhere. From California’s small towns to its big cities, social workers are called on in schools, community centers, and at all kinds of mental and emotional health facilities to help guide and support vulnerable people through trying circumstances and conditions.

Unfortunately, the good work done by social workers is often overlooked because it is done quietly, one on one, with little fanfare. But these professionals help improve lives all around us in spectacular ways every single day of the year. Thank you, Social Workers, for all you do!

Chief Ewing began his 35-year career at the age of fourteen as an Explorer with the Susanville Fire Department, where he continued as a volunteer for the next 24 years.

He began with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in 1992, fresh out of high school, as a seasonal firefighter working at Westwood, Susanville and Grasshopper stations.

In 1999, he was promoted to Fire Apparatus Engineer, working at Susanville, Grasshopper, and Bieber Stations.

In 2002, Ewing was promoted to Fire Captain, assigned to Alturas, Deersprings, Devils Garden Conservation Camp, and the Susanville Interagency Fire Center.

In 2012, he was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief in charge of the Susanville Interagency Fire Center and then the Lassen County Office of Emergency Services.

In 2018, Chief Ewing was appointed Assistant Chief of Administration, assigned to Susanville Headquarters.

He currently serves as the Lassen County Fire Warden, Lassen County Office of Emergency Services Director, and the Lassen Operational Area Fire Rescue Coordinator.

Ewing says that he is proud to call Lassen County home, and is humbled to serve our counties in this capacity.

Uptown Susanville in the 1920’s from a PJ Thompson postcard

End Squabble Over Paving

March 12, 1921

The movement called the town trustees of Susanville because of their activities in placing paving contracts seems about to be dropped.

After several meetings of those opposed to the paving committee was appointed to confer with the trustees and this committee later issued a statement setting forth that the members had become convinced that the paving should be permitted to proceed.

It was stated that the cost in district No. 2 would be the basis of $650 per fifty-foot lot. The committee suggests that the increased tax rate will be made up on the enhancement value of the property.