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GONE, BUT NEVER FORGOTTENDeputy Kenneth F. Perrigo End of Watch: October 21, 1991Deputy Perrigo died in the line of duty...
10/21/2026

GONE, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Deputy Kenneth F. Perrigo
End of Watch: October 21, 1991

Deputy Perrigo died in the line of duty as he was transporting 2 suspects to the Shasta County Jail from eastern Shasta County. Deputy Perrigo was survived by his wife, 2 daughters, and a son.

***MISSING PERSON***On October 19th, 2026, at approximately 10:15pm, the Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a mi...
10/21/2026

***MISSING PERSON***
On October 19th, 2026, at approximately 10:15pm, the Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a missing person identified as Kara Francine Marchant, from Mud Springs Road in Big Bend, CA.

Marchant’s boyfriend last saw her earlier in the day at 4:00pm when he left the house. When he returned home at approximately 8:00pm, Marchant was no longer at the residence. Marchant has a history of psychosis and often wanders from her residence on foot.

Unsuccessful attempts were made by her boyfriend to locate Marchant at neighbors, friends and families residences.

Marchant is 39 years old. She is 5'1" tall and approximately 150 pounds. She has medium length blonde hair, and blue eyes. She is missing the ring finger on her left hand and has a blue flower tattoo on the middle of her back. No clothing description was available but it is known she was not dressed for the cooler weather.

Marchant is considered at risk due to her mental state and not regularly taking her prescription medications as prescribed. Marchant also did not have her cell phone with her.

Shasta County Sheriff's Deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers have been actively searching for Marchant since 10:30 am this morning. If you have any information regarding Marchant, or have seen her recently, please contact the Shasta County Sheriff's Office at (530) 245-6540.

This weekend was Heros Weekend at Hawes Farm. Our K9 and SWAT Teams went out and enjoyed the weather with some local re...
10/18/2026

This weekend was Heros Weekend at Hawes Farm. Our K9 and SWAT Teams went out and enjoyed the weather with some local residents and some as far away as Butte County. Thank you Hawes Farms for inviting us out.

In additon to attending the reveal of the speacially Think Pink wrapped cars, the Sheriff's Office attended the Think Pi...
10/17/2026

In additon to attending the reveal of the speacially Think Pink wrapped cars, the Sheriff's Office attended the Think Pink car show at the Redding Elks Lodge, the Think Pink bag drive through at Tri-Counties Bank, and the Think Pink Sundial Resource Fair at the Sundial Bridge.

We have been happy to join our allied partners to take part in Think Pink Month and the . To raise awareness of the importance of early detection and intervention of breast cancer, some Sheriff’s Office vehicles feature pink vinyl ribbons courtesy of Signarama Redding.

Agencies are again selling pink variant patches. Pink patches are $10 each or $50 for a set. All proceeds from pink patch sales will be donated to Nor-Cal Think Pink. These pink patches were also donated by Signarama. Single pink patches or full sets can be purchased in the Records Lobby of each participating agency. For the Sheriff’s Office, that location is 300 Park Marina Circle in Redding. Stop by and get a set!

Yesterday we had 9 Correctional Deputies graduate from our latest Adult Corrections Officer CORE (Correctional Officer R...
10/16/2026

Yesterday we had 9 Correctional Deputies graduate from our latest Adult Corrections Officer CORE (Correctional Officer Required Training) Course. These Officers represent 4 different Northern California Sheriff’s Offices including Shasta County.

Correctional Deputies must complete 187 hours of training within one year of being hired. Shasta County holds these classes which allow Correctional Deputies from Shasta and neighboring counties to complete this requirement without extensive travel.

Thank you to all counties that participated, Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office and Trinity County Sheriff's Office, CA.

Congratulations SCSO CORE class #15!

MEDIA RELEASESexual Assault Investigation Leads to ArrestOn August 25, 2026, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office received...
10/15/2026

MEDIA RELEASE
Sexual Assault Investigation Leads to Arrest

On August 25, 2026, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office received information about a possible sexual assault involving a juvenile female. During the investigation the suspect was identified as Richard Alan Thompson, 64-years-old of French Gulch. The investigation revealed the sexual abuse had occurred over several years with the most recent occurring in July 2026.

Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit (MCU) took over the investigation and interviewed Thompson on October 15, 2026. During the interview, detectives obtained corroborating evidence. Thompson was arrested and booked into the Shasta County Jail for the following charges:

• Six Counts of 288(a) PC – Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Child under Fourteen
• 288.7(b) PC – Oral Copulation or Sexual Pe*******on with a Child 10 or Younger

Thompson's bail is currently set at $1,000,000.

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Shasta County Major Crimes Unit at 530-245-6135 or by email at [email protected]

Case #: SCSO26-004346
Contact: Detective Sergeant J. Duncan #207
Phone: (530)245-6135
Date: 10/15/2026

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